Browsing by Author "Lokuno, Johnson Lokunyuk"

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    Effect of System Infrastructure on Performance of Turkana County Government, Kenya
    (International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2025-07) Lokuno, Johnson Lokunyuk; Mutuku, Morrisson
    Integrated Financial Management Information System is characterized as the automation of the Public Expenditure Management process, which includes budget development, budget implementation, and accounting, facilitated by an entirely integrated financial management system for departmental ministries and other expenditure agencies. The intent of this research was to investigate the effect of system infrastructure on performance of Turkana County Government, Kenya. This study was done using a descriptive survey research design. The study targeted a population of 150 staffs in Turkana County Government comprising of ICT officers, accounting officers, accountants, senior procurement officers and assistant procurement officers. The sample size of 109 responders was used and it was determined using stratified random sampling technique. Source data was gathered through semistructured questionnaires and analyzed utilizing descriptive, relational and inferential analysis. The findings were presented using tables. The findings indicated that system infrastructure significantly and positively influenced the performance of the Turkana County Government. The research concluded that a strong system infrastructure facilitates better communication among different departments and agencies within the county government. The study recommends that the County should invest in expanding internet access across the county, particularly in remote areas, to facilitate communication, data sharing, and access to online services.
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    Integrated Financial Management Information System Capabilities and Performance in Turkana County Government, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-10) Lokuno, Johnson Lokunyuk
    Integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) is one of the sub-systems within the information systems. It provides all the historical, present and future information related to an organization’s finances, presents them to the parties interested in these resources whether they are internal or external ones. IFMIS can be described as automation of Public Expenditure Management process which entails; formulation of budgets, execution of budgets and accounting with the help of a fully integrated system for financial management for line ministries and other spending agencies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the capabilities and performance of integrated financial management information system integration in Turkana County Government, Kenya. The study was guided by the following research objectives on the effect of IFMIS infrastructure; information storage; management commitment and data security and the performance of Turkana County Governments. This study was done using a descriptive survey research design. Target population refers to the entire group of individuals or objects to which researchers are interested in generalizing the conclusion. The study targeted a population of 150 staffs in Turkana County Government comprising of ICT officers, accounting officers, accountants, senior procurement officers and assistant procurement officers. The sample size of 109 respondents was used and it was determined using stratified random sampling technique. Primary data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using descriptive, relational and inferential analysis. The findings were presented using tables and figures. The findings indicated that system infrastructure, information storage, management commitment and data security significantly and positively influenced the performance of the Turkana County Government. The study concludes that a strong system infrastructure facilitates better communication among different departments and agencies within the county government. Effective information storage allows for the collection and analysis of data, enabling government officials to make informed decisions based on real-time information and trends. Dedicated management streamlines processes, reduce bureaucratic delays, and enhance the overall efficiency of service delivery to the residents of Turkana County. Data security measures protect the personal information of citizens, including health records, financial data, and identification details, thereby fostering trust in government services. The study recommends that the County should invest in expanding internet access across the county, particularly in remote areas, to facilitate communication, data sharing, and access to online services. The County should implement cloud storage solutions to ensure that data is securely stored and easily accessible from multiple locations. The County should implement regular training sessions for management and staff to enhance their skills in leadership, project management, and public administration.