scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING CREDIT ACCESS FOR FIRMS IN THE BIOGAS SUB SECTOR IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bernard Mulandi ◽  
Dr. Sifunjo Kisaka
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Loan Portfolio ◽  
Credit Access ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing credit access for firms in the biogas sub sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey. The target population of the study was the firms in biogas sub sector in Kenya. A sample of 40 firms was selected from all the firms using the random sampling technique. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire that consisted of both open ended and close ended questions. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and results presented in frequency tables to show how the responses for the various questions posed to the respondents. The data was then analyzed in terms of descriptive statistics like frequencies, means and percentages.Results: The study findings revealed that firms in biogas sub sector had low access to credit from the banks. It was also possible to conclude that age of firm, capital invested, size of the business, financial records, risk preference and access to information influence the level of access to credit by renewable energy sector firms.Policy recommendation: It is recommended that micro financing institutions should regulate the products and services they offer to SMEs so as to have all clients enclosed in their loan portfolio. The study further recommends that banks should work hand in hand with the government to support upcoming businesses and offer financial support.

scholarly journals Assessment of Factors Influencing Youth Involvement in Horticulture Agribusiness in Tanzania: A Case Study of Njombe Region

Agriculture ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 287
Author(s):  
Adella Albert Ng’atigwa ◽  
Aloyce Hepelwa ◽  
Mastewal Yami ◽  
Victor Manyong
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Logit Analysis ◽  
Ordered Logit ◽  
Harvest Management ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Youth Involvement ◽  
The Government

Involvement of youth in horticulture agribusiness has become a vital approach to create employment opportunities among the youth in Tanzania. This study aimed at examining the extent of youth participation and factors influencing youth involvement in horticulture agribusiness with a focus on innovations in post-harvest management (PHM). Data were collected from a sample of 576 male and female youth in Njombe region using a multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using an ordered logit model and descriptive statistics. Results of the ordered logit analysis showed that primary school education, Form IV and above, management innovation, access to credit, good perception of horticulture for agribusiness and improved packaging materials positively and significantly influence youth involvement in horticulture agribusiness. Gender and land size had a negative and significant influence on youth involvement in horticulture agribusiness, as indicated by higher percentages of male youth (59%) participation in the horticulture agribusiness. Therefore, this study suggests increased investment in capacity development of the youth on PHM innovations and the development of rural infrastructure such as agro-processing and storage facilities by the government and private sector. Increasing the availability of improved packaging materials and provision of youth-friendly credit schemes could encourage youth in horticulture agribusiness.

scholarly journals Influence of Crediting Strategy on Growth of Small and Micro Enterprises in Kenya: A Case of Women Enterprise Fund

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Tom Ongesa Nyamboga ◽  
Edwin Odhuno ◽  
Walter Okibo Bichanga
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Financial Credit ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Micro Enterprises

Effective implementation of crediting strategy is paramount to the growth of Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. Crediting provides adequate amount of initial capital needed by entrepreneurs to establish and operate their businesses. The government of Kenya having realized this scenario initiated the formation of Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) in 2007 as a micro credit to provide financial credit to women entrepreneurs throughout the country. Despite this, many women micro traders have inadequate access to credit to start and expand their SMEs. The specific objective of this study was to assess the influence crediting strategy on the growth of SMEs in Kenya. This research used a descriptive survey based design. The study’s target population constituted 2032 women group leaders from which a sample size of 335 respondents was selected randomly. Primary data was collected by use of structured researcher administered questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed by use of both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, by the aid of SPSS version 24. Both Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Linear Regression Analysis were computed to correlate the study’s variables. The study established a positive relationship between crediting strategy and the growth of SMEs. The findings of this study will help the government of Kenya in formulating and implementing crediting strategies that would make credit accessible and therefore boost growth of SMEs in the country. The study recommends that the government establishes policies that will necessitate accessibility of credit to SMEs in the country.

scholarly journals EDUCATING BORDER DWELLERS TO PROMOTE PEACE AND SECURITY IN AN ELECTORAL PROCESS: PERCEPTION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS’

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Bello Bolanle Muhinat
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Electoral Process ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Border Community ◽  
Peace And Security ◽  
The Government ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of Zamfara state’s Zurmi Local Government Areas border communities of Gurbin Bore. Researcher’s designed questionnaire with psychometric properties of content validity of 0.61 and a reliability index of 0.87 was used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample 384 respondents. The research questions and hypotheses were analyzed using mean score and t-test. The finding revealed that all the community members perceive educating them as a welcome development that would help in breeding youth that is needed in an electoral process. It was thus, recommended among others that, the government should provide qualitative education for people residing in the international border areasThis study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of This study examined the perception of border community members on educating border dwellers so as to promote peace and security in an electoral process in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a target population of Zamfara state’s Zurmi Local Government Areas border communities of Gurbin Bore. Researcher’s designed questionnaire with psychometric properties of content validity of 0.61 and a reliability index of 0.87 was used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample 384 respondents. The research questions and hypotheses were analyzed using mean score and t-test. The finding revealed that all the community members perceive educating them as a welcome development that would help in breeding youth that is needed in an electoral process. It was thus, recommended among others that, the government should provide qualitative education for people residing in the international border areas. 

scholarly journals Teachers’ Attitude in Implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum in Primary Schools in Kericho County

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-129
Author(s):  
Beatrice Ngeno ◽  
Teresa Mwoma ◽  
Maureen Mweru
Keyword(s):  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Competence based curriculum have faced criticism from educationalist based on its tasking and resistivity to change. However, in Canada, Scotland and Finland its implementation has be stunning. The stakeholders in Kenya has raise concern about their preparedness coupled with criticism from section of the government complaining on lack of involvement of stakeholders. The objective of the study was to establish whether teachers’ attitude influences the implementation of the competence-based curriculum. Social constructivism theory was adopted. A descriptive survey design and correlation research design were adopted for the study. The target population of the study included 24 County support Officers (CSOs’), 52 headteachers, and 610 Grade 1 teachers. The sample size was 6 CSOs, 52 Headteachers, and 61 Grade 1 teachers. A saturated sampling technique was used to select all the 52 headteachers from 52 schools. Simple random sampling was used to select the schools and CSOs. A purposive sampling technique was used to select Grade 1 teachers in Kericho County. Data was collected using interview schedules, questionnaires, and an observation schedule. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages, means, and standard deviation, while inferential statistics were correlated using Pearson product-moment correlation. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. The attitude of teachers had a positive impact on CBC implementation, with a correlation of 0.560 and a calculated value of 0.00 for the headteachers and 0.284 with a calculated value of 0.032 for Grade 1 teachers. The results of this study are important for the successful adoption of the competency-based program through the participation of education stakeholders.

scholarly journals Influence of VAT Incentives on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Gideon Mwangi ◽  
Robert Gitau ◽  
James Kung’u
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of VAT incentives on financial performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study focused on all manufacturing companies registered under Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The null hypothesis of the study was that there is no statistically significance association between VAT incentives and financial performance of manufacturing companies in Kenya. Descriptive survey research design was adopted where a sample of 211 respondents was selected from a target population of 447 manufacturing firms using stratified random sampling technique. The study collected data for a period covering 10 years, which was from 2009 to 2018. The targeted respondents were the accountants and officers in senior management. The response rate on the questionnaires issued was 73.5%. Both descriptive and inferential data analysis was carried out. The data failed in the test of normality and so the study applied ordinal regression analysis for the determination of the model. The findings of the study revealed that VAT incentives had statistically significant influence on financial performance of manufacturing companies in Kenya; hence, null hypothesis was rejected at 0.05 level of significance. The study concluded that influence of VAT incentives leads to improvement in financial performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Hence, VAT incentives are key to financial performance of manufacturing companies. The study therefore recommended that the management of manufacturing companies should utilize VAT incentives that are offered by the government, and the government should review the VAT policy so as to widen the gap on VAT incentives.

CRITICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF ROAD PROJECTS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Nelly Jebitok ◽  
DR. Joyce Nzulwa
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Water Projects ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Resource Support

Purpose: The Purpose of the study was to establish Critical factors influencing implementation of road projects.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population of the study was all the road engineers, middle managers in department of KRB. The sample size was 188 respondents. Data collected was cleaned, pretested, validated, and coded, summarized and analyzed using statistical package of SPSS V23.  The study findings were presented using graphs, histograms, bar charts and pie charts.  Conclusions were derived based on the P.value and the coefficient of determination.  Results: The study found that the key significant determinants of sustainability of water projects in Machakos County were capacity of the project management, government policies, monitoring and resource support. The study concluded that project management capacity had the greatest determinant ofsustainabilityofwater projects in Machakos County, followed by resource support, then monitoring while government policy had the least determinant of sustainability of water projects in Machakos County.Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommends that the government should advocate for proper planning with involvement of the benefiting community and timely implementation with the required results. This can be done through making of a policy by the ministry demanding for the practice of the same by the involved organizations. The project committee should set up financial structures considering both rising of funds and dissemination of the same in relation to operating and maintaining of the project. This can be done through learning and training on the same. The study also recommended that water beneficiaries and management should be sensitized to improve their knowledge on conservation and protection of water facilities.

scholarly journals THE CHOICE OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES PRACTICED BY CASSAVA-BASED FARMERS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

AGROFOR ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adanna HENRI-UKOHA
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Credit Access ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Area Data

The study on choice of climate change adaptation strategies practiced by cassavabased farmers was conducted in Southern Nigeria. The following specific objectives were achieved: to ascertain the perceived effects of climate change in the study area and to determine factors influencing the choice of using climate change adaptation strategies by cassava-based farmers in the study area. Data were obtained through the administration of questionnaire to 300 randomly sampled cassava-based farmers in the study area. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, frequencies, percentages and inferential statistics such as Multinomial Logit Regression technique. The result revealed that farmers perceived increase in flood incidence (91.33%), drought (90.67%), high incidence of pests and diseases (55%) and low yield (50%) as the effects of climate change in the study area. Also, from the results, 58% of the farmers chose not to employ the use of climate change adaptation strategies while only 42% decided to choose using climate change adaptation options in the study area. The result also showed that age of the farmer, farming experience, gender, marital status, level of education, household size, access to credit, access to agricultural extension services and membership of association were the factors influencing the choice climate change adaptation strategies used by the farmers. The study concluded that socioeconomic attributes of the farmers affected their choice of climate change adaptation strategies. Policy should be targeted at designing climate change adaptation technology to farmers as well as providing the enabling environment that would encourage them to employ it.

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM IN THE SMES SECTOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kiarie ◽  
Mr. Walter Wanyama
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence ERP systems adoption and implementation in SMEs in Kenya.Methodology: The research adopted a descriptive design. The target population was 4560 SMEs in Kenya. A sample size of 87 SMEs was selected. The respondents were identified through probability sampling in the form of stratified sampling.  The collection of data was conducted through the use of questionnaires and thereafter data coding was done then followed by data presentation via graphs, tables as well as pie charts. These were then analyzed through both descriptive statistics (frequencies and means as well as inferential statistics (correlations).Results: The findings revealed that organization resources bring about success of ERP related organization change. The findings on the influence of internal factors on ERP system implementation revealed that indeed the internal factors influencing the adoption of ERPs in SMEs in Kenya include; the top management of SMEs, project team constitution as well as the above average knowledge requirements.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that SMEs in Kenya need to put into consideration, continuous introduction of ERP systems. Additionally, the study recommends that the government regulations as well as the other external factors should be aligned in a way that ensures that there is room for companies to explore means of adopting and implementing ERP systems so as to be able attain sustainable competitive advantage.

scholarly journals Kemandirian Keluarga Berencana (KB) pada Pasangan Usia Subur di Kota Yogyakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Susiana Sariyati ◽  
Sundari Mulyaningsih ◽  
Hamam Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Survey Approach

<p>Family planning is part of the needs of the community, todays, by the government has given to the community. This condition was used by BKKBN as a trigger to improve toward independence. Yogyakarta Province (DIY) as the one province in Indonesia which has high number of active acceptors. In 2012, active acceptors has reached 34.373 (73.29%) of 47 339 couples of productive age (BKKBN 2012). This research aimed to know representation of KB independence in couples of childbearing age (EFA) in Yogyakarta 2013. This is a descriptive research with descriptive survey approach. The population of study was an active family planning participants with a sample size of 521. Sampling techniques was done by Probability Proportional to Size (PPS), while respondents were determined with random sampling technique. Data was analyzed using univariate analysis. In this study, contraception was widely obtained by couple of childbearing age with fully paying and health insurance total of 143 (52.2%) with the reason of having KB independence was because of economic factors at 128 respondents (46.7%). In conclusion, Independence KB in Yogyakarta can be represented that mostly KB is provided through paying full as the majority have a health insurance.</p>

scholarly journals Influence of Electronic Administration on Public Service Delivery among State Agencies in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Kenneth Goga Riany
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The State ◽  
State Agencies ◽  
Strategy Execution ◽  
Public Service Delivery ◽  
The Government

E-Administration remains a key E-Government strategy that seeks to ensure the management of the government institutions and organizations if effectively done to enhance effectiveness and proper service delivery. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of E-Administration on the public service delivery among state agencies in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design to collect data from the target population comprising of 4230 employees within the management cadre at 132 specific government state agencies. Convenient sampling technique was used by the study to sample the respondents within the 132 specific government state agencies. A sampling formula was applied to calculate the sample size of 365 employees and self-developed questionnaires were used to collect data from the sample. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that E-Administration had a significant and positive influence on public service delivery by the state agencies in Kenya. The study further established that strategy execution had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between E-Administration and public service delivery by the state agencies in Kenya. The study recommended that the government through the state agencies should embrace E-Administration as a way of enhancing public service delivery. The management of state agencies should furthermore embrace strategy execution practices so as to enable success of E-Administration.

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