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A RESEARCH PROJECT TO FIND OUT THE EFFECTS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF MARSABIT COUNTY, KENYA
(management university of africa, 2022-11) ARBE ADANO
Pregnancy in young females between the ages of thirteen and nineteen is referred to as a teen pregnancy. In today's globe, teen pregnancy is common among most secondary school students in poor countries. Pregnancy in young females between the ages of thirteen and nineteen is referred to as a teen pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is now common among students in most secondary schools in underdeveloped countries around the world. The goal of this study was to see how adolescent pregnancy affected secondary school students' school achievement. The research was limited to Marsabit County, Kenya. Considering the explanation of the problem, it has been observed in Kenya for more than years that teenage pregnancies have spread to junior high school students due to various factors that adversely affect affected teens. Panday et al. (2015) found that teenage mothers are very unlikely to succeed in high school, given that after pregnancy they will be held more responsible for raising their newborns. The purpose of this study was to determine whether poor physical and mental health, poor self-esteem, and social isolation due to teenage pregnancy affect junior high school performance. This survey relates to parents of secondary schools in Marsabit County, the Kenyan government, and teenagers in high schools and high schools. The descriptive research design was used throughout the research. The target population consisted of 266 employees, and a sample of 80 employees was sampled using a stratified random sampling technique. Researchers used questionnaires as a means of research. The survey was conducted using the latter drop-and-pick method. The data collected was qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed and presented using tables, figures, and figures. From the results of the survey, most of the respondents who participated in the survey said that 81% of the respondents said that the pregnancy of teens had a physical and psychological effect on the academic performance of junior high school students. 19% therefore, the physical and psychological effects of teenage pregnancy do not affect the academic performance of junior high school students. Based on the respondents' responses, the majority of respondents (95%) said that the decrease in self-esteem due to teenage pregnancy affects the academic performance of secondary school students, considering the decrease in self-esteem due to teenage pregnancy. did. Respondents who participated in the study showed that the loss of self-esteem due to teenage pregnancy did not affect academic performance in secondary high school students. The majority of respondents (88%) show that social isolation from teenage pregnancies affects academic performance in junior high school students, and 12% of the total number of respondents who participated in the survey were from teenage pregnancy. Isolation has a complete impact on the academic performance.
A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY IN PRIVATE SECTOR IN KENYA A CASE STUDY OF I &M BANK, HEAD OFFICE KENYA.
(management university of africa, 2021-09) EUCABETH KAGENDO
This research dealt with the most pressing issues facing most organizations today in the need to raise employee performance and organizational productivity. I&M Bank were selected because the employees were not so much interested with the organization productivity neither did the employees do anything that would have helped in increasing the organization profits. There is a widespread belief that productivity improvements can only be achieved through a fundamental reform in the area of employee relations. Therefore, it's worthwhile to study the Problem of the impact of employee relations on organizational productivity in a broader sense. This mainly deals with the impact of employee relations on organization productivity by Identifying and understanding the relationship between the independent variables of key indicators of organizational productivity. Responses gathered from the staff were analyzed to bring out findings, conclusions and recommendations for this study. In relation to this study, the descriptive design research was chosen as the appropriate one. Data was gathered from both primary and secondary sources of information. Data was collected by use of questionnaires and reliability of research instruments was tested using test-retest technique and validated by experts in the academic research. Stratified random sampling and simple random sampling was used to collect the sample size of 28 respondents. The data was analyzed and collected by descriptive statistics; simple frequencies and percentages. From the research findings it was concluded that there is a strong positive relationship between the independent and dependent variable which indicate a greater impact from employee relations towards the overall productivity. The most valuable recommendation given is to treat employees with great care.
AN ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN RELATION TO ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY
(management university of africa, 2021-09) ROMANO ILUKU OKISAI
The study’s main objective was to establish the analysis of conflict management in relation to organizational performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: To determine the effects of Collaboration management on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority, to establish the effects of Mediation on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority and to determine the effects of negotiation on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The literature review indicated that’s that 65 percent of performance problems result from conflict managements between employees, results to huge expenses in the organizations. However, he states that resolved office conflict signifies the largest decreased cost in many businesses, yet it remains largely recognized. This study used descriptive research design. The target population of this study consisted of selected departments of Kenya Port Authority and the numbers of staff were 140. The researcher used 30% of the target population to obtain a sample size of 23 respondents. In the collection of data both primary and secondary data collection were adopted. The researcher administered questionnaires to employees who were selected using the convenient sampling technique. The secondary data was gathered from reading books, journals that contain information that is related to analysis of conflict management in relation to organizational performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The qualitative data from secondary sources was analyzed using content analysis and logical analysis techniques. The techniques of analysis and interpreting data such as: Tabulation, Bar graphs, Pie charts and percentage was used to present the findings. The findings of the study revealed that collaboration management influenced Kenya Ports Authority Organizational performance positively. The study concluded that there was a strong positive relationship between Collaboration management, Mediation and Negotiation practices on Organizational performance in Kenya Ports Authority. The researcher recommended enough measures to be put in place to ensure there was continuous improvement in Organizational performance of Kenya Ports Authority.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM: CASE STUDY OF SOMALI RED CRESCENT SOCIETY IN SOMALIA
(management university of africa, 2022-11) MARYAN ABDULLAHI MOHAMUD
ASSESSING COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES IN KENYA. A CASE STUDY OF MOYALE SUB COUNTY HOSPITAL
(management university of africa, 2024-03) ZAMZAM ABUBAKAR
Although mortality from communicable diseases and poor nutrition have been declining, noncommunicable diseases have been on the rise in developing countries. Consequently, this poses a serious challenge to health programming. There are predictions that NCDs will continue to rise in the coming years resulting to at least 9 million deaths every year. This death rate would occur among people who are below 60 years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. NCDs are associated with some underlying risk factors of which most of them can be tackled through clear policy intervention. The specific objectives of the study sought to determine the impact of nutrition education, frequent physical activities, and level of awareness on prevention of chronic lifestyle diseases in Moyale Sub-County Hospital. A descriptive research design was adopted. The population of study includes 160 staffs of Moyale Sub-County Hospital where a sample of 64 individuals was selected using a Stratified random sampling. The data collection tools consist of questionnaires and data was presented using graphs and tables for better interpretation and analysis.
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF FASHION INDUSTRY IN KENYA. A CASE STUDY OF SHONA EPZ LIMITED IN KENYA.
(management university of africa, 2022-12) XARILA MUINDI ABURILI
This is a study of the rapidly fashion business in Nairobi County, which has developed considerably but is influenced by the following strategic factors: government policy, financial availability, and competitiveness, thus the research. The overall goal of this research was to investigate the constraints impacting the growth of the fashion sector in Kenya, using Shona EPZ Limited as a case study. The study's specific objectives are to determine the impact of government policies on the growth of the Kenyan fashion industry, to determine the impact of financial access on the growth of the Kenyan fashion industry, and to determine the impact of competition on the growth of the Kenyan fashion industry. The study employed a descriptive research approach. The target group consisted of 50 workers of Shona EPZ Limited. For this investigation, a proportionate census approach was adopted. Questionnaires were employed as the major data gathering instrument. Before the questionnaire is evaluated and delivered to the selected sample, a pilot test was done with a few responders. The data acquired in this study was analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS for Windows to provide easy summaries in the form of tables and figures, as well as to investigate correlations between replies to various questions. This study’s findings showed that majority of the fashion houses do not easily access financial help because of the barriers encountered in accessing the funds from financial organizations. The study showed that there is a substantial relationship between competition and the growth of the fashion business. This study concluded that the policies put in place by government do not favor the fashion business. The study similarly concluded that businesses operating in the fashion industry are aware of the financial funding benefits but the necessities of accessing it are the major barriers deterring them to access funding from financial organizations. The major challenge been the high interests charged, loan securities and credit limits. The study concludes that fashion businesses are fully aware of the imminent competition in the industry as well as their causes and they have resorted to improvement their brand visibility by attending seminars and also promoting their brands on social media platforms. The study recommended an increase in creativity for the fashion businesses to stand out as a brand by creating unique apparel and to patenting their ideas to avoid stealing of their ideas. As for fair competition it recommended for government restrictions on imports to avoid counterfeit smuggled apparel in the country.
CHALLENGES FACING MANAGEMENT OF PENSION SCHEMES IN STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF THE KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY PENSION SCHEME.
(management university of africa, 2024-01) MAGETO CAROLYNE.
A pension scheme serves as a tax-efficient retirement savings plan, offering individuals the opportunity to save during their working years and receive income upon retirement. Unfortunately, issues of misappropriation and mismanagement have been observed in various pension schemes, including the Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme. This research focuses on exploring the challenges encountered in the management of pension schemes, specifically delving into the Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme and its workforce of twenty employees. The research employs a survey method to scrutinize aspects such as management structures, investment decisions, adherence to government policies, and responses to economic volatility, all crucial for the effective operation of the pension scheme. Both qualitative and quantitative data was gathered using questionnaires, interview schedules, and document analysis. The outcomes and recommendations derived from this study aim to contribute significantly to the enhancement of management structures and the formulation of well-informed decisions. Additionally, the research seeks to understand the challenges faced by formal pension schemes, like the Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme, in adapting to the socio-economic characteristics of informal workers. It also aims to evaluate the financial sustainability of social security schemes in Kenya, with a specific focus on the hurdles encountered by pension systems. Furthermore, the study explores the potential for pension schemes to facilitate access to affordable housing, highlighting the Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme's pioneering role in this domain. Legal cases and regulatory notifications related to pension scheme management, including those involving the Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme, will also be examined as part of the research.
CORRELATION BETWEEN DEPRESSION LEVEL AND THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA A CASE STUDY OF KISII UNIVERSITY
(management university of africa, 2023-11) EMILY MORAA NYAMWEYA
This study's primary goal was to examine the correlation between depression level and the use of social media among university students in Kisii County, Kenya. A case study of Kisii University. The specific objectives of the study, to find out the correlation between forms of social media use and level of depression among university students in Kisii County, to examine the correlation between frequency of social media use and level of depression among university students in Kisii County and to investigate the correlation between functions of social media use and level of depression among university students in Kisii County. For this study, a descriptive research approach was adopted. 14,000 students enrolled in courses at Kisii University's main campus located in Kisii County were the focus of this investigation. The number of samples was determined by taking 10 per cent out of which 100 respondents were obtained. The tools for gathering data were questionnaires. Prior to the inquiry, a trial investigation was conducted to test the survey's accuracy. Quantitative statistics was classified and statistical descriptions, such as tables with frequencies and percentages, were used to better explain the information, while qualitative statistics was scrutinized to determine the responses from respondents that are relevant to the research topic. The data was analyzed using the SPSS to produce the tables and figures. The investigation found a connection between the use of social media platforms, frequency of social media uses as well as functions of social media use and depression levels. The outcomes of this investigation recommend that college students should track how long they use on the internet and media and on their own project. The study suggests that students should seek out amusement outside of social media, create offline academic groups, and communicate one-on-one with them friends. Finally, the researcher recommends more study to assess the connection between using social media and difficulties related to mental diseases other than depression.
DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN KENYA, A CASE OF STRANTHMORE UNIVERSITY
(management university of africa, 2022-09) WALUSE FLORENCE NELIMA
EFFECT OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE FIRMS; CASE STUDY OF MILLY GLASS LIMITED
(management university of africa, 2024-01) ALI ABDI SHEIKH
The study will be focused to determine factors influencing inventory control operations in meat processing firms in Kenya with a case study of Milly Glass Limited. Inventory control operations entails the methods that companies use to organize, store, and replace inventory, to keep an adequate supply of goods at the same time minimizing cost. The objectives of the study were; to find out how product development affect inventory control operation, to establish the extent at which lead time affects inventory control operation, to determine how technology affects inventory control operation and then to assess the effects of inventory shrinkage inventory control operation at Milly Glass Limited. The study will adopt a descriptive design where a quantitative research method will be used to ensure establishment of correlations and cause effect relationship that is important in viability of the constructs. The target population of the study will be 180 employees of Milly Glass Limited where a sample of 54 respondents will be obtained. The data collections instrument for the study will be questionnaire to acquire the data from the respondents. The study will be piloted to ensure the validity and reliability of the research instrument for a credible study. The data obtained will be analyzed using SPSS and then presented on tables and figures for interpretation.
EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE. A CASE STUDY OF HOUSE OF MANJI
(management university of africa, 2024-02) YASIN ABDIAZIZ
EFFECT OF PROCUREMENT PLANNING ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY.
(management university of africa, 2021-09) AMINA HUSSEIN
The study’s main objective was to establish the effects of procurement planning on performance of public organizations. The study was guided by the following key objectives to establish the effects of Cost Estimation on performance of Kenya Ports Authority, to establish the effects of Needs Assessment on performance of Kenya Port Authority and to establish the effects specifications planning on performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The study highlighted Theoretical literature review on procurement planning practices under the following topics; Institutional Theory, Resource-Based Theory and Linear Policy Theory. This study used an explanatory research design. Employees who were chosen using the purposive sampling technique were given questionnaires. The study's target population consisted of roughly 200 Kenya Ports Authority departmental workers. This study's data was obtained from both primary and secondary sources. The secondary data was collected from the organization's Human Resource Management review reports. Employee surveys were used to collect primary data. The research aimed for a sample size of 60 participants out of a total of 200. Data was gathered in both quantitative and qualitative methods. Secondary source qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and logical analysis methods. Quantitative data were utilized to analyze raw data using a descriptive approach, in which the fundamental characteristics of the data were presented.
EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION STRATEGIES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN COMPANIES. A CASE STUDY OF BIDCO AFRICA
(management university of africa, 2022-06) RUKIA HASSAN ADAN
This study's main goal is to determine how globalization policies affect Kenyan companies' financial performance. Establishing the impact of franchising as a globalization strategy on the financial performance of Kenyan enterprises is one of the specific objectives. to ascertain how the financial performance of Kenyan companies is impacted by mergers and acquisitions as a globalization strategy. To assess the role of FDI as a Globalization strategy on financial performance of Kenyan companies. To establish how Brand Effects as a Globalization strategy affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. A descriptive study was used as the method of investigation. In order to gather data, a questionnaire was dropped off and picked up at a later date. Regression analysis was utilized to examine the link between business integration and supply chain performance, whereas percentages and frequencies were employed for objective one and three. Tables were used to display the results. Financial performance of Kenyan companies from the analysis 98% of the respondents were for the opinion that Franchising as a Globalization strategy affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. While 2% of the respondents stated that Franchising as a Globalization strategy does not affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. indicates that 71% of respondent indicated that Mergers & acquisition as a Globalization strategy financial performance of Kenyan companies while 29% indicated that mergers & acquisition as a Globalization strategy does not financial performance of Kenyan companies. From the analysis 79% accepted that FDI as a Globalization strategy financial performance of Kenyan companies while the remaining being the minority of 21% stated that FDI as a Globalization strategy does not affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. That 88% of the respondents agreed that brand effects as a globalization strategy financial performance of Kenyan companies whereas 12% of the respondents disagreed. The study recommends that Bidco Africa should foster innovation as this will enhance their profitability. The study recommends that Bidco Africa should formulate a clear rewards system, bonus structures, and other fringe benefits that can help improve productivity within the firm. The research recommends that the bank should foster their training programmers across all employees’ aspects to ensure a positive impact on their profitability. The study also recommends that the bank should review the operational costs associated with market segmentation and product delivery to ensure the banks absorb minimal costs. x
EFFECTS OF INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY ON GROWTH OF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY IN KENYA A CASE STUDY OF RUBY REAL ESTATE, WESTLANDS, NAIROBI
(management university of africa, 2022-11) JANE WANJIKU THUITA
Innovation and creativity are crucial elements that determine an organization's long-term viability and potential for expansion. Many firms place a high value on innovation and creativity, and doing so is essential to gaining a competitive edge. According to studies, businesses with certain advantages can employ innovative tactics to increase their market share and profitability. The main objective of this study was to determine the impact of innovation and creativity on growth of the real estate industry in Kenya, a case study of ruby real estate, Westland, Nairobi. The specific objectives are to find out the impact motivation on growth of ruby real estate, to establish the influence of organizational support on growth of ruby real estate and to determine the impact of resources allocation on growth of ruby real estate. This study's target population was 40 workers, and census was chosen as the best sample strategy since it properly reflects the population being examined. Frequencies and percentages were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Figures and tables were used to present the findings. Regarding organizational support, the study discovered that employees are frequently acknowledged for their creativity and given prizes for it. These awards also provide people the motivation to continue doing innovative work in the future. A productive person is one who feels inspired by the work they perform, according to the study, and motivated people are also more likely to be persistent and innovative. The study indicated that resource allocation affects an organization's capacity to meet goals, complete tasks, and respond to demand. It also revealed the need of allocating enough resources to each new project in order to accurately support the innovation process. According to the study, real estate company management should make sure that their human resources division is thriving in order to identify employees who need to be motivated and to act in the best interests of the business and other stakeholders by providing organizational support to the chosen areas for improved business performance. According to the study, real estate company management should devise strategies for inspiring staff motivation. These strategies should include both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. In a business setting, management needs continuously motivate its personnel. In order to guarantee that all departments receive what is allotted for them and improve performance, the research advises that the management of real estate firms should ensure that the company's resources are divided throughout the organization according to the defined preferences.
EFFECTS OF ONLINE MARKETING, COMPUTER USAGE AND MOBILE MONEY ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI
(management university of africa, 2021-06) MARY EVELYN ACHIENG OTUMBA
The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of online marketing, computer usage and mobile money on a Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi. The study will be carried in Nairobi. The study will establish how types of computers influence small and medium businesses in Nairobi County, by finding out how the use of computers benefits the Small and Medium Enterprises. The descriptive survey design will be used to carry out this study. These enterprises consist of businesses that have been operational; each enterprise having engaged 10 or more employees to manage the day-to-day operations of the business. The estimated total population of business in Nairobi County is 1600. The study employed in the design of this research was descriptive correlation survey technique where a sample of 81 respondents will be picked. The study will rely on primary data sources and secondary data. Primary data will be collected using questionnaires. Descriptive statistics will be used to analyze the data. The findings have revealed that online marketing, computer usage and mobile money has a positive influence towards Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi. In conclusion, it should be noted that the differences studied were significant, and therefore moderation is important for the assessment. The main benefit of this study was the strong correlation between factors influencing business development such as Computer usage, Online marketing, Mobile money and business investment.
EFFECTS OF POOR OFFICE SETTING ON THE INSPIRATION OF WORKERS IN AN ORGANIZATION A CASE STUDY OF THARAKA NITHI COUNTY NHIF OFFICE.
(management university of africa, 2023-10) KAINDA LILIAN
EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY
(management university of africa, 2021-09) NAJMA TAWANE ABDI
The study’s main objective was to establish the effects of strategic planning on organizational performance, a case of the Kenya Ports Authority, Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: To establish effects of strategic planning practices on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority, Nairobi County, to determine the effects of innovative strategy on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority, Nairobi County, To find out the effects of strategic leadership on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority, Nairobi County and to determine the extent to which strategy evaluation on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority, Nairobi County. The literature review indicated that’s that lot of research has been done on strategic planning in sampled state corporations but the researcher has found none is a publicly available survey focusing on a number of state corporations rather most researchers have chosen corporations for a case study and this makes their findings prone to errors associated with low sampling. The target population of this study consisted of 126 employees of Kenya Ports Authority in Nairobi County. The researcher will use 30% of the target population to obtain a sample size of 38 respondents. Questionnaires will be administered to employees who will be selected using the convenient sampling technique. The secondary data will be gathered from reading books, journals that contain information that is related to effects of office conflict management on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The qualitative data from secondary sources will be analyzed using content analysis and logical analysis techniques. The techniques of analysis and interpreting data such as: Tabulation, Bar graphs, Pie charts and Percentage will be used to present the findings. The findings of the study revealed that strategic planning influenced Kenya Ports Authority organizational performance positively. These findings were supported by the frequencies of the responses from the respondents which were presented in the form of percentages and mean scores. Further the finding was supported by the coefficient of determination (R square = 0.623) which shows that 62.3% of variations in organizational performance are explained by strategic planning. The study concluded that through implementation of the strategic planning, Kenya Ports Authority in Nairobi County has increased their potential of improving organizational performance. The study recommended that the management of Kenya Ports Authority should incorporate strategic planning practices in their organization. This will help in the development of strategies to match their long-term goals in the organization.
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKERS SATISFACTION AND MANAGEMENT IN AN ORGANIZATION A CASE STUDY OF TAVIC NETWORKS LIMITED
(management university of africa, 2024-04) AHMED ABDIRAHMAN MAALIM
The Employee Management System (EMS) is an innovative information technology (IT) project designed to optimize and automate various aspects of employee administration within an organization. This system leverages advanced technologies to streamline the management of human resources, resulting in improved operational efficiency and enhanced productivity. The EMS encompasses a wide range of features and functionalities tailored to address the specific needs of modern workforce management. The system helps upgrade the current inefficiency and lack of automation resulting to challenges. Thus, with fully automated systems employee satisfaction is guaranteed and also accurate record keeping and also reporting. The employee management system is set to benefit all employees in an organization regardless of the ranks. Data is collected through employee surveys and interviews with the employees and also the HR managers. The employee management system employs robust security measures, including role based access control and data encryption, to safeguard sensitive information and comply with data protection regulations. In summary, the Employee Management System revolutionizes traditional HR practices, replacing manual processes with a comprehensive IT solution. By streamlining workforce administration, the EMS empowers organizations to optimize employee management, boost productivity, and create a more efficient and engaged workforce. Through the thorough data collected I would highly recommend the use of the system to help upgrade the HR software and provide training for employees and staff to fully utilize the system.
FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF MOMBASA CEMENT ATHI RIVER MACHAKOS COUNTY.
(management university of africa, 2021-08) MOHAMED AMIN ALI
The main purpose of the study was to investigate factors affecting financial performance of cement manufacturing companies in Kenya a case study of Mombasa Cement Company which is geographically located at Athi-river along Namanga road at shalom hospital in Machakos County. The firm was used to carry out the research on the above stated topic. The specific objectives of the research were; to establish the extent to which information technology affect financial performance in cement sector in Kenya, to evaluate how government policies affect financial performance in cement sector in Kenya, to determine the extent to which employee competency affect the financial performance in the banking cement sector in Kenya, to investigate the extent to which innovation affects financial performance in the cement sector in Kenya. The expected beneficiaries of study carried out were; the management of Mombasa cement company in understanding the factors affecting financial performance of cement companies in Kenya, other financial institutions in understanding factors affecting financial performance of cement in their firms and other researchers who may wish to pursue further research in this area. The study used Descriptive Research Design, where the targeted population was 120 employees. The researcher also used Stratified random sampling procedure to select a sample size of 60 respondents which represented 50% of the target population. Questionnaires were adopted in collecting data which was later analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively and presented using pie charts and tables.
FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND UTILIZATION AMONG HOMELESS POPULATIONS IN KENYA. A CASE STUDY OF BUTE SUBCOUNTY IN WAJIR COUNTY
(management university of africa, 2024-03) UBAH AHMED IBRAHIM