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Police Use of Social Media and Public Trust in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Reviewed Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 2024-10) Kemboy,Leonard Kipngetich; Zakayo,Chris Ndunda
This studylookedinto how the police department uses social media to foster public trust and how that usage affects security operations in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study looked at a number of objectives including social media platforms, public attitudes and perceptions, the strategies thatpolice useonsocial mediato enhance public trust, the challenges they encounter in gaining public support, and the effects on Nairobi City County's security management. The technological acceptability model and information flow theory directed the investigation. The study being mixed research used explanatory sequential research design. In this type of a mixed research design, quantitative data is collected first, followed by qualitative data. Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers, General Duty Officers, Human Rights Activists, National Police Service Headquarters' Communication Department, Youth Groups, Local Administrative Officers, Independent Policing Oversight Authority, and Senior Ministry of ICT officials were amongthe study's target population. Questionnaires and interviews were utilized as data gathering tools in the project, which employed simple and purposeful random sampling approaches. Quantitative data was analyzed using the SPSS output for descriptive statistics, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically as per study objectives. The study established that Facebook and Twitter are the most preferred social media platforms for police communication. On the same note, study found out that public perception and attitudes significantly influence public trust on police use of social media. Further the study established that the people of Nairobi are aware of the police's social media strategies and the most common strategies are incident reporting and updating, with moderate use of public relations. Community discussions are less common. Thestudy revealed that police face challenges in using social media to build public trust, with false information, misuse, privacy concerns, technical issues, lack of resources, and inadequate training being the most significant issues.The study recommends that police should expand their use of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and TikTok, and address concerns about misinformation and privacy. Regular updates and active interaction are crucial for building public trust. Police should be transparent, monitor content, engage the community, and use proven strategies like incident reporting. Overcoming challenges like misinformation, privacy concerns, investing in tools, and initiating public awareness campaigns can further enhance social media efforts
Treasury Budgeting Mechanisms and Financial Performance of Selected Commercial Parastatals in Kenya
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF ACADEMICS & RESEARCH, 2024) Joel,Evans Okemwa; Simiyu, Eddie
The study sought to research the impact of budgetary control on the economic overall financial performance of the industrial
parastatals in Kenya from the year 2013 to 2023. This was accomplished by specifically analyzing the influence of budgetary
planning on the financial performance of the industrial parastatals in Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design and
targeted the chosen 10 industrial parastatals in Kenya from the listed 46 business parastatals in Kenya. The study utilized
primary data collected through structured questionnaires from commercial parastatals. The gathered data was coded and
cleaned using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics provided an overview of the sample, including demographic details of the
respondents, as well as measures such as central tendencies, standard deviation, range, and variance. The results were
presented using tables, charts, themes, and graphs. Causal relationships were evaluated using R², F values, and beta
coefficients, with a significance level set at 0.05, and coefficients were tested accordingly. The findings indicate that budgetary
planning (β=0.277, p=0.000), have a significant and positive effect on the financial performance of industrial parastatals in
Kenya. The moderation analysis revealed that budgetary planning has a positive but marginally non-significant effect when
moderated by treasury mechanisms. Thus, the study provides a clear direction for improving financial performance through
several key budgetary practices. Strengthening budgetary planning by developing guidelines, investing in training, and using
advanced tools will create a more strategic approach to financial management
Effect of Stakeholder Expectation on Performance of Projects Funded by Nongovernmental Organizations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(research publish, 2024-09) Muthinja, Winfred Kawira; Kyalo, Josphat
The success of a project relies on effective leadership and coordination among the many project
stakeholders. Nevertheless, numerous NGO initiatives worldwide still struggle to meet their goals and do not meet
expectations. Because of ineffective stakeholder management methods, more than 30% of NGOs in Kenya experience
project failures and may not achieve their objectives. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the
impact of stakeholder expectations on the project outcomes of NGOs operating in the healthcare industry in Nairobi
County. The suggested assessment was based on a descriptive study design. A total of 118 NGO staff in the health
sector involved in seven projects in Kenya were targeted for the research study. Using a method of stratified
sampling, one hundred and ten 110 respondents were randomly selected from senior managers, project managers,
project supervisors, project and team members of chosen Health sector NGOs, and community leaders of project
beneficiaries. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data through the drop and pick method. The
findings uncovered in the survey noted an insignificant negative effect of stakeholders’ expectation on project
performance funded by NGOs. This implies that the level of expectation held by stakeholders, such as community
members, beneficiaries, or other relevant actors, does not have a substantial direct effect on the outcomes of the
projects funded by NGOs in Nairobi City County. The study recommends that NGOs should prioritize developing
and implementing effective stakeholder engagement strategies.
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Trichodermaspp Influence on Nutrient Uptake and Water Stress Tolerance in Cowpea (VignaunguiculataL. Walp)
(2023-11) Wanjala, Daniel; Mutune, Adelaide; Mugendi, Ezekiel
Drought and nutrient un-availability are amongst the major environmental stresses that hinder plants productivity. The use of synthetic fertilizers in drought-stricken lands is unaffordable to most small-holder farmers and contributesto environmental pollution. This study was conducted to determine the influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma spp onnutrient uptakein cowpeaat different soil water levels under greenhouse conditions. The experiment wasconducted using a 3 × 2 × 8 factorialarranged on a completely randomized block design with the three water levels treatmentof90 % (no stress), 60 % (mild stress), and 30 % (severe stress) of field capacity (FC). Two cowpea varieties (KVU 27-1 and K80) were used in each water level and each was subjected toeightfungal inoculation treatments: Funneliformismosseae,Rhisophagusirregularis,Trichodermaharzianum,Trichoderma asperellum,Funneliformismosseae+Rhisophagusirregularis,Trichoderma harzianum+Trichoderma asperellum, T. harzianum+ Funneliformismosseae+ Rhisophagusirregularis, and control (un-inoculated) that were in the replicates of four. The shoot tissue analysis wasdone to determine the nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) contents. The data were subjected to a Two-Way ANOVAto determine the influence of the two fungi on nutrient uptake.Means were separated using Bonferroniat p <0.05. Results showed that all the shoot nutrient contentswere significant at (p<0.05) with soil water level treatment in both varieties. Water stress negativelyinfluencedshoot nutrient contents. The combined inoculation of HarS and HBB greatly influencedshoot nutrient levels for both cowpea varietiesthan the controls. The highest N and P shoot content were 3.7 % (in KVU 27-1) and 0.12 % (in K80) inoculated with HBB and HarS respectively. The highest K content was 2.7 % in bothvarieties inoculated with HarS. Therefore, co-inoculation of HarS and HBB was the most appropriate tonutrient uptake in the cowpea varieties.
Financial Risk Management and Financial Performance of Investment Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(ijsrp, 2023-08) Mwalolo, Sylvia Chiru; Omagwa, Job; Kimutai, Caroline
Financial performance is a crucial aspect for investment firms as it reflects their overall stability and communicates their financial well-being to investors. Some investment firms in Kenya are currently experiencing a decline in financial performance. This study focused on four dimensions of financial risk management (interest rate risk, exchange rate risk, inflation rate risk, and liquidity risk) to examine the effectiveness of risk management strategies in enhancing financial performance. The study equally assessed the moderating effect of firm size. Primary and secondary data sources were utilized, with a sample size of 40 respondents selected from the five listed investment firms. Data collection spanned eight years from 2014 to 2021. Multiple regression analysis, descriptive statistics, and diagnostic tests were employed. The study found that effective management of interest rate risk, exchange rate risk, inflation rate risk, and liquidity risk significantly affect financial performance. Additionally, firm size was found to moderate the relationship on financial performance. The study imparts valuable understandings regarding the significance of strategies for managing financial risks within investment firms. The study recommends management support for managing exchange rate risk through strategies like currency invoicing, leading and lagging, and exposure netting. It suggests the use of appropriate financial instruments such as forward rate agreements and options, as well as maintaining a diverse bond portfolio, to improve the management of interest rate risk. Effective liquidity risk management, including techniques such as cash flow forecasting and optimizing net working capital, is also highlighted. Managing inflation rate risk requires portfolio adjustment techniques, necessary spending adjustments, and continuous monitoring of changing inflation dynamics. Furthermore, the study recommends that policymakers in Kenya encourage investment firms to provide comprehensive risk disclosures in their financial reports. By implementing these recommendations, investment firms can enhance their financial performance and strengthen their risk management practices.