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Effect of Diversity Management on Organizational Performance of Information, Communication and Technology Firms in Nairobi County
Authors: Mugwe Margaret Wangui , Mose Dr. Thomas Chuma
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to establish the effects of diversity management on organizational performance of ICT firms in Nairobi County. The study specifically sought to establish the effects of creativity and innovation, employee commitment, corporate image and human capital pool on organizational performance of ICT firms in Nairobi County.Methodology: The study targeted ICT firms in Nairobi County categorized into networking, software development, hardware maintenance and distribution, communication and system security. The study adopted a purposive sampling technique to acquire a sample of 15 firms. The unit of observation comprised eight employees per each of the targeted firms thus making a total of 120 respondents. The study used a census survey since the population was small and adequate for study. Primary data was gathered through questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted to test the validity and reliability of the data collection instruments. The data was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively through SPSS, results presented in form of tables, and figures.Findings: The findings show that creativity and innovation have a positive and significant effects on the performance of ICT firms as shown by β = 0.233 and Sig = 0.010 <0.05. Employee commitment likewise, has a positive and significant effects on the performance of ICT firms as shown by β = 0.397 and Sig = 0.001 <0.05. The results further show that corporate image has a positive and significant effects on the performance of ICT firms as shown by β = 0.121 and Sig = 0.012 <0.05. In addition, human capital tool has a positive and significant effects on the performance of ICT firms as shown by β = 0.406 and Sig = 0.000 <0.05.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the management of ICT firms in Nairobi County should focus on enhancing elements that boost the levels of innovation amongst employees in the firm since the practice bears positive and significant effects on performance of the firm. The study also recommended that the management of ICT firms in Nairobi County should focus on advancing the factors that contribute to increased levels of employee commitment in the firm since the practice bears positive and significant effects on performance of the firm. The study further recommended that the management of ICT firms in Nairobi County should focus on improving the corporate image since the practice bears positive and significant effects on performance of the firm. The study finally recommended that the management of ICT firms in Nairobi County should advance their human capital pool since the practice bears positive and significant effects on performance of the firm.
EFFECT OF RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA
Authors: Ndungo Jackson Mnago , Tobias Dr. Olweny , Florence Dr. Memba
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The main objective of the study was to establish effect of risk management function on financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs). The total assets of SACCOs grew from 257 billion to 301.5 billion while total deposits increasing from 182.7 billion to 205.9 billion from December 2013 to December 2014 financial years (SASRA, 2014). With savings of kes. 380 billion and asset base of Kshs. 493 billion, SACCOs control 39 percent of total loan accounts in Kenya (SASRA, 2012). Howevwer, some SACCOs have gone under liquidation thus putting billions at risk. This has led to the introduction of CRBs to control all financial institutions to reduce the information asymmetry effects between lenders and borrowers. The target population was 181 and a sample of 135 licensed deposit taking SACCOs as at 31st December 2014 was used. Stratified random sampling technique was used for each type or category. Secondary data from publications, CRBs, journals and financial records was used. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires which had both close ended and open ended questionnaires. The study used multiple regression and Pearson correlation to test for significance and relationship respectively of the independent variables and the dependent variable.Findings: The findings indicated that risk management function had a positive and significant effect on financial performance of SACCOs in Kenya.Recommendation: The study recommends that lenders should review their risk management techniques regularly in order to coup with the rapid advances in technological changes. The study also recommended that SACCOs should always subject their clients to credit reference bureaus whenever they grant a loan.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PROFITABILITY IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN KENYA
Authors: Iregi Roseline Njeri , Okeyo Joshua
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The Study sought to find the relationship between investment strategies and profitability in the insurance industry in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design.This study used both primary data from the respondents of the research instruments and the secondary data available from the financial statements. The study took 50% of the population as the sample size. This yielded 22 insurance companies. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire that consisted of both open ended and close ended questions. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and results presented in frequency tables to show how the responses for the various questions posed to the respondents.Results: Results indicated that there is a positive and significant relationship between investment strategies and profitability, ROA and ROE of insurance companies. Specifically, it was revealed that passive strategies are more superior to active strategies as they enhance profitability. The results imply that insurance firms invest in local stocks, international equity, cash equivalents, bonds and investment in associates and subsidiaries in an effort to diversify.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that insurance firms should continue investing in local stocks, international equity, cash equivalents, bonds and investment in associates and subsidiaries in an effort to diversify their portfolio. It is also recommended that insurance firms should reduce their holdings in real estate to safeguard their liquidity. The study recommends that insurance firms should use passive strategies as opposed to active strategies as this would enhance their profitability. Passive strategies are less costly compared to the active strategies.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KENYA: A CASE OF AIRTEL KENYA LTD
Authors: Mohamed Adan Billow , Atheru Mr. Gerald
Published: October 2020

Purpose:  The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of corporate governance on financial performance of mobile service providers in Kenya in the case of Airtel Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design where a case study was conducted. The target population comprised of all the 96 employees in the top and middle level management working with Airtel Kenya Ltd within Nairobi. The study used primary data collected using a questionnaire. The study used multiple regression analysis. The statistical software used to run the multiple regression was SPSS.Results: The study findings revealed that board members’ experience, their educational qualifications and board ethnic diversity had a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of the firm. Board size, however was found to have a negative but significant effect on the financial performance of the firm. Board gender diversity though had a positive effect on the financial performance of the firm; this effect was found to be insignificant. Financial leverage was also found to moderate the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of the firm.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Based on the responses given by the individuals in the two management levels participating in the study, it was recommended that if Airtel Kenya Ltd was to improve their financial performance which had not been impressive, they needed to place key emphasis on the characteristics of their board for efficiency and effectiveness. The management had to ensure that they limited the amount of debts of the firm.
EFFECT OF LIQUIDITY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT SOCIETIES IN KENYA
Authors: Barus Jane J. , Muturi Prof. Willy , Kibati Dr. Patrick , Koima Dr Joel
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of liquidity on financial performance of savings and credit societies in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed an explanatory research design. The target population was 83 registered deposit taking SACCO’s in Kenya that have been in operation for the last five years. The sample size for the study was all 83 SACCOs that have remained in existence since 2011-2015. Census methodology was used in the study.  Both primary and secondary sources of data were employed.  Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the data using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) and STATA. A pilot study was conducted to measure the research instruments reliability and validity. Descriptive and inferential analysis was conducted to analyze the data. The data was presented using tables and graphs.Results: Based on the findings the study concluded that liquidity influenced the financial performance of savings and credit societies in Kenya. This can be explained by the regression results which showed that the influence was positive and also showed the magnitude by which liquidity influenced the financial performance of savings and credit societies. The regression results showed that liquidity influenced the financial performance of savings and credit societies by 0.019 units.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended for the deployment of efficient systems to strengthen liquidity risk control fundamentals. SACCO’s should also consider seeking professional guidance towards adopting policies on asset and liability management.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UNITS IN KENYAN URBAN AREAS: A CASE OF NAIROBI CITY AND ITS ENVIRONS
Authors: Mbuguah John Mburu
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study focused on the factors affecting the supply of affordable residential housing units in Kenyan urban areas in the case of Nairobi city and its environs.Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was used. The target population comprised of all the real estate agents, valuers and property managers with headquarters in Nairobi totaling 90. A sample of 40% or 36 firms was taken and a random stratified sampling technique was used to select the sample units. The study used primary data collected through using questionnaires as well as secondary data as a source of literature review. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics. In particular, frequency tables and proportions or percentages were used. In addition factor analysis was used to supplement the descriptive statistics.Results: Findings from factor analysis indicated that the factors affecting the supply of affordable residential housing in Nairobi could be reduced to a three factor model. Findings from the study indicated that upon calculation of the rotated factor loadings, the Eigen Values of the three factors were still greater than 1 and the three factors still explained 75.51% of the total variance. The Unrotated factor loadings gave a clear picture of the importance of the variables to the factors. It seemed from the study that Factor1 was mostly defined by ‘legal’ variable, factor2 by ‘cost’ variable, and factor3 by ‘financial’, ‘socioeconomic’ and ‘infrastructural’ variables.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that to address cost related constraints to the supply of affordable housing in Nairobi, the architectural community should engage in research on cheap building products. The government through the central government and through the newly created counties should make infrastructural investment a priority. The legal framework relating to housing needed to be overhauled by the introduction of a new act on housing. It was the responsibility of the government in collaboration with the private sector to ensure that the high level of unemployment was addressed, that the inflation rate was lowered to an acceptable level and that the economic growth was enhanced. It was important to increase the access of mortgages and housing finance products to both the banked and the unbanked. The factors affecting the demand of affordable residential housing in Nairobi and other urban areas would form an area of further study.  In addition, the determinants of the prices of residential and non-residential houses in Nairobi would form an interesting study.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF FUND TRANSFER AGENCIES ON LIQUIDITY OF FIRMS (A CASE OF KENYA POWER & LIGHTNING COMPANY LTD)
Authors: Mohamed Aisha M. , Njoroge Dr. C. M.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of fund transfer agencies to liquidity management of KPLC.Methodology: A descriptive case study research design was used. The population for the study included all the 82employees in the KPLC Mombasa Branch. A sample of 57 respondents was selected from the population using a stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire was the preferred data collection instrument. The data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics such as mean, mode and median.Results: The study findings showed that there was a gradual decline in the average collection period. This implied an improvement in the average collection period of KPLC Mombasa over the year 2002 to 2010. In addition, the number of fund transfer transaction increased over the study period. This implied that the fund transfer transactions may have impacted on the average collection period. Further, according to this study it was possible to infer that there was a gradual increase in the acid test ratio. This implied an improvement in the acid test ratio of KPLC Mombasa over the year 2002 to 2010. In addition, the number of fund transfer transaction increased over the study period. This implied that the fund transfer transactions may have impacted on the acid test ratio.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that KPLC should engage more fund transfer agents in facilitating bill payments. Specifically, KPLC should engage more banks, Saccos, western unions and mobile operators. This is because such an approach would improve the average collection period and acid test ratio further.The study was purely descriptive; it therefore lacks the statistical rigor that would establish causation between fund transfer agencies and average collection period as well as the acid test ratio. Therefore, the study recommends a regression analysis to establish causation between dependent and independent variables.
SOCIAL CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RELATED FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SELECTION OF AREAS OF RESIDENCE IN KENYA: A SURVEY OF NAIROBI RESIDENTS
Authors: Kahura Grace W. Njoroge , Kamaria Prof. Joe K.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose the study was to investigate the social cultural and environmental related factors influencing the selection of areas of residence in Kenya in the case of Nairobi residents.Methodology: The researcher used descriptive research design. The scope of the study was limited to Nairobi County. The study identified a population of 985,016 households in Nairobi County out of which a sample of 150 respondents were used. Random sampling technique was used to select the respondents from each category. The study used primary data that was collected using questionnaires. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The data was then analysed in terms of descriptive statistics like frequencies and percentages.Results: Results indicated that majority of the respondents found social-cultural factors such as safe neighborhood, relations with neighbors, nearness to family and friends, noise level, degree of crowding, size of household, social class and quality of schools in the neighborhood as being important while choosing their places of residence. The results indicated that the most important social cultural factor is quality of schools in the neighbourhood, followed by safety of neighbourhood, degree of crowding, and social class. The least ranked factors were relations with neighbors, community stability, nearness to family and friends, noise level, and size of household. Results indicated that majority of the respondents attached a lot of importance to environmental factors while choosing their places of residence since most of them disagreed with the statement that they would live in an area with poor drainage systems. On the other hand, majority of the respondents agreed to the statements that cleanliness of the neighborhood was important, running water is important, they would pay more for houses that conserve the environment such as energy-efficient housing, knowledge of the materials used to construct a house is necessary.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that that social-cultural factors are very important aspects to consider when choosing place of residence. Therefore, it is advisable to take note of such factors as safe neighbourhood, degree of crowding among others before concluding on where to reside. It is also recommended that it would be significant to prioritize environmental factors such as drainage systems, availability of running water, and cleanliness of the neighbourhood among other environmental factors while concluding a decision on where to reside. It is also recommended that landlords should put into consideration such factors since majority of their potential tenants’ decision to reside in a given area will in most cases be influenced by such factors.
INFLUENCE OF STOCK MARKET LIQUIDITY ON THE GROWTH OF CORPORATE BOND MARKET IN KENYA
Authors: Wanyama Dr. David W.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze how stock market liquidity influence the growth of corporate bond market in Kenya.Methodology: The study used descriptive and causal research designs.  Secondary data was used. The sample of the study consisted of daily and monthly time series covering six years beginning January 2009 to December 2014. Unit root tests using Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron tests were done. The study used Eviews econometric software to facilitate empirical analysis of data.Results: Regression of coefficients results shows that stock market liquidity and corporate bonds are positively and significant related (r=8.291, p=0.0008).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study recommends study recommends for Policy makers to come up with measures to enhance the liquidity of the stock market which will in turn encourage investment in corporate bonds.
CHALLENGES OF IMPORT LOGISTICS OUTSOURCING BY MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY
Authors: Njoroge Anne Wanjiru , Nyamwange Mr. Onserio
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate challenges of import logistics outsourcing by manufacturing firms in Nairobi CountyMethodology: The research design of this study was a sample survey of the importers in the manufacturing industry as per the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The total population of the companies in the manufacturing industry in Nairobi was 455 manufacturing firms. Primary data was collected via self-administered questionnaires with both open ended and closed questions that were designed to elicit specific responses for qualitative and quantitative analysis respectively. The data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics.Results: The results indicated that the important reasons of outsourcing were satisfactory in explaining the decision by manufacturing companies to outsource. The reasons of outsourcing are a key determinant in deciding to outsource import logistics. The extent of challenges the importers face when importing services also determined the decision to outsource in the firms.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the manufacturing firms should put more focus on core business functions and ensure reduction of overhead costs. They should take advantage of external expertise and experience and put measures to improve internal capabilities and expertise. The firms should reduce the total overall costs and where third party logistics providers provide a better service contract them. They should also emphasize on improved customer focus put measures to enable them compete effectively in the market.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEDGING RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE AMONG MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN KENYA
Authors: Kiarie Dr.David , Ngugi Dr. Patrick , Ogollah Dr. Kennedy
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine therelationship between hedging risk management strategy and supply chain performance among manufacturing companies in KenyaMethodology:The study adopted a cross-section survey of descriptive nature .The target population comprised of the 412 manufacturing companies within Nairobi County that were registered members of KAM. The fisher et al formula for calculating the sample size was used to yield a sample size of199. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 21 as a tool of analysis.Results: The study findings revealed that the companies that increased buffer stock at various levels in the supply chain. Increasing buffer stock at various levels in the supply chain resulted to decreased lead time, improved quality and reduced cost. Results also showed that most of the companies ‘conducted reduce order cycle times. Conducting reduce order cycle times resulted to decreased lead time, improved quality and reduced cost. Further, the results revealed that most of the companies shared supply chain costs with partners. Sharing supply chain costs with partners resulted to decreased lead time, improved quality and reduced cost.Policy recommendation:the study recommended that manufacturing companies should put in place a risk analysis and evaluation management strategy to enhance supply chain performance. In particular, companies should consider conducting whole life costing of suppliers and also internal quality of suppliers.
INFLUENCE OF E-PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA
Authors: Kioko Mercy Mueni , Mwangangi Dr.Patrick
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to analyze the influence of e-procurement on performance of parastatals.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. For this study census was used, all the 187 heads of procurement in all parastatals were issued with questionnaires. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. Data generated was be keyed in and analysed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using tables, charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payments and e-tendering have a positive relationship with performance in parastatals.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of parastatals can be improved by e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payment and e-tendering. Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that public institutions should embrace e-procurement practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Basweti Michael Nyangate , Achuora Dr. John
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish whether strategic procurement management has contributed to the performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design; the researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 187 heads of procurement of the state corporations in Kenya. From the four strata, a sample of 127 was selected using simple random sampling. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to collect qualitative and quantitative data. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.Results: In regard to inventory management system, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.561 on performance of state corporations. Second in regard to strategic sourcing, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.198 on performance of state corporations. With regard to supply base leveraging, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.112 on performance of state corporations. Lastly, in regard to the fourth objective, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.019 on performance of state corporations.Conclusion: Based on the findings, the study concluded that supply base leveraging, inventory management system, e-procurement and strategic sourcing have a positive relationship with performance of the state corporations.Policy Recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace strategic procurement management so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
INFLUENCE OF SUPPLIER EVALUATION CRITERIA ON PERFORMANCE OF METALS AND ALLIED FIRMS IN KENYA
Authors: Kimani Mary Nyambura , Mwangangi Dr. Patrick
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This study aimed at examining the influence of supplier evaluation on performance of metal and allied firms in Kenya by focusing on supplier’s financial capability, supplier’s regulatory compliance, supplier’s technical capability and supplier’s level of human resource competency. The study was guided by Lean Supplier Competence Model, Institutional Theory, Resource Based Theory and Social Exchange Theory.Methodology: The population target of the study comprised of 213 respondents drawn from managerial, supervisory and junior positions in procurement departments in all 71 metal and allied firms in Kenya. The study adopted a census method where it included all members of the target population. Questionnaires and data collection sheets were used to collect primary and secondary data respectively. The collected data was coded and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics where regression analysis was used to establish the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. Descriptive and inferential results were presented in form of tables and figures. Pilot study was conducted prior data collection to test reliability and validity of data collection instruments.Results: The findings of the study revealed that supplier’s financial capability, supplier’s regulatory compliance, supplier’s technical capability and supplier’s level of human resource competence have a positive and significant influence on performance of metal and allied firms in Kenya.Recommendations: The study recommends that metal and allied firms should focus on supplier’s financial capability, supplier’s regulatory compliance, supplier’s technical capability and supplier’s level of human resource competence when conducting supplier’s evaluation  since the practices have a positive and significant influence on performance of metal and allied firms.
INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT BEST PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
Authors: WANJIKU EMMA , MWANGANGI Dr, PATRICK
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The overall objective of this study was to examine the influence of procurement best practices on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from the 197 heads of procurement departments because it was a census. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.Results: R square value of 0.647 means that 64.7% of the corresponding variation in performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (reverse logistics, outsourcing, strategic alliances and vendor managed inventory) which indicated that the model fitted the study data.Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that reverse logistics, outsourcing, strategic alliances and vendor managed inventory have a positive relationship with performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that food and beverage manufacturing firms should embrace procurement best practices so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other sectors to find out if the same results can be obtained
ROLE OF VENDOR RESPONSIVENESS ON PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE AMONG GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES IN KENYA
Authors: CHEPNG’ETICH JESCA , ACHUORA DR. JOHN
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The main objective of the study was to examine the role of vendor responsiveness on procurement performance among government ministries in Kenya.Methodology: Descriptive research design was adopted. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study used a sample size of 156 procurement staff. Census will be used in this study. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The questionnaires were tested for validity and reliability using 10% of the total sample respondents. Data was analysed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable. Multiple regression models were used to show the relationship between the predicted variable and the predictor variables.Results: The findings of the study indicated that delivery time responsiveness, technical requirement responsiveness, financial requirement responsiveness and specifications requirement responsiveness have a positive relationship with procurement performance among government ministries.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of government ministries can be improved by delivery time requirement responsiveness, technical requirement responsiveness, financial requirement responsiveness and specifications requirement responsiveness.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that institutions should embrace vendor responsiveness measures so as to improve procurement performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
EFFECT OF PROCUREMENT LIFECYCLE ON PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES IN KENYA
Authors: Okello Tom Mboya , Kihara Dr. Allan
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of procurement lifecycle on performance of government ministries in Kenya. The study specific objectives were to establish the effect of procurement planning on performance of Government Ministries in Kenya, to assess the effect of procurement contract award on performance of Government Ministries in Kenya and to determine the effect of procurement contract management on performance of Government Ministries in Kenya.  Methodology: The study used five theories to support the literature. The study theories were Principal-Agency Theory, the Institutional Theory, Stakeholder Theory and Resource based Theory. The study employed descriptive research design. The targeted population of this study were 18 government ministries. The researcher collected primary data using both open-ended and closed-ended questionnaires. The data presentation was done using tables from both descriptive and inferential statistics analysis. The study used the multiple regression analysis models to measure the relationship between independent and dependent variables and the significant of the study.Results: R Square (R2) indicated that 51.8% of the variation on performance of government ministries could be explained by the fitted model leaving out 41.9% of variation unexplained. This indicated the presence of other factors in the surrounding, relating to procurement lifecycle towards the performance of ministries in addition to the ones identified for the study. However, the model showed goodness of fit since the R Square was above 50%. The value of the F statistic (9.146) indicates that the overall regression model was significant at the significance level of 0.05. From the finding, the study established that Tender Qualification and Selection, Procurement Contract Management and Procurement Planning were significant to the study with their P-values less than the default alpha. Procurement Contract Award was insignificant to the study with its P-value being greater that the default alpha level of significant.Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommends the Government Ministries in Kenya to consider improving procurement contract award to their suppliers by improving on the way they prepare the solicitation document, receive and evaluate bids, conducts the cost analysis, award the bid as required by the act as well as the way procurement prepares the solicitation document for better performance in future.The Government ministries to reconsider its persistence in ensuring that the procurement team develops contract administration plan, receives goods and services from the suppliers, signs the invoices to facilitate supplier payment, manages the vendors, starts up the contract in due time as required and closes the contract when it ends. By so doing, they shall ease the way in which their operational performance is conducted.
INFLUENCE OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
Authors: KIOKO PATRICIA SYOMBUA , OCHIRI Dr. GEORGE
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine influence of critical success factors on performance of county governments in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting 163 procurement officers in the 5 of 13 county governments in Kenya which had a budget allocation of above Kshs 8 Billion according to FY 2017/2018 budgetary allocation by the National Treasury, the five were chosen because of their close proximity to Nairobi. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysisResults: The independent variables reported R value of .846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in supply chain performance of the county governments can be explained or predicted by (quality index management, asset utilization management, schedule management and cost metrics management) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 1.240), p=0.00 <0.05).Conclusion: The study therefore establishes that; quality index management, asset utilization management, schedule management and cost metrics management influence supply chain performance of county governments.Policy recommendation: The study recommends that procurement officers should ensure that they strictly follow operational procedures to ensure that projects undertaken are of the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, to the right place from the right source. This will aim at satisfaction of customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service, minimizing administrative operating costs.
EFFECT OF INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Kazungu Robert Riziki , Ochiri Dr. George
Published: October 2020

Purpose: the general objective of was to determine role of inventory optimization on performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement at the 187 state corporations. This method was preferred because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from 187 respondents. The research focused on primary data that was collected from questionnaires distributed to the target groups. This study collected both qualitative and quantitative data. After data collection the data was edited and coded in readiness for analysis by the researcher. The qualitative data collected was subjected to content analysis. On the other hand, the study used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the quantitative data. This study utilized the SPSS version 23 software to perform correlation and regression analysis on the collected data. The analyzed data was presented using statistical and graphical techniquesResults: R square value of 0.768 means that 76.8% of the corresponding variation in performance of state corporations in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (safety stock management, inventory control techniques, information technology integration and demand and supply forecasting) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.761), p=0.000 <0.05).Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that; safety stock management, inventory control techniques, information technology integration and demand and supply forecasting have a positive relationship with performance of state corporationsPolicy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace inventory optimization practices so as to improve their performance.
Quality Management Practices and Competitiveness of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi
Authors: Muiruri Jacqueline Wangui , Peterson Dr. Magutu Obara
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to establish the influence of quality management practices on competitiveness of manufacturing firms in Nairobi.Methodology: The research adopted a descriptive survey research design in trying to focus on manufacturing firms operating in Nairobi. This study used the list of manufacturing firms in Nairobi as provided in the KAM directory that showed a total of 499 manufacturing firms operating in Nairobi. The research study used stratified random sampling. The sample size of the research study was 50 manufacturing firms. The data was collected by use of structured questionnaires. It was done from operations managers, quality assurance managers and supply chain managers or their equivalents since they were deemed to be well versed and had good understanding of strategic quality management practices and operational activities of manufacturing firms. The information from the analysis was presented by use of pie charts, graphs, bar charts and tables to search for any correlation between strategic quality management practices and firms’ competitiveness.Results and conclusion: The results revealed that bench marking and competitiveness were positively and significantly correlated (r=0.578, p=0.000). The results further showed that continuous improvement and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.620, p=0.000). It was additionally verified that supplier partnering and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.510, p=0.000). Equally, the results showed that six sigma and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.529, p=0.000). Finally, the results revealed that quality management practices and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.642, p=0.000). The results indicated that the overall model was statistically significant. Further, the results imply that the independent variables are good predictors of firm competitiveness. This was reinforced by an F statistic of 21.769 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 significance level. Policy recommendation: The author recommended that manufacturing firms should institute and involve the support of strategic leadership to monitor the adoption and implementation of quality management practices as a way of improving their competitiveness in their respective industries. Further, firms should come up with as many benchmarking approaches and to also hold several of them so as to increase on adoption of effective mechanism that makes firms more competitive
LINKING CHANGE TO SUCCESS OF ORGANIZATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Authors: Akinyi Vivian , Okumu Mr.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The focused on linking change to success organization in the case of Kenya Revenue Authority.Methodology: A case study design was adopted. The population entailed 180 employees in management at KRA. A sample of 20% of the management employees was considered representative. Therefore, 36 managers were selected using a stratified systematic sampling technique where every fifth (5th) manager in the list obtained from the department was included in the sample. Primary data was collected by the use of a questionnaire and was the main data used in the research. Secondary data involved collection of already processed information such as KRA performance reports for the fiscal year 2004/2005, 2006/2007 and 2007/2008. The data collected was analysed by use of correlation analysis. In addition, general data such as demographics was analysed by use of descriptive statistics such as means and percentages. The data was then presented using tables, graphs and charts.Results: The type of change observed at KTRA was strategic change as opposed to evolutionary change. In addition, the management of KRA believed that people are rational and will follow their self-interest once it is revealed to them. A strong positive correlation was found to exist between the reform costs and the performance variables. Consequently a positive movement in the cost element of the reform initiatives was accompanied by a positive movement in the performance and vice versa. It was also noted that the costs of the reform /change initiatives were positive correlated with each other. Furthermore the three performance variables had a strong positive correlation with each other. Finally, it was observed that the significant sources of resistance were related to both the formulation and implementation stages of change managementUnique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the sources of resistance to change be addressed in order to boost the performance of KRA in terms of revenue collection and soft performance such as employee satisfaction and morale as well as customer satisfaction. The researcher suspects that the impressive performance of KRA is also attributed to good economic performance. Consequently, it is recommended that further research into the relationship between economic indicators such as interest rates, inflation rates, gross National product and KRA performance.
MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF DEMAND FOR AIR PASSENGER TRANSPORT AMONG SELECTED AIRLINES
Authors: Kiboi Jane W. , Katuse Prof. Paul , Mosoti Prof Zachary
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to investigate the price and non-price determinants of demand for air passenger transport among selected airlines.Methodology: The study target population was airlines across the World. The study used a sample of 10 airlines across the World. The airlines included; British Airways, Ethiopian Airways, Emirates , Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, South Africa Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways, Egypt air and Air France. Secondary data of the selected airlines was collected from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the period from 2005 to 2014. The data collected was analyzed using STATA software to generate descriptive, trends and inferential statistics which were used to derive conclusions and generalizations regarding the population. The panel data regression model was used to determine the relationship between study variables.Results: Based on the findings, the study concluded that both domestic and global interest rates have a negative and significant effect on demand for air passenger transport. Further, the study concluded that GDP growth (domestic), GDP growth (global) and GDP per capita have a positive and significant effect on demand for air passenger transport.Recommendations: Based on the findings, the study recommended that, at a macro level, airlines should consider adjusting their travel prices using the directional movements of the above mentioned variables as a guideline. Based on the findings, the study recommended that governments should use the study of demand drivers to forecast their capital investment plan for the improvement of the air transportation systems in their respective countries and design policies that require use of the demand drivers observed in this study for planning of aviation infrastructure expansion.