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Project Management Practices and Implementation of Somali Humanitarian Fund Projects by Local Non-Governmental Organizations in Mogadishu, Somalia
(International Journal of Current Aspects,, 2024) Abdihakim Abdisalan Gureh; Ondara, Alfayos
The effective management and control of a project are fundamental to its success. In the context of intricate projects, such as those associated with the Somali Humanitarian Fund (SHF), strict adherence to a defined scope, schedule, and budget is crucial to attaining the desired outcomes. Humanitarian and Development (SHF) projects carried out by local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. The specific goals of the study included scrutinizing the role of communication in SHF project performance, evaluating the impact of planning on project success, assessing the effects of financing on project performance, and determining the importance of monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of SHF projects. The study was grounded in the Theory of Change, Management by Objective Theory, Adaptive Structuration Theory, and the Theory of Constraints. Employing a descriptive survey design, the research involved a population of 50 SHF projects. Data collection utilized a semi-structured questionnaire, and the analysis was conducted using SPSS, with findings presented through mean scores, standard deviation, and percentages. The findings highlight the critical role of effective communication, comprehensive planning, adequate financing, and robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanisms in project success. Communication challenges were identified as hindrances to timely project completion, emphasizing the need for improved communication channels and strategies. Planning was deemed essential, but the recognition of inadequate planning as a challenge suggests a need for capacity building and best practice adoption. Financial support was seen as crucial, but there's room for improved assessment by financiers to ensure transparency. M&E processes were acknowledged as integral, yet areas like demonstrating corrective actions and aligning deliverables with objectives need attention for enhanced effectiveness and accountability. Recommendations include enhancing communication channels, bolstering planning capacities, improving financial management practices, and institutionalizing M&E processes. These steps aim to mitigate challenges, optimize resource utilization, and maximize the impact of SHF projects on vulnerable populations in Mogadishu.
Workplace Diversity and Employee Performance of Private Universities in Nairobi County – Kenya
(IJARKE, 2023-04) Kaltuma, Ibrein Ibrahim; Muli, Jedidah
The poor employee performance attributed to the closure of five private universities in Kenya between 2015 and 2022, has severely affected the Kenyan educational system. This has led to the closure of these universities with hundreds of staff members rendered jobless and thousands of students been forced to relocate to other institutions. This has raised concerns over the standard of education in Kenya. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effects of workforce diversity on employees’ performance among private universities in Nairobi County. Of reference, this investigation evaluated age diversity, religion diversity, and gender diversity and education diversity effects on employee performance of private universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Social identity theory, equity theory, pluralism theory and ability, motivation and opportunity theory are the survey’s anchored propositions. The findings of the study were based on descriptive and inferential analyses using correlation and regression analyses. The output of the survey unveiled a positively effect of age and religion diversities but insignificant on the performance of the employees. A negatively significant effect between gender diversity and performance of the employees was unraveled, while educational diversity depicted a positively significant effect. The suggestion noted that university management prioritizes hiring experienced staff.
Cost of Production and Financial Performance of Selected Poultry Rearing Farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya
(2024-05) Kibunja, Elvin Taabu; Musau, Salome
The study sought to investigate the effect of cost of production on financial performance of selected poultry rearing farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was guided by specific objectives including; the effect of feed costs, the effect of poultry equipment, the effect of brooding costs and the effect of medication costs on financial performance of selected poultry rearing farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was anchored on cash conversion cycle theory, transaction cost of economics theory, resource-based theory and operating cycle theory. The study adopted descriptive research design and a sample size of 350 respondents. Snow ball sampling method was used to reach the respondents since their location was not well defined. Primary data was collected using questionnaires that was pilot tested to ensure its valid and reliable. Descriptive statistics of mean, percentages and standard deviation and inferential statistics including multiple regression analysis were conducted. The study findings revealed that production cost including feeding cost, poultry equipment, brooding cost and medication cost all individually had a statistically significant effect on financial performance and therefore all the null hypotheses were rejected. Feeding cost and medication cost had negative statistically significant effect, hence concluding that when the cost for feeds and medication increases, they lead to a decrease in financial performance. Also increase in poultry equipment and brooding cost were found to positively affect performance concluding that when the farmers increase investment in relevant equipment and brooding, financial performance improves. On feeding cost and medication cost, the study recommends that the farmers through the regulators to lobby for subsidies from the government so as to lower the cost of production. The study further recommends the farmers to invest in heavy technology in terms of equipment and brooding costs since greatly increase their financial performance.
Influence of Language Difficulties on Learners Performance in Class Activities and Strategies Teavhers Use to Improve Learners Performance in Inclusive Primary Schools in Mumoni Sub-County, Kitui County
(IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 2024) Kivelenge, Pamela K.; Karia Mathew
ABSTRACT
Academic excellence is the aim of all learners in inclusive primary schools. However, language disorders in
primary school children negatively affect their performance in class activities. This research sought to
investigate language disorders and learners’ performance in class activities in selected inclusive primary
schools in Mumoni Sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya. The objective for the research was to assess how language
difficulties influence learners’ performance in class activities and to determine strategies teachers use to
improve learners’ performance. The study was guided by the Liberal Theory of Equal opportunity which was
propounded by Bryman. The dependent variables were the language disorders and the independent variables
were learner’s performance in class activities. The study incorporated descriptive study design. The entire
population of 46 teachers in Mumoni Sub-county in Kitui County participated. Two teachers were purposively
sampled from 23 primary schools in Mumoni Sub County. Twenty six learners for in-depth interviews were
sampled from PP2, grade 2 and 3. Using a structured questionnaire,the study found that learners with language
difficulties have low performance in class activities which resulted to low self-esteem. Teachers give support to
learners with language disorders however they lacked in-service training on speech and language pathology.
TSC should supply more trained teachers and conduct in-service training for teachers to enhance
communication skills to the learners with communication difficulties
Physical Familiarity in Kenyan Animation Character Design: Recreating Selected Characters in Super Sema
(EdinBurg, 2024-10) Kanyangi,Clinton Kihima; Beneah Shapaya; Mugubi, John
It is widely appreciated in film, television studies, and animation that a character serves as a
means of telling a tale to the viewer in the media in which they appear. However, a character
must be first relatable to convey the story. Consequently, this paper looks at the familiarity of
characters in the Kenyan animation series Super Sema. The study was conducted in two phases,
with the first phase aimed at determining whether the characters presented in the series elicited
familiarity in a Kenyan child audience. The phase found that the degree of familiarity for the
characters of the selected series was low. The study then moved to the second phase, where it
recreated the characters to improve the characters’ familiarity based on views and adjustments
raised by the child audience. The study was guided by Expressionism Theory, Audience
Reception Theory, Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, and Semiotics Theory.
The study used Super Sema, a Kenyan animation series, as the main film for this study. The
series was selected since it is one of Kenyan animation series with a sustained plot and
characters. A total of 4 main characters from the film were used in the study: Sema, MB, Tobor,
and Babu. To achieve the intended objective, the researcher used school-going children (male
and female) aged between 7-11 years. The participants were first shown the characters; then
once the degree of familiarity was established, adjustments were made to the characters to
improve their familiarity. A total number of 283 students were engaged in both focus group
discussions and individual interviews, across five selected Kenyan schools. This study was
qualitative as it examined the selected texts in depth, birthing further discussions and
conclusions.
This research looked at the degree of familiarity achieved by the child audience using the
alternative character design approach. Most participants noted familiarity with the recreated
characters and a significant number cited that familiarity is a key concern when watching
television, films, and animations. Different reasons have been discussed to justify their
statements. The study also noted that child audiences have a critical eye when engaging with
characters on the screen, and as such, the character designers have a role in ensuring that the
preferences of the audiences in terms of familiarity are achieved.