Daystar University Repository: Recent submissions
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Onyango, Damaris; Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli (he international Journal of Humanities and Social Studies,, August 31, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: The objective of the study was toassess the effectof growth strategies on the performance of small and medium sizetravel and toursenterprises in NairobiCounty, Kenyaand a corresponding hypothesis was formulatedand tested. The study targetted 40 employees from four leading travel firms in Nairobi County and 39 of them responded. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed by useof Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, Version21. The study found a positive and statistically significant effect of growth strategieson performance of small and medium size travel and tours enterprisesinNairobi County, Kenya. The study findings support the Resource Based View Theory(Barney, 1986)and Schumpeter’sGrowth Theory of Innovation(1934). The study recommends adoption of severalgrowth strategies to leverage potential profitability and internal business processes synergiesfor enhanced enterprise performance Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4190 Files in this item: 1
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Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli (The International Journal of Business & Management, December 31, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of managerial competence, firm-level institutions and human resource management bundles on the performance of publicly quoted companies in Kenya. The corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted Human resource managers of each of the 64 publicly quoted companies as at December, 2014, and 34 of them responded. The study adopted the positivist research philosophy and a descriptive survey design. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that managerial competence, firm-level institutions and human resource management bundles have positive effect on firm performance. The study finding supports the Resource-Based View, Ability - Motivation theory and Knowledge Space Theory. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in non-governmental organizations, small and medium sized enterprises and faith-based organizations. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4189 Files in this item: 1
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Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli (The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, December 31, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of interpersonal competence on the performance of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted Human resource managers of each of the 64 firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange as at December, 2014, and 34 of them responded. The study adopted the positivist research philosophy and a descriptive survey design. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that interpersonal competence has positive and significant effect on organizational performance. The study finding supports the Resource-Based View and Knowledge Space Theory which underscore the crucial role of interpersonal competence in company performance. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and churches. Description: Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4188 Files in this item: 1
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Iregi, Roseline Njeri; Okeyo, Joshua (International JournalofFinance, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Purpose:The Study sought to find the relationship betweeninvestment strategies and profitability in the insurance industry inKenyaMethodology:The study adopted a descriptive survey research design.This study used both primary data from the respondents of the research instruments and the secondary data available from the financial statements. Thestudy took 50% of the population as the sample size. Thisyielded 22 insurance companies. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire that consisted of both open ended and close ended questions. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and results presented in frequency tables to show how the responses for the various questions posed to the respondents. Results:Results indicated that there is a positive and significant relationship between investment strategies and profitability, ROA and ROE of insurance companies. Specifically, it was revealed that passive strategies are more superior to active strategies as they enhance profitability.The results imply that insurance firms invest in local stocks, international equity, cash equivalents, bonds and investment in associates and subsidiaries in an effort to diversify. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:The study recommends that insurance firms should continue investing in local stocks, international equity, cash equivalents, bonds and investment in associates and subsidiaries in an effort to diversify their portfolio. It is also recommended that insurance firms should reduce their holdings in real estate to safeguard their liquidity. The study recommends that insurance firms should use passive strategies as opposed to active strategies as this would enhance their profitability. Passive strategies are less costly compared to the active strategies Description: journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4187 Files in this item: 1
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Kirori, Gabriel; Wachira, David; Kiarie, John (African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research (AMJR), February 23, 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop an original framework to explore the direct effect of Loyalty programs on a firm’sfinancial performance and to discuss the moderatingrole of company size. The study applies two original concepts-Loyalty programsand companysize to develop an integral model that enhances the firm’sfinancial performance.Secondary data was extracted from financial statements. Explanatoryresearch design which wasnon-experimental in nature was employed to analyze the effect of company size on financial performance of selected service industry firms. Panel data analysis was used to link the relationship between the Loyalty programs, company size and financial performance.Findings indicated that company size moderatesthe relationship between loyalty programs and Financial Performance of the selected firms in the service industry in Kenya Description: Journal URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4186 Files in this item: 1
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Mukiira, Evelyn Maradufu; Musau, Celestine; Munyao, Joseph (International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Purpose: To analyze the effects of experiential marketing in building brand equity for selected brands of Unilever Tanzania. Methodology: The study adopted an explanatory and descriptive research design. Findings: The study found that experiential marketing is the best way to market a product, and senses are heightened when they experience the product/brand firsthand. The study found that experiential marketing practices have a positive effect on consumers and overall brand equity. The study also found that it is a challenge in capturing marketing insights, connecting with customers, building strong brands, shaping the market offerings, delivering and communicating value, creating long-term growth, and developing marketing strategies while building brand equity. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Potential benefits of such a study include raising marketers‟ awareness of the importance of brand equity needs of the FMCG companies by making use of experiential marketing as an avenue to meeting the targets and achieving high returns for each of their brands. This research will benefit Unilever Tanzania and other FMCG companies, as it will provide a roadmap that they can use to market their product/brands better. The research will play a great role in assisting mangers by exploring how they can more effectively ensure that the brands curve out a bigger share of the market by tapping into unutilized opportunities. This insight into the significant role played by experiential marketing could also be used to steer other brands that are looking for value to use this channel of marketing campaigns. Description: Journal URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4185 Files in this item: 1
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Musya, Justus K. (The Kairos Book Publishers, 2023)[more][less]
Abstract: Besides addressing the original and the deleterious effects of negative ethnicity on Mathare and Kibra Informal Settlements, within the city of Nairobi, this book also theorizes on the broader philosophy behind ethnic tensions, and to an extent, xenophobic behaviours troubling the post-colonial Africa. In particular, the role of inequalities in causing ethnic grievances, its role in fuelling ethnic mobilization, its global perspective, its regional dimension, its national dimension, and its local perspectives have all been surveyed so as to guide us in addressing divisive citizenry. By the time we are done with reading these dimensions of ethnic perspectives, we are driven to start thinking deeper. And indeed, we are enabled to think critically and creatively and brought to the understanding of the problem: namely, the negative ethnicity (derogatorily called tribalism) and we are simultaneously driven to start working towards solutions and/or problem-solving. Put differently: why shouldn‟t ethnic diversity help us appreciate our great favours from God, as plurality is God‟s economy for the world? Why should Africans utilise ethnic cards to mobilize electoral politics? Why should we vote in a person simply because he or she is from our local ethnic group? Does it matter who messes up or builds the country; aren‟t they the same practical terms? In the worst case scenario, we are driven to ask: Why use ethnic mobilisation to instigate political violence that will eventually lead to displacements, as in the case of post December 2007 disputed elections where over 400, 000 were displaced from their farms; and Kenya became a home of internally displaced persons (IDPs)? Besides the above, this book theorizes the philosophy revolving around ethnic conflicts. How can these theories help in vi understanding ethnic conflicts? The author has ably strived to make sense out of this. In a nutshell, negative ethnicity is caused by lack of vision among the leaders and/or elites of society. In some cases, historical injustices, rooted in colonial hegemony, have had their share of promoting ethnic divisions and conflicts. Take for instance, the amalgamation of Nigeria of 1914, for instance. Yes, it created the North and South, can we view it as a marriage of inconvenience, particularly when we recall the terrorist activities in the north? Certainly, the amalgamation of North and South Sudan since 1956 left a scar within the rank-and-file of Southerners, the black Africans, who felt that the Arabs in northern part were enslaving them. This resulted in endless wars between the Arabs and the black Africans. In 1983, the Sudanese People‟s Liberation Army (SPLA) was formed so as to battle the then Arab-dominated government of the northern Sudan. This was followed by the formation of the Sudan People‟s Liberation Movement (SPLM), as the political wing of SPLA. The formation of SPLM on 16th May 1983 came after the Arab-dominated Sudan‟s government reneged on the so-called Addis Ababa Agreement of 1972. This agreement was previously signed by the then Sudanese President Gaafar Nimeiry (1930-2009), who reigned from 1969 to 1985, and the then rebel movement, Anyanya leader, Joseph Lagu, on 27th February 1972. It is in this Addis Ababa Agreement where the Southern Sudanese were to be given economic, social, political, religious, and educational rights. The signing of the Addis Ababa Agreement of 1972 had thus brought down the long ranging conflict. Prior to this, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan had ceased after independence in 1956, as it now became Sudan. This came after both the Egyptian and the British governments recognised Sudan as an independent country; and eventually terminated vii their respective shares of sovereignty over it. Reneging on the 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement of recognising the Southern Sudanese religiosity by Field Marshal Jaafar Muhammad Nimeiry (1930-2009), who served as President from 25 May 1969 to 6 April 1985, and his decision to begin Islamist rule, speaks for the nature of African conflicts: a phenomenon where we „suspend‟ our governing „constitutions‟ from family to national levels without any iota of shame. Ripples are that we become our own enemies who fuels conflicts that can be ethnic, racial, social, political or xenophobic based. Thus the Sudanese case, of reneging on a memorandum of understanding, ushered in a conflict between the practitioners of Islam religion (northerners) and the Christians and traditionalist of South Sudan, a contestation that did not die till 2011 when South Sudan became an independent country under the SPLA/SPLM in 2011. Back to negative ethnicity, we appreciate that conflicts are also caused by religious intolerance, as the Sudanese case has demonstrated. Religious intolerance is manifested by blind religiosity or blind denominationalism that doesn‟t see anything good in others. Equally, blind ethnic loyalty doesn‟t see anything good in other ethnic groups existing in the same country. It is a psychological disorder that needs to be diagnosed through public education. As a social construct, it can be deconstructed through re-educating, de-education, and be eventually reconstructed for the betterment of society. A society that fails to educate people on the dangers of negative ethnicity or racial-national prejudices faces extinction from the map of the world. The height of madness in any nation reaches its climax when a notoriously religious continent and her countries allow religion to become the opium of, and for the people, thereby eulogizing religio-denominational intolerance and dehumanisations. When politicians use religion to confuse viii the vulnerable poor-weak-and-hungry citizenry, as they strive to promote the Big Man‟s Syndrome and/or Messianic political leaderships, the true rapture gets closer and closer. It could as well mark the proverbial “last days.” Are we under borrowed time? In Uganda, the contestations between the Anglicans who were mainly members of Milton Obote‟s (1925-2005) Uganda People‟s Congress versus the Democratic Party under Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere (1932-2022), whose supporters were mainly Catholics, polarised Uganda for a long time; and has remained a wound that takes long to heal. When a religiousinclined society views some politicians as Mosaic-Messiah‟s, while their contestants are effectively portrayed as Devilincarnates, it becomes a preparatory route for ending the life of a nation. Besides this, all forms of marginalization, resource control, and lack of vision among the emerging leaderships in Africa, must be re-evaluated from time to time so as to ensure that ethnic plurality does not become a curse. Rather, our rich cultural diversity has to remain our strength rather than as our weakness; and indeed, it has to remain the source of health and wealth of a nation. Having said this, I wish to recommend Justus K. Musya‟s book: “Ethnicity & Political Violence: A Kenyan Perspective with Reference to Mathare and Kibra Informal Settlements.” It brings back the theme of Ethnicity that ought to be addressed from time to time. With negative ethnicity, ethnic balkanisation, banditry, refugee crisis, religious intolerance, narcotics, dangerous liquor, terrorism, economic mismanagement, suspicious and mysterious pandemics, and bad politics, threatening the very existence of the African populace in the twenty-first century, a sharp-shooter, of Musya‟s level, is needed to outfox the enemy; and eventually call the society back to its conscience. We thus need the likes of Musya to come and say: “Look here! We are staring at danger; hence stop mishandling ix ethnic cards. Use it to enrich the society rather than impoverish the very society that God so much loved.” The book is recommendable to scholars of all nations under the sun! Referring to the Africanist scholars in particular, the aspiring scholars, and readers and leaders of all walks of life. This is your book, and indeed it is a little encyclopaedia on how to handle the ethnic card Description: Book URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4184 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372645819_Ethnicity_Political_Violence_A_Kenyan_Perspective_with_Reference_to_Mathare_and_Kibra_Informal_Settlements_by_JUSTUS_K_MUSYA Files in this item: 1
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Kiarie, John; Kirori, Gabriel; Wachira, David (Journal of Economics, August 15, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: Thepurposeofthestudywastodeterminethemoderatingeffectofgearingratioontherelationshipbetween loyalty programs and financial performance of selected firms in service industry inKenya.Thestudyemployedexplanatoryresearchdesignwhichisnon-experimentalinnature.Thetarget population was three (3) telecommunication firms (Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya),49 supermarkets and 46 Five Star hotels. Since the population of telecommunication firms wassmall, the study used the census survey method. Purposive sampling was used to select 5 bigSupermarketsand16FiveStarhotels.Paneldataanalysiswasusedtolinktherelationshipbetweenthe variables. Similarly, One-Way ANOVA was used to find out if the financial performance ofthe threeserviceindustriesweredifferent.Diagnostictests which includednormality tests,multicollinearity tests, panel unit root tests and fixed and random effect were carried out. Theresultsfurthershowedthatgearingratiohaveanegativeandsignificantrelationshipwithfinancialperformance of service industry. The regression results revealed that gearing ratio improved thestrength of the relationship between loyalty program and Financial Performance of the SelectedFirms in Service Industry in Kenya. Since long term debt provides tax shield for the company,there is every tendency for the company to continue to grow debts, the effect of accumulatingunnecessarydebtsshould formregularpolicydiscussbythemanagement andthedirectors,hencethere should be high-powered committees of the managements and the board to review the debtportfoliofromtimetotime.Thesecommitteesshouldbefirmoninvestment/divestmentofany debtcapitaltoensurethatthecompanystaysafloatall thetimewithoutthefearof anylitigationfornotmeetingupwithallpresentandpreviousobligations Description: Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4183 Files in this item: 1
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Waithima, Abraham K. (VDM Publishing House Ltd, September 13, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The problems that have held you back are that too many resources are lost to corruption yet not a single high level official has been held to account. Institutions lack faith… Too many times Kenya is torn apart by ethnic violence manipulated by leaders… Too many young people have hit a dead end". This observation made by Joe Biden in his visit to Kenya underpins the problem of corruption in Kenya which is the main focus of this book. In this book, Abraham uses experiments to supplement findings from surveys. Abraham studies the impact of gender composition and ethnic heterogeneity on corruption. He provides evidence on how gender composition and ethnic balance may be used in the fight against corruption. Abraham revisits the impact that the institution of harambee may have on corruption. To the extent that the institution of harambee is viewed as a positive force, and one that should be protected, Abraham suggests that harambee could be utilized to harness efforts aimed at rooting out corruption and ensure the provision of public goods. This book is recommended to policy makers and experimental economists Description: Book URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4182 Files in this item: 1
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Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri (European Journal of Research and Reflection in Management Sciences, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: The last few decades have witnessed the meteoric rise of China as a world economic champion in terms of development, growth and impact, a move that seems to destabilize the economic and political dominance of the Western countries. However, the Chinese economic growth is not an accident but is a well-orchestrated plan meant to transform the country and its business enterprises. From a state controlled socialist economy, China has adopted open door policy, market oriented approach and political changes meant to navigate the country into a global market leader. At the heart of Chinese economic development is the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector. Recognising the central role played by SMEs, the Chinese Government integrated SMEs agenda in its national and social development strategic planning leading to development of numerous legislations and policies meant to promote and boost SMEs growth. Currently SME businesses are spread in all major sectors from manufacturing, constructions, agriculture to service industries. Some laws implemented to promote SMEs include eradicating barriers to growth, establishing equal level playing ground rules for all businesses, promoting scientific and technological innovations, and creation of conducive competitive atmosphere. As a strategy to ensure local and regional growth of SMEs, the government classified the businesses in terms of their absolute advantage. The move has seen categorisation of development into four main categories, namely township and village-based enterprises, private enterprises, state-owned businesses (SOEs) and jointventures. It is this strategy that has seen industries rise in all major regions resulting to development and employment creation across China. Comparing the Chinese Government’s role in supporting SMEs and African governments shows a sad reality. Although SMEs in Africa accounts for 95% of all businesses, 50% of GDP and 60% of employment, their rate of failure range from 50% to 90%. Unlike China, African governments have been accused of making it difficult for SMEs operations. With little or no incentives, SMEs have to contend with heavy taxes, high cost of production, lack of finances and poor legal and legislation structures. This paper presents Chinese Government as a model of how African countries can promote SMEs to steer development and transformation of their economies. The paper recommends that African governments prioritise SMEs as key pillars of economic and social development of individual countries and the continent as whole. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4181 Files in this item: 1
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Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri (UPA, April 16, 1996)[more][less]
Abstract: The goal of this book is to provide practical solutions to save Africa and its people from an "African crisis" that is threatening to destroy the nation and eliminate human survival. The author, an African himself, argues that this crisis is manifesting itself in the form of social, political, and economic upheavals. He discusses major issues such as unemployment, famine, hunger, malnutrition, overpopulation, ethnic wars, power struggles, debt, democracy, colonialism, and corruption. He argues that Africa suffers from the exploitation of outsiders. Based on this argument, Muriithi develops a strategic approach for developing Africa and bringing hope to its people. The study promotes that the three key determinants of African development are positive change in its society and culture, its demography, and its economy. The author suggests that through organization, discipline, education, and coalition, such changes can be made. African Crisis: Is There Hope? will serve as an appropriate text in African Studies courses focusing on the nation's problems, development, economy, and third world crises. This detailed and reflective work will also appeal to students and scholars alike, politicians, African development agents, donors, and world leaders. Description: Book URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4180 Files in this item: 1
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Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri; Ndikumana, L (Cambridge University Press, May 23, 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: exception of Goran Hyden, express similar sentiments about foreig donors in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Most troubling and least empir cally and realistically grounded, are Hyden's arguments that structural adjustment is the "price that Africa is paying for excess...," "an inevitab process... to get African countries to take greater responsibility for the own affairs..." and "provide [s] a sense of relief, maybe even freedom.... Service Provision Under Stress in East Africa provides a captivating and crit ical analysis of service provision in East Africa. Each chapter provides an in- depth look at central issues governments, non-governments, and ordina folks in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are facing as they attempt to provi and access needed services. The calls of contributors to clarify exactly wh privatization means in the era of SAPs is timely. It accomplishes its goal explaining interorganizational relations between the state, foreign donor NGOs, and POs. A section on gender would have been most useful in furthering our understanding of the differential impacts of privatization on women and men as different service provision and service recipient populations. I rec- ommend this book most highly to academicians, policy makers, develop- ment field workers, and students of service provision and organizational behavior. Description: Book URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4179 Files in this item: 1
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Mwende, Joyce; Wachira, Muturi; Amata, Evans (International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Financial institutions have mainly relied on incentive programs as their main strategic driver to increase electronic payments, such as through use of credit cards. Credit cards have been globally acclaimed for their benefits that range from their ability to ensure tax-compliance, security, instant cash and their ability to facilitate settlement of cross-border transactions. However, there exists a great challenge of credit card usage, such as ease of accumulation of debts and high interest charges. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of credit card incentives on consumer borrowing in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive study approach using a sample size of 18 commercial banks offering credit card services. Selfadministered questionnaires were used to collect information. Credit card incentives were found to be a major contributor to credit card uptake. The study also found that most banks used incentives such as rewards for repeated use, low interest rates, traveling awards and benefits to influence the spending behavior of their clients. The study found credit card also affected spending behavior. It is concluded that credit card incentives can be effectively used by banks to increase use of credit cards. It is recommended that financial institutions should educated their customers on how to use their credit cards so that they do not fall into a debt trap. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4178 Files in this item: 1
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Amata, Evans Ombima; Muturi, Willy; Mbewa, Martin (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management,, August 8, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: This study sought to examine the relationship between interest rate, inflation, gross domestic product (GDP), foreign exchange, investor herding behaviour and stock market volatility. Published time series data from January 2001 to December 2014 was obtained from the Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Capital Market Authority and the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Granger causality test was used to determine the short run causality while the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) was used to test the long run causality between predictor variables and stock market volatility. Result from the regression model show a positive and significant relationship between inflation and stock market volatility both in the short run and long run. The study finds that an increase in inflation by 1% leads to an increase in stock market volatility by approximately 24%. Results also revealed that there is a negative and significant relationship between interest rate and stock market volatility both in the short run and long run. GDP, Foreign exchange and herding behaviour had no significant relationship with stock market volatility in Kenya. Description: Journal URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4177 Files in this item: 1
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Kiarie, Martha; Collince, Odero O (ASIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, July 30, 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: Background: Globally, diarrhoea disease is a major cause of morbidity among children under 5 years (under-fives). In Africa, there are 696 million cases of diarrhoea among under-fives every year. Diarrhoea accounted for about 4.7% of outpatient visits among under-fives in Kenya, a common observation in many developing countries. It appears that even with the well drummed up public health and maternal health programs among the developing countries, diarrheal infections continue to be a major challenge in the lives of children under five years. The object of this study was to examine the behavioral determinants of diarrhoea morbidity among children under 5 years. This was driven by observation of the challenges posed by diarrheal infections in the lives of young children in Migori county in Kenya. Study design involved a descriptive study where a questionnaire was used as the research instrument for data collection. A sample of 216 respondents was studied. Results: According to results, the behavioral factors associated with under five diarrhoea included hand washing with soap (p<0.001; food storage method (p<0.001); and heating stored food before feeding (p<0.001). Hand washing is important because it prevents transmission of infectious agents of diarrhoea after being in contact with excreta such as after changing babies’ nappies. In addition, leftover food can act as a breeding ground for bacteria since the food has been in contact with saliva and skin. There is a need for interventions that promote appropriate practices in food storage method and emphasize heating storage foods. In conclusion, the study emphasizes that hygiene practices should be encouraged, and intervention programmes should be implemented to create awareness on proper refuse and wastewater disposal. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4176 Files in this item: 1
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ODERO, COLLINCE; ROBERT, ALLEN; UCHE, GREG (International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce, April 2, 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: Universities faced enormous pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic to assimilate eLearning as a disruptive technology and modify their traditional learning to become more sustainable, competitive, and affordable. Governments globally took measures to control the spread of the highly transmissible COVID-19 by developing policies that led to the shutting of schools and the closing of physical learning in universities. It was therefore imperative to conduct this research to revamp eLearning as a disruptive technology in the university education sector. The study adopted a qualitative approach and data collection involved interviews where participants included the faculty and ICT personnel. Findings showed that the strategy for eLearning sustenance and implementation revolved around training, appropriate changeover mechanisms, and availability of critical resources dedicated to sustaining the disruptive technology. In conclusion, universities should continuously solicit innovations since the advantages of adopting disruptive technology are numerous including greater convenience, less complexity, increased performance, and less cost. Description: Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4175 Files in this item: 1
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Wamalwa, Emmanuel; Neyole, Edward; Poipoi, Moses; Ringera, William; Otomu, Geoffrey; Bitok, Monicah; Mbaluka, Rosemary (Open AIDS, November 13, 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: The male condom remains the single, most efficient and available technology to reduce sexual transmission of HIV as well as sexually transmitted infections. This study sought to establish condom use determinants and practices among people living with HIV (PLHIVs) in Kisii County, Kenya. We interviewed 340 PLHIVs and 6 health workers. Although most PLHIVs had correct knowledge and approved condoms as effective for HIV prevention, consistent use and condom use at last sex were notably low especially among PLHIVs aged 18 – 24, those who depended on remittances from kin as main source of income, as well as during sex with secondary and casual partners. This study notes that knowledge on various benefits of using condoms is associated with enhanced condom use practices. Non-disclosure of HIV status to secondary and casual partners remains a key barrier to condom use among PLHIVs Our observations highlight the need to further promote condom use among specific PLHIVs socio-demographic groups who continue to exhibit low condom use rates. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4174 Files in this item: 1
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Waithima, Abraham K (University of Capetown, April , 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: This thesis investigates the role of gender composition, ethnic heterogeneity and harambee on corruption. The interest is premised on the high levels of corruption in Kenya coupled with the rising ethnicization of politics and the allegation of harambee being one of the causes of corruption. In addition, there has been growing advocacy for the greater involvement of women in the public sector as an anticorruption strategy. Given this, this thesis uses experimental games which are novel in the Kenyan context to examine the extent to which individual attributes such as gender and ethnicity might ináuence the propensity to o§er or accept a bribe, or to punish individuals who engage in such activities. In addition, this thesis uses a public good game and a common pool resource game to examine the alleged link between harambee and corruption. Description: Book URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4173 Files in this item: 1
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Wegs, C; Creanga, AA; Galavotti, C; Wamalwa, E (Plos One, April 28, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Use of family planning (FP) is powerfully shaped by social and gender norms, including the perceived acceptability of FP and gender roles that limit women’s autonomy and restrict communication and decision-making between men and women. This study evaluated an intervention that catalyzed ongoing community dialogues about gender and FP in Siaya county, Nyanza Province, Kenya. Specifically, we explored the changes in perceived acceptability of FP, gender norms and use of FP. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4172 Files in this item: 1
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Psiwa, Jane Tipitip; Irungu, Dancan Njagi; Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri (Journal of stratetegic management, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: the study recommends that the national government of Kenya should disburse funds to the county governments regularly and on time, NCG should review their style of leadership to a transformational and consultative style, and that the national government should review the national legislations and policies that govern the operations of county governments Description: Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4170 Files in this item: 1