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Effect of Information Infrastructure on Performance of Learning Management Systems of Selected Tertiary Institutions in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Research Bridge Publisher, 2025-02) Karanja, Emily Njoki; Kyalo, Josphat
Digital inclusion ensured that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, physical abilities, or geographical location, had equal access to educational resources and opportunities. However, until now, there were no accurate, consistent Learning Management Systems (LMS) to ensure smooth digital learning. A significant number of students in tertiary institutions in Kiambu County found it difficult to access information and perform well due to challenges faced while using online tools. These challenges stemmed from poor and weak technological infrastructure, lack of user satisfaction, inadequate user training and support, and improper data security. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the effect of information technology infrastructure on the performance learning management systems of selected tertiary institutions in Kiambu County, Kenya. The target population comprised ICT specialists employed by the 26 tertiary institutions, with a sample size of 75 ICT specialists selected through simple random sampling from the selected institutions. Primary data was gathered through questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics was employed to analyse data where descriptive statistics was presented using mean, median, standard deviation, and percentages and inferential statistics was presented using regression to establish the relationship between the study variables. The study revealed that information technology infrastructure is the most significant predictor of learning management performance, with a strong positive relationship indicated by a coefficient of 1.344 and a p-value of 0.000. In conclusion, institutions must prioritize investments in technology infrastructure and data security to enhance LMS performance and foster user trust. The study recommends that institutions focus on modernizing IT infrastructure, implementing robust data security measures, and designing user-friendly LMS platforms.
School Based Factors Affecting KCSE Performance of History and Government in Day Secondary Schools, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED), 2025-01) Kinyanjui, Josphine Waithira; Kaugi, Ephantus
The purpose of this study was to identify the school-based factors which affect students' KCSE performance in history and government in selected schools in sub counties within Nakuru County of Kenya. The contention of the study was that despite various interventions from education stakeholders, the performance of History and Government in day secondary schools has been dismal. There are various factors that influence academic performance including school-based factors, institutional environment, student’s attitude among others. The study's specific objectives were to ascertain the effects of teacher-related factors, school infrastructure and teaching/learning resources, student factors and the principal leadership on history and government performance. The study was based on Yutchman and Seashores' (1967) Systems Theory. The research was conducted using a descriptive survey design approach. The target population was principals and departmental heads in day secondary schools in Gilgil, Naivasha, and Nakuru Town East Sub counties of Nakuru CountyKenya. In the three sub counties, there are 80-day secondary schools. As a result, the study focused on 80 principals and 160 heads of humanities departments. Then, using a stratified random sampling technique, 24 principals and 48 teachers were chosen. To get the primary data, a questionnaire was used to collect data. With the supervisor's assistance, content validity was established for the research instrument and its relationship to the study material was ensured. Using Cronbach's Coefficient alpha, which evaluated the instrument's consistency each time it was used to gather responses, the reliability of the tool was ascertained. Data from the field was quantitatively evaluated. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the quantitative data, and SPPS version 24 was used to calculate the results. The mean and standard deviation were computed using the SPSS descriptive statistics tool. To display the data, graphs and frequency tables were used. According to the study, teachers go to workshops and seminars to develop their professional skills. The survey also discovered that HODs had access to beneficial in-service training to support them in overcoming obstacles. The study discovered that personnel had an impact on historical performance. According to the study, a student's performance in government and history is influenced by their affinity with their teacher. The study concluded that while HODs have possibilities for beneficial in-service to help them address the issues they face, teachers attend seminars and workshops to develop their skills in their line of work. The effectiveness of a student's academic performance is greatly influenced by their teaching resources. In order to boost student performance in history and government in Nakuru County, the study suggested that the MOEST provide public secondary schools with the necessary textbooks, teacher reference books, radios, televisions, computers, and projectors. In order to improve teaching and students' performance in history and government in Nakuru County, head teachers should encourage teachers to be creative and use resources that are readily available locally to create appropriate teaching aids and charts on pertinent topics.
Cash Management Practices andFinancial Performance ofLivestock Marketing Cooperative Societies inMarsabit County, Kenya
(Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2025-02) Hido, Dae Malle; Koori, Jeremiah
An objective evaluation of the performance of livestock cooperative societies is imperative in order to ascertain whether they fully reward members for the use of their equity fund. The evaluation of agricultural cooperatives using the conventional measures of financial performance like return on asset, return on equity, return on operating equity net margins on sales etc do no yield unequivocal results. Livestock marketing cooperatives societies in Marsabit County have continuously used these conventional measures giving mixed results but failing to indicate whether they create value for member producers. The objective of this study therefore sought to establish the effect of cash management practices on the performance of livestock marketing cooperative societies in Marsabit County. The key theories anchoring the study are; Keynesian theory of money, free cash flow theory and stakeholder theory. The current study adopted quantitative research design. The target population was twelve livestock marketing cooperative societies in Marsabit County that have been operational in the period 2019-2023. The unit of observation was the 110 employees in the finance departments. The study used stratified random sampling technique to arrive at a sample size of 86.. The study utilized both primary and secondary data where primary data was obtained from questionnaires that was presented to respondents and secondary data collection tool was used to obtain secondary data from audited financial reports accessible from society’s offices and ministry of cooperatives and micro-small and medium enterprises development. Diagnostic tests including multicollinearity test, normality test and reliability were conducted to confirm the model fitness. Data was analyzed using descriptive and regression analysis. The regression results showed that periodic cash plan (p=0.003, <0.05), investing of surplus cash (p=0.19, <0.05), managing cash flows (p=0.00, <0.05) had positive statistically significant effect on financial performance. Bank credit line had positive effect on financial performance even though the change was not significant. The study therefore recommends that managers of Marsabit county livestock marketing cooperative societies should enhance effective use and preparation of cash budgets and consistent investment of surplus cash. Further, there should be more decentralization of receipts and application of accounting packages. For policy, the study recommends that policy makers and regulators should concentrate on creating regulations that will allow marketing societies to thrive through provision of appropriate infrastructure for wider market.
Government Expenditure and Technical Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Narok County, Kenya
(African Journal ofEmergingIssues(AJOEI), 2025-03) Makena, Purity; Mugendi, Charles
Purpose of the Study:To analyzethe effect of government expenditure on technical efficiency of public secondary schools in Narok County, Kenya.Problem Statement:Public secondary schools in ASALs such as Narok County, Kenya, face challenges in achieving optimal technical efficiency, potentially hindering student learning outcomes. While the Kenyan government allocates funds to these schools, the impact of this expenditure on efficiency remains unclear.Research Methodology:The research study adopted a mixed research approach combiningquantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The research design involved the use of existing data on government expenditure and technical efficiency metrics from public secondary schools in Narok County, Kenya.Results of the Study:Government funding delays significantly impact public secondary schools in Narok County, with an average technical efficiency of just 59.60% and 40.10% inefficiency. Government capitation, infrastructure expenditure, teaching materials, and teacher-student ratio positively affect efficiency, while school size was found insignificant.Conclusion and Policy Recommendation:By implementing strategic policy interventions, such as increased funding, improved infrastructure, and better teacher-student ratios, the government can bridge efficiency gaps and improve overall school performance and build on the human capital that is needed to propel economies forward.
Forms of Students' Indiscipline and their Influence on Academic Performance among Public Boarding Secondary School Students in Makueni County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2025-05) Omwaka, Josphine; Gabriel, Madanji
Indiscipline among learners has been and continues to be a major concern among education stakeholders across all levels of learning in Kenya and globally. Several education scholars have occasionally associated indiscipline cases among learners with poor academic performance. However, relevant scientific literature is hardly available on indiscipline and its influence on academic performance among learners in public boarding secondary schools, especially with reference to Makueni County. Therefore, this study statistically assessed different forms of students’ indiscipline behaviors and their influence on academic performance in public boarding secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. The study is significant as its findings will help education stakeholders to understand how different forms of indiscipline behaviors among high school students affect their academic performance. Therefore, policy makers will be in informed position to form comprehensive programmes to curb indiscipline for improving academic performance in the county. The study targeted a population of 73,836 education stakeholders in Makueni County including 293 deputy principals, 293 guidance and counseling teachers and 73,250 students. Multistage and simple random sampling techniques was used to select 498 respondents, which included 29 Deputy Principals, 29 teachers in charge of Guidance and Counselling, and 435 students from 29 public boarding secondary schools in Makueni County. Data was collected through Questionnaires. The study applied different quantitative techniques in the analysis of data through which insightful findings were established. Noise making was established as the most common form of indiscipline behavior among the secondary school students while indiscipline behaviors among students were established to have negative and statistically significant influence (r = - 0.388; p value = 0.010) on their academic performance. The study concludes by recommending the need for cultivation of self-discipline among the students as means of safeguarding their academic performance.