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Stakeholder Management and Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations Supported Health Care Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strategic Journals, 2024-03) Nginya, Deborah Wangui; Mutuku, Morrisson
This study examined the effect of stakeholder management on the performance of Non-Governmental
Organizations' health care projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed to research
how stakeholder identification, participation, communication, and stakeholder monitoring impacted the
performance of Non-Governmental Organizations' health care projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The
research utilized a descriptive research design. The target population for the study was 47 projects. The
respondents consisted of 47 project managers and 47 program officers. Data were obtained through a
descriptive research design. Questionnaires were administered to respondents. The data obtained were
cleaned and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Conclusions and recommendations
were drawn from the results of the analysis. All ethical standards were maintained to ensure the reliability of
findings. Generally, there was a positive perception, with stakeholders expressing confidence, enthusiasm,
and optimism. High levels of stakeholder involvement in project planning, common understanding,
contribution, training, and positive outcomes. High agreement on plan, clear channels, timely
communication, feedback mechanism, and positive impact. There was a strong positive correlation between
identification, participation, communication, monitoring, and project performance. Significant positive
correlations suggest that improving these factors may positively impact project performance. The
comprehensive analysis of stakeholder dynamics in NGO-supported healthcare projects underscores the
multifaceted nature of project success. Stakeholder identification, participation, and monitoring emerge as
critical components contributing significantly to project performance. While communication shows a positive
correlation, its direct impact may require a better understanding and tailored strategies. NGOs operating in
Nairobi City County are encouraged to leverage these findings to refine their stakeholder engagement
strategies, emphasizing identification, active participation, and effective monitoring to maximize the positive
impact of healthcare projects in the region.
Key Words: Stakeholder Identification, Participation,
Border Security Challenges: a Case Study of Kenya and Somalia Border Relations (1991-2017)
(path of science, 2022) Akenga Reuben; Morumbasi Kigen; Handa Stephen
The porous border of Kenya/ Somalia has always been problematic to the
Kenyan government, ever since the Somali government’s fall in 1991. This study was
based along the Kenya- Somalia boundary in Mandera County. The study examined
border security challenges between Kenya- Somalia from 1991-to 2017. One specific
objective guided it: to discuss challenges to border security strategies along with
Kenya- Somalia border. The study was guided by descriptive survey research design
and experimental research designs. This research used several sampling strategies:
convenience, systematic, snowball, random sampling, and purposive techniques.
The researcher selected a sample size of 398 that comprised heads of families.
Further, 85 critical informants of private and public responders were chosen from
the two case studies. Primary information was gathered using FGDs, survey tools
such as questionnaires and observations and interviews. On the other hand,
secondary data was retrieved through relevant articles and publication content
analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics proved vital in analyzing preliminary
information, while content analysis was utilized when analyzing qualitative data.
Tables and figures present the data analyzed. The study established that 86 % of the
respondents stated that regional politics, power politics and geopolitical conflicts
were significant impediments to border management strategies. It was concluded
that geopolitical disputes were the main challenge encountered in border
management strategies. The study recommends that Kenya partner with likeminded stronger countries in Africa's horn, affected by the Somali problem like
Ethiopia, and develop a common approach to learning from them on dealing with the
border issue.
Instructors’ challenges of using information communication and technology in geography instruction: case of William Vacanrat Shadrach Tubman College, Liberia
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD, 2023) Pewu, Emmanuel Toll, Jr.,; Ondigi, Samson Rosana; Miima, Florence Abuyeka
In today's digital age, ICT utilization in the classroom is crucial for students to learn and apply
21st-century skills. It significantly improves geography teaching and learning environments by allowing
instructors to document students' field trips and other learning outcomes. ICT software saves time and delivers
higher-quality outcomes, while the internet expands access to reliable geographic data and information
sources. ICT software simplifies geographic concepts, provides easily accessible data, and improves spatial
awareness and decision-making abilities. Simulations and modelling tools enhance understanding of
geographical problems such as natural vegetation, weather patterns, erosion, and agriculture. ICT also
enhances higher-level thinking skills, particularly for students using ICT. This article highlights instructors'
opinions about the problems they encounter when integrating ICT in the classroom. A descriptive design was
adopted, whereby questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect the data. Random sampling was
used to sample six (6) geography instructors and ten (10) administrators from the targeted population at the
Williams V.S. College of Education in Liberia. The findings showed that ICT resources were inadequate; the
respondents experienced problems of network connectivity, limited technical support, the non-existence of
stable electric power supply, the absence of ICT infrastructure, poor internet connection, the unavailability of
support from college administrators, and a lack of effective training. From the findings, it is recommended that
all the educational stakeholders look for ways of solving the problems and challenges of effective integration
of technology into schools' teaching and learning processes. The ministry of education should conduct frequent
refresher courses to equip curriculum implementers with adequate and proper skills on how to utilize the
available ICT resources in schools and colleges
Drivers of Participation in Smallholders Banana Contract Farming in Kenya
(African Journal of Economic Review, 2024-06) Murigi,Michael; Muchai, Dianah Ngui; Ogada, Maurice Juma
Smallholder banana farmers in Kenya face declining farm productivity and low market prices due
to a fragmented, broker-dominated market. While the Kenya National Banana Development
Strategy promotes contract farming as a potential solution, farmer participation remains
surprisingly low. This study investigates the factors influencing smallholder participation in
banana contract farming in Kenya. Employing a heteroskedastic probit model with robust standard
errors to assess the drivers of participation in smallholder banana contract farming in Kenya, we
identify key drivers such as household head education, credit access, cooperative membership,
irrigation, and banana farm size. Based on these findings, we recommend policy interventions
focusing on: Enhanced farmer extension services and technical assistance, facilitated credit
access, cooperative development, investment in irrigation, and incentives for contract farming
companies. By addressing these critical factors, policymakers can encourage wider smallholder
participation in banana contract farming, unlocking its potential to improve livelihoods and
contribute to sustainable agricultural development in Keny
Serotype diversity of foot and mouth disease virus and molecular characterization of serotype O strains from 2019 and 2020 outbreaks in Kenya
(Benha University, 2025-04) Josiah, Judith M.; Nyamache, Anthony K.; Woldemariyam, Fanos T.; Kariuki, Christopher K.; Paeshuyse, Jan; Kamau, Joseph
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral infection affecting ruminants and leads to great economic losses. Control and prevention have been a challenge despite the availability of vaccines. The causative agent exists in seven serotypes and is endemic in Kenya, with serotypes O, A, SAT (South African Territory) 1, and SAT 2 and having circulated in the recent past. This study was aimed at determining the current serotype diversity and serotype O variants during the study period. A cross-sectional study was conducted and a total of 267 epithelial samples were collected from animals during the disease outbreaks of 2019 and 2020. Antigen detection was performed using ELISA (Enyme-Linked Immunosorbed Assay). The negative samples were inoculated on LFBK(Line of Fetal Bovine Kidney) monolayer cells followed by a repeat ELISA for CPE(Cytopathic Effect) positive samples. The partial VP1 gene for serotype O samples was amplified and directly sequenced. The generated sequences were analyzed and compared with the vaccine strain. The prevalence of FMDV was 65.9% (176/267) and serotypes SAT 1, O, SAT 2, and A in the order of decreasing prevalence were circulating. Serotype O viruses analyzed belonged to the EA 2 against the EA 1 vaccine strain in use. For better control of the disease, this study recommends close monitoring of the circulating serotypes and topotypes, and, regular vaccine matching to ensure vaccine effectiveness.