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Uptake of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device among HIV Positive Women at Selected Health Facilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing (IAJHMN), 2022-01) Asava, Diana Navalya; Ochieng, James Otieno; Ogutu, James O.
The increased maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya among women living with HIV and AIDS can be attributed to high unmet needs of family planning at 52%. In Kenya there are approximately 1.5 million people living with HIV and 36000 people die annually due to HIV related diseases. In Kenya the uptake of intrauterine device in the general population is 3.4% compared to other modern methods. The study therefore aims at improving Intra-uterine contraceptive device uptake among women living with HIV/AIDS in selected health facilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study specifically focuses on knowledge and barriers associated with intra-uterine device uptake in Nairobi City County. The study adopted a cross sectional-descriptive study design to collect data through a researcher administered questionnaires through research assistants. A total of 353 participants were interviewed from the selected facilities of Mathare North health Center, Huruma Lions Health Center and Pumwani Majengo Health Center which were purposively chosen. The study used quantitative collection methods. Systematic random sampling was used to select primary respondents at a predetermined interval of 8. Quantitative data was cleaned and entered into a Microsoft excel database before being analyzed by SPSS version 22.0. Descriptive statistics were presented using percentages, frequency tables, graphs and pie-charts. Inferential statistics were calculated to establish the association between study variables using chi-square tests done at 95% confidence interval. The results revealed that only 4.8% of respondents utilized intra-uterine contraceptive device. The study established low knowledge levels on intrauterine device among women living with HIV/AIDS in Nairobi City County. Knowledge levels were significantly associated with utilization intra-uterine contraceptive device (p=0.047). A number of factors were identified as possible barrier which hindered intra-uterine contraceptive device uptake which included facility reception (p=0.026), provision of information (p=0.002), culture/religion (p=0.004) and spouse allows use (p=0.002). The study concludes that there were low utilization rates and low knowledge levels on intra-uterine contraceptive device. The study further concludes that other barriers were possible reasons for low uptake of intra-uterine uptake among women living with HIV/AIDS in Nairobi City County. The findings of this study would help relevant stakeholders in structuring programs and strategize on interventions to improve intra-uterine contraceptive uptake among women living with HIV/AIDS in the Nairobi City County and the country at large. This will discourage reliance on wrong knowledge on IUCD so as to reduce the unmet needs of family planning and reduce unintended pregnancies that crop up in the long run
Influence of Religion on Terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya
(Strategic Journals, 2025-06) Ochieng, James Victor; Omboto, John; Oyombra, George
Over the past decade, Mombasa County has experienced a disturbing pattern of terrorist activities, many of which have been linked to religious extremism. The coastal region of Kenya, including Mombasa, has been particularly vulnerable due to its religious diversity therefore the study sought to assess the influence of religion on terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya. The study was anchored on the concept of human needs theory. The study used a descriptive research design. The target population was 116 Sub-chief and Chief and 232 Community representatives, (Wazee wa Nyumba Kumi & Religious Leaders). Therefore, the total target population was 348. The data that was gathered in this study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics such as percentages with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Tables and pie charts were used present the study findings from quantitative data. While qualitative data was analyzed through content and thematic analysis and presented in prose form. The study findings revealed that recruitment into extremist groups was aided by the high percentage of students dropping out of elementary and secondary education. The study concluded that there is a strong positive correlation existed between religion on terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya, (r = 0.541; p < 0.05). The study recommended that religious institutions should facilitate interfaith dialogues to promote tolerance, understanding, and unity among different religious communities.
Teachers’ Engagement and the Implementation of 2017 Policy on Education for the Hearing impaired Children in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Strategic Journals, 2025-06) Mwau, Josephine Mbenya; Kiruthu, Felix
The 2017 National Pre-Primary Education Policy for the Hearing Impaired represents a significant step forward in addressing the educational needs of young learners with hearing impairments in Kenya. The implementation of this policy is crucial for ensuring equitable access to quality education, fostering inclusive learning environments. However, despite its well-intentioned framework, the policy has faced significant hurdles in its implementation. Though the NPPEP of 2017 has been implemented for about 5 years, very little is known on how the stakeholder engagement has influenced the implementation of the policy. Therefore the study sought to assess the influence of teachers’ engagement in the implementation of education of learners with hearing impairment under the 2017 NP-PEP in Nairobi City County. The study was anchored on stakeholder theory and employed descriptive research design. The target population included all the special units for the hearing-impaired learners in public primary schools, education officers, head teachers, pre-primary schoolteachers and parents in the County and national government officers in charge of early childhood education and policy. Since the target population was small the study adopted census technique to incorporate all the 115 targeted individuals. Questionnaire and interview schedule were employed as data collection tools. Questionnaires were employed to collect primary data from head teachers, pre-primary teachers, and parents. Interview schedules were employed to gather data from education officers in Nairobi City County. The study collected both qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis, while quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics involved the use of frequencies, percentage, mean and std. Inferential statistics involved the use of correlation and regression analysis. The research findings were presented in tables and figures. The study concluded that teacher engagement is crucial for the successful implementation of the 2017 NP-PEP. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education and the Nairobi City County government should prioritize continuous professional development for teachers, focusing on special needs education, sign language skills, and assistive technology
Risk Management Strategies And organizational Performance of Deposit Taking Saccos in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Strategic Journals, 2025-05) Murungi, Doris Kagendo; Muchemi, Anne
ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES ON PERFORMANCE OF PETROLEUM COMPANIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
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CHARLES GITONGA JUSTUS, EVANGELINE GICHUNGE, PhD, DOROTHY KIRIMI, PhD
COMPENSATION STRATEGIES AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
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CAROLYNE MURENGA NYUKURI, JEDIDAH MULI, PhD
CASH FLOW FORECAST AND GROWTH OF FAMILY-OWNED SMALL ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
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MOHAMAD ABDIRAHMAN, MOSES KITHINJI, DOREEN MUTEGI
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON MAIZE PRODUCTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY IN BUNGOMA-NORTH SUB COUNTY
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MERCY NAFULA KOMBE, ROSE ONAMU, PhD, WAMOCHA LYDIA, PhD
ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN DEPOSIT TAKING SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
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ALICE MWIKALI MULI, DAVID KIIRU, PhD
PROJECT PLANNING AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE. EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM LIVESTOCK PROJECTS AT INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KENYA
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SABINA GITAU, ROSEMARY JAMES, PhD
RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOs IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
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DORIS KAGENDO MURUNGI, ANNE MUCHEMI, PhD
STRATEGIC DRIVERS AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
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NOP NYARUOT KUR YAY, DAVID KIIRU, PhD
EFFECT OF OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN NSE LISTED FIRMS IN KENYA
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STEVE KAHENYA NGETHE, MARY MWANZIA, PhD, ABRAHAM ROTICH, PhD, JOHN KARIHE, PhD
CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON OVERCOMING EMPLOYEES’ RESISTANCE TO CHANGE: EVIDENCE FROM THE CEMENT & AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY OF AN EMERGING ECONOMY
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MUBINUL ISLAM, RASEL HUSSAIN, MIRZA FAHIM AHMED
THE INFLUENCE OF INDIVIDUALIZED CONSIDERATION ON THE INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF TVET COLLEGES IN THE NAIROBI METROPOLIS, KENYA
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BENSON KAMAU NGWIRI, CIRIAKA GITONGA, PhD, PATRICK WAMBUA MULE, PhD
IMPACT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOUR: A CASE STUDY OF GHANA SCHOLARSHIPS SECRETARIAT
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SETOR YAW ADANUVOR
CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
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AMY NDUNGE VUNDI, LUCY KIRIMA, PhD, JOHN KAMAU, PhD
TEACHERS’ ENGAGEMENT AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 2017 POLICY ON EDUCATION FOR THE HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
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JOSEPHINE MBENYA MWAU, FELIX KIRUTHU, PhD
STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
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LILIAN W. NJARAMBA
INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP ON KENYA’S FOREIGN POLICY
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MERCY MAKENA MBOGORI, JOSHUA MILUWI, PhD, MOSES KITHINJI
EFFECT OF LIQUIDITY RATIO REQUIREMENTS ON PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
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DISHON KIIO, MOSES KITHINJI, BARBARA NAMIINDA
INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON TERRORISM IN MOMBASA COUNTY KENYA
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JAMES VICTOR OCHIENG, JOHN OMBOTO, PhD, GEORGE OYOMBRA, Ph
This research investigated the effect of risk management strategies on organizational success of DT-SACCOs in Kiambu County. Research design for the study was explanatory and descriptive. The unit of observation was all 14 DT-SACCOs in Kiambu County while the unit of analysis consisted of all 126 heads of department. A census study was used. The risk avoidance (β=0.0311, p=0.002), risk reduction strategy (β=0.0405, p=0.003), risk transfer strategy (β=0.0297, p=0.002) and risk retention strategy (β=0.0506, p=0.004) were found to have a positive significant impact on the success of DT-SACCOs in the County of Kiambu, Kenya. The study concluded that a risk avoidance strategy streamlines processes and implements best practices leading to improved operational efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing service delivery to members. A strong risk reduction strategy demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding members' investments which strengthen trust and loyalty among members, resulting in higher retention rates and attracting new members. Risk transfer strategy enable DT-SACCOs to maintain a more stable financial position which is crucial for building trust among members and attracting new clients, ultimately leading to increased deposits and lending activities and retaining risk enable the DT-SACCOs to develop a deeper understanding of their risk profiles, allowing for more informed decision-making and better management of financial resources. The study recommended that it was necessary to conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities within the DT-SACCOs. The DT-SACCOs should adopt advanced technology solutions that can significantly improve risk management through the use of data analytics and risk management software to monitor financial health, assess creditworthiness, and detect fraudulent activities in real-time. DT-SACCOs can enhance their risk transfer strategies by diversifying their investment portfolios and collaborating with insurance companies can provide DT-SACCOs with tailored insurance products that cover specific risks and the DT-SACCOs should focus on educating members about financial management and risk awareness can enhance their understanding of cooperative's operations.
Project Planning and Project Performance. Empirical Evidence from Livestock Projects at International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya
(Strategic Journals, 2025-05) Gitau, Sabina; James, Rosemary
Project managers rely on performance metrics to stay on track and achieve their objectives, providing valuable insights for implementers, funders, practitioners, and researchers. However, at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya, only 60% of undertaken projects were completed on schedule, within budget, meeting customers satisfaction and quality standards hence indicating a 40% failure. The research focused on project completion within schedule as it considered standards to completion of projects. This study sought to find out how influence of project risk planning, scope planning, time management and financial resource planning influence the performance of livestock projects at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya. Critical Chain Project Management theory, Theory of Constraints and Theory of Change are the theories upon which the study was premised. A descriptive research design was adopted in this research as it presents aspects that are related to the research accurately, additionally, helping in obtaining quantitative and qualitative data for developing accurate predictions regarding the problem. Two hundred projects at ILRI were targeted with 152 Key Informants including project managers and their assistants, monitoring and evaluation officers, project leaders, project coordinators and project financial managers. A sample Size of 110 respondents was used having applied Yamane formula. Stratified random sampling was used to provide a representative picture of the entire population with each strata respondent randomly sampled. Collection of primary data was undertaken by questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential techniques were used for data analysis. The study used standard deviation, mean score and frequencies in descriptively analysing the data. Inferential analysis involved multiple linear regression and Pearson's correlation. Analysis of variance determined whether the model was appropriate for the purpose. For ease of data interpretation, graphs and tables were utilized for display. The study revealed that effective planning and resource allocation together with structured risk mitigation, Improved Project Scope Planning by implementing standardized management procedures, centralized framework and proactive strategies to risk management, robust financial resource planning with regular audits and training of project managers, and time management with standardized tools and training would improve the success rates of livestock projects at ILRI and shown with strong mean and standard deviation between variables justifying the strength of this relationship.