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Kenyatta University 55th Graduation Ceremony Booklet
(Kenyatta University, 2024-07-19) Kenyatta University
Anti-Corruption Policy Measure and Its Effect on Service Delivery in Trans-Nzoia County Government, Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Arts and Humanities (IAJAH), 2025-06) Wasike, Janet Nabwire; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
The research focused on exploring the influence that anti-corruption policy measures have on service delivery within the County Government of Trans-Nzoia, Kenya. The study focused on the extent to which citizen participation and transparency would impact both the efficiency and quality of public services. While borrowing and anchoring the research on institutional theory and the descriptive research design, the study significantly targeted senior staff, selected citizens and departmental heads in charge of county services. Data collection was attained with the help of interviews and questionnaires. The research realized a high response rate that reflected reliable representation of the study population. Notably, with mixed methods, the research process realized collection of both numeric and descriptive data. Numeric data was analyzed using inferential and descriptive statistics as thematic analysis would be applied to descriptive data. The findings showed that transparency mechanisms inclined towards budgeting and public disclosure of the entire procurement process carry a positive impact on service delivery. At the same time, accountability measures such as audits and performance contracts largely enhance efficiency. However, the county government showed inconsistent application of the measures. On the other hand, citizen participation emerged as a critical enabler of responsive governance, though its effectiveness is hindered by limited civic awareness and bureaucratic barriers. Enforcement of anticorruption policies, while present, was reported to suffer from selective application and lack of political will. The study concludes that while the Trans-Nzoia County Government has made progress in institutionalizing anti-corruption strategies, the uneven implementation of these measures undermines their full potential in transforming service delivery. The findings highlight the need for a multi-stakeholder approach that combines political commitment, civic engagement, and institutional reform.
Exploring the Potential of Sentinel-2 Broadband Spectral Features for Discrimination of Invasive Lantana Camara L. Among Co-Occurring Species
(South African Journal of Geomatics, 2025-07) Waititu, Julius Maina; Mundia, Charles Ndegwa; Sichangi, Arthur W.
Lantana camara L. (LC), an alien invasive plant species, negatively impacts natural habitats globally. In East Africa, it is one of the habitat’s transforming species that requires urgent mapping to support conservation actions. Its spatial distribution has not been adequately established, especially within forest habitats. In this study, we sought to identify Sentinel-2 broadband spectral features that could discriminate LC from co-occurring vegetation in a forest habitat. In-situ leaf-level hyperspectral measurements of LC and co-occurring species, namely, Neonotonia wightii (NW), Cucumis maderaspatanus (CM) and Ocimum gratissimum (OG), were collected in a one-hectare site in the Muringato forest area during the dry and wet seasons using two handheld spectroradiometers covering wavelength ranges of between 340–820 nm and 635–1100 nm. The leaf-level reflectance measurements were used to simulate Sentinel-2 wavebands, which were subsequently used to compute new band combination indices of type Normalized Difference (ND), Simple Ratio (SR), Difference (D) and Inverse Difference (ID) and published Sentinel-2 multispectral indices. The most spectrally significant features were selected using the Boruta and the Guided Regularized Random Forest (GRRF) methods. Jeffries– Matusita (JM) distance analysis was used to quantify the spectral separability of species class pairs using selected spectral features. The findings of this study showed that the selected Sentinel-2 spectral features that produced perfect separability accuracies of ≥97% for LC class pairs consisted of mostly the newly developed band combination indices and, to a lesser extent, the published Sentinel-2 indices. Notably, the separability analysis produced a unique set of spectral variables that accentuated the spectral properties of LC class pairs in both seasons and further pointed to the influence of the seasonal spectral variabilities of the species. Moreover, the Boruta method resulted in the selection of fewer spectral variables (2–12 variables) than the GRRF method, which resulted in the selection of two to19 variables for species class pair separability. Overall, the separability results demonstrate the potential of separating LC from other vegetation with freely available Sentinel-2 image data. The significant spectral variables identified in this study could be used for the seasonal mapping of LC and for further aid in the early detection and targeted management of the species in affected forest habitats
Corporate Governance Practices and Performance of State Corporations in Kenya: Case Study of Kenya National Accreditation Services
(International Academic Journal of Arts and Humanities (IAJAH), 2025-07) Mutoka, Brendar Akwera; Njoroge, Jane
The research’s overarching goal is to explore how different governance systems have affected the efficiency and effectiveness of Kenya's state-owned enterprises. The research’s overarching goals are to determine how integrity, justice, openness, and accountability affect the efficiency and effectiveness of Kenya's state-owned enterprises. The research was anchored on stewardship theory, resource dependence theory and agency theory. A descriptive research survey was utilized in this research. The target population comprised 130 employees working at Kenya National Accreditation Services (KENAS). The stratified sampling technique was utilized to select 98 participants. Questionnaires were utilized to gather main data for the research. The questionnaires included open-ended or closed-ended. To reach the intended participants in the state business sector, the research used a drop-and-pick methodology for questionnaire distribution. The study used the test-retest procedure to find out how reliable the surveys are. In order to conclude that the data gathering instruments are legitimate, a coefficient greater than 0.7 is required. Coding, cleaning, and categorization of field data were done in accordance with questionnaire questions. Software called SPSS version 21 version was used to aid the analysis. The research utilized both descriptive and inferential statistics in the analysis of gathered data. Descriptive data was used to sum up the demographics of the company and the people who answered the survey. To do this, mean scores, the standard deviation, and percentages were used. Inferential statistics were used to find out how important the independent and dependent factors are and how they are related to each other. Tables, graphs, and were used to display the data. The results established that a significance level of p = 0.001which indicates that the results are statistically significant at conventional levels (p < 0.05). This low p-value suggests strong evidence implying that the corporate governance practices of accountability, transparency, fairness, and integrity significantly influence the performance of KNAS. The study concluded that accountability, transparency, fairness, and integrity are not just abstract governance ideals, but concrete pillars that significantly influence the performance of Kenya National Accreditation Services. Effective implementation of these practices can enhance service delivery, institutional reputation, and operational efficiency. The study recommended that Government of Kenya should prioritize the institutionalization of robust accountability mechanisms within KENAS and across other state corporations. This includes the development and enforcement of clear performance metrics, regular auditing processes, and transparent reporting systems. The stakeholders such as board members, institutional partners, and employees of KENAS, there is a need to champion and practice the principle of fairness in all organizational engagements.
Sources of Information About HIV and AIDS among Students with Disabilities in Institutions in Rwanda,
(Educational Research International, 2017-08) Habinshuti, Gonzague; Wamocho, Franciscah Irangi; Njoroge, Michael
This paper examines a study designed to investigate access to HIV and AIDS
information by students with disabilities in institutions of higher education in
Rwanda. Purposive sampling was used to select 154 students with disabilities, 5
deans of students, 5 medical doctors and 5 heads of HIV/AIDS clubs. Questionnaire
was used to collect data from students with disabilities while the interview schedule
was used to collect data from deans of students’ medical doctors and heads of HIV
and AIDS clubs. The findings of the study revealed that students with disabilities are
at increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, they are sexually active and they
constitute a special group which needs special attention. The study further showed
that there is incorrect perception on the mode of HIV/AIDS transmission and
prevention among students with disabilities. The findings further revealed that the
most available sources of HIV/AIDS information in the community were teachers,
non-governmental organizations and health facilities, posters, radio, political party
leaders and printed materials. Based on these findings the study recommended that
the government of Rwanda, the organization of people with disabilities and other
organizations working with people with disabilities should break down barriers by
elaborating specific policy and providing training workshops to address the various
misconceptions about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among students with
disabilities