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EFFECT OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS STRATEGIES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
Authors: Ogada Dr. Agnes , Achoki Dr. George , Njuguna Dr. Amos 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of mergers and acquisitions strategies on financial performance of firms in the financial services sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a mixed methodology research design. The study population included all the 51 merged financial service institutions in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used. Primary data was obtained from questionnaires and a secondary data collection template was also used. The researcher used quantitative techniques in analyzing the data. Descriptive analysis for the study included the use of means, frequencies and percentages. Inferential statistics such as correlation analysis was also used. Panel data analysis was also applied. Further, a pre and post merger analysis was used.Results: Cost efficiency was found to have a positive and significant effect on financial performance of merged institutions. Diversification had no significant effect on financial performance of merged institutions. Synergy had a significant relationship with financial performance of merged institutions. Board size had a significant relationship with financial performance of merged institution and there was a significant relationship between the moderating effect of economic growth and financial performance of merged institutions.Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that policy makers (government) should be able to create or promote the enabling environment for facilitating mergers and acquisitions that concerns infrastructure provision, as a way of achieving cost reduction that could motivate similar mergers in other institutions in Kenya, stakeholders are to identify where their most immense profit pools lie and focus on improving those units responsible for them, the management of the financial services institutions should embrace diversification and financial innovation on product strategies as this will help in generating more income for the banks.
INFLUENCE OF SUPPLIER COMPETENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Wachiuri Elizabeth Wangu , Waiganjo Dr. Esther , Ismail Dr. Noor , Odhiambo Prof. Romanus 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of supplier competence on the performance of state corporations in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted cross-sectional survey design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population was all the 187 state corporations in Kenya. The study employed a census approach. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted to measure the research instruments reliability and validity. Descriptive statistics were used aided by Statistical Packages for Social Sciences version 24 to compute percentages of respondents’ answers. Inferential statistics using linear regression and correlation analysis were applied to assist examining relationship between the research variables. The results were presented using tables and graphs.Results: The findings revealed that supplier competence explained 44.1 % of the total variations in performance of state corporations in Kenya. Further, the results indicated that the overall model was statistically significant as supported by a p value of 0.000. This was supported by an F statistic of 111.904 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 significance level. In addition, the findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between supplier competence and performance of state corporations in Kenya as supported by a p value of 0.000 and a beta coefficient of (0.903). This implies that an increase in supplier competence by 1 unit would increase the performance of state corporations by 0.903units.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Based on the findings, the study recommended that suppliers should develop competent technical abilities so as to provide high quality products or services. Some of the technical dimensions that suppliers should develop competence in include; compliance with quantity, compliance with due date, compliance with packaging standard, production planning systems of suppliers, and maintenance activities of suppliers, plant layout and material. It’s also recommended that state corporations in Kenya should check frequently if supplier organisation is abreast with the newer information technology developments as technology is very dynamic and changes regularly as the technology that was used in the past is not the one we using now and it will not be the one we will use tomorrow.
INFLUENCE OF SUPPLIER EVALUATION CRITERIA ON PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: MUTISO URBANUS KIOKO , OCHIRI Dr. GEORGE 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of supplier evaluation criteria on procurement performance of non-governmental organizations in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of supplier evaluation.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. The target population was 168 heads of procurement. The 2018 NGO coordination board directory has a listing of all the 168 NGO’s spread all over the country. The study will combine two methods in its data collection that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Data was analyzed 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.Results: 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 procurement performance of the non-governmental organizations can be explained or predicted by (supplier commitment to quality, supplier financial status, supplier technical expertise, supplier basic profile) 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 response rate of the study was 71%. The findings of the study indicated that supplier commitment to quality, supplier financial status, supplier technical expertise and supplier basic profile have a positive relationship with procurement performance of NGO’s in KenyaContribution to theory, practice and policy: the study recommended that NGO’s should embrace supplier evaluation criteria 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.
INFLUENCE OF TOP MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ON PROCUREMENT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE LEVEL IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
Authors: Ndung’u Nderui , Were Dr. Susan , Mwangangi Dr. Patrick 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This research focused on the influence of top management support on procurement regulatory compliance level in public universities in Kenya. Methodology: The study used Ex-post facto design, the research design was chosen because the study aimed at investigating the causal relationship on variables, which cannot be controlled by the researcher. The researcher applied the census sampling technique to select the sample size of 31 public universities and 333 respondents. The study was informed by the Principal-Agent Theory. Primary data was collected through the use of questionnaires issued to the procurement staffs in the sampled universities. This study undertook a census because the sample size was small. Data collected from the field was coded and cleaned to remove outliers or missing values and categorized manually according to the questionnaire items using frequency distribution tables and percentages. The researcher used both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of statistical package of Social Science (SPSS) version 24 to analyze the data.Findings: Top management was found to be satisfactory significant in contribution as a factor to procurement regulatory compliance level. The p value 0.000 was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 at a testing at 95% level of significance. Motivation and rewards to staff can be used as a strategy to combat the personal interest that arise in preference to fulfill their duties and assignments. Management acts as the framework to the functionality of the procurement department and activities thereof. Top management making efforts on motivating the staff individually leads to an exemplary performance.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Deficient checking and assessment of the functioning in an organization is connected to the non-attendance to a controllable situation. The existing hindrances from the top management for the staffs to engage and enhance adoption and application of total quality management in procurement should be eradicated. Disciplinary steps should be taken on staff with unbecoming behaviors in effort to uphold ethical practice. There should be freedom of staff to discharge their duties as assigned to them by the top management
OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND THE GROWTH OF MICROFINANCE SECTOR IN KENYA
Authors: Njuguna Dr. James Rurigi , Gakure Prof. Roselyn , Waititu Dr. Anthony Gichuhi , Katuse Dr. Paul 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish how operational risk management strategies lead to growth of MFI sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a correlation survey research design. The population of this study was fifty seven (57) MFIs. The sampling frame was the list of MFIs provided in the AMFI website www.amfikenya.com. A sample of thirteen (17) MFIs was selected using the random sampling approach. A questionnaire and an interview schedule were the main data collection tools. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis whereas the quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) where descriptive and regression analysis were conducted to determine the relationship between enterprise risk management strategies and growth of MFIs.Findings: Findings revealed that the MFI had adequate policies and procedures to manage its operational risks and the MFI had an operations manual. The findings also indicated that the MFIs have adhered to written policies and procedures to manage operational risks in the financial operations area, procurement area, treasury area, and financial management area. Results further indicated that the MFI had effective internal control systems for detecting fraud or other significant operational risks. Finally the study findings indicated that MFI’s internal audit functions ensured effective use of resources, accurate financial reporting, and ample random spot checks of MFI branches, clients, and staff. The regression results indicated that there was a positive relationship between operational risk management strategies and MFI growth.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the MFIs to continue practicing effective operational risk management practices such as internal control framework comprising of policies and procedures. MFIs need to uphold the existence and accessibility of operational manuals. It is suggested that adherence to written policies and procedures is positive strategy and it should be emphasized. The internal audit functions for effective use of resources and accurate financial reporting needs to be emphasized as it had a positive effect on growth. The MFIs should also benchmark their technology with that of banks to reduce human error, to produce timely and relevant data. It is recommended that implementation of know your client (KYC) requirements should be enhanced as it has an effect on growth.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF MFIS IN KENYA
Authors: Kung’u Priscilla Wanjiru , Machuki Mr. Vincent 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the competitive strategies being adopted by MFIs and the effect of such strategies on firm performanceMethodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The targeted population of the study was derived from the 41 members of Association of Microfinance Institutions. A census was carried out. The questionnaire was the main data collection instrument due to its convenience and ease of use. The data will be analyzed through both descriptive statistics and regression statistics.Results: The findings of the study indicated that MFIs used cost leadership competitive strategy, differentiation strategy, focus strategy and value disciplines. Findings indicated that there was a relationship between competitive strategies and the performance of MFIs.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended in the study that the MFIs should continue the use of the competitive strategies as they were impacting positively to their performance. The suggested area of research was to determine most preferred dominant competitive strategy being used by MFIs and also to ascertain the truth of the “being split in the middle phenomena” advocated by porter (1998).
FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE SECTOR IN KENYA
Authors: Kang’e McDonald , Senaji Eng. Dr. Thomas A. , Orero Dr. Risper 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This study sought to establish the influence of firms’ characteristics as determinants of transient advantage on performance. Specifically, the study looked at the influence of firm age and firm size on the performance of insurance firms in Kenya. Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design targeting all the 19 insurance companies that offer health insurance products as at end of December 2017. Secondary data was collected on the firm characteristics (firm age and firm size) and the performance of health insurance (Gross Weighted Premiums and Underwritten Results). Descriptive and inferential analysis was conducted to show the relationship between the variables. The analyzed data was presented by use of bar charts, graphs and frequency tables. Inferential statistics were done including correlation regression and ANOVA.Results: The study revealed that firm size had a positive relationship between age and firm performance that was statistically significant. The study also revealed that firm age had a positive relationship between age and firm performance that was statistically significant.Conclusion: Age of a company is a quality that has been identified in this study as a factor which enables a company to gain capabilities which enable it to exploit transient advantage. It has been observed that the age of a company enables it to gain experience and learning which makes it able to overcome the effects of a rapidly changing business environment. With time these companies also gain a reputation placing them above their competitors. Age, alone, may not guarantee the performance of a company. Other factors have to accompany longevity for the firm to be able to exploit transient advantages and improve its performance. This can be proven by the fact that there are firms that had been in the sector for over three decades yet they control a small portion of the market share. This may be because the benefits of accumulated knowledge can be overcome by the inertia, inflexibility and bureaucracy brought about by routine, rules and organizational structure.Contributions to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that firms should form partnerships with other firms to enhance cheaper resource outsourcing and offset the disadvantage which comes with firm age and firm size thus increasing firms’ profitability. It was also recommended that strategic partnerships should be adopted to enhance new market penetration and faster growth due to pooling of resources. It is further recommended that the age and size of an organization must be well supported by agility to enable the firm exploit transient advantages and that firms must use the financial muscle and experience gained over the years to take advantage of waves of opportunity.
CHALLENGES FACING THE GROWTH OF INSURANCE SECTOR: A SURVEY OF SELECTED INSURANCE COMPANIES IN KENYA
Authors: Kathanga Margaret Warutui , Dr. Awino Zack B. , Kabiru Mr. John 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The the overall objective of this study was to establish challenges facing the growth of the insurance sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A descriptive survey study design was used. A population of 43 insurance firms was given. A sample of 21 firms (50 percent), were chosen from the population. This was done using the random sampling approach. The collected data was analysed by the use of statistical package for social science (SPSS) computer software for data analysis by use of tables, frequencies and percentages. Questionnaires were used and data analysed using descriptive statistics.Results: Based on the findings it was possible to infer that not only are regulatory hitches affecting the growth of the insurance sector, the sector is also faced by other challenges ranging from lack of awareness by the public, excessive claims, fraud and competition.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that insurance firms should increase their budgetary allocations to boost awareness and publicity. In addition, the insurance sector should stream line its operations and processes in order to enhance customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the Ministry of finance and the Insurance Regulatory Authority should institute and implement reforms in the sector. The researcher further recommends a benchmark study on the ways that other countries have revamped the insurance sector and the necessary reforms.
CHALLENGES OF STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION AT ADRIAN COMPANY LIMITED KENYA
Authors: Miako Mary Jane Mukami , Machuki Dr. Vincent 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The objectives of the study were to determine strategy implementation practices at Adrian Company Limited Kenya and to establish challenges of strategy implementation at Adrian Company Limited Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a cases study research design and an interview guide was used to collect data. The respondents of the study were drawn from the top management team, who were drawn from the various departments comprising of human resource manager, project manager, marketing manager, logistics & procurement manager. Other respondents were drawn from the functional level and operational level departments. Data was analyzed using content analysis.Results: Findings indicated that the strategy implementation practices carried out by Adrian co Ltd consisted of the following critical tasks; the management commitment, team appointment, training for all levels, developing an implementation plan, and establishing an internal auditing system. Findings also indicated that that there existed various challenges to strategy implementation at Adrian Co Ltd. These challenges included inadequate resources and manpower for strategy implementation were inadequate, poor compensation as a challenge to strategy implementation, poor training for the current work force, mismatch between strategy and structure and poor bottom up as well as top bottom communication, organization politics, communication and clarity understanding during strategy implementation.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: From the discussions and the conclusions, the study recommended that for an efficient and effective strategy implementation process senior management should be involved and committed throughout the process. The management should ensure that the critical strategy implementation tasks were considered during strategy implementation. In addition, the management should address the challenges of strategy implementation. For instance, regular training should be conducted and compensation should be facilitated through cost of living adjustments (COLA).
PREDICTORS OF AGRICULTURE STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SINGLE SEX SCHOOLS IN ESWATINI
Authors: Tsikati Alfred F. , Mkhize Nontobeko 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Research at international platforms indicates that learners learn better if they are in a single sex school than in a co-education school. However, little information exists in the literature about students’ academic affairs in single sex schools in Eswatini. Thus, the study sought to identify predictor variables for agriculture student academic performance of single sex schools in Eswatini.Methodology: A descriptive-correlational research design was used. Ten Form 4 and Form 5 agriculture student from six single sex schools were randomly sampled for the study. Thus, a total of 120 agriculture student from the six single sex school participated in the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used in data collection. Three educational experts from the department of Agricultural Education and Extension established the face and content validity of the instrument. The instrument was found to be 83% reliable. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. Multiple regression was used to identify the predictors for agriculture student academic performance in single sex schools in Eswatini.Results: The study revealed that the agriculture student academic performance is predicted by sex.Recommendations: Therefore, the study recommended that parents should be encouraged to enroll their children in single sex schools especially boys schools so that they can do well in agriculture. A similar study should be conducted to compare the agriculture students’ academic performance in single sex schools versus co-educational schools in Eswatini.