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Project Management Capabilities and Sustainability of Water Projects Funded by the County Government of Makueni, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-02) Kaluma, Mutevu
Water infrastructure projects are vital for ensuring access to clean water and promoting sustainable development in rural areas. However, there is lack of sustainability of water projects in Makueni County caused by inadequate infrastructure a lack of community inclusion, insufficient finance, and a lack of usage of current technologies that directs supervision and maintenance operations as 67% of water projects in the county have been shut down for five years or more, forcing residents of the semi-arid region to trek 15-30 kilometers looking for water. This research project aimed at assessing the effect of project management capabilities on sustainability of water projects funded by the county government of Makueni, Kenya. This research was based on four specific objectives namely: To establish the effect of management commitment and the sustainability of water projects; to assess the role of stakeholder participation and the sustainability of water projects; to determine the influence resource allocation and the sustainability of water projects; and to ascertain the relevance of Digital Inclusion and the sustainability of water projects funded by the county government of Makueni, Kenya. This research was guided by the stakeholder theory, RBV theory and technology acceptance model. A descriptive research approach was employed in the study. Data was obtained from 43 completed water projects with a target population of 100 stakeholders. Stratified random sampling method was employed to select a sample size of 85 respondents. Primary data was gathered utilizing questionnaires which will serve as the instrument for data collection. Pilot test was conducted on the data collection instrument to confirm the validity and reliability of the data measured by Cronbach’s Alpha test. The quantitative data collected was analyzed with descriptive and inferential analysis and result were displayed in the form of tables, charts graphs and other statistical tools. All ethical considerations was fully upheld. The study established that management commitment (β=0.061, p=0.004), stakeholder participation (β=0.1085, p=0.002), resource allocation (β=0.223, p=0.003) and (β=0.3304, p=0.002) had a positive significant effect on the sustainability of water projects funded by the county government of Makueni, Kenya. The study concludes that the management commitment ensures that the necessary resources, including financial, human, and technical, are allocated to the water projects. Involving community members, local leaders, NGOs, and government agencies in planning, implementation, and monitoring ensures that projects meet community needs. By carefully prioritizing and distributing resources such as funding, manpower, and materials, the county government can ensure that projects are implemented efficiently and effectively. Digital inclusion improves communication and engagement with local communities which help to build trust and collaboration between the government and the community, leading to more sustainable and successful water projects. The study recommends that to enhance management commitment to water project sustainability in Makueni, Kenya can be through establishing clear goals and objectives. The County government of Makueni, Kenya should involve community members, local leaders, and other relevant stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of these projects. Enhancing resource allocation methods involves implementing more efficient and effective strategies to ensure that the limited resources available for water projects in Makueni County are utilized in a sustainable manner. The County government should invest in technology infrastructure such as mobile apps and online platforms that provide real-time information on water availability, quality, and usage.
Preservation of Digital Contents in Ensuring Future Access to Institutional Repository Data: A Case of Kaimosi Friends University Library, Vihiga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-10) Musisi, Jacob Bushuru
The current academic and scholarly research work is increasingly leading to digital output and it is incumbent upon institutions to establish ways for creating, collecting, managing and preserving these digital assets for future access in IRs. Future access to digital content can only be realized when the content is preserved appropriately to the recommended standards based on the technological developments. This work sought to investigate preservation of digital contents in IRs vis-a-vis future access to this content. Study objectives were to investigate existing preservation policy framework for preservation of digital content in IR in Kaimosi Friends University; to determine the digital preservation strategies implemented for IR in Kaimosi Friends University; to establish the support of University Management Board for preservation of digital content in IR in Kaimosi Friends University and to establish challenges encountered in preservation of digital content in IR in Kaimosi Friends University. Scholarly focus was grounded in chain of preservation model. Descriptive research design was employed. The research encompassed a comprehensive survey of the 46 members of the library staff, including the chief librarian. The data collection instruments employed included an interview schedule and a questionnaire. A preliminary survey was initiated at Kibabii University Library. The instrument underwent validation via scrutiny by authorities in the domain of information science. Test-retest technique was employed to evaluate instrument reliability. Analysis of data was conducted utilizing SPSS, with the findings meticulously presented through tables and figures. It was established that the institution had a digital preservation policy but was neither published in IR website nor in the DOAR and its annual review and audit wasn’t being done as envisaged in the policy. The notable strategies for digital preservation implemented in the IR included the preservation of backup technologies and the migration of information. Participants indicated that the university administration demonstrated a commitment to digital preservation efforts, with significant backing stemming from the engagement of senior library staff in decision-making process. Implementation of digital preservation within institutional repositories is fraught with numerous challenges, including, but not limited to, financial limitations, insufficient technical expertise, and inadequate infrastructural resources. It was suggested that Kaimosi Friends University ought to disseminate the digital preservation policy on the institutional website that hosts the IR, as well as in the DOAR, and that an annual audit and review of the policy should be conducted. The research recommends that Kaimosi Friends University uphold prevalent strategies of digital preservation, specifically information migration, backup, and technology preservation. Moreover, it is advisable for the university management board to maintain the support it provides to the library, especially concerning the preservation of digital content for future accessibility. The research recommends a need for additional investigation into the digital preservation methodologies employed within institutional repositories in academic libraries. Since continued availability of IR contents hinges on the efforts dedicated to their preservation
Financial Inclusion and Financial Health of Registered Women Self Help Groups in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-11) Murunga, Thomas Imuriai Aquinata
Women’s self-help associations played a pivotal role in alleviating poverty and fostering global economic progress. Despite numerous efforts over time, the objective of attaining financial stability among women remained unmet. As reported in the 2023 SME review, many female-owned enterprises in Kenya failed to reach the expansion phase of their business cycle due to inadequate and costly access to financial services. Strengthening the financial well-being of women’s self-help initiatives contributed to economic empowerment, broader financial inclusion, societal advancement, and transformative change. The primary objective of this study was to assess the effect of financial access on the economic stability of registered women's self-help groups in Kakamega County, Kenya. More precisely, the research sought to investigate the role of financial service availability, utilization, and the standard of financial products on the financial health of these registered collectives. The research framework was anchored in diffusion innovation theory, financial accelerator theory, and knowledge spillover theory. The study adopted a correlational research approach. The target population comprised 1,689 officially registered women’s self-help organizations in Kakamega County. A representative subset of 323 groups was selected based on industry categories, including food establishments, garment production, vegetable vending, fruit sales, cereal trade, kiosk operations, and dairy enterprises. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics involved frequency distributions, percentage allocations, mean values, and standard deviations. Inferential statistical analysis applied Pearson correlation tests and linear regression modeling. The multiple regression equation was structured, and the moderation model was developed. Essential diagnostic evaluations such as normality assessments, multicollinearity diagnostics, and linearity tests were conducted. The study obtained ethical clearance before proceeding with data collection. The regression analysis revealed a moderate to strong positive relationship (R=0.654) between financial inclusion dimensions and women SHGs' financial health. The model explains 49.5% of variance (R²=0.495), which is acceptable for social science research. ANOVA confirmed the model's statistical significance (F=17.3, p<0.001). All predictors access, usage, quality of financial products, and group size significantly contribute to financial health, with access and group size showing strongest influence. Financial inclusion significantly enhances women SHGs' financial well-being in Kakamega County. Access to financial products is fundamental, while effective usage drives stability and growth. Quality services ensure sustained engagement and build institutional trust. Medium-sized groups optimize benefits by balancing operational efficiency with member participation. Therefore, comprehensive financial inclusion, supported by appropriate group structures and quality services, substantially improves registered women SHGs' financial health outcomes. Policymakers should expand rural financial infrastructure, simplify SHG account requirements, and promote tailored financial products with flexible terms. Comprehensive financial literacy programs targeting all members are essential. SHGs should diversify financial portfolios, participate in continuous training, and establish internal governance structures. Financial institutions must design SHG-specific products with collective guarantees, provide multilingual support, simplify processes, and train field officers to enhance women's financial system engagement.
Corporate Governance Principles and Performance of National Sports Federations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-08) Mumani, Mical Oluteyo
Most, if not all, countries recognize the importance of strengthening the sports industry. The sports industry in Kenya continues to grow swiftly and emerge as a vibrant and crowd-pulling phenomenon. However, few studies on the critical topic of corporate governance principles and performance of national sports federations have been conducted. Thus, the research focused on determining corporate governance principles influence on National Sports Federations’ performance in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives included evaluating the effects of transparency, accountability, sustainability, and integrity to National Sports Federations’ performance in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Both secondary and primary data were employed in the study. Anchored on Stewardship, Balanced Scorecard, and Stakeholder theories, the research used a descriptive design, collecting data from 145 members across 76 federations via semi-structured questionnaires. Simple random technique was used in selecting sampling units and a pilot study done before the actual study. The researcher analyzed data using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). Quantitative data collected was analyzed using multiple regression, descriptive analysis and Correlation analysis. Study findings revealed that accountability, transparency, integrity and sustainability have a significant positive relationship with performance of national sports federations in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Further findings revealed that increased service delivery, customer feedback, employee satisfaction and financial performance of national sports federations indicate performance. This study recommends formation of clear corporate governance policies that raise sustainable development and accountability in the Kenya sporting sector, national sports federation members to adopt continuous training on best practices of corporate governance, utilize digital platforms for governance practices to enhance integrity and transparency, national and county government to establish measurable performance indicators to be adopted by national sports federations, consistent monitoring and evaluation of these performance indicators. These recommendations will help both the national sports federations and government to increase transparency, accountability, sustainability and integrity in the sport industry in Kenya.
Task Value and Teacher Autonomy Support as Correlates of English Language Performance among Form Two Students in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-11) Kioko, Jonathan Muli
In today’s global world, proficiency in English is key, not only, in communication in the globalized world, but also, has been linked to success in other disciplines for being the language of instruction. Despite the primacy of English language performance among learners in Makueni county has been, specifically poor, when compared to other disciplines and performance against other regions. Further, little is there to show the psychological and contextual variables around English language performance in the locale. From the foregoing, the current study sought to investigate the relationship between task value and teacher autonomy support with English language performance. Further, the study aimed to establish if there were gender differences in task value and teacher autonomy. Lastly, the prediction of English language performance from the two variables was investigated. The study was guided by the Cognitive Evaluation Theory (Wigfield & Eccles, 2000) and the Expectancy-Value Theory (Ryan & Deci, 1985). A descriptive correlational design was adopted for the study. The target population comprised 4098 form two students from the 48 public secondary schools in the Makueni sub-county. The study locale, the Makueni sub-county, were purposively selected whilst stratified random sampling was employed in selecting participating schools from the different school types. Lastly, simple random sampling was employed to select 412 students from the 16 selected schools. A prior pilot study involving 50 randomly selected students was used to assess the validity, reliability, and feasibility of logistical assumptions. The Self and Task Perception Questionnaire and the Teacher Support Scale as well as end-of-term examination results were used to measure the respective variables. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 25 was used in the analysis of data where descriptive statistics and inferential testing using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and multiple regression will be conducted. Findings show that there was a significant positive relationship between both task value (r (404) = .25, p < .01) and teacher autonomy support (r (404) = .27, p < .01) and English language performance. Further, significant gender differences were established in both task value, t (404) = -2.43, p < .05, and teacher autonomy support, t (404) = -1.35, p > .01 with girls significantly posting better scores in both variables. Lastly task value and teacher autonomy support significantly predicted English language performance, F (2,403) = 18.34, p <.001. Of the two, teacher autonomy support (β = .19, p < .01) was comparatively a better predictor of English language performance as compared to task value (β = .13, p < .05). The study's insights advocate for teaching practices and approaches that support autonomy of the learners while acknowledging the need for creating a sense of value in the educational tasks amongst learners. Further, the study offers insights into the need for gender-specific approaches in the creation of a sense of value in educational tasks among students.