scholarly journals Determinants Influencing the Performance of Child Welfare Protection Project: A Case of Charitable Children Institutions in Kilifi County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-133
Author(s):  
Aleo Nipher Apeli ◽  
Dr. Johnbosco M. Kisimbii
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Evaluation Approaches

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the key determinants influencing the performance of child welfare protection project in Kilifi county, Kenya. The study aimed to achieve the following objectives: to examine the extent to which training of workers influences performance of child welfare protection project, to determine the extent to which stakeholder engagement influences performance of child welfare protection project, to establish the extent to which availability of financial resources influences performance of child welfare protection project and to assess how monitoring and evaluation approaches influences the performance of child welfare protection project.Methodology: The study adopted the descriptive research design.  The target population was 20 directors and 110 project workers which summed to 130 persons. The study sampled 101 respondents which included (15) directors and (86) project workers in the social department of 15 child charitable institutions. Purposive sampling and proportionate sampling were utilized respectively. Primary data was collected by use of close ended questionnaire and the return rate was 70%. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version) latest version. The study results were presented through frequency tables and narratives analysis.Results: The findings clearly depict that all determiners: training of workers, stakeholder engagement, availability of financial resources and monitoring and evaluation approaches were present in child welfare projects constituting of the composite mean of 3.9468, 2.988, 3.6798 and 3,9434 respectively while the dependent variable had a composite mean of 4.34. Hypothesis was tested on each alternative as per the objective using the simple Chi square test determined that training of workers had no significant influence on the performance of child welfare protection projects while stakeholder engagement, availability of financial resources and monitoring and evaluation had a significant influence on the performance of child welfare protection projects.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that further research be conducted on training to provide more insight of this variable. The study recommends training of workers through university-agency partnerships be fortified to bring about new ideas and skills among project workers in addition, firms should ensure child welfare practitioners are endowed with valuable M&E skills and suitable approaches to meet the set target and objectives.

scholarly journals Monitoring and Evaluation Processes on Performance of HIV Prevention Projects For Adolescents in Kisumu County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Wainaina Ndungu ◽  
Christopher Gakuu ◽  
Harriet Kidombo
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Beta Coefficient ◽  
Study Population

This research was aimed at exploring how M&E processes affect the performance of HIV prevention projects for adolescents in Kisumu County, Kenya. The study population comprised of HIV prevention projects for adolescents which have been implemented from 2016 – 2018 in Kisumu county Kenya. The target population comprised of adolescents enrolled in HIV prevention projects in 6 organizations in Kisumu county, Kenya as well as staff working in the projects. A sample of 354respondents were selectedfrom4483 using stratified, random, and purposive sampling methods. A systemized interview tool and questionnaires were used to collect data. Observed descriptive statistics indicated that M&E processes had an influence on the performance of HIV prevention projects for adolescents in Kisumu County, Kenya. The value of r2 was 0.159, indicating M&E processes explained 15.9% of the variance in performance of HIV prevention projects for adolescents in Kisumu. The beta coefficient was 0.645, implying that monitoring & evaluation process has a significant influence on performance of HIV prevention projects (β=0.645, F(1,181)=34.273, P=0.0005˂0.05). The Beta value indicated that each record variation on the performance of HIV prevention programs for adolescent could be linked to 64.5% variation in M&E processes.

scholarly journals THE DETERMINANCE OF THE FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR AMONG GRADUATE STUDENTS IN INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
Nyoto . ◽  
Nicholas Renaldo ◽  
Gunasegaran Karuppannan ◽  
Abul Bashar Bhuiyan ◽  
Mokana Muthu Kumarasamy
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Financial Behavior ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Study Results

The lifestyle of adolescents who migrate to work and college will largely determine their future. Concerns about economic conditions can cause problems with their behavior. This research has aimed to explore the most influential factors on Financial Behavior among graduate students in Indonesia. The Primary data collected by distributing questionnaires using a Likert scale. There are 239 samples have collected based on the combination of purposive and convenience sampling methods. The study used descriptive statistical techniques and path analysis techniques for data analysis. Based on path analysis results, study findings indicate that there is a significant influence of financial knowledge on financial self-efficacy; financial self-efficacy and financial knowledge on financial behavior; financial attitude and financial self-efficacy on financial behavior but there is no significant influence of financial knowledge on financial behavior. The study results also showed that adolescent habits are still not good but can be improved through education such as character education and achievement of a better motivation to deal with economic problems. The study recommended that the good habits can be passed on to friends of his age, especially adolescents so they can have a good future. JEL Classification Codes: F36, G02, A23.

scholarly journals Socio-cultural Factors Affecting Gender Mainstreaming in the Ministry of Education: A Case of Embu and Tharaka-Nithi County

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Lucy Karimi Kirima
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Gender Policy

The purpose of the study was to establish socio-cultural factors affecting gender mainstreaming in the ministry of education. The study used descriptive survey research design. The target population consisted of the county and sub-county gender coordinators and the heads of public secondary schools. Embu and Tharaka-Nithi was selected purposively because of low transition rate from primary to secondary schools. A total of 211 respondents were sampled through purposive and random sampling techniques. A questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to collect primary data. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the properties of the mass data that were collected from the respondents. Factor analysis method was used to determine the factors that were used in the study namely; strength of strategies, gender mainstreaming strategies, gender policy in education, gender disparities in education and understanding of the policy which were used in logistic regression analysis. Logit regression was used to determine the effect of the factors on gender mainstreaming. Among the five factors, only one factor (gender disparities in education) affected gender mainstreaming negatively. All other predictor variables: strength of strategies; gender mainstreaming strategies; gender policy in education and understanding of gender policy in education affected gender mainstreaming positively. From the findings, it is evident that Gender policy in education is not being implemented effectively in the public secondary schools and there are several factors affecting gender mainstreaming in the education sector which includes; inadequate commitment from top-down to the institution, gender concept was not well understood, inadequate training and awareness for teachers, gender imbalance and inadequate training for Board of Governors and Parents Teachers Association, inadequate resources and socio-cultural factors. The study concluded that the school heads, teachers and management were ill-prepared for the policy implementation, there is inadequate support, training and awareness. Also, there is poor system of monitoring and evaluation. More so, policies and strategies outlined for secondary schools are appropriate and satisfactory but requires balancing between boys and girls.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF DTS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Grace Wanjiru Njine ◽  
Dr. Joyce Nzulwa ◽  
Dr. Mary Kamaara ◽  
Dr. Kepha Ombui
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Prior Approval ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of delegation of responsibility on Innovation Performance of DTS in Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sampling frame of this study was derived from the database of the SASRA. Multistage sampling was used to select the sample of the study. The population of the study was the 181 DTS’s operating in Kenya while the target population was 18 DTS’s.  The respondents were individual management staff. A questionnaire was used to gather primary data. Secondary data was collected through review of published literature such as journals articles, published theses and textbooks. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: The study found out that delegation of responsibilities and innovation performance are positively and significant related (r=0.081, p=0.017).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Following the study results, it was recommended that Deposit Taking Sacco’s in Kenya should involve the employees in decision making without seeking prior approval from the manager. This will make them perceive their managers are valuing their contribution or that the managers are recognizing that they are intelligent, which will can lead to employee satisfaction and subsequently greater productivity.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC DEBATES ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Ndei Maina ◽  
Mike Iravo ◽  
Kepha Ombui
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Public Debates

Purpose- This study focused on establishing the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Its main objective was to establish the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Methodology- Descriptive research design and positivism research philosophy were adopted. The study focused on a target population of 680 respondents from Eighty-five wards within Nairobi County, and data was collected from the following groups of respondents; Civil society representative, religious representative, ward administration representative, youth representative, women representative, the special interest group representative, a representative of the citizens’ anticipating county services and a representative of the old aged residents were targeted. A sample size of 139 respondents was determined though purposive sampling technique. Primary data was collected through questionnaires and secondary data through published materials. Data was analysed through SPSS and presented in tables. Hypothesis testing was done through the use of t-test. F test (ANOVA) was also conducted to ascertain the difference between groups on study variable. Findings- The study found that participation in public debates had a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance. The study concluded that through participation in public debates citizens are able to support the incumbent leader to facilitate achievement of county goals.  The results from participation in public debates indicated that an increased Participation in Public Debates resulted to responsive governance. Correlation results revealed that Participation in Public Debates and responsive governance were positively and significantly related. Regression further showed that participation in public debates have a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance in Nairobi city county government in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice - The study recommended that there is need to establish forums to in order to enable citizens to engage directly in planning, policy making and monitoring service delivery.  Based on the study findings, the study recommends that there is need to establish, County, Sub-County and Ward Citizens Forums to enhance participation of residents in local governance. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need understand how Participation in Public Debates can influence responsive governance.

scholarly journals Determinants of Performance of Water Projects in Urban Center in Kenya: A Case of Mji Wa Kale Sub-Location in Mombasa County

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-45
Author(s):  
Mwashuma Tony Eliab ◽  
Dr. Johnbosco Kisimbii
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Water Projects

Purpose: This study examined the determinants of the performance of water projects in urbanized centres based on a Case Study of Mji wa Kale in Mombasa County.Methodology: The study adopted to descriptive study with a target population of 10,069 people comprised of 10, 056 population of the sub-location (KNBS, 2019 Census), ten purified water service providers (purposive), and a respondent each from the region’s water supply regulators, i.e., Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), Mombasa Water and Sanitation Company and Coast Water Works Agency. They were sampled using Solvins formula n = N / (1 + N e2) and simple random reduction to 15% to utilize a sample size of 70 respondents. Data was collected through the use of questionnaires and, where possible, interviews. Data analysis was through mean, frequencies, inferential statistics and descriptive methods through Statistical Package for Social Sciences - SPSS. Data was narrated and reported below frequency TablesFindings: The study found that technology uses in water supply influences the Performance of Water Projects in urbanized centres and that water services companies have the relevant technology skills required in the current trends on new innovative technologies in their supply to the commodity. The study concluded a significant relationship between the availability of natural water sources, consumer preferences of price, appropriate technology, stakeholder involvement, management skills and Performance of water projects in urbanized centres.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that water management committees that have untrained community members should not be entrusted to manage these facilities, leading to mismanagement and unwarranted system breakdowns. The study also recommends that project leaders and members be trained on the effective use of scarce water supplied to reduce the losses in quantity and quality of water as delivered from source through to households for use to eventual disposal. There is a need to enhance transparency and accountability levels among the committee members. There is a need for close monitoring and evaluation of water projects by implementing organizations to enhance sustainability. Community participation right from conception and design of water projects to implementation is recommended to enhance water projects' community ownership. There is a need to encourage diversified livelihoods, especially those directly supported by water resources.

scholarly journals Assessment on the Use of Monitoring and Evaluation System in Constituency Development Fund, Nairobi County

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Monicah Matetai ◽  
Philemon Yugi
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Self Help Groups

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the use of monitoring and evaluation system for Constituency Development Fund, Nairobi CountyMethodology: The study used a descriptive survey research design. The unit of analysis was the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Nairobi County. The target population comprised of 187 committee members of the 17 constituencies. The sample size for this study was55 obtained using simple random sampling. The researcher used a questionnaire to obtain primary data. The questionnaires were self-administered. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in percentages and frequencies. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Both quantitative and qualitative data was compiled to generate the final project report.Results: Study findings indicated that there exists a functional monitoring and evaluation systems in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. Similarly, the study indicated that monitoring and evaluation influenced decision making in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. The study also indicated that there exist challenges affecting the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation system for Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that funds work plan and costs should be set aside to enhance monitoring and evaluation activities in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. The study recommended that further research need to be conducted on the same topic but in another County so as to give comparisons to the current study. Similarly, a study can be undertaken to assess the existence of monitoring and evaluation activities in the Youth Development Fund, County Government projects, National Government projects and Self-help groups around the country.

MOTIVASI MEMEDIASI PENGARUH PELATIHAN DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. TELKOM WITEL YOGYAKARTA

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-88
Author(s):  
Tyas Tunjung Sari ◽  
Pandu Nuansa Luhur
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Version 2.0 ◽  
Analyze Data

This study aims to determine the motivation of work to mediate the effect of training and work environment on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta Yogyakarta. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze 1) the effect of training on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 2) the effect of training on employee performance through motivation at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 3) the influence of the work environment on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 4) the influence of the work environment on employee performance through motivation at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta. This study uses primary data through research on 62 respondents. Structural Equation is used to analyze data, using PLS (Partial Least Square) version 2.0. The results of this study indicate that there are 1) positive and significant influence of training on employee performance 2) positive and significant influence of work environment on employee performance 3) positive and significant effect of training on employee performance through motivation 4) positive and significant influence of work environment on employee performance through motivation.

PENGARUH HARGA DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN ALUMUNIUM

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Widodo Widodo ◽  
Marshelly Chandra Kumala
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Quality Of Products

<em>The objective of this is research was conducted to find out how the influence of the price and quality of products against customer loyalty at PT. Alakasa Extrusindo Jakarta. This research was conducted in Alakasa Extrusindo PT by doing data collection, through the primary data and secondary data.  The research results showed that the simultaneous price variables  and product quality  has a positive and significant effect against the variable customer loyalty. partially showed that price variables has a positive and significant influence towards customer loyalty. And partially showed that product quality variables  has a positive and significant influence towards customer loyalty</em>

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