Browsing by Author "Kinoti, Kaburu"

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    Adoption of integrated financial management information system and performance of national treasury of Kenya
    (International Academic Journal of Information Systems and Technology, 2020) Njau, Cyrus Nganga; Kinoti, Kaburu
    Adoption of integrated financial management and information system (IFMIS) is for effective management and sourcing procedures within the government, and it is meant for streamlining the financial processes and provision of standard, real-time and accurate financial statements. IFMIS aims at cutting down cost of operations, corruption and fraudulent activities and increase transparency and accountability within government ministries and agencies. But the challenges associated with financial management are still prevalent as seen through misuse of financial resources, increased cases of collusion and corruption among senior management and inefficiencies within the internal control systems. This led the researcher to investigate on integrated financial management information system and performance of National treasury of Kenya; by looking at the internal control systems and staff competency aspects. The study is anchored on technology acceptance model and institutional theory. Descriptive research design was adopted in the study and the population included the staff at the National Treasury of Kenya. The targeted staffs were those in the ICT, HR and finance and accounting departments and a sample size of 187 staff was obtained. Primary data was collected using questionnaire and the researcher adopted the drop and pick later method. A pilot test was conducted leading to testing of the validity and reliability of the research instrument and the collected data was entered into SPSS for descriptive analysis and inferential statistics using multiple regressions. The study findings were presented in charts, tables, graphs and prose discussions. A total of 140 respondents completed the data collection instruments and returned them for data analysis. The study concluded that IFMIS was significantly embraced in public finance management at the National Treasury, Kenya. It was concluded that the national treasury significantly incorporates and accrues effective internal control which has enhanced resource planning, allocation, accountability and integrity. The study further concluded that the staffs at the National Treasury to a significant extent have relevant and necessary skills, knowledge, expertise and experience to manage the system. The study recommends that the National Treasury needs to enhance continued internal control improvement plan and strengthening. The National Treasury should enhance staff competency through training, mentorship and internal trainings to ensure they are able to use and manage the IFMIS.
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    Monitoring and Evaluation and Performance of Youth Employment Projects in Narok County, Kenya
    (Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2020) Sinigi, Julius; Kinoti, Kaburu
    The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of monitoring and evaluation on the performance of youth employment projects in Narok County, Kenya. The study was guided by competency theory, theory of project management, stakeholder theory and resource based view theory. The target population was 195 respondents selected from the 32 registered and active youth employment projects in Narok County. The respondents included the project managers, youth leaders and government representatives among the youth employment projects in Narok County. The study assessed performance of the projects for the last five years between 2014- 2018. The research’s primary data was collected using self-administered questionnaires, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analysis the data, while SPSS was used in presenting the data through tables, graphs and charts. The study found that monitoring and evaluation positively influenced performance of youth employment projects in Narok County, Kenya. The study also found that the projects M&E staff were significantly trained, knowledgeable, skilled, experienced and shared knowledge. The study also found that stakeholders participated in the M&E process through awareness, resource oversight, data collection, needs assessment and reporting. It was concluded that organization structure in terms of M&E department, staff, systems and tools was moderately but significantly embraced by the youth employment projects in Narok County. Further, it was concluded that the youth employment projects in Narok County significantly embraced feedback in the M&E process through continuous improvement, decision making, regular monitoring, reporting and integration of policy. The study recommended that project management among the youth employment projects in Narok County need to enhance capacity of its team and embrace modern technology and systems to enhance performance. The projects should have clear M&E structure, managing, systems and processing to ensure peak project performance. The projects also need to significantly enhance stakeholder involvement and participation in the M&E process to promote joint ownership, decision making and continuous improvement. The study further recommended that the projects need to ensure seamless feedback, reporting, sharing of findings to promote process improvement
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    Project Control and Project Performance of Irrigation Projects in EmbuCounty, Kenya
    (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2024-04) Watenga, Konesi Emmanuel; Kinoti, Kaburu
    Project performance guarantee optimal utilization of resources, meeting project timelines, and achieving the desired outcomes, especially in irrigation sectors as global demand for food production increases to support a burgeoning population, optimizing water usage and irrigation systems becomes imperative. In various continents like Asia, and America, countries have focused more on maximizing the available resources to unlock the full potential of water resources, enhance crop yields, and mitigate environmental impacts which has realized over 90% project success rate unlike in Embu county, Kenya. As a result, the study thus aimed to determine the effect of project control on project performance within the context of irrigation projects in Embu County, Kenya. To be specific, the research focused to examine the extent to which comprehensive project planning, decision-making processes, risk management, and project monitoring influences the performance of irrigation projects in Embu County, Kenya. Additionally, the study explored existing theories and models such as waterfall model, prospect theory, and theory of constraints in relation predictors variable at hand. The researcher target population include 4 irrigations project namely, Nthawa, Masinga, Kanyuambora irrigation project, and RupingaziWeru irrigation water project in Embu County, where the unit of observation comprises of 153 respondents including project management officials, ministry of water and irrigation officials, and community representatives. A semi-structured questionnaire was utilized in this investigation to help in collection of real time data that is free from bias and errors. Once data is collected, a statistical package for social science software in readiness for analysis was included. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics which include means, percentages, standard deviations and frequencies, while qualitative data utilized content analysis to identify themes and vital narratives emerging from the data. Further, the degree of impact and relationships between variables of project control (project planning, project monitoring, risk management, decision making) and project performance of irrigation projects in Embu County, Kenya was established using Pearson correlation and regression models after diagnostic tests such as normality and homoscedasticity. The researcher noted after a comprehensive descriptive, Pearson correlation and regression analysis, the result revealed a moderate practice of project planning, monitoring, risk management, and decision making, thus low performance of irrigation projects in Embu County, Kenya. As a result, the study recommends prioritization and investment in robust planning processes. Project team involved in irrigation projects to ensure that comprehensive planning activities are undertaken, including thorough needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation. Establish clear monitoring protocols and responsibilities, as well as leveraging technology where possible to streamline data collection and analysis processes. Regular and timely reporting of project progress and milestones to relevant stakeholders is essential to ensure transparency and accountability. The study also recommends adoption of project management software such as Asana, Trello, and Microsoft Project tools for tracking tasks, milestones, and deadlines. Teams to invest in comprehensive risk assessments at various stages of project implementation to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Subsequently, develop and implement a risk mitigation plan to address identified risks effectively. Regular reviews and updates of risk registers are essential to ensure that emerging risks are promptly addressed and managed. Furthermore, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability among project teams to enhance risk management practices and ensure resilience in project execution. Ensure that decision-making processes are transparent, participatory, and informed by reliable data and information. Finally, the study recommends project team to establishing clear decision-making frameworks and protocols to streamline decision-making processes and reduce ambiguity.