ABSTRACT This study sought to provide empirical evidence on technical efficiency levels and trend of the Kenya Agro-processing industry. The major problem of the agro-processing industry is that it has been inefficient in terms of value addition to the agricultural produce and Kenya is known to be a net exporter of raw agricultural produce instead of high-quality value-added products. This study sought to determine the efficiency estimates of the agro-processing industry and analyzed the tre...
ABSTRACT Organizational performance has been the concern of both academicians and practitioners during the last many decades as the ultimate outcome of utilization of tangible and intangible resources. In addition the performance of an organization largely depends on its ability to effectively and efficiently produce cost effective products/services of high quality guaranteeing a competitive advantage. For universities to remain successful and relevant, they are implementing Total Quality M...
ABSTRACT Good health plays an important role in boosting economic growth, poverty reduction and the realization of social goals. However, the Survey of Health Care Utilisation and Expenditure of 2013 found that the high cost of health care was one of the major reason cited by households for not seeking health care. Moreover, out-ofpocket (OOP) payment for healthcare is the main source of health care financing in Kenya. OOP spending on outpatient care and inpatient services accounted for appr...
ABSTRACT Research and training are very important drivers of economic development and account for differences in development levels between and among countries. For this reason, the African continent is seen to lag behind in development due to under investment in research and training. In Kenya, the country’s economic blue print; Vision 2030 has recognised the critical role of science, technology, innovation and training in moving the country to a middle income status. The government of Ke...
ABSTRACT The study on job evaluation and employee performance in the public sector set out to investigate process its contribution to employee output in the public sector. The study is anchored on the assumption that employee evaluation determines the level of pay and therefore motivation to increase performance as the next period of evaluation approaches. The study aimed to investigate the EFFECT of job evaluation on employee output. It further investigated the pact of job evaluation on...
ABSTRACT Every project creates a unique product, service, or result. Although repetitive elements may be present in some project deliverables, this repetition does not change the fundamental uniqueness of the project work. Effectiveness of project implementation can be thought of as incorporating four basic facets: time criterion, budget criterion, effectiveness criterion, and client satisfaction criterion, it is successful. Studies have been done to unravel the workings behind successful pr...
ABSTRACT Although Cooperatives societies have geared their efforts towards offering financial services to the vulnerable groups, youth and women, their impact on the economic activities potential is still unexhausted. The concept of cooperative movement and business performance is ignored by Sacco’s largely posing a threat to their existence or thrift growth. The main challenge the SACCO face currently is strategy and strategic management to compete with other dominant players in the finan...
ABSTRACT Small and Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered important in both developed and developing countries. Due to increased level of unemployment in Kenya, many individuals have engaged in Small and Medium Enterprises as source of employment. Given the status of the business environment where the competition is intense, SMEs need adequate financial resources to survive. To meet their financial needs, SMEs have sought financial leverage from financial institutions such as commerc...
ABSTRACT In Kenya, 35% of the Kenyan population is youth of ages between 15 to 34 years old. They are recognized as Kenya’s most critical untapped resource with the highest unemployment rate of 67%. Due to the increasing population of unemployed youths in Kenya, the Government of Kenya (GoK) started youth initiatives programs to provide training and Internship aimed at providing relevant work experience and skills to enhance sustainable livelihoods and selfemployment. Kenya’s agriculture...
ABSTRACT The successful involvement of consultants in organizational projects is increased by suitably deciding if internal or external consulting resources will add value. It is not clear whether the use of both internal and external consultants will contribute to the quality of projects. The general objective of the study was to analyse the influence of consultant’s characteristics on project quality of companies listed at the NSE. The specific objectives of this study were to assess the...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to identify the challenges facing teachers, heads of department, principals and the Quality Assurance and Standards Officer in in-service training in Imenti North District of Meru County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to: determine how in-service training of teachers was carried out in Imenti North District; analyse the extent to which the objectives of in-service training were being met; establish the challenges facing teachers, headteachers, ...
ABSTRACT Strategic management process is an important framework that supports all sizes of enterprises with opportunities to operate in a competitive environment which has a direct impact on organization performance. The implementation of formulated strategies impacts on the organization performance. Foregoing researches in Kenya have not looked at the effects of strategy implementation practices on performance of pharmaceutical firms hence a contextual gap. The study general objective was ...
ABSTRACT The need for infrastructure development in Kenya was initiated in the early years of economic planning. For instance, the Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1965 among other strategic objectives provided a premise for infrastructure development to fuel rapid industrialization and make Kenya a market economy. Emphases have since been made in the subsequent economic development plans in 1970s, National Development Plans in 1980s, the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment creati...
Abstract The Kenyan government has been carrying out public service reforms focusing on streamlining the police service and putting in place interventions to enhance efficiency in the service. A review of the police training curriculum was part of the police reform agenda aimed at professionalizing the Kenya Police Service. That notwithstanding, police performance has been currently wanting as evidenced by rise in crime rates in the country, complaints against police and use of unnecessary f...
ABSTRACT In light of the regional integration efforts, this study sought to find out the impact of regional trade integration on economic growth of East Africa Community. One of the provisions to increase the EAC intra-trade is Article 75 of the Treaty and the Customs Union (CU) Protocol whose implementation would increase the value and volume of trade within the EAC. GDP growth rate analysis shows a major disconnect between deepening integration and achievement of growth within a common mar...