EFFECTS OF MANAGERIAL APPROACH IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MOMBASA COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

Lutta Ruth Chepkemboi - Student, Master of Public Policy and Administration, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Daniel Mange Mbirithi - Lecturer, Kenyatta University, Kenya

ABSTRACT

The goal of this survey was to interrogate the effects of county government management in the implementation of gender mainstreaming. This paper interrogated devolution and its effects and implication it has on politics and constitutional dispensation specifically on gender balancing. The survey was done at Mombasa County, which has appropriate representation of the county government and sufficient resources on the subject of the study. The objective of the survey: to explore the influence of political commitment on the implementation of gender mainstreaming in Mombasa County, to assess the role of policy functionality on the implementation of gender mainstreaming in Mombasa County, and to examine the role of leadership support on the implementation of gender mainstreaming in the government of Mombasa County. This study's target population consisted of 110 employees working in the county government's major sectors the county public service board (CPSB), the county assembly, and the county executive committee ranging from normal cadre staff to department heads. The research used a descriptive design. The critical inquiry into the efficacy of the management measures and policies on gender as well as the implementation of the policies was the focus of descriptive design, which relied heavily on qualitative data. Participants were chosen using purposive and simple random sampling methods. To determine the sample size, the formula described by Kothari research methodologies was applied. For the collection of data, tools used were closed ended questionnaires and interview schedules were used. The questionnaires were used to collect information from the general employees while interview questions collected data from the supervision level. The research applied the quantitative data coding that was then analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) and thereafter interpreted by regression analysis. Data representation was tabulated and resulted to findings and recommendations. From the outcomes, the survey noted that a weak but positive correlation between leadership support and implementation of gender mainstreaming. Political commitment was found to have a weak but positive correlation with implementation of gender mainstreaming However, results indicated a higher and positive correlation between policy functionality and implementation of gender mainstreaming. The major recommendations are, that the public sector adopt efficient management approaches that positively influence implementations of gender mainstreaming. The study recommended that public sector organizations should ensure there is leadership support towards policy implementation. In regards to policy functionality, the devolved government should ensure that there is gender balance policy in the sector so that implementation of the gender mainstreaming can be achieved. Finally, constant monitoring and evaluation was recommended from time to time to for continuous improvement.

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INFLUENCE OF GREEN PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE OIL AND GAS FIRMS IN KENYA: MODERATING ROLE OF GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

Evans Isaac Obiso - Department of Management Science, School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya

Dr. Densford Maendo, PhD - School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya

Dr. Enock Musau, PhD - School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya

Dr. James Waribu, PhD - School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya

ABSTRACT

Globally, the oil and gas industry account for the major environmental tragedies leading to creation of reliability issues from policy makers and trust concerns from the community. Kenya’s carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions increased from 7.82 million tonnes to 16.15 million tonnes, recording the highest levels of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the country in 2021. Kenya’s private oil and gas sector, churns out 60 million litres of waste oil annually but only 5% of the waste is handled and disposed of properly. The purpose of this research was to establish the influence of green procurement on performance of private oil and gas firms in Kenya. Rationale of the study was to mitigate the adverse effects of private oil and gas activities on the environment through adoption of green procurement. The guiding theories included; the resource-based view and the natural resource-based view. The study was guided by the positivist philosophy. The research utilized a descriptive design. Target population was one thousand eight hundred and fifty employees working for the seventy-two private oil and gas firms in Kenya. The study used stratified random sampling that gave a representative sample. Primary information was gathered using a sample size of four hundred and seventy employees, using self-constructed questionnaires which were dropped and collected after two weeks. A pilot test was conducted at National oil corporation of Kenya, using ten percent of the sample size. Validity was ensured by the experts’ review. Reliability of the tools was tested using Cronbach’s alpha value. An alpha value of 0.7 or above gave a suitable and satisfactory reliability. To test the strength of the relationship amongst variables, the Pearson’s product moment correlation was employed. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive (minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis) and inferential statistics. Simple linear regression analysis measured direct effects of variables. Hierarchical regression analysis tested the moderation effect of variables. Analyzed information was presented through statistical parameter estimates and tables. The study findings showed that green procurement bore a positive and significant influence on firm performance. The study concluded that private oil and gas firms should invest in green procurement to enhance performance. The study recommended that private oil and gas firms should adopt green procurement to improve their environmental performance.

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BUDGETING SKILLS AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

Doris Juma Ochanda - Master of Science (MSc) Finance, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Salome M. Musau (PhD) - Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Geoffrey K. Mbuva (PhD) - Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University, Kenya

ABSTRACT

The concept and practice of accountability of school finances is paramount in ensuring received school funds are used for their intended purposes. This study intended to establish the effect of budgeting skills on accountability of public primary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. The study was anchored on stewardship theory and public budget theory. Positivism research philosophy and descriptive research design were adopted in the study respectively. The study target population comprised the 883 public primary schools in Kakamega County. The coefficient of variation and stratified random sampling were employed to sample out 35 schools. A self-structured questionnaire with closed ended questions was used to collect primary data. Study participants comprised school heads, Board of Management chairpersons and accounts clerks from the 35 public primary schools in Kakamega County. Both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were applied to analyze the study data. A total 79 questionnaires were duly filled and returned representing 75.2% response rate. Study outcomes revealed the questionnaire was reliable. Study results indicated budgeting skills have a positive relationship with accountability. It was also established that budgeting skills have positive and statistically significant effects on accountability of public primary schools in Kakamega County. This implies that strengthening budgeting skills of school accounting officers will enhance their ability to properly account for school finances resulting to actualization of the school’s strategic goals.

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INFLUENCE OF INDIVIDUALISED CONSIDERATION DIMENSION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SOUTH EASTERN KENYA ECONOMIC BLOC (SEKEB) COUNTIES. THE MODERATING ROLE OF INNOVATION

Kinara Raphael Kayago - PhD Candidate, Kisii University, Kenya

Dr. Josephine Ondari (PhD) - Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya

Dr. Stella Omari (PhD) - Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya

Dr. Caleb Akuku (PhD) - Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya

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County governments in Kenya are devolved units which were formed constitutionally nearly a decade ago to perform particular functions. County government performance has faced a number of challenges emanating from the type of leadership embraced by each particular county. It is on this basis that this research focused on establishing the influence of transformational leadership dimensions on organizational performance of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB) counties with the moderating role of innovation. The specific objectives were; to establish the influence of individualized consideration on organisational performance of the county governments in the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc and to examine the moderating influence of innovation on the relationship between transformational leadership dimensions and organisational performance. The main theory which informed this study was transformational leadership theory and supported by stakeholder, strategic leadership and resource based view theories. The study was guided by pragmatism philosophical approach. A descriptive research design was used. The target population was 408 with sample size of 289 respondents employed. Stratified random sampling technique was used for this study. Instrument of data collection was questionnaires. Reliability was ensured through the pilot study and ascertained through the Cronbach’s alpha test. Validity was ascertained through the guidance of research supervisors and by conducting confirmatory factor analysis. Analysis of the results was conducted using descriptive statistics; mean standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis, percentages and frequencies. Pearson-moment correlation coefficient was used to establish the strength of the relationship between variables. Simple linear, multiple and hierarchical regressions were used to identify the association between variables and estimate the direct effect, combined effect and the moderating effect between variables respectively. The analysed data was presented in tables, graphs, charts and figures. Research results indicated that there is a positive and significant influence of individualised consideration, inspirational motivation and idealised influence on organisational performance while intellectual stimulation attracted an insignificant influence on organisational performance. The study made the conclusion that idealised influence and individualised consideration dimensions of the leader made remarkable influence to organisational performance of county governments in South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc. The study recommends that policy makers on county governments must put emphasis on individual consideration dimension of the leader in order to improve county performance.

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