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Motivational strategies and employee job performance in jubilee insurance company in Nairobi city county Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-06) Oketch, Beatrice Adhiambo
Underperforming workers in Kenya's insurance sector may encounter difficulties such as a crowded market, aggressive sales targets, limited opportunities for professional advancement, and insufficient support from management. Additionally, those with low productivity levels may find it challenging to understand and adhere to changing legal requirements and adherence standards as well as maintaining a positive and professional reputation within the industry.. Therefore, the present study sought to investigate the effects of motivational strategies on employee job performance in Jubilee Insurance Company in Nairobi City County Kenya. The specific objectives was to examine the effect of work environment, training and development, incentives and performance management on employee job performance in jubilee insurance company in Nairobi City County Kenya. Expectancy theory, equity theory, and reinforcement theory guided the study. This research utilized a descriptive design approach, focusing on Jubilee Insurance Company as the primary case. A total of 96 employees were under observation, including 10 HR managers and 86 other staff members. A survey was administered with ninetysix participants involved. Data gathering was supported by a semi-structured survey. To confirm the research tools, surveys were given to nine individuals from Madison Insurance Company located in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The questionnaire's validity was confirmed through face and content validity assessments, reliability was assessed through Cronbach's alpha. Quantitative data were assessed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) along with inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis) to investigate relationships between variables. Results were displayed in charts and graphs. Key areas identified as having a positive significant effect on employee job performance at Jubilee Insurance Company in Nairobi City County, Kenya included the workplace, training and development, incentives, and performance management. The research finds that a supportive work environment promotes elevated morale among staff, resulting in enhanced motivation and job satisfaction, while also promoting teamwork and collaboration, which can yield creative solutions and better service delivery. Training and development initiatives enable employees to adjust to these changes more efficiently and equip them with the crucial competencies and understanding required to execute their responsibilities proficiently. Incentives enhance intrinsic motivation by synchronizing employees' personal aspirations with company goals, prompting them to immerse themselves completely in their tasks.Performance management sets explicit expectations and aligns personal objectives with the wider organizational aims, aiding employees in grasping how their efforts impact the company's achievements. The study indicates that the company should allocate resources toward ergonomic furnishings and equipment to reduce physical strain and discomfort. The organization ought to frequently evaluate employee capabilities and training requirements via surveys, interviews, and performance evaluations to recognize deficiencies. The company should implement a system where salary increases are directly tied to performance metrics, which encourages employees to exceed their targets. The company should encourage managers to provide ongoing feedback rather than waiting for annual performance reviews which can help employees make immediate improvements.
Teachers’ instructional preparedness and its effect on the implementation of competency-based curriculum in public primary schools in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-05) Muthoka, Jacinta Mwende
Analysis of technical efficiency and rice output of small-scale Rice farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2025-05) Murimi, Henly
The demand for rice in Kenya is growing, with yearly consumption increasing at a rate of 12 per cent per year. Kenya has thus put into place measures to reduce demand-supply gap. An initiative such as National Rice Development Strategy (N.R.D.S.) Phase 2 (2019–2030) has been implemented to accelerate rice production. Despite these polices, rice output has grown slowly, widening the gap. 949,000 metric tons of rice are consumed nationally yearly, compared to 180,000 metric tons produced. Full potential of rice production hasn’t been achieved over the last decade despite government efforts such as fertilizer subsidy, aimed at increasing its output. Achieving full potential in rice production would help in increasing rice output thus reducing rice import bill and increasing food security. This research aimed to determine the technical efficiency of small-scale rice farmers in Kenya's Kirinyaga County and the effect inputs have on rice output. The study was conducted in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Mwea irrigation scheme was chosen since it accounts for over 80% of rice produced in Kenya. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and targeted 6000 small-scale rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme. To get 362 farmers, the sample size was calculated using Cochran's methodology. A layered, multi-phase random sampling approach was used to choose the respondents. A survey questionnaire was used to gather quantitative data for this investigation. This research used primary data, which was collected for the agricultural season of 2023. Technical efficiency was estimated using Stochastic Frontier Analysis Model. The assumptions of regression analysis were examined before running the regression, including homoscedasticity, multicollinearity and normality. The mean of technical efficiency was found to be 87.8% and ranged between 39.9% and 98.3%. This implied that technical inefficiencies exist among the small-scale rice farmers in Kirinyaga County. The study found that the coefficients for fertilizer, farm size, labour and capital were positive and statistically significant revealing that and increase in the amount of fertilizer used, land size, labour and capital in rice production would result in an increase in rice output. The study concluded that the technical efficiencies of small-scale rice farmers in Kirinyaga County differs among the farmers. Further, the study concluded that small scale rice farmers in Kirinyaga County do experience technical inefficiencies which account for loss in rice output. The study also concluded that fertilizer, farm size, labour and capital contribute to changes in rice output. The study made recommendations that policy makers in the ministry of agriculture should formulate policies that will aid the farmers in improving technical efficiency up-scaling to adapt to technological changes, automating systems and implementing robotics and AI in production processes. This can also be achieved through process optimization that will help in reducing inefficiencies in production processes.
Monitoring approaches and performance in national government constituency development fund projects in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2025-05) Keitany, Gloria Jelimo
The projects under the National Government Constituency Development Fund are essential in uplifting the well-being of the citizens and improving socio-economic development in Kenya. However, despite these projects receiving massive financing, challenges including delayed completion and units completed were few in number, still exists. The problems were related to incremental milestones, cost ratios, and the overseer’s opinion as indicators of performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund projects. The broad aim of the study was to establish the effect of monitoring approaches on performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund projects in Nakuru County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effect of result-oriented, constructivist, reflexive, and rapid appraisal approaches on performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund Projects in Nakuru County, Kenya. The theory of change, public value and balanced scorecard model anchored the study. A cross-sectional survey research design was utilized, and a census of all 76 stakeholders comprising the Fund Account Managers, Deputy County Commissioners, Constituency Development Fund committee members, and Public Works’ representatives drawn from the 11 constituencies in Nakuru County constituted the target population. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Content validity was determined using expert opinion, while reliability was tested using the Cronbach’s alpha method and a value of 0.7755 obtained signifying that the study instrument was reliable. A response rate of 62.81% was realised, which was sufficient in the study. The findings indicated that, result-oriented approach in form of enough inputs like competent personnel to monitor the results in the projects, along with the presence of clear and verifiable ways of monitoring outputs, influenced performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund projects. Constructivist approach in form of monitors being responsive to stakeholders’ interests in the projects, learning histories, monitoring projects in order to identify existence of relevant significant changes, information sharing during project monitoring, had effect on performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund projects. Reflexive approach had effect on performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund projects. Rapid- appraisal approach through monitoring of projects by means of rapid appraisal approach, regular conduction of individual interviews when monitoring projects, holding up of group interviews with Project Management Committee members to assess the progress of projects, conduction of focus group discussions with key stakeholders, engagement of the local community`s representatives in the monitoring of projects along with the review of documents like progress reports during monitoring of projects, influenced performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund projects. Results-oriented approach influences resources; constructivist approach affects responsiveness to interests of the stakeholders; reflexive approach affects systematic planning which must be systematic while rapid-appraisal influences regular stakeholder in conclusion, monitoring approaches had significant effect on performance in National Government Constituency Development Fund projects in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study recommends a change and development of policies to mitigate existing gaps and enhance highly effective realization of projects implementation. The findings are crucial for the various stakeholders and informative to practitioners with regard to the best monitoring approaches which may be employed on National Government Constituency Development Fund projects with the ultimate objective of ensuring their enhanced performance
Strategic management practices and organisational performance: a case study of Kenya Seed Company ltd
(Kenyatta University, 2023-09) Rutoh, Geoffrey Chebwai
The manufacturing sector is an important contributor to economic growth and development in many countries, including Kenya, In Kenya, the manufacturing industry accounts for approximately 10% of the country's GDP and provides employment opportunities to thousands of people. However, the sector faces various challenges that hinder its growth and competitiveness. These challenges include increased competition, lack of innovation, and poor performance. This research proposal aims to investigate the influence of strategic management practices and organizational performance of Kenya Seed Company, a leading seed company in Kenya. The manufacturing sector in Kenya has faced numerous challenges, resulting in some firms closing operations and others resorting to importing from low-cost manufacturing areas. To address these challenges, the study will be guided by two theoretical frameworks: dynamic capabilities theory and resource-based view theory. A cross-sectional survey design will be employed to collect data from Kenya Seed Company. The study will be guided by three specific objectives: strategic planning, resource allocation, and innovation. The findings of this study will be valuable to the management of Kenya Seed Company, the national government, and managers of other manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study results will provide insights into how strategic management practices can influence performance, ultimately contributing to the growth and sustainability of the manufacturing sector in Kenya