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    Contribution of Disability Infrastructure and Superstructural Practices to Employment Inclusivity of Persons with Disabilities in 4-5 Star Hotels in Mombasa City County, Kenya
    (African Journal of Emerging Issues, 2025-01) Binyanya, Benard; Wandolo, Monica Akinyi; Kariuki, Albert Chege
    Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study was to to determine the contribution of disability infrastructural and super structural practices on employment inclusivity of PWDs among 4-5 star hotels in Mombasa City County Kenya. Problem Statement: More than one billion, or 15%, of PWDs are disproportionately excluded from the workforce globally; by 2030, that number is estimated to rise by 3.5 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.9%. PWDs employment rates average 44% against 75% (WHO, 2020). The hospitality business faces difficulties in hiring PWDs because it is a labour-intensive sector that requires able-bodied human resources. Methodology: A mixed research design was used. The study was underpinned by the theory of change, social oppression theory and the resource-based theory of competitive advantage. The target population was 106 participants from selected hotels and organizations in charge of disability persons;16 general managers, 16 HRM managers, 32 F&B managers, 16 executive housekeepers, 16 front office managers,1 county PWDs regional coordinator, 1 skills development and placement officer from the MLSP, Mombasa county and 8 PWDs. The sample size comprised of all the 106 participants. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews and observation methods. Result: The findings revealed that infrastructural and super structural practices had a moderate effect on PWDs employment inclusivity (r= 0.350, p=0.004) Multiple regression analysis was carried out. The results produced insignificant results (B=.114, p=.242), and thus infrastructural and super-structural practices do not predict employment inclusivity. Recommendation: Hotels should enhance their disability mainstreaming efforts by prioritizing the development and implementation of comprehensive health and safety policies that encourage disability inclusion. This includes establishing proper job-matching programs tailored to the skills and capabilities of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and introducing mentorship initiatives to provide consistent support and guidance for PWD employees.
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    Wildlife conservation, visitors’ preferences and habitat conditions for wildlife tourism at Oljogi Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya
    (International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2020) Nzomo, Cosmas Munyao; Maingi, Shem Wambugu; Kariuki, Albert Chege
    The enormous potentials of wildlife tourism in recreation, community and economic development can be maximized through focusing on visitors’ preference in ensuring sustainability of this increasingly important sector. Wildlife tourism has an important economic value through revenue that can be used to support conservation. This study examined wildlife conservation, visitor preference and habit conditions for wildlife tourism at Oljogi Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from visitors touring the Wildlife rescue centre in Oljogi conservancy in addition to an interview guide which was used to collect data from the tour guides. Data were analyzed through content analysis. Results revealed that seeing wildlife in its natural environment, behaving naturally and viewing rare, unique or unusual wildlife were the three most important features sought in a wildlife tourism experience. For most of the visitors we recruited in this study, it was their first time to see the wild animal. It also revealed that most of the tourists touched, handled or fed the wild animal which were friendly in nature, in addition to being rare and unique. The study also found out that the most preferred animal was the black rhino, followed by the leopard and the lion as the top three. It was also found that the conservation status at the Oljogi was good. This study concludes that visitor’s profile for wildlife preference as well as habitat condition had significant influence on wildlife tourism at Oljogi conservancy. In addition, most of the visitors paying a stopover at Wildlife rescue centre in Oljogi conservancy were highly satisfied with the wildlife experience. The study recommends relevant programs that would ensure protection of the endangered species, increased number of preferred animals and high level of satisfaction among visitors. A similar study is recommended in national reserves and parks to compare and contrast the results.