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PERFORMANCE OF POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES AND SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A CASE OF CARITAS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME IN HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYA
(management university of africa, 2024-11) Collins Ochieng Omollo; Daniel Maina Komu
Agricultural production is a crucial driver of socio-economic development. Agricultural production improves household’s income through the sale of farm produce and at the same time it improves household nutrition level as household can access a diverse variety of foods such as meat, milk, meat and eggs. This study examined the performance of poverty alleviation programmed and socio-economic development: a case of Caritas International in Homa Bay County within Kenya. The independent variable under study was crop development. The study was anchored by the empowerment theory and supported by the restricted opportunity theory. The study adopted the descriptive study design to describe the social and economic characteristics of the target population. The target population was 1,142 household heads out of which through stratified random sampling, 92 respondents were selected to be part of the study sample. Proportionate sampling was then employed to ensure that the three sub counties under study were proportionately represented in the sample. The data was collected through questionnaire. Data analysis was done through the use of Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) version 29. Descriptive and inferential statistics were generated to help in summarizing data to aid in making meaningful conclusions and recommendations. Tables, charts and percentages were used to present the summarized data. The findings of this study reveal that crop development enhances household nutrition and on other hand surplus realized from production is a source of income which can be used for investment in education, descent housing and access to better healthcare services. This study recommends that the national and county governments should supplement the efforts already made by Caritas in alleviating poverty through crop development. There is need for providing more resources to the poor households, so that crop production can be done in a large scale to enable commercialization. There is need to conduct a study on how land fragmentation affects household’s level of production in terms of technical efficiency of agriculture and the sustainability of food production system.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE IN WATER AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANIES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF DAVIS AND SHIRTLIFF KENYA LTD
(management university of africa, 2024-11) Benedict Mutisya; Daniel Maina Komu
Despite global and national recognition of the critical role strategic leadership plays in organizational performance, a lack of strategic leadership in water and energy solutions companies in Kenya hinders their potential. This is often overlooked by management, particularly in the face of high employee turnover. The objectives were to establish the effects of succession planning, and strategic direction on the performance of Davis & Shurtliff Ltd (D&S). The study is anchored in strategic management theory, drawing upon institutional theory and resource-based view. With 1500 people as the target population, a descriptive study design was used. A stratified random sample of 150 participants was selected. Data was gathered through surveys, Both Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and fundamental statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data. Tables were used to present the data. To demonstrate the relationships between the variables, inferential statistics were employed. Throughout the study time, the research investigation was guided by ethical criteria. The study established a high correlation between organizational performance at D&S and strategic leadership practices, and it was discovered that organizational performance was significantly impacted by strategic direction it can be concluded that enhancing succession planning could lead to improved organizational performance while suggesting that organizations with strong strategic direction are likely to experience increased performance. It recommended that to retain and attract new talent and capabilities that will enhance the organization's performance, D&S management should implement a structured succession planning framework. This will address the current gap in establishing a framework for future critical personnel replacements. Additionally, training employees who lack the necessary qualifications and opportunities for job advancement is crucial. It is also recommended that top positions be advertised internally before external recruitment.
THE INFLUENCE OF CHANGING LAND USE PATTERNS ON SOCIAL WELL BEING: A CASE STUDY OF THE MAASAI COMMUNITY IN KITENGELA MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(management university of africa, 2024-11) David Akilimali Chipinde; Daniel Maina Komu
The transformation of traditional pastoral lands through urbanization presents a critical challenge for the Maasai community in Kitengela Municipality, with profound implications for their social well-being. While previous studies have documented broad changes in land use patterns, there remains a significant gap in understanding how these changes specifically affect the social wellbeing of the Maasai community. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of changing land use on the social well-being of the Maasai community in Kitengela Municipality, Kajiado County. The study was informed by the Ecological Modernization Theory, which suggests that continued economic growth and technological advancements can coexist with environmental conservation and sustainability. The study employed a descriptive research design with a target population of 234,000 Maasai community members and 15 Administrative Leaders in Kitengela Municipality. Using stratified random sampling, a sample size of 384 participants was selected. Data was collected using structured questionnaires with closed-ended questions on a five-point Likert scale, following necessary approvals and informed consent procedures. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics and regression analysis using SPSS. The study found a strong positive correlation between changing land use and social well-being (r = 0.718, p = 0.000), with 94% of participants reporting significant changes in traditional land use patterns. The regression analysis revealed that changing land use significantly predicted social well-being (β = 0.214, p = 0.000), explaining 51.6% of the variance. The study concluded that changing land use patterns significantly influence the social well-being of the Maasai community, with effectively managed changes leading to substantial enhancement in overall community well-being. The study recommended that urban planners and policymakers prioritize balanced land use management through participatory planning processes that integrate traditional pastoral practices with modern urban needs while establishing regular assessment mechanisms to monitor land use impacts on community well-being.