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Item Effects of Stakeholders Involvement on Sustainability of Food Security Projects in Arid Lands, Kenya Nyaga Juster Gatumi((IJMSR, 2022-06) Nyaga, Juster Gatumi; Ngugi, Lucy; Kinoti, Franklin: Food security projects are created to accomplish the legislative goals of improving food access in low-income communities. They help develop proactive approaches for the welfare of low-income communities by creating their own comprehensive and sustainable food systems. In this regard, numerous food security projects have been initiated in most Kenyan Counties by both state and non-state prayers in Kenya. However, sustainability of food projects has been a challenge in the sense that some projects remain partially operational after the withdrawal of the main donor while others become defunct. This study therefore seeks to investigate the influence of stakeholder engagement on the sustainability food security projects in arid lands, Kenya. The study is anchored on stakeholder theory. Positivist philosophy is deemed appropriate for this study. Cross-sectional descriptive survey will be used. The study target 413 food security projects implemented by UN Agencies within 8 Counties in Arid Lands in Kenya with a sample of 203 food security projects. Stratified sampling will be used and primary data will be collected using self-administered questionnaire.Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation will be computed to explain the characteristics of the distribution. Correlation analysis and standard multiple regression models will assist to assess the degree of relationship between the study variables. This study will be of significant to ministry of agriculture in enacting policies for sustainable food security; project donors and sponsors in accessing critical information on practices for sustainable of future food projects; relevant UN agencies would obtain information which will help to shape the future of their projects by understanding key issues to be addressed to promote their unsustainability; and finally the study is expected to immensely contribute to literature for use by future researchers and form a base for discussion in the area of project sustainability.Item Effects of stakeholders' participation on the performance of mental health programmes in Kilifi County, Kenya.(IJARIIE, 2025-03) Khira, Geoffrey; Ngugi, LucyIn rural areas like Kilifi County, where mental health resources and services are scarce, implementing effective project management practices becomes crucial in the roll out of mental health projects. The main aim of the paper was to determine effects of stakeholders' participation on the performance of mental health programmes in Kilifi County, Kenya. The studies were guided by Stakeholders theory. This paper employed a descriptive research design. The study’s target population were the completed mental health projects implemented between 2021 and 2023 which total to eight (8) rolled out by Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya, Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenya Medical and Research Institute, Health Rights Advocacy Forum, CBM Global, Stawisha Afya Pwani, and the County Department of Mental Health for Kilifi. The respondents were 56 comprising of 6 project managers from the 6 Non-Governmental Organizations and 50 project team members entailing 7 staff (project officer, project assistant, monitoring and evaluation officer, livelihood officer, communications officer, community mental health officer and mental health and psychosocial officer) from each of the 5 non-governmental organizations plus KEMRI, and 8 staff (1 county mental health focal person, 7 sub county mental health focal individuals) from county government mental health department. Census of the 56 respondents was employed with structured questionnaires being used to collect data. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, including distribution of the values, central tendencies and variability and dispersions, and inferential statistics, including correlation besides regression analyses. Results showed that stakeholder engagement had a minimal positive correlation. This research paper concludes that stakeholder engagement has a positive impact in regards to performance of mental health programmes. The study suggests that cultivating a supportive management environment is instrumental in overcoming project hurdles, fostering a conducive atmosphere for effective project execution in the unique context of Kilifi County.Item Influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of community development projects in Machakos County, Kenya(Research Publish, 2024-04) Muchemi, Emily Wangui; Ngugi, LucyCommunity-based projects have had a tremendously positive influence on development in many countries around the world. The efforts of community-based projects are having a positive impact on an estimated two million people in Kenya. However, it has been noted that the majority of community development initiatives in Kenya have failed to sustain themselves, become self-sufficient, and the communities have failed to continue running them. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of of stakeholder participation on the performance of community development projects in Machakos County, Kenya. The research design for the study was descriptive. In Machakos County, Kenya, seven community livelihood projects that were finished between 2018 and 2022 were the study's target population. To ensure that every respondent is fairly represented, the study employed stratified sampling. A simple random sampling method was used to choose the respondents. 259 respondents make up the sample. The data for this study were gathered using a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire's validity was assessed in this study using criteria validity, construct validity, and content validity. This study was evaluated for reliability using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient test. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (means, standard deviation, frequency, and percentages). Inferential statistics (regression analysis) were used to determine the extent to which one variable affects another. The study discovered that the effectiveness of community development projects in Machakos County, Kenya, was positively significantly impacted by stakeholder participation. The study comes to the conclusion that stakeholders are an essential part of every project and company. According to the study, in order for a project to succeed, all parties involved must have a thorough understanding of its goals and procedures.Item Technological Factors and Internet of Things Adoption in Insurance Firms(ijsr, 2023-04) Mwenemeru, Henry K; Ngugi, Lucy; Kandiri, JohnDespite the perceived advantages of Internet of Things, Insurance Firm in Kenya, still have not widely adopted Internet of Things-enabled service or product delivery. The study sought to examine the effect of technological factors on the adoption of Internet of Things by Insurance firms in Kenya. The anchoring theory adopted was TOE supported by DOI and TAM theories. The positivism research philosophy was utilised. The study used explanatory research design, and the 56 registered insurance Firms in Kenya was the target population. The sample consisted of 15 Chief executive officers and 270 sectional heads. Interview guide and semi structured questionnaire were used to collect primary data from Chief executive officers and sectional heads respectively. Descriptive statistics used included standard deviation, skewness and kurtosis. Logit regression was used for inferential analysis. Qualitative data on the other hand was presented on narrative form. This research established that technological factors significantly influence internet of things adoption within insurance Firms in Kenya. The study recommends a deliberate development of a roadmap for adoption of internet of things by Insurance Firms. Further, the study recommends Government of Kenya to review ICT policy in order to enhance IOT adoption by Insurance Firms.