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STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN KENYA:A CASE STUDY OF KENYA RED CROSS INTERGRATED COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN TANA RIVER COUNTY
(Management University of Africa, 2021-07) PATIENCE KADURIRA
The study purpose is to examine the influence of stakeholders’ involvement on the
sustainability of community projects in Kenya: A case study of Kenya Red Cross integrated community projects in Tana River County. The Kenya Red Cross Integrated Community Project in Tana River County is one such project. Specifically, the objective of the study is to assess the influence of project resource mobilization, project planning, project communication, and project monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability of integrated community projects. The study adopted a descriptive research design where a population of approximately 1419 stakeholders were
involved. The study used Slovin Formula to extract a sample size of 312. Furthermore, stratified sampling and simple random sampling techniques were used to pick the respondents. Data was collected using questionnaire via electronic means. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found out that resource mobilization, project planning and project communication and monitoring and evaluation influenced sustainability of community project albeit at a varying degree and that project resource mobilization, project planning, project
communication, and monitoring and evaluation were statistically significant. Moreover, the study concluded that resource mobilization, project planning and project communication and monitoring, and evaluation influenced sustainability of community project. The study concluded that project planning and project communication were statistically significant and positively related. However, resource mobilization, monitoring, and evaluation depicted statistically significant and negative relationship. The study concluded that project resource mobilization had a significant influence on sustainability of community projects and negatively related. The study recommends project stakeholders to adopt a wide variety of resource mobilization
tools, and establishment of key structures and developing framework to help facilitate the coordination of community-wide efforts as well as establishment of an effective and coordinated communication process involving all relevant agencies and individuals with interest in community projects.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN STATE CORPORATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (KEBS)
(Management University of Africa, 2021-10) BEATRICE CHEPKIRUI LUGADIRU
The main objective was to examine the corporate governance practices and employee performance in state corporations, a case study of Kenya Bureau of Standards with specific objectives being; to examine the influence of leadership structure, corporate reporting, board composition and ethical code of conduct on employee performance at Kenya Bureau of Standards. The study findings will be used as a reference by other researchers in the field of leadership and employee performance and will provide a critical examination on corporate governance practices and employee performance in Kenya. The study is guided and anchored on the following theoretical foundations; stakeholder theory, agency theory, and stewardship theory. The study's main anchor theory was stakeholder theory. Descriptive research design was adopted for conducting the study that targets a population of 1000, and a sample size of 100 that was selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires. The pilot study was conducted using 10 employees who were randomly selected from the target population and the quantitative data was analyzed using simple statistics and SPSS. The data was presented using tables and figures. Inferential statistics was used for showing how variables are related (regression and correlations). The study used the Pearson correlation matrix. The study established that leadership structure and employee performance are primarily related, and leadership structures are an important factor that determines employee performance and there is a strong correlation. The study concludes that leadership structure statistically and significantly affects employee performance. The study analyzed the connection between employee performance and independent variables (leadership structure, corporate reporting, board composition, and ethical code of conduct) the findings show that the variation in employee performance is explained by leadership structure, corporate reporting, board composition, and ethical code of conduct. The researcher recommends that the ministry of industrialization should work hand in hand with KEBS management should create a chain of command that designates who each employee directly reports to. This cautions and prevents departments from competing and transferring employees anyhow. Titles and positions in all departments should be in line with KEBS organizational structure and Staff Establishment to prevent confusion. The Board of Directors and Management of KEBS should know that corporate reporting is an integral part of organizational success and therefore the study recommends that management of any organization such as KEBS should develop an organizational culture that is honest and reports income and expenditure without fear or favor, annual reports should be readily available for all employees and members of the public. Based on the findings of this study, the conclusion, and subsequent recommendation, there is a need for a further study on corporate governance and employee performance in state corporations in Kenya whereby the study should seek to provide more insights on the current study findings and validate these findings.
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(MUA, 2026-03) TVET CDACC
PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK, TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND OWN SOURCE REVENUE BY SELECTED COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
(Management University of Africa, 2025-11) BIWOTT NICHOLAS KIRWA
In Kenya, only 11 out of 47 counties can finance over 10% of their budgets, indicating a heavy reliance on National Government transfers for nearly 90% of their funding. “This study aimed
to examine the impact of public finance management practices, governance frameworks, and technological infrastructure on the own-source revenue collection by county governments.
“The study focused on the effects of public finance management practices on revenue collection, the mediating role of governance frameworks, and the moderating influence of technology. The New Public Management theory served as the anchor theory. Utilizing a positivism research paradigm and a descriptive design, the study analyzed the 11 best performing counties for revenue generation in the 2022/2023 financial year. A sample of 284 county officials was selected through stratified random sampling, with data collected via structured questionnaires. The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between public finance management practices and increased own-source revenue, emphasizing the role of automated revenue collection in enhancing efficiency and transparency. The governance framework was found to mediate this relationship, while technological advancements improved compliance and revenue generation capabilities. Statistical analysis indicated a moderate positive correlation between public finance management practices and own-source revenue, with project planning accounting for 30.6% of revenue variations. The study confirmed a direct relationship between public finance management practices and revenue generation, underscoring the importance of robust public financial management.
Recommendations include developing advanced automated revenue collection systems, such as mobile payment platforms and Integrated Financial Management Systems, to enhance
accuracy and transparency. Additionally, comprehensive training programs for financial management officials and strengthening governance frameworks through clear legal regulations are essential for optimizing revenue generation in Kenyan counties.””
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(MUA, 2026-03) TVET CDACC
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(MUA, 2025-11) TVET CDACC
CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
(MUA, 2025-09) TVET CDACC
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(MUA, 2025-11) TVET CDACC
APPLY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
(MUA, 2025-11) TVET CDACC
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MERGERS AND ACQUISITION REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN GHANA
(Management University of Africa, 2025-10) AHMED MOHAMMED
The study investigated relationships among mergers and acquisitions (M&A), regulatory frameworks, change management, and organizational performance of locally owned oil and gas companies in Ghana. Specifically, it examined direct effect of M&A activities on firm performance, assessed moderating role of change management practices, and analyzed mediating influence of regulatory frameworks within this relationship. The study was driven by persistent challenge that, despite Ghana’s oil and gas industry being central pillar of national economic growth, indigenous enterprises continue to struggle against multinational corporations due to limited financial capacity, weak institutional systems, and unstable regulatory environments. Anchored
in Classical Organizational Theory, which emphasizes structural efficiency, supported by Contingency Theory, which advocates strategic alignment with environmental conditions, and Resource-Based Theory (RBT), which underscores importance of internal capabilities as sources of competitive advantage, the study adopted positivist research philosophy and employed cross-sectional survey design. Unit of analysis comprised managers from nine major oil marketing companies operating nationwide, while unit of observation consisted of 400 employees at different hierarchical levels. Pilot test on 10 percent of sample verified reliability and validity of research instruments. Data were gathered using structured self-administered questionnaires and
analyzed through SPSS Version 28, utilizing descriptive statistics, multiple regression, and structural equation modeling to test hypotheses. The study revealed considerable but negative association between intensity of M&A activity and organizational performance, suggesting that frequent mergers were largely disruptive initially. However, there were established change management practices that would moderate effect by improving engagement, communication, and cultural integration among employees at organizations after a merger. Furthermore, regulatory frameworks provided partial mediation indicating that continuous enforcement of policies and clear governance would enhance post-merger performance outcomes. This thesis improves theoretical insights in context by placing classical, contingency, and resource-based perspectives in Ghana's oil sector to show how combined adaptive management, institutional compliance, and resource optimization improve competitiveness. It concludes that integration of strong change management systems, well-functioning regulatory oversight, and strategic resource deployment leads to greater resilience, operational sustainability and superior performance of Ghanaian oil and gas companies.
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(MUA, 2025-11) TVET CDACC