Browsing by Author "Mbirithi, Daniel Mange"

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    Anti-Corruption Policy Measure and Its Effect on Service Delivery in Trans-Nzoia County Government, Kenya
    (International Academic Journal of Arts and Humanities (IAJAH), 2025-06) Wasike, Janet Nabwire; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    The research focused on exploring the influence that anti-corruption policy measures have on service delivery within the County Government of Trans-Nzoia, Kenya. The study focused on the extent to which citizen participation and transparency would impact both the efficiency and quality of public services. While borrowing and anchoring the research on institutional theory and the descriptive research design, the study significantly targeted senior staff, selected citizens and departmental heads in charge of county services. Data collection was attained with the help of interviews and questionnaires. The research realized a high response rate that reflected reliable representation of the study population. Notably, with mixed methods, the research process realized collection of both numeric and descriptive data. Numeric data was analyzed using inferential and descriptive statistics as thematic analysis would be applied to descriptive data. The findings showed that transparency mechanisms inclined towards budgeting and public disclosure of the entire procurement process carry a positive impact on service delivery. At the same time, accountability measures such as audits and performance contracts largely enhance efficiency. However, the county government showed inconsistent application of the measures. On the other hand, citizen participation emerged as a critical enabler of responsive governance, though its effectiveness is hindered by limited civic awareness and bureaucratic barriers. Enforcement of anticorruption policies, while present, was reported to suffer from selective application and lack of political will. The study concludes that while the Trans-Nzoia County Government has made progress in institutionalizing anti-corruption strategies, the uneven implementation of these measures undermines their full potential in transforming service delivery. The findings highlight the need for a multi-stakeholder approach that combines political commitment, civic engagement, and institutional reform.
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    Effect of Internal Control System on the Operational Performance of Organization: A Case Study of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Headquarter, Kenya
    (IAJAH, 2023) Chepkonga, Lorna Chepkorir; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    The issue of financial crisis has persisted despite the fact that internal control systems have been in place for many years in the majority of organizations. However, the current research aims to determine the effect of the internal control system on operational performance of Kenya Revenue Authority. The survey objectives were; to explore the effect of control environment, risk assessment, control activities and automation on the performance of Kenya Revenue Authority. The survey was anchored by New Public Management theory and Contingency Theory. A descriptive research design was utilized. The research targets 640 employees working at finance, administration and internal audit departments. The study sampled 128 respondents. Questionnaires were utilized to gather primary data. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Secondary data were gathered from annual financial reports. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Qualitative data were analyzed through themes and presented in verbatim forms. Only frequency, percentage, means, and standard deviations were utilized in descriptive statistics. Regression modeling and product moment correlation were used for inferential statistics. Graphs and tables were used to display the findings. The findings show that coefficient of correlation was 0.865, an indication that the study variables significantly influenced operational performance of KRA. Coefficient of adjusted determination was 0.724 which translates to 72.4%. This indicates that variations in dependents variable was explained by the independent variables (risk assessment, control environments, control activities and automation). Also, the findings from regression coefficients revealed that risk assessment, control environments, control activities and automation significantly affect the operational performance of KRA since the P-value is less than 0.05. The study concludes that internal control systems have statistically significant relationship with operational performance of Kenya Revenue Authority. The study concludes that KRA should establish strong internal control policies that will help the firm achieve its goal of optimizing revenue collection. The study recommends that management needs to be dedicated to the system's operations, set policies and processes for authorizations at a high enough level, and make sure that clear lines of authority and responsibility have been established to guarantee policy and procedure compliance. Additionally, managers need to make sure that roles in the department responsible for collecting revenue are clearly defined, train personnel on how to use the accounting and financial management system, and finally make sure that management promptly explains any differences between actual and budgeted income.
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    Effects of Maritime Governance in Harnessing the Blue Economy along the Kenyan Coastline
    (IAJAH, 2024-11) Wanjiru, Leah Nyokabi; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    Kenya’s blue economy potential has not yet been fully exploited. It is estimated that the blue economy, if used properly, has the potential to inject up to 4.8 billion US dollars to Kenya’s economy and create over 52,000 jobs in the next ten years, this combined with a sustainable approach should make a difference in the protection of the maritime ecosystem domain. The activities commonly understood to represent the blue economy includes maritime shipping, fishing and aquaculture, coastal tourism, renewable energy, water desalination, undersea cabling, deep sea mining and biotechnology among others. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of maritime governance in harnessing the blue economy along the Kenyan coastline. The objectives were: to determine the effects of maritime defense and security along the Kenyan coastline; The study was guided by environmental governance and precautionary theories. The study adopted a descriptive research design focusing on the coastal county of Mombasa. The study targeted the adult population in Mombasa County. A total of 324 respondents who were involved in the maritime sector form the sample size. However, the target population being small and manageable, purposive and census sampling was utilized to select the participants. Questionnaires were used in data collection. Data were cleaned before coding and entering into the Statistical Package Social Sciences (version 26) for data analysis. The frequency and percentages tables, mean and standard deviation were used to transform quantitative information into meaningful information. The findings revealed that maritime security, maritime defense, maritime safety and maritime ecosystem protection significantly affect the harnessing of the blue economy. The findings established that robust governance frameworks are essential in mitigating threats such as piracy, smuggling, and illegal fishing, which have historically plagued the Kenyan coastline. The study concludes that maritime security and maritime defense significantly affect the harnessing of the blue economy. Effective maritime governance plays a crucial role in harnessing the blue economy potential along the Kenyan coastline. The study recommends that Government of Kenya should continue investing in maritime security measures by strengthening cooperation with international partners, enhancing surveillance capabilities, and implementing effective strategies to combat piracy and illegal fishing activities. This will safeguard maritime resources and create a secure environment for economic development.
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    Influence of selected social media platforms and academic performance of undergraduate students: case of Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus, Kenya
    (2024-06-27) Nyaanga, Kimang’a Chris; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    In the contemporary society, academic performance of students is affected by many factors whereby some are controllable and others non-controllable. Social media platforms have become indispensable in our day-to-day life. The influence of social media platforms has been witnessed in almost all facets of human life. The snowballing effect of social media usage; has affected either positively or negatively students’ academic performance. Academic achievement is an essential aspect in any students’ academic life particularly undergraduate students. The study set to investigate the effects of social media usage on academic performance of undergraduates. This study adopted two theories: Use and Gratification theory and Technological Acceptance Model. Correlational research design was adopted by this study and survey questionnaires were used as the research instrument. The total population was 732 undergraduate students. Taro Yamen’s formula was used in obtaining the sample size of 280 undergraduate students. Pilot study was conducted before the actual study was undertaken with the aim of checking reliability and validity of the research instruments. Survey questionnaires were administered to undergraduate students at Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus, Kenya. The collected data were analyzed using correlation (Pearson’s) technique on the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The analyzed data were displayed in tables, and Likert scale. Findings indicated a positive and significant effect of selected social media platforms’ use on academic performance of undergraduate students at Kenyatta university, Mombasa campus. It was concluded that social media platforms are used to share course outlines amongst students, facilitate group discussions and is a source of communication on assignments and class projects. Social media platforms are used during lecture sessions, during group discussions, during assignments taking, when studying in the library and during private reading. Engaging in group discussions on social media platforms enhances collaborative learning, allowing students to share insights and deepen their understanding of the course concepts. This study recommends that institutions of higher learning in Kenya to institute policies that would enhance the responsible use of social media platforms amongst the undergraduate students.
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    Influence of selected social media platforms and academic performance of undergraduate students: case of Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus, Kenya
    (IAJSSE, 2024-06-24) Kimang’a, Chris Nyaanga; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    In the contemporary society, academic performance of students is affected by many factors whereby some are controllable and others non-controllable. Social media platforms have become indispensable in our day-to-day life. The influence of social media platforms has been witnessed in almost all facets of human life. The snowballing effect of social media usage; has affected either positively or negatively students’ academic performance. Academic achievement is an essential aspect in any students’ academic life particularly undergraduate students. The study set to investigate the effects of social media usage on academic performance of undergraduates. This study adopted two theories: Use and Gratification theory and Technological Acceptance Model. Correlational research design was adopted by this study and survey questionnaires were used as the research instrument. The total population was 732 undergraduate students. Taro Yamen’s formula was used in obtaining the sample size of 280 undergraduate students. Pilot study was conducted before the actual study was undertaken with the aim of checking reliability and validity of the research instruments. Survey questionnaires were administered to undergraduate students at Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus, INTRODUCTION Kenya. The collected data were analyzed using correlation (Pearson’s) technique on the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The analyzed data were displayed in tables, and Likert scale. Findings indicated a positive and significant effect of selected social media platforms’ use on academic performance of undergraduate students at Kenyatta university, Mombasa campus. It was concluded that social media platforms are used to share course outlines amongst students, discussions facilitate group and is a source of communication on assignments and class projects. Social media platforms are used during lecture sessions, during group discussions, during assignments taking, when studying in the library and during private reading. Engaging in group discussions on social media platforms enhances collaborative learning, allowing students to share insights and deepen their understanding of the course concepts. This study recommends that institutions of higher learning in Kenya to institute policies that would enhance the responsible use of social media platforms amongst the undergraduate students.
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    Influence of selected social media platforms and academic performance of undergraduate students: case of Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus, Kenya
    (International Academic Journals, 2024-06-27) Kimang’a, Chris Nyaanga; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    In the contemporary society, academic performance of students is affected by many factors whereby some are controllable and others non-controllable. Social media platforms have become indispensable in our day-to-day life. The influence of social media platforms has been witnessed in almost all facets of human life. The snowballing effect of social media usage; has affected either positively or negatively students’ academic performance. Academic achievement is an essential aspect in any students’ academic life particularly undergraduate students. The study set to investigate the effects of social media usage on academic performance of undergraduates. This study adopted two theories: Use and Gratification theory and Technological Acceptance Model. Correlational research design was adopted by this study and survey questionnaires were used as the research instrument. The total population was 732 undergraduate students. Taro Yamen’s formula was used in obtaining the sample size of 280 undergraduate students. Pilot study was conducted before the actual study was undertaken with the aim of checking reliability and validity of the research instruments. Survey questionnaires were administered to undergraduate students at Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus, Kenya. The collected data were analyzed using correlation (Pearson’s) technique on the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The analyzed data were displayed in tables, and Likert scale. Findings indicated a positive and significant effect of selected social media platforms’ use on academic performance of undergraduate students at Kenyatta university, Mombasa campus. It was concluded that social media platforms are used to share course outlines amongst students, facilitate group discussions and is a source of communication on assignments and class projects. Social media platforms are used during lecture sessions, during group discussions, during assignments taking, when studying in the library and during private reading. Engaging in group discussions on social media platforms enhances collaborative learning, allowing students to share insights and deepen their understanding of the course concepts. This study recommends that institutions of higher learning in Kenya to institute policies that would enhance the responsible use of social media platforms amongst the undergraduate students.
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    Management Challenges Facing Kenya's Public Universities and Implications For the Quality Of Education
    (2013-08-14) Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    The quality of university education has become such a high profile issue, in the 21st century due to the changes and challenges that face the entire education system in the world. The rise in student population through adoption and application of different modes of learning, have raised concerns about quality of public university education. The study sought to investigate the nature and magnitude of management challenges that face Kenya‟s public universities and their implications for quality education. The study had four research objectives to; determine the nature and magnitude of management challenges facing Kenya‟s public universities in relation to their missions, determine the implications of management challenges on the quality of university education, identify the strategies public universities have put in place to cope with challenges to ensure quality of education and propose strategies the universities can adopt to mitigate the management challenges. This study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature; hence employed descriptive design. The study was carried out in three Kenya‟s public universities which were purposively sampled. The sample constituted the following: 3 vice-chancellors, 8 deputy vice-chancellors, 53 deans of schools, 158 chairpersons of departments, 12 leaders of academic and non-academic staff unions each, 12 leaders of students associations in the three public universities and 3 heads of boarding and accommodation sections. Four types of research instruments were used in data collection: questionnaires for deans of schools, chairpersons of departments and leaders of academic and non-academic staff unions, interview guides for VCs, DVCs and heads of boarding and accommodation sections, observation schedule, and document analysis. The data were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics aided by statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Quantitative data were presented in frequencies, percentages and tables while qualitative data were organized into thematic categories according to the objectives of the study. The study established that public universities that took part in the study did not have enough teaching and learning resources, especially lecture halls, computers, textbooks and library space. The study found out that insufficient fund was the biggest management challenge as it affected all the other areas of research, teaching and learning. It was also revealed that the curriculum was not adequately implemented due to inadequate teaching and learning resources and teaching staff. All these management challenges were found to have an implication on the quality of education offered in the universities. The study recommends that, the universities and the government should establish appropriate, reliable, diversified and sustainable mechanisms for financing university operations; the Commission for University Education (CUE) should institute strict quality monitoring mechanisms to universities and revises its accreditation requirements; graduates tracer studies be conducted among the workforce periodically, universities to put in place clear curriculum regulatory processes and recruit more lecturers and improve lecturers‟ incentive system.
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    Teachers’ Preparedness and Its Effect on the Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Public Primary Schools in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
    (International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2025-02) Muthoka, Jacinta Mwende; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    Teachers’ preparedness noticeably dictates how effectively a curriculum is implemented. The resolve of this study was to establish teachers’ level of preparedness and how this affects the implementation of the competency- based curriculum (CBC) in public primary schools in Taita sub-county Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The present study was steered by the stated objectives, namely to: determine teachers’ preparedness to effectively include core competencies when lesson planning; establish teachers’ preparedness to employ learner centered teaching methods and skills; evaluate teachers’ preparedness to effectively implement digital learning integration; and establish teachers’ preparedness to implement formative assessment in line with CBC. According to Gross’s 1971 Curriculum Implementation Theory, a teacher must be fully prepared for any curriculum reform to succeed at implementation stage. The descriptive survey research design was employed to guide this study. The target population for this study comprised 50 head teachers and 344 handling grades 1 to 6 in the 50 public primary schools in the sub-county. Simple random sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 24 head teachers and 105 teachers who participated in this study using Taro Yamane’s formula. Qualitative data were obtained by interviewing the head teachers while quantitative data were obtained from teachers who filled the questionnaires. Qualitative data from interviews with head teachers and open-ended questionnaire items were analyzed thematically by grouping the data into major themes as per the objectives and variables, and then presented in form of narrations. Quantitative data were analyzed using measures of frequency with the help of SPSS Version 24 to obtain descriptive statistics, and then presented in the form of frequency tabulations, graphs and percentages. From the research findings, this study concludes that the level of teachers’ preparedness has a bearing on the effective implementation of the competencybased curriculum in public primary schools in Taita Sub-County, Taita Taveta County. The findings obtained from the research might be useful to education policymakers, scholars and various education stakeholders including KICD, MOE, and TSC in making decisions geared towards improved implementation of the competencybased curriculum in primary schools in Kenya.
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    The effect of public engagement on service delivery in Kisumu County
    (Reviewed Journal International, 2024-10) Musimbi,Saliku Junne; Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
    The Kenyan government begun a process of creating an Integrated Development Plan used by the municipalities to create a five-year strategic development plan. As a kind of business plan, Integrated Development Planning (IDP) is a mechanism that offers direction on municipalities’ budgeting and decision-making processes. The plan provides framework for managing the use of land, infrastructure and managing environment. This study examined the effects of public engagement on service delivery in Kisumu County. Conflict theory and democratic theory served as the foundation for this study's analysis. Information from respondents was gathered using a descriptive research approach. The 177 personnel registered to vote in Kisumu County as of the general election of 2017 were the study's target demographic (IEBC, 2017). This was divided into 10 County Executive Committees (CECs), 40 county directors, 35 ward administrators, 70 village administrators, 15 chief officers, and 7 sub-county administrators who were in charge of the integrated development plan in Kisumu County. The KNBS determined the number of employees as of December 2021. The study chose 123 participants from Kisumu County's County Executive Committees (CECs), sub-county administrators, ward administrators, village administrators, chief officers, and county directors. The outcome estimated using the Yamane (1967) methodology at a ninety five percent confidence level. To gather data on independent and dependent factors, Kisumu County's sub-county administrators, ward administrators, village administrators, chief officers, County Executive Committees (CECs), and county directors were requested to respond to standardized questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to examine the findings. Findings indicated a positive and significant influence public engagement on service delivery in Kisumu County. The study concluded that performance targets aligned with a county's development plans influence service delivery. Open dialogue between the county government and the public is a vital component of effective governance. County governments that actively embrace and are committed to considering public input in their decision-making processes significantly enhance their public image. It was recommended that the county government of Kisumu should ensure that performance targets should be aligned with the county’s development plans. The county government of Kisumu should hold open dialogue between with the public for quality deliberation and consensus. The county government of Kisumu should be open to and be committed to considering public input in the decision process.