Abstract Agriculture is very important to any society’s future. In most developing and developed countries, it is the major backbone of the economy and its production over the last three to four decades has increased significantly. In 2018, the agricultural sector boosted the Gross Domestic Product globally by 4% and in 2020, its average contribution was 35 percent to the Gross Domestic Production (GDP) and 65 percent to foreign exchange earnings in Kenya. Agriculture provides the main sou...
Abstract Implementing and adopting the procurement Contracting process in public institutions have continuously faced the challenges due to its complexity and lack of resources that directly impacts the supply chain performance. Institutions are operating in a competitive business environment that is dynamic and unpredictable. Key to optimal performance is understanding the procurement contracting practices; pre-contracting, contracting and post-contracting. The study focused on the procurem...
Abstract inclusive and equitable quality education and promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all, school accounts management comes as top priority. However this has not been the case as the teachers service commission raised concern on misuse of funds in public secondary schools and warned principals in charge and even indicated interdiction for such cases. In Turkana South, the audit questioned the use of Sh29 million to buy three school buses failing the school budget implementa...
Abstract various restructuring processes such as “moving from good to great” positioning strategy rebranding tactic, value concerns and behavior reassessment. These restructuring strategies are meant to place the financial institution as the market leader in the banking industry not only in Kenya but also yarning to become a Pan African Bank. Indeed, the bank has demonstrated strength in branch network accounting for 359 branches, an asset base of Ksh 1.1 trillion as at 2021 financial re...
Abstract of a myriad of challenges experienced. Academic staff are regarded as the key resource of any institution of higher learning in the achievement of its goals. Despite the empowerment strategies adopted, concerns on quality education in universities has been in the public domain. These include: low output of quality research, teaching competency, unethical practices and few innovations impacting on quality of graduates and ranking of Kenyan universities globally. In view of the forego...
Abstract In every organization procurement function plays an important role. Due to competition and a fast changing market environment many organizations have started implementing supply chain management practices so as to survive in the long run. The study established Supply Chain Management Practices, Government Policy and Procurement Function Performance in Kakamega County, Kenya. Specifically, established the effect of Procurement Planning on procurement function performance in Kakamega ...
Abstract According to World Bank, supply chain performance has declined at an alarming rate resulting to a decrease in global GDP. This study sought to investigate effects of supplier management practices on supply chain performance of County Referral Hospitals in Western Region, Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine effect of supply chain collaboration practices on supply chain performance of County Referral Hospital (CRHs) in Western Region, Kenya; to assess effect of supplier s...
ABSTRACT Currently, organizations’ interest to have committed employees has increased because there is a significant difference between the performance of committed employees and the rest of the employees. Committed employees perform well in the organization and help the organization to achieve a competitive edge over its competitors. Hence the purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between organizational commitment and employee performance of non...
Abstract Tourism has evolved into a vital sector of Kenya’s economy by contributing to employment, alleviation of poverty, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), foreign exchange earnings, and a balance of payments surplus. Tourism is a productive economic activity that needs a stable macroeconomic environment for continued growth. Kenya’s Vision 2030 highlighted tourism among the economic pillars that will spur its achievement. The vision posits an annual growth rate of 10%. However, since Kenya...
Abstract Even though manufacturing firms in Kenya are of great value, there exists inadequacies in their Financial Performance. Kenyan Manufacturing firms are reporting losses as evidenced through accounting conservatism, audit committee shortcomings and low earnings. The purpose of this research was to evaluate how the veracity of financial reports would affect the NSE-traded companies' bottom lines. The key goals of this research were to examine the relationships between business profitabi...
Abstract CCK (2022) found that 11.8% of the consumers were based in Nairobi, while 8.2% and 5.5%, respectively, were from Mombasa and Laikipia. The findings revealed that the average level of satisfaction with private courier service providers was 67%, as determined by the assessment of four specific qualities (service quality: 74%; complaint resolution: 61%; customer service quality: 65%; response time: 68%). There exist deficiencies in the provision of postal and courier services, as well ...
Abstract Kenya witnessed collapse of several banks such as Imperial Bank and Dubai Bank regardless of the corporate aggressively building new competencies and capabilities, to remain competitive and grow profits. The study sought to determine the impact of Financial Strategy implementation, technological innovation, debt restructuring strategy on Performance of commercial banks in Kenya, ascertain the effect of financial risk management strategies on Performance of commercial banks in Kenya ...
Abstract The enactment of the new constitution in 2010 brought to the fore the need for public financial management reforms. The need for reforms was occasioned by the anticipated creation of county governments and inherent risks witnessed previously in the centralized government where colossal amounts of public funds were lost through corruption, unfair allocation of funds fanning inequality. This study sought to examine the effect of internal control on expenditure management by county gov...
Abstract The universities are citadels of knowledge, research and academic excellence. The continuing role of universities in the provision of transformational experience for individuals and the global community cannot be under estimated. However, the wanton state of human resource planning in the public universities in Kenya cannot be gainsaid evidenced by among others increased workload for the lecturers and other staff translating to their poor performance. Anchored on the Resource Based ...
Abstract Financial intermediation is one of the most important activities to any business enterprise globally. The primary objective of any business enterprise in its existence being profit and wealth maximization. In view of this, the effect of financial intermediaries are of great importance to emerging economies like Kenya. The general objective of this study was to determine the effect of financial intermediaries on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Kakamega Town, Kenya....