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    Organization Communication and Values on Employee Performance at Knchr
    (2025) Doreen Mayaka; Leseiyo Moses
    Abstract: Organisational culture shapes how work is done and establishes standards of conduct within institutions, making it a major influencer of employee behaviour and performance. While a weak or poisonous culture compromises efficacy, a strong and good culture unites workers with company objectives, encourages teamwork, and boosts productivity. Research has shown that although most leaders acknowledge the importance of organizational culture, few can clearly define or implement an effective one, often resulting in inefficiencies, failed programs and systemic weaknesses. At the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), cultural challenges are further compounded by chronic underfunding, which has led to low staff morale, high turnover, and weakened institutional capacity. Rigid hierarchies, limited collaboration across departments, and inadequate accountability mechanisms also hinder adaptability. However, fostering a healthier culture characterized by transparency, teamwork, and motivation could significantly improve KNCHR’s responsiveness and resilience in safeguarding human rights. This study examined the influence of organizational culture on employee performance at KNCHR, emphasising organization values, and organisational communication. With a descriptive research methodology and a census sample approach, the study focused on 120 respondents and was grounded in Schein's Theory of Organisational Culture, Institutional Theory, and Goal-Setting Theory. Questionnaires were used to gather data, and a pilot research with ten individuals from Haki Africa was carried out to assess dependability. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS Version 28, with statistics applied to identify relationships among variables. The findings revealed that organizational communication, and organization values are predictors of employee performance, while teamwork had comparatively less influence. Collectively, these cultural dimensions explained variance in employee performance, underscoring their importance in institutional effectiveness. The study concluded that KNCHR should adopt transparent communication, reinforce organizational values, streamline routines, invest in resources and staff development, and promote collaboration to enhance employee performance and institutional capacity.
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    Mediated Moderation effect of strategy implementation and stakeholder engagement on the relationship between employee motivation and performance of level four government hospitals in Kenya
    (2025-04) Dr. Musangi Everlyn Nyamai, PhD; Dr. Newton Mwangi, PhD; Professor Thomas Katua Ngui; 4Professor Emmanuel Awuor
    Purpose of Study: This paper sought to establish the mediated moderation effect of strategy implementation and stakeholder engagement on the relationship between employee motivation and Performance of Level Four government hospitals in Kenya. Problem Statement: One of the biggest problems facing today's organization is implementing plans, and most falter during this phase. Implementing a strategy is a crucial step in the strategic management process since it converts a plan of action into a set of actions. While the problem of strategy execution has garnered significant attention, the process by which strategies are converted into organisational results has essentially remained a mystery because strategy implementation has not received the same level of attention as strategic decision-making and planning as many researchers and authors have a bias in favour of the strategy creation process and downplay the importance of strategy implementation within an organization. Consequently, understanding why STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 29 African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI). Online ISSN: 2663-9335, Vol (7), Issue 8, Pg. 28-52 some organizations execute strategy more successfully than others is lacking, and practitioners continue identifying strategy implementation (SI) as the most difficult task. Methodology: The study used a mixed-method approach, adopting a sequential explanatory design in 22 county referral hospitals and 82 sub-county hospitals in Kenya. It targeted the toplevel and second-level management staff since they are responsible for strategy and policy formulation in the institutions. Result: The study found no significant mediation-moderator effect on the relationship between employee motivation and Performance of Level Four government hospitals in Kenya. Keywords: Strategy Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Motivation & Performance of Level Four Government Hospitals in Kenya
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    Project Management Skills and Effective Utilization of Organizational Resources in Somalia:
    (2025) Nur Ibrahim; Emmanuel Awuor; Michael Parrish
    This study investigated the role of project management skills in effective utilization of organizational resources. The main objectives were to assess the effect of communication skills, risk management skills, leadership skills, and time management skills on utilization of organizational resources. The used a quantitative approach by administering a survey to a sample population of 66 respondents based at ZAD real estate development organization. The study found that there is direct relationship between managers’ leadership style and utilization of organizational resources, most of the respondents suggested that leadership can enhance employee motivation through effective communication, among other project management skills. The findings imply that organizations should prioritize the development of communication, risk management, and leadership skills among their employees. Training programs focused on these areas could enhance overall organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
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    The role of self-help groups in social capital development:a systematic review
    (Taylor & Francis Journals, 2025-06) Banta Natung; Emmanuel Awuor; Manmohan Mall; Madhusudhan Mishra
    the relationship between self-help groups and social capital formation has beenextensively discussed by the research community in recent decades from severalperspectives. to understand the role of self-help groups in social capital development,this review examines the literature published from 2011 to 2024. the Scopus databasewas utilised to gather literature on self-help groups and social capital. By applyingvarious exclusion and inclusion criteria, 24 papers were identified as suitable, and theanalysis was conducted using the SPAR-4-SlR framework proposed by Paul et al. Aconceptual model was developed based on the input-moderator-mediator-outputframework, which includes antecedents, mediators, moderators, and outcomes (Deviet al.). this proposed model elucidates the relationship between existing theoreticalmodels and the current research premises. the methodology adopted in this study aidsresearchers in exploring the complexities of social capital development and suggestsstrategies to enhance the effectiveness of self-help groups. the implications of thisreview are manifold; researchers will gain a clearer picture of the concept and itsvarious dimensions, practitioners can use the developed framework to evaluate andimprove their methods in supporting SHg activities, and policies can be framed aimedat maximising the impact of SHgs and similar initiatives. given the growing importanceof SHgs observed from the findings of this study, it is highly recommended thatpolicymakers, implementing agencies, and Ngos prioritize the role of SHgs in socialcapital development.
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    Tendering Process and Performance of County Government Water Projects in SEKEB Region, Kenya
    (Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2025-08) Frederick Kilonzi Maluki; Dr.Paul Machoka; Prof. Emmanuel Awuor
    Access to safe and reliable water remains a persistent challenge in Kenya’s South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB), comprising Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties. Despite substantial investments by county governments in water infrastructure, project performance remains below expectations, often due to inefficiencies within procurement systems. This study investigated the influence of the tendering process on the performance of county government water projects in SEKEB, using Tendering Theory and Agency Theory as guiding frameworks. A mixed-methods approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, drawing data from 213 stakeholders involved in planning, procurement, and implementation. Descriptive statistics revealed moderately effective tendering practices (mean = 3.80), with persistent gaps in supplier monitoring and contract execution. Correlation analysis demonstrated a strong positive relationship between tendering processes and project performance (r = 0.824, p < 0.01), while regression analysis confirmed that tendering accounted for 67.9% of the variation in performance outcomes (R² = 0.679; β = 0.876, p < 0.001). These findingsaffirm that well-structured procurement processes—particularly in planning, prequalification, and competitive bidding—significantly enhance service quality, cost efficiency, and timeliness in devolved water infrastructure projects. To reinforce these outcomes, the study recommends professionalizing procurement personnel, institutionalizing supplier audits, and digitizing procurement via IFMIS. Beyond practical recommendations, the study highlights a critical research frontier: examining the intersection ofprocurement integrity, digital innovation, and inter-agency coordination in sustaining long-term water infrastructure outcomes. Future studies should explore longitudinal effects of procurement reforms and the role of participatory governance in strengthening performance accountability in Kenya’s devolved systems.Keywords:Tendering process, public procurement, project performance, water infrastructure, county governments, SEKEB, Kenya
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    Thriving Through Turmoil: Adaptive Resilience in the Age of Permacrisis
    (Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2025-08) Dr. John Odhiambo Mudany; Dr. Mildred Anyango Mudany; Dr. Eng. Patrick Joseph Owuori; Prof. Emmanuel Awuor