bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Teaching Ministry of the Church on the Spiritual Transformation of Members in Selected Redeemed Gospel Churches in Kangundo District, Machakos County
Authors: Wavinya Ngala Francisca , Jusu John 
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study was to determine the extent teaching ministry of the church influence the spiritual transformation of members in selected Redeemed Gospel Churches in Kangundo District, Machakos County. The researcher adopted the descriptive survey design. The Redeemed Gospel Church in Kangundo District has a total of about 70 churches with an estimated population of over 10,000 members. The researcher targeted a sample of 30% of the 70 churches in the District. This gave a sample size of 21 churches. Data was collected using questionnaires. The researcher administered the questionnaires to the participants from the selected churches with the help of research assistants who was also trained to translate the instrument to members who may be unable to comprehend what is required of them. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze data. Further, results revealed that majority of the respondents had a low score on items relating to grandiosity scale. This means that most of the respondents are spiritually mature and hence evidence of spiritual transformation. It was revealed that majority of the respondents had a low score on items relating to instability scale. This means that most of the respondents are spiritually mature and hence evidence of spiritual transformation. In addition, results revealed that majority of the respondents had a neutral score on most of the items relating to impression management scale. This implied that most of the respondents are moderately mature spiritually. Lastly, results found that majority of the respondents had a low score on most of the items relating to realistic acceptance scale. This implied that most of the respondents are spiritually mature and hence evidence of spiritual transformation. Based on the findings, the study concluded that teaching ministry of the church influences the spiritual transformation of Redeemed Gospel Church members. Further, the study concluded that mentoring relationship program, teacher role modeled Christlikeness, formal discipleship curriculum and small group fellowship enhances the spiritual transformation of Church members. From the findings, the study recommended the need for the churches to enhance their teaching ministries. This is because the teaching ministries were found to have a significant impact on the members’ spiritual transformation.
Reverse Logistics Recycling Practice and the Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Kamanga Felix Ndungu , Ngugi (PhD) Prof. Patrick Karanja , Osoro Dr. Anthony 
Published: October 2024

Globally there are pressures on organizations to act responsibly in terms of the protection of the environment and create value for all stakeholders. There is a rising global interest in reverse logistics. Product disposal may no longer be the consumer’s responsibility as products need to be recycled or remanufactured by the original manufacturer. Increased, strict environmental and packaging regulations are forcing firms to become more accountable for residual and final products, long after the product is sold and is in the hands of the customers. As a result, there is a great opportunity for researchers and academicians to advance the study of reverse logistics to solve the problem of product handling within the supply chain. This study aimed to determine the influence of reverse logistics recycling practice and the performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study used a descriptive design and the target population was large manufacturing firms that are registered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Pearson correlation coefficient for the output indicated that recycling practice was able to explain 31.7% variations in the firm performance. The study concluded that there is a significant positive relationship between recycling practice and firm performance. The beta coefficient for recycling practice was 0.563. This indicates that a unit increase in recycling practice would result in 56.3% increase in manufacturing firm performance. The study recommended that recycling practices be adopted by manufacturing firms as a way of improving firm performance. The study also recommended that all manufacturing farms should adopt Recycling practices to gain material recovery and environmental improvement.
Effect of M-Shwari Loan Pricing on Uptake of Loans from NCBA in Meru County
Authors: Mutegi Jane , Gichohi Paul , Rintari Nancy 
Published: October 2024

In the last decade, Kenya has witnessed remarkable growth in digital lending products and platforms. However, the impact of these digital lending products on uptake of loans remains under-researched. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of M- Shwari loan pricing on uptake of loans from NCBA Bank Kenya PLC in Meru County. The study was guided by the financial intermediation theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population was NCBA Bank Kenya PLC Meru Branch customers who utilize the bank's M-Shwari digital credit. The sample size was 380 respondents who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically using conceptual content analysis. The study found that M-Shwari’s loan pricing was negatively and significantly related to the uptake of bank loans. The study concluded that M-Shwari’s loan pricing had a negative and significant relationship with uptake of bank loans among NCBA Bank Kenya PLC customers in Meru County. The study recommends that NCBA Bank Kenya PLC managers should charge lower interest to their customers, and should create awareness among their customers on considerations made in credit scoring of digital loans customers.
Programme Leadership and Stress Experiences by Graduate Students in Selected Christian Universities in Kenya
Authors: Mathuva Daniel Mukiti , Nassiuma Dankit , Mbogo Rosemary 
Published: October 2024

Stress cuts across all humanity and students are habitually confronted with academic challenges that cause them stress, as manifested by problems such as mental health which often led to withdrawal from studies. This study sought to examine stress experiences due to programme leadership among graduate students in selected Christian universities in Kenya. A mixed-method approach was used for the study. A sample of 142 graduate students selected proportionately from four (4) Christian universities in Kenya took part in the study. The study results showed that within the programme leadership, supervision of dissertation was causing stress among graduate students. Supervisors were taking long to give feedback to students, which led to students being anxious and as such was causing perceived stress. However, various underlying external factors, especially negative external work engagement, financial challenges, and lack of teamwork with fellow students which were also being experienced could be other underlying factors aggravating the stress among the students. It is therefore recommended that supervisors need to give timely feedback to students. It is further recommended that students should be prepared to finance their graduate studies right from the onset, and to manage their workplace engagements, as well as being able to work as a team. The findings of this study are useful in helping students understand how the learning environment contributes to their stress, and hence finding appropriate ways of coping with it. Secondly, the study informs policymakers at the institutional level of actions to take for reviewing their systems to enhance a conducive environment for graduate students to cope with stress.
Influence of Negligent Parenting on the Management of Students’Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
Authors: Mutunga Bernard , Guantai Hellen , Mbirirhi Daniel Mange 
Published: October 2024

Discipline management in Kenyan secondary schools has become increasingly complicated, with many studies citing parenting style as a major determiner of its effectiveness. One of the major parenting styles that is dominant in the 21st Century is Negligent parenting, hence this study sought to establish how it influences management of students’ discipline in schools. The style is characterized by a lack of parental involvement, supervision, and responsiveness. The study aimed to investigate the association between negligent parenting and student discipline management to shed light on the unique challenges and implications in this context. The research utilized a descriptive survey design and incorporated both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules from a sample size of 552 respondents, comprising students, principals/deputy principals, guidance and counselling masters, and parents' representatives within public secondary schools in Meru County. The study findings reveal that negligent parenting style has a statistically significant influence on student discipline management (χ2=26.428, df=1, p=0.000<0.05). The study concludes that addressing negligent parenting behaviors is crucial for effective student discipline management in schools. Therefore, it is recommended that parents be encouraged to increase their involvement, supervision, and responsiveness to their children's needs to promote a more disciplined school environment. The findings of this study hold implications for educational policymakers, school administrators, and parents in developing targeted interventions and strategies to address the impact of negligent parenting on student discipline.
Influence of Strategic Control on Organizational Performance of Commercial-Based Parastatals in Kenya
Authors: Lerai Solomon Eramram 
Published: October 2024

To examine the influence of strategic control on the organizational performance of commercial-based parastatals in Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design to collect data on a target population of six (6) commercial-based parastatals. The respondents were 45 departmental managers and 151 administrative staff. The study obtained a sample size of 40 departmental managers and 110 administrative staff using a simple random method. They were issued with closed and open-ended. Additionally, descriptive analysis, frequency tables, and explanations were used to illustrate the results. Further, inferential statistics were examined using multiple regression and correlation analysis. In the questionnaires, 60(56%) respondents strongly agreed and 17(16%) agreed on a mean of 4.11 (SD of 1.16) that, their parastatal’s work plans addressed the organization’s objectives, targets, indicators, strategies, timelines, monitoring, and budget. Additionally, 21(20%) strongly agreed and 56(52%) agreed on a mean of 3.69 (SD of 1.03) that, they had developed a series of actions to manage risks and issues in the project/ organization. However, 35(33%) strongly disagreed and 36(34%) disagreed on a mean of 2.49 (SD of 1.26) that, the resources required by the staff to complete their assigned tasks were always available. The Pearson correlation coefficient was r=0.725** at α < 0.000 and 99% significance level indicating a positive correlation between strategic control and performance. There was a lack of support from the government and inadequate funding of the strategies due to poor resource provision by the government. This meant that in as much as strategies would be formulated, their implementation would be tough since resources were not fully provided hence the projects were implemented in phases. Therefore, the study recommends that the various parastatal managers should lobby for more funds through other legal ways such as fundraising and competitions such as marathons among others within their jurisdiction. This would improve the funding of their operations to acceptable limits. Further, the parastatal management should negotiate aggressively with various key ministry officials for an increase in budget allocation.
Influence of Principals’ Access to Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure on Financial Management in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: G. M Mutisya, , D., Otieno, , G. Kinyanjui, 
Published: October 2024

Many organizations have adopted ICT to perform their daily activities. In educational institutions, ICT is used to improve performance. However, this has not been the case as some of the initial problems are still experienced today. This study sought to investigate the influence of principals’ access to information and communication technology on financial management in public secondary schools in Machakos County. The study was guided by the theory of the Technological Acceptance Model. The study adopted a descriptive research design, questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data. The study targeted 66 respondents which constitute 33 principals and 33 bursars. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established that principals had access to basic ICT infrastructure and this significantly influenced their use of ICT in financial management. The study recommends that the government through MOE enhance wider access to ICT infrastructures in schools and principals to develop skills that will enable them to utilize more of the available ICT infrastructures.
The Frequency of Vocabulary Learning Strategies Employed by Kenyan Learners of Chinese as a Foreign Language
Authors: Wachira Susan W. , Nthiga Purity , Wangia Joyce 
Published: October 2024

Vocabulary learning strategies are contextualized within the larger area of language learning strategies which are accounted for within the cognitive theory of learning. This study is a description and analysis of vocabulary learning strategies employed by Kenyan learners of Chinese as a foreign language. The objective of the study was to Describe the frequency of vocabulary learning strategies used by Kenyan-Chinese foreign language learners. Purposive sampling was used to select two Confucius institutes from Kenyatta and Egerton universities while stratified sampling was applied in selecting respondents at different levels of learning, namely beginner and intermediate levels. Data was collected using the vocabulary learning strategies questionnaire by Schmitt (1997), and then it was analyzed and presented in tables and charts. The study found that Kenyan CFL learners were medium strategy users. It also revealed that cognitive strategies were the most commonly used followed by memory and metacognitive strategies. Learners also used other strategies that mainly involved the use of technology which were not in the questionnaire. The study recommends that learners be made aware of strategies during Chinese language lessons so that they can fully utilize them. Furthermore, there should be more emphasis on strategies that involve the use of technology due to the nature of the language. The research findings provide useful insight for the development of a curriculum for teaching Chinese in Kenya.
The Application of Referent Authority by Teachers in Enhancement of Classroom Role Performance: A Case of Machakos County in Kenya
Authors: Mariapragasam Anthoniammal Arulappan , Kiende Dr. Hellen , Nyaga Dr. Peter 
Published: October 2024

Teachers’ classroom authority is fundamental for their successful role performance. Traditionally, teachers enjoyed legitimacy over the students, but that has been challenged by educational policy reforms and technology to a two-way social relationship with students referred to as referent authority. Unfortunately, school policies and school rules and regulations do not attract the use of personal characteristics in class as teachers are supposed to wield legitimacy. On the other hand, school curricula advocate for use of hidden curriculum as a way of achieving the whole personal performance. This article endeavored to establish the extent to which teachers used referent authority and the influence it had on their classroom role performance in Machakos County. A descriptive survey research design was employed. The target population was 369 principals, 4365 teachers, and 63973 form two and form Three students in 369 public secondary schools in the County. A total of 619 respondents were sampled using systematic, stratified, simple random and proportional sampling techniques. An interview schedule was used to collect data from the principals and questionnaires were used to gather data from teachers and students. Analyzed data from both teachers and students showed that they strongly agreed that teachers applied referent authority. Inferential statistics showed that referent authority had a significant influence on the role performance of teachers. This was also supported by head teacher responses who concluded that teachers who used referent authority in class influenced to a larger extent their performance. The study concluded that when teachers use more referent authority practices, their performance in the classroom improved more as compared to when they used the other three authority types. This study recommended that the Ministry of Education, universities/colleges and TSC need to review teacher training curricula to equip teachers in the use of practices and approaches that lead to referent authority.
Effect of Capacity Building of Teachers on Implementation of Performance Appraisal in Public Secondary Schools in Mbooni East Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: S. Mumo Waema , Munguti Stephen , Nzioki Susan 
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of capacity building of teachers on the implementation of performance appraisal in public secondary schools in Mbooni East Sub-County, Kenya. The study was based on the Expectancy Theory of Motivation and was conducted using a descriptive survey design. The target population was 47 Principals and 416 teachers in public secondary schools in Mbooni-East Sub-County. A sample of 19 Principals and 126 teachers was selected through both stratified and simple random sampling. Quantitative data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was categorized into themes in accordance with the research objective and presented in narrative form. The findings revealed that capacity building of teachers affected the implementation of performance appraisal in public secondary schools in Mbooni East Sub-County, Kenya. This was evidenced by the existence of capacity-building seminars and workshops in the schools where various stakeholders in the education sector participated in conducting the capacity-building programs both internal and external. The Ministry of Education should organize more workshops and seminars to sensitize teachers on the importance of performance appraisal and how to use the TPAD tool. The Ministry should also engage teachers in public participation to ensure that they incorporate the required changes in the performance appraisal process to make it more productive.
Effect of Incentives on Organizational Commitment in Insurance Companies in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Mandago Dr. Rael , Tarus Johnstone Kipcumba 
Published: October 2024

Purpose: To assess the effect of incentives on organizational commitment in insurance companies in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Methodology: Quantitative techniques were used for both data collection and analysis. The target population was 754 respondents who were drawn from the insurance companies in Uasin Gishu County. the sample size was 260 determined using Krejcie and Morgan table 1970 Appendix V. After the sample size of 260 respondents. Simple random sampling was used to select the respondents to participate in the research study, but after it had been determined how many from each of the insurance companies that participated. Data was analyzed using descriptive (mean, standard deviation, frequencies, skewness, and kurtosis) and Inferential Statistical Techniques. Under Inferential Statistics, regression analysis was used to determine the effect of a set of independent variables (high involvement work systems) on a dependent variable (organizational commitment), Co-efficient of Correlation using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 package.
Results: There is a significant effect of incentives on Organizational Commitment in insurance companies in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. This implies that the organizational commitment of employees is pegged on the use of incentives by insurance companies amongst their employees.
Conclusion and Recommendations: Based on a positive social exchange pay raises, commissions regular promotions build engagement among employees to encourage teamwork, boost morale and motivation for organizational commitment. The insurance company should effectively Communicate the incentive program that they have in place to the employees and execute it as communicated. The incentive program should be engaging, user-friendly where employees can participate in development and reap the benefits for sustained organizational commitment. The incentive programs should be as diverse as possible to help in attracting and retaining talent.
The Influence of Appraisal of Teacher’s Professional Knowledge and Application on the Implementation of Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors: Geoffrey Langat Kipkirui , Kibaara Dr. Janerose Mutegi 
Published: October 2024

Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) is recognized globally as a crucial tool in managing the performance of educators with the potential to greatly impact curriculum implementation and academic outcomes. However, despite its significance, teachers’ unions often oppose this policy, viewing it as a means to undermine educators. This research examines the influence of teacher appraisal on curriculum implementation in public secondary schools within Bureti Sub-County. By investigating the appraisal of teachers' professional knowledge and application, this study aims to shed light on factors that affect the effectiveness of curriculum delivery. The target population comprises 63 principals and 889 assistant teachers from 63 public secondary schools in Bureti Sub County. Sampling techniques include stratified, purposive, and random sampling, with structured questionnaires serving as research instruments. To test the reliability of the research instruments. Correlation analysis was used to establish if there was a relationship between the independent variables. Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the relationship between the two variables with a value of + 1 and – 1. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze quantitative data. To determine the variance of the responses, ANOVA was used. Findings indicate that teacher appraisal significantly impacts curriculum implementation, with pedagogical competence, content mastery, adaptability, and collaboration emerging as key factors. Recommendations include enhancing professional development, fostering reflective practice, aligning appraisal criteria with curriculum goals, and promoting leadership capacity among school administrators.