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The Role of Teacher Training in the Implementation of Competency-Based Education in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-09) Ngugi, Joseph Mwangi
Competency-Based Education (CBE) implementation continues to face challenges with regard to the role teachers training play. This study focused on the role of teachers training on CBE implementation in Kiambu county, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: To investigate the influence teachers mentorship in CBE implementation in Kiambu County, To assess the influence of teachers collaboration with stakeholders in CBE implementation in Kiambu County, to establish the effects of Teachers innovation on CBE implementation in Kiambu county and to examine the effect of teachers assessment practice on CBE implementation in Kiambu county. The study was anchored on Constructivist Learning Theory and Social Learning Theory. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Purposive and stratified random sampling techniques were adopted. The study targeted 320 respondents which included; head teachers, grade 1–6 teachers, Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs), Sub-County Curriculum Officers (SCCOs), and parents of Learners in Grades 1–6. The study had a sample size of 178. In the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, questionnaires and interview guides were used. Pilot study was done in Nairobi County among 18 respondents. Content, face and intent validity were applied. Cronbach Alpha was adopted to test reliability. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 was used to analyze the data. Tables, charts and graphs were used to present the data. The study enhanced informed consent, confidentiality and anonymity in the collection and processing of data. The findings of the study revealed that teacher mentorship, teacher collaboration, teacher innovation and teacher assessment were positively and significantly related to the extent of implementation of CBE in Kiambu county. The study recommended that there is need for better teacher training approaches to improve delivery of CBE. This underscores the importance of structured mentorship to build teacher self-efficacy; engagement with community/stakeholder for resource and community support; innovation, creative pedagogy, use of ICT; and tracking of learners’ progress and competence development. The study suggests that mentoring structures be institutionalized, that parents and other stakeholders be sensitized, that there be investment in ICTs infrastructure and digital literacy, and that there be effective coordination for an inclusive CBE implementation. Training will also have to be sustained, for teachers and other stakeholders, to foster accountability and enhance the effectiveness of CBE delivery.
Project Management Dynamics and the Implementation of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-11) Mutegi, Peterson
An assessment of key project performance indicators revealed that the project management function at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has continued to encounter notable challenges, particularly in meeting implementation milestones, maintaining project schedules, and managing operational risks. Limited managerial expertise has contributed to reputational decline, financial strain, and reduced operational effectiveness. In response to these concerns, the present study examined the extent to which project management dynamics influence the implementation of KEMSA projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study specifically focused on the effects of organizational structure, resource allocation, monitoring and evaluation practices, and employee empowerment on project performance. The study was grounded in the Resource-Based View, Institutional Theory, Contingency Theory, and Structural Empowerment Theory. A descriptive research design was adopted, and data were collected from 86 respondents drawn from a target population of 109 KEMSA employees, health officials, and service providers within Nairobi City County. Questionnaires were utilized as the primary data collection instrument. To ensure instrument validity, a pilot study was conducted on four KEMSA-related projects, representing 5–10 percent of the sample. Reliability was confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations, and results were presented using tables, charts, and figures. Multiple regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between the independent variables and project implementation outcomes. The findings demonstrated that effective project implementation was closely associated with a well-defined organizational structure, adequate resource mobilization, comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems, and employee empowerment. A structured and clearly articulated organizational hierarchy enhanced information flow and facilitated swift and informed decision-making. Adequate financial and material resources enabled timely procurement of critical medical supplies, ensuring that healthcare facilities remained sufficiently stocked to provide uninterrupted services. Monitoring and evaluation practices enabled the institution to identify successful strategies and areas requiring improvement, thereby supporting timely adjustments and responsible allocation of resources. Employee empowerment was also found to improve motivation, job satisfaction, and staff retention, all of which positively influenced project performance. The study recommends that KEMSA clearly define roles and responsibilities within its operational structure to promote accountability and strengthen decision-making processes. The organization should further enhance collaboration with private sector partners to co-finance initiatives, share technical expertise, and optimize resource utilization. Project objectives should be aligned with national health priorities to ensure strategic relevance and improved service delivery outcomes. Additionally, regular capacity-building and skills-enhancement workshops should be institutionalized to strengthen both technical and interpersonal competencies required for successful project execution.
Employee well-being strategies and sustenance of Productivity among public health sector workers in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2026-10) Mghanga, Gibran Mwakuwona
Enhancing access to and the calibre of healthcare services required increased productivity in the health sector. Despite efforts to improve it, Kenya's public hospital system faced issues with low efficiency and unfulfilled goals. The subpar productivity of public health facilities underscored the importance of employee well-being in maintaining output. This research aimed to ascertain how well-being strategies affected the ability of public health sector employees in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, to sustain productivity. Specifically, the study examined the influence of remuneration, work environment, job recognition, and career development on the productivity of health workers in public facilities. Utilizing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, and Equity Theory as theoretical frameworks, the study employed a stratified sampling technique with a descriptive research design to select 270 respondents from a population of 939 medicalrelated staff members employed by 73 public health facilities in Taita Taveta County. A preliminary pilot study involving 27 randomly selected participants were selected and conducted at Moi County Referral Hospital to validate and ensure the reliability of the research instruments. Content validity was ensured by addressing all relevant aspects of well-being and productivity, while construct validity was assessed through expert reviews and feedback from the pilot study. Reliability was evaluated using internal consistency and test-retest methods. Data collection was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire featuring a five-point Likert scale, enabling quantitative data collection. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were used to analyze data patterns, while inferential statistics, such as multiple linear regression, explored relationships between variables. The findings revealed that remuneration, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment significantly contributed to the productivity of healthcare workers. Specifically, respondents reported that timely remuneration and job recognition were critical in enhancing their motivation and output. The study concluded that addressing the challenges related to remuneration, career development, working environment, and job recognition was essential for improving worker productivity and enhancing the overall performance of the healthcare system. It advised healthcare organizations to put certain rules and procedures into place in order to develop a staff that is more driven, content, and effective.
Foreign Capital Flows and Economic Growth in Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2025-11) Muhdhar, Nuru Abdurahman
Economic growth of any nation is key to that economic as it contributes significantly to the development and wellbeing of that economy. These major benefits are dependent on many factors including foreign capital flows that need to be addressed through the management of the country’s fiscal policies. Ideally, a country's economic development is anticipated to enhance living standards by providing education, healthcare access, infrastructure, housing, quality food supply, improved roads, and similar amenities. However, this is not always the case. Economic growth of Kenya has recently attracted attention due to widespread erratic volatility in its growth despite huge increase in foreign capital flows. Therefore, the resolve of this research is to ascertain the effect of foreign capital flows on economic expansion in Kenya. In particular, the research explored the effect of foreign direct investment, remittances, foreign portfolio investment and foreign debt on economic expansion of Kenya. The research was underpinned on the Keynesian theory, Wagner’s Law and Solow-Swan theory. The correlational explanatory research approach was used in the study. The target audience was Kenya as a country which is also the unit of analysis. Secondary data, was acquired with the aid of documentary guides and data sheets from World Bank, CBK and KNBS. Diagnostic tests (Auto correlation, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, normality, co-integration and unit root test) was carried out before data analysis. Multiple linear time series regression model was adopted. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, mean, and standard deviation, along with inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation and regression analysis, was employed in data analysis and displayed in frequency distribution tables, charts, and graphs. The research suggested that foreign direct investment, remittances, foreign portfolio investment and foreign debt, when analyzed individually, each had a statistically significant bearing on the economic growth in Kenya with p-values of 0.047, 0.028, 0.046 and 0.000 respectively. As a result, these hypotheses were rejected at 5% significance level. The report recommended that Kenya government should seek to improve the investments climate and business environment in the country to attract mode FDI which can be able to have a significant role on economic growth. Having policies that encourage FDI and marketing the country as a desirable investment destination would be a good starting point. Equally, it recommends that the government should devised a foreign policy that places great importance on the diaspora. Additionally, this article advocates for the Kenyan government to implement a holistic strategy to promote foreign investment, acknowledging its crucial role in stimulating economic growth and development. Moreover, the government ought to execute various strategic efforts aimed at optimizing and clarifying the investment process. Ultimately, it recommends that the Kenyan government aims to decrease its budget deficit to GDP ratio to an average of 4 percent prior to 2030. The fiscal policy has inadequately addressed rising debt levels, thereby jeopardizing the Government's pursuit of fiscal debt sustainability. Consequently, the National Assembly ought to enact a fiscal law establishing a maximum threshold for the fiscal deficit to GDP ratio, which the National Treasury must not surpass at any time, aligning with the long-term debt strategy to prevent the public debt to GDP ratio from escalating uncontrollably.
Change management strategies and performance of Safaricom public limited in kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2026-11) Murimi, Anne
In the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry, companies face continuous challenges such as government regulations, competition, shifting consumer preferences, technological advancements, and globalization. To remain competitive, firms must embrace strategic change that enables quick adaptation to market dynamics. This study examined the effect of change management strategies on the performance of Safaricom Public Limited in Kenya, focusing on re-engineering, restructuring, innovation, and leadership alignment. The findings aimed to guide telecom firms in addressing technological disruptions and competition through proactive change strategies. The study was anchored on Kurt Lewin’s Change Management Model, Balanced Scorecard Theory, Transaction Cost Economics Theory, and Contingency Theory. A descriptive research design was adopted, targeting 240 employees at Safaricom’s Nairobi head office. Using stratified random sampling, 72 functional managers were selected as respondents. Data was collected using a five-point Likert scale semi-structured questionnaire. Instrument reliability was confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha, with all variables achieving scores above 0.7, indicating strong internal consistency. A pilot test ensured validity. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, employing both descriptive and inferential statistics, including multiple linear regression, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically and presented narratively. The results revealed a strong positive correlation (R = 0.823) between change management strategies and Safaricom’s performance. The R² value of 0.677 indicated that about 67.7% of performance variance could be explained by change management strategies. A p-value of 0.003 confirmed the significant influence of re-engineering, restructuring, innovation, and leadership alignment on organizational performance. Re-engineering was found crucial in enhancing operational efficiency, while restructuring improved flexibility and alignment with market demands. Innovation promoted competitiveness and market expansion, whereas effective leadership alignment fostered collaboration, engagement, and accountability. The study concludes that change management strategies substantially enhance Safaricom’s performance by driving operational efficiency, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. It recommends that managers prioritize continuous re-engineering and innovation to maintain agility and responsiveness. Additionally, the Government of Kenya should create supportive regulatory frameworks that encourage effective restructuring and innovation in the telecommunications sector. The findings provide a strategic roadmap for managers and policymakers seeking to strengthen organizational transformation and sustainability within Kenya’s rapidly changing telecom environment