INTEGRATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND ITS IMPACT ON PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE AMONG PARASTATALS IN KENYA

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess IFMIS implementation and its impact on procurement performance among parastatals in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of IFMIS.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement and ICT at the 187 parastatals. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire were used to collect data from a sample of one hundred and thirty (130) respondents, who were selected using simple random sampling, from the four strata. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.Results: The response rate of the study was 74%. The regression results revealed that the IFMIS platforms identified in the study, that is, online inventory management, electronic vendor evaluation, online payments and online contract management combined could explain approximately 71.5% of the variations in the procurement performance among parastatals. The other 28.5% may be attributed to other strategies not explained by the model or the variables.Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that online inventory management, electronic vendor evaluation, online payments and online contract management have a positive relationship with procurement performance among parastatals in Kenya.Contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace IFMIS technology so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVE PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE AMONG DONOR FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.v3i1.280 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

DOUGLAS MUTUA ◽

Dr. GEORGE OCHIRI

Keyword(s):

Resource Allocation ◽

Public Sector ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Public Institutions ◽

The Public ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Depth Study ◽

The Subject ◽

Procurement Planning ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the determinants of effective procurement performance among donor funded projects in the public sector in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of effective procurement performance practices.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 126 procurement staff in the various departments in the ministry of agriculture. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.Results: The findings of the study indicated that staff competency, resource allocation, procurement planning and contract management have a positive relationship with effective procurement performance among donor funded projects in the public sector.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that procurement performance among donor funded projects can be improved by staff competency, resource allocation, and procurement planning and contract management.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace effective procurement performance so as to improve procurement performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON PERFORMANCE OF PROCUREMENT AMONG PARASTATALS IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.v2i1.242 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 40

Author(s):

Jennifer Wawuda ◽

Dr, Patrick Mwangangi

Keyword(s):

Inventory Management ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Information Communication Technology ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Management Systems ◽

Information Communication ◽

Electronic Payments ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Depth Study

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of ICT on performance of procurement with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of ICT.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement and ICT at the 187 parastatals. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from a sample of one hundred and thirty (130) respondents, who were selected using simple random sampling, from the four strata. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.Results: The findings of the study indicated that inventory management systems, electronic vendor evaluation, electronic payments and electronic sourcing have a positive relationship with procurement performance among parastatals in Kenya.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of procurement among parastatals can be improved by inventory management systems, electronic vendor evaluation, electronic payments and electronic sourcing.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace information communication technology so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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INFLUENCE OF E-PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.v1i3.203 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Mercy Mueni Kioko ◽

Dr.Patrick Mwangangi

Keyword(s):

Social Sciences ◽

Research Study ◽

Multiple Regression Model ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Policy Recommendation ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Depth Study ◽

The Subject ◽

The Relationship

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to analyze the influence of e-procurement on performance of parastatals.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. For this study census was used, all the 187 heads of procurement in all parastatals were issued with questionnaires. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. Data generated was be keyed in and analysed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using tables, charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payments and e-tendering have a positive relationship with performance in parastatals.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of parastatals can be improved by e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payment and e-tendering. Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that public institutions should embrace e-procurement practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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DETERMINANTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL GROUPS AMONG PARASTATALS IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.334 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 22-40

Author(s):

Abednego Momanyi Oyugi ◽

Dr. Pamela Getuno

Keyword(s):

Government Procurement ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Special Groups ◽

Improve Compliance ◽

Anova Table ◽

Depth Study ◽

The Subject ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

The Relationship

Purpose: The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the effect of prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls on compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups among parastatals in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting heads of procurement among parastatals of Kenya. The study preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression models were used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The F critical at 5% level of significance was 26.5. Since F calculated which can be noted from the ANOVA table above is 81.8 which is greater than the F critical (value= 26.5), this shows that the overall model was significant. The study therefore establishes that; prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups, internal compliance controls affect compliance with AGPO regulationsConclusion: The findings of the study indicated that prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls have a positive relationship with compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups among parastatals in KenyaContribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls so as to improve compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups.

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Effect of Public Procurement Audit on Performance of State Corporations in Kenya

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.468 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 104

Author(s):

Hannah Wangui Gichuki ◽

Dr. Samson Nyang’au Paul

Keyword(s):

Positive Relationship ◽

Public Procurement ◽

Study Data ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Depth Study

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of public procurement audit on performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting heads of procurement in state corporations. As a rule of thumb when the population is below 200, a study does a census. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Pilot study was carried out to establish the validity and reliability of the research instruments. The instruments were designed appropriately according to the study objectives. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The study used multiple regression and correlation analysis to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results and conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that preparation and planning auditing, information and publicity auditing, evaluation of received tenders auditing, award and execution of contract auditing have a positive relationship with performance of state corporations in Kenya. The independent variables reported R value of 0.876 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables’ square value of 0.768 means that 76.8% of the corresponding variation in performance of state corporations in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (preparation and planning auditing, information and publicity auditing, evaluation of tenders auditing and award and execution of contract auditing) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.761), p=0.000 <0.05).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace public procurement audit so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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INFLUENCE OF E-PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.203 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 19-45

Author(s):

Mercy Mueni Kioko ◽

Dr.Patrick Mwangangi

Keyword(s):

Social Sciences ◽

Research Study ◽

Multiple Regression Model ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Policy Recommendation ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Depth Study ◽

The Subject ◽

The Relationship

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to analyze the influence of e-procurement on performance of parastatals.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. For this study census was used, all the 187 heads of procurement in all parastatals were issued with questionnaires. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. Data generated was be keyed in and analysed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using tables, charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payments and e-tendering have a positive relationship with performance in parastatals.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of parastatals can be improved by e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payment and e-tendering. Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that public institutions should embrace e-procurement practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT AUDITING ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.691 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 33-53

Author(s):

Catherine Murage ◽

Charles Ndeto

Keyword(s):

Positive Relationship ◽

Public Procurement ◽

Study Data ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Contract Management ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Depth Study ◽

Management Audit ◽

The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of procurement auditing on the performance of parastatals in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations to other institutions. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting heads of procurement in parastatals. As a rule of thumb when the population is below 200, a study does a census. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Pilot study was carried out to establish the validity and reliability of the research instruments. The instruments were designed appropriately according to the study objectives. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The study used multiple regression and correlation analysis to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages. Results and conclusion: R square value of 0.768 means that 76.8% of the corresponding variation in performance of parastatals in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (planning audit, awareness audit, evaluation audit and contract management audit) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.761), p=0.000 <0.05)..The findings of the study indicated that planning audit, awareness audit, evaluation of received tenders auditing, contract management audit have a positive relationship with performance of parastatals in Kenya Policy recommendation: The study recommendes that public institutions should embrace public procurement audit so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained..

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DETERMINANTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL GROUPS AMONG PARASTATALS IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.v3i4.334 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 22

Author(s):

Abednego Momanyi Oyugi ◽

Dr. Pamela Getuno

Keyword(s):

Government Procurement ◽

Public Institutions ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Special Groups ◽

Improve Compliance ◽

Anova Table ◽

Depth Study ◽

The Subject ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

The Relationship

Purpose: The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the effect of prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls on compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups among parastatals in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting heads of procurement among parastatals of Kenya. The study preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression models were used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The F critical at 5% level of significance was 26.5. Since F calculated which can be noted from the ANOVA table above is 81.8 which is greater than the F critical (value= 26.5), this shows that the overall model was significant. The study therefore establishes that; prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups, internal compliance controls affect compliance with AGPO regulationsConclusion: The findings of the study indicated that prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls have a positive relationship with compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups among parastatals in KenyaContribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace prequalification criteria, opportunity awareness and sensitization, capacity of special groups and internal compliance controls so as to improve compliance with AGPO regulations for special groups.

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INFLUENCE OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING IN OPTIMIZING PROCUREMENT OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics ◽

10.47941/ijscl.v3i4.336 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 62

Author(s):

Leonard Vwamu Agufa ◽

Dr. Pamela Getuno

Keyword(s):

Balanced Scorecard ◽

Performance Indicators ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Key Performance Indicators ◽

Multiple Regression Model ◽

Performance Contracting ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Specific Objective ◽

Depth Study ◽

The Subject

Purpose: The specific objective of the study was to assess influence of performance contracting in optimizing procurement of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement at the 187 state corporations. This method was preferred because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from 104 respondents. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that; key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures have a positive relationship with procurement optimization of state corporationsConclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of state corporations can be improved by key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace performance contracting practices so as to improve their procurement optimization and further researches should to be carried out in other public entities to find out if the same results can be obtained.

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