Sustainability business is a self-regulating business model that helps a company to be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders and public. The general objective of the study is to establish the impact of sustainability business on project performance in the mining industry in Kenya. Different theories and literature relating to the study were reviewed and the emerging knowledge gap identified. The research was conducted in the mining industry specifically within Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited (TCML). The target population was 300 respondents from different departments including marketing and supply chain (internally) and externally the population included women and young people. The researcher used stratified random sampling. From the possible 300 target population, stratified random sampling was employed to select a total of 72 sample population. This is 24% of the total population. The method used for data collection was quantitative design where a structured questionnaire was used to get the views. Both qualitative and quantitative process was used to analyze the data that was collected and compute the information using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented to the panelists by use of power point presentation. The study recommends that companies should focus on maintaining health and safety of employees as this would minimize the cost of the business that is associated with work place injuries and also enhance productivity. The study also recommends the necessity of equitable treatment of employees. By applying principles of equity, this will enable the mining company create workforces that are accessible to all irrespective of physical ability, cognitive difference or social economic background. It also endorses that a similar study to be conducted on the influence of CSR initiatives on project performance on other industries.
{"title":"Sustainability Business and Its Impact on Project Performance In the mining Industry in Kenya: A case of Tata Chemicals Magadi, Kenya","authors":"Edward Opondo, Wanjiru Nderitu","doi":"10.35942/48xxfg14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35942/48xxfg14","url":null,"abstract":"Sustainability business is a self-regulating business model that helps a company to be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders and public. The general objective of the study is to establish the impact of sustainability business on project performance in the mining industry in Kenya. Different theories and literature relating to the study were reviewed and the emerging knowledge gap identified. The research was conducted in the mining industry specifically within Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited (TCML). The target population was 300 respondents from different departments including marketing and supply chain (internally) and externally the population included women and young people. The researcher used stratified random sampling. From the possible 300 target population, stratified random sampling was employed to select a total of 72 sample population. This is 24% of the total population. The method used for data collection was quantitative design where a structured questionnaire was used to get the views. Both qualitative and quantitative process was used to analyze the data that was collected and compute the information using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented to the panelists by use of power point presentation. The study recommends that companies should focus on maintaining health and safety of employees as this would minimize the cost of the business that is associated with work place injuries and also enhance productivity. The study also recommends the necessity of equitable treatment of employees. By applying principles of equity, this will enable the mining company create workforces that are accessible to all irrespective of physical ability, cognitive difference or social economic background. It also endorses that a similar study to be conducted on the influence of CSR initiatives on project performance on other industries.","PeriodicalId":119984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Current Aspects","volume":"11 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141796744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The effective management and control of a project are fundamental to its success. In the context of intricate projects, such as those associated with the Somali Humanitarian Fund (SHF), strict adherence to a defined scope, schedule, and budget is crucial to attaining the desired outcomes. Humanitarian and Development (SHF) projects carried out by local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. The specific goals of the study included scrutinizing the role of communication in SHF project performance, evaluating the impact of planning on project success, assessing the effects of financing on project performance, and determining the importance of monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of SHF projects. The study was grounded in the Theory of Change, Management by Objective Theory, Adaptive Structuration Theory, and the Theory of Constraints. Employing a descriptive survey design, the research involved a population of 50 SHF projects. Data collection utilized a semi-structured questionnaire, and the analysis was conducted using SPSS, with findings presented through mean scores, standard deviation, and percentages. The findings highlight the critical role of effective communication, comprehensive planning, adequate financing, and robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanisms in project success. Communication challenges were identified as hindrances to timely project completion, emphasizing the need for improved communication channels and strategies. Planning was deemed essential, but the recognition of inadequate planning as a challenge suggests a need for capacity building and best practice adoption. Financial support was seen as crucial, but there's room for improved assessment by financiers to ensure transparency. M&E processes were acknowledged as integral, yet areas like demonstrating corrective actions and aligning deliverables with objectives need attention for enhanced effectiveness and accountability. Recommendations include enhancing communication channels, bolstering planning capacities, improving financial management practices, and institutionalizing M&E processes. These steps aim to mitigate challenges, optimize resource utilization, and maximize the impact of SHF projects on vulnerable populations in Mogadishu.
{"title":"Project Management Practices and Implementation of Somali Humanitarian Fund Projects by Local Non-Governmental Organizations in Mogadishu, Somalia","authors":"Abdihakim Gureh, Alfayos Ondara","doi":"10.35942/xkzpfp26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35942/xkzpfp26","url":null,"abstract":"The effective management and control of a project are fundamental to its success. In the context of intricate projects, such as those associated with the Somali Humanitarian Fund (SHF), strict adherence to a defined scope, schedule, and budget is crucial to attaining the desired outcomes. Humanitarian and Development (SHF) projects carried out by local NGOs in Mogadishu, Somalia. The specific goals of the study included scrutinizing the role of communication in SHF project performance, evaluating the impact of planning on project success, assessing the effects of financing on project performance, and determining the importance of monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of SHF projects. The study was grounded in the Theory of Change, Management by Objective Theory, Adaptive Structuration Theory, and the Theory of Constraints. Employing a descriptive survey design, the research involved a population of 50 SHF projects. Data collection utilized a semi-structured questionnaire, and the analysis was conducted using SPSS, with findings presented through mean scores, standard deviation, and percentages. The findings highlight the critical role of effective communication, comprehensive planning, adequate financing, and robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanisms in project success. Communication challenges were identified as hindrances to timely project completion, emphasizing the need for improved communication channels and strategies. Planning was deemed essential, but the recognition of inadequate planning as a challenge suggests a need for capacity building and best practice adoption. Financial support was seen as crucial, but there's room for improved assessment by financiers to ensure transparency. M&E processes were acknowledged as integral, yet areas like demonstrating corrective actions and aligning deliverables with objectives need attention for enhanced effectiveness and accountability. Recommendations include enhancing communication channels, bolstering planning capacities, improving financial management practices, and institutionalizing M&E processes. These steps aim to mitigate challenges, optimize resource utilization, and maximize the impact of SHF projects on vulnerable populations in Mogadishu.","PeriodicalId":119984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Current Aspects","volume":"26 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141005239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study aimed to find out the physical and environmental factors influencing accessibility to sanitation and hygiene services among PLWD in Kitui County, Kenya. The study employed a cross sectional survey method. Disability status varied, with 44.2% having physical/mobility disabilities, 34.4% with visual disabilities, and 21.4% with hearing disabilities. In terms of physical and environmental factors, 95.6% had access to latrines, Improved pit latrines were the most common (52.3%). 93.3% reported sufficient space inside latrines, challenges included slippery floors (28.2%) and limited privacy (23%). Inferential statistics, employing logistic regression, identified significant associations. The logistic regression analysis elucidated significant factors influencing hygiene and sanitation accessibility among people with disabilities in Kitui County, Kenya. Socio-economic variables, including occupation (B = -0.212, p = 0.032), income (B = -1.068, p = 0.184), and education level (B = 0.457, p < 0.001), exhibited notable associations. Physical and environmental factors, such as latrine design for people with disabilities (B = -0.566, p = 0.077), played a crucial role. This study identified substantial challenges hindering people with disabilities (PLWD) from accessing adequate sanitation and hygiene, revealing critical issues related to physical and environmental barriers.
{"title":"Physical and Environmental Factors Influencing Accessibility to Sanitation and Hygiene Services Among People Living with Disabilities in Kitui County, Kenya","authors":"James Moko, Isaac Mwanzo, Edna Nyang’echi","doi":"10.35942/53ry6e63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35942/53ry6e63","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to find out the physical and environmental factors influencing accessibility to sanitation and hygiene services among PLWD in Kitui County, Kenya. The study employed a cross sectional survey method. Disability status varied, with 44.2% having physical/mobility disabilities, 34.4% with visual disabilities, and 21.4% with hearing disabilities. In terms of physical and environmental factors, 95.6% had access to latrines, Improved pit latrines were the most common (52.3%). 93.3% reported sufficient space inside latrines, challenges included slippery floors (28.2%) and limited privacy (23%). Inferential statistics, employing logistic regression, identified significant associations. The logistic regression analysis elucidated significant factors influencing hygiene and sanitation accessibility among people with disabilities in Kitui County, Kenya. Socio-economic variables, including occupation (B = -0.212, p = 0.032), income (B = -1.068, p = 0.184), and education level (B = 0.457, p < 0.001), exhibited notable associations. Physical and environmental factors, such as latrine design for people with disabilities (B = -0.566, p = 0.077), played a crucial role. This study identified substantial challenges hindering people with disabilities (PLWD) from accessing adequate sanitation and hygiene, revealing critical issues related to physical and environmental barriers.","PeriodicalId":119984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Current Aspects","volume":"85 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140223450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Persons living with disabilities refer to individuals with persistent mental, physical, sensory or intellectual deterioration while interacting with varied barriers may prevent equal participation in society compared to other population. People living with disabilities (PLWD) are greater than five times probable to be found in the position of being unable to access sanitation and hygiene services as compared to normal people in the same community. There are significant gaps and limited knowledge in implementation of WASH policies across the country. This study aimed was to determine the social-economic factors affecting accessibility to sanitation and hygiene services among PLWD in Kitui County, Kenya. The study employed a cross sectional survey method. Socio-economic status indicated a high proportion of participants with limited education (51.1% with no formal education, 35.2% with primary education), and a pervasive low income (98.6% earning less than 10,000) and unemployment (85.3%). Socio-economic variables, including occupation (B = -0.212, p = 0.032), income (B = -1.068, p = 0.184), and education level (B = 0.457, p < 0.001), exhibited notable associations. This study identified substantial challenges hindering people with disabilities (PLWD) from accessing adequate sanitation and hygiene, revealing critical issues related to socio-economic factors, physical and environmental barriers, communication gaps, and institutional shortcomings.
{"title":"Social-Economic Factors Affecting Accessibility to Sanitation and Hygiene Services Among People Living with Disabilities in Kitui County, Kenya","authors":"James Gacini, Isaac Mwanzo, Edna Nyang’echi","doi":"10.35942/nas0cn82","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35942/nas0cn82","url":null,"abstract":"Persons living with disabilities refer to individuals with persistent mental, physical, sensory or intellectual deterioration while interacting with varied barriers may prevent equal participation in society compared to other population. People living with disabilities (PLWD) are greater than five times probable to be found in the position of being unable to access sanitation and hygiene services as compared to normal people in the same community. There are significant gaps and limited knowledge in implementation of WASH policies across the country. This study aimed was to determine the social-economic factors affecting accessibility to sanitation and hygiene services among PLWD in Kitui County, Kenya. The study employed a cross sectional survey method. Socio-economic status indicated a high proportion of participants with limited education (51.1% with no formal education, 35.2% with primary education), and a pervasive low income (98.6% earning less than 10,000) and unemployment (85.3%). Socio-economic variables, including occupation (B = -0.212, p = 0.032), income (B = -1.068, p = 0.184), and education level (B = 0.457, p < 0.001), exhibited notable associations. This study identified substantial challenges hindering people with disabilities (PLWD) from accessing adequate sanitation and hygiene, revealing critical issues related to socio-economic factors, physical and environmental barriers, communication gaps, and institutional shortcomings.","PeriodicalId":119984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Current Aspects","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140235107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is recommended as the optimal way to feed infants (WHO,2019). The study sought to assess the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and its determinants among adolescent mothers in Kibera informal settlement. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. A sample of 300 adolescent mothers were interviewed together with 10 Key informants. Multistage Sampling was the technique used to select villages and households with adolescent mothers with infants less than 6 months. A questionnaire was used to collect data through face-to-face interviews with adolescent mother and key Information Interview guide was used to collect the qualitative data from health care workers at Carolina For Kenya facility. Quantitative data was coded, entered into SPSS software. Descriptive statistics was carried out for all variables whereby categorical variables were evaluated using percentages and frequencies. The chi-square test was applied at a bivariate level to assess relationships associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Significance levels were set at α=0.05. The qualitative data obtained were analyzed according to major themes raised during the interviews. The findings were that most (89%) of the adolescent mothers were unemployed and their mean age was 17 years (±SD= 2.19). More than a half (64%) attained secondary as the highest academic level. The mean birth weight of the infants was 2.7kgs (±SD=1.13) and 61% were females. The prevalence rate of exclusive breastfeeding was low 7.3% while complementary feeding rate was high at 80.7%, Almost half (48.7%) of the infants were being given water and complementary foods like milk (30.3%) and dilute porridge (21%). The variables that were significantly (p<0.05) associated with exclusive breastfeeding were age (χ2=27.992, p=0.006) and knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding (χ2=23,836, p=0.000). Most (80%) of the professionals had been trained for 2 years and above while the remaining 20% had already undergone training for one year and were still enrolled for some more training. The practice of exclusive breastfeeding was low and many adolescent mothers introduced complementary feeding before six months.
{"title":"Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Determinants Among Adolescent Mothers in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya","authors":"Jacqueline Njuguna, Alice Lakati, Judith Okoth","doi":"10.35942/fhyv2r65","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35942/fhyv2r65","url":null,"abstract":"Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is recommended as the optimal way to feed infants (WHO,2019). The study sought to assess the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and its determinants among adolescent mothers in Kibera informal settlement. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. A sample of 300 adolescent mothers were interviewed together with 10 Key informants. Multistage Sampling was the technique used to select villages and households with adolescent mothers with infants less than 6 months. A questionnaire was used to collect data through face-to-face interviews with adolescent mother and key Information Interview guide was used to collect the qualitative data from health care workers at Carolina For Kenya facility. Quantitative data was coded, entered into SPSS software. Descriptive statistics was carried out for all variables whereby categorical variables were evaluated using percentages and frequencies. The chi-square test was applied at a bivariate level to assess relationships associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Significance levels were set at α=0.05. The qualitative data obtained were analyzed according to major themes raised during the interviews. The findings were that most (89%) of the adolescent mothers were unemployed and their mean age was 17 years (±SD= 2.19). More than a half (64%) attained secondary as the highest academic level. The mean birth weight of the infants was 2.7kgs (±SD=1.13) and 61% were females. The prevalence rate of exclusive breastfeeding was low 7.3% while complementary feeding rate was high at 80.7%, Almost half (48.7%) of the infants were being given water and complementary foods like milk (30.3%) and dilute porridge (21%). The variables that were significantly (p<0.05) associated with exclusive breastfeeding were age (χ2=27.992, p=0.006) and knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding (χ2=23,836, p=0.000). Most (80%) of the professionals had been trained for 2 years and above while the remaining 20% had already undergone training for one year and were still enrolled for some more training. The practice of exclusive breastfeeding was low and many adolescent mothers introduced complementary feeding before six months.","PeriodicalId":119984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Current Aspects","volume":"35 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140259530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This research project embarked on an analysis of men's historical contributions to championing women's leadership in Nairobi County, with a specific focus on the Nairobi County Assembly. The thesis hypothesized that meaningful contributions and advocacy by men could pave the way for achieving gender parity in political leadership. The primary objective was to scrutinize the efficacy of men's contributions in fortifying and sustaining women's leadership, prompted by the persistently low representation of women in political offices despite constitutional mandates like the one-third gender rule in Kenya. Informed by Social Identity Theory and Telic Theory, which shed light on shared identity dynamics and deliberate decision-making in influence and leadership, the study aimed to enhance the understanding of variables shaping the research questions. Methodologically, a comprehensive approach that amalgamated qualitative and quantitative methods was employed, drawing insights from primary and secondary sources. The study focused primarily on county assembly ward committees in Nairobi, the county government executive wing, the county assembly, the national gender commission, and two non-governmental organizations fervently advocating for women's leadership in Nairobi. Respondent selection adhered to a non-probability sampling technique, specifically utilizing a purposive sampling method. Descriptive statistical methods were applied for data processing and analysis. The findings highlighted the multifaceted nature of men's contributions, indicating varied levels of impact across different sectors. While some men played a pivotal role in fostering women's leadership, challenges and disparities persisted. In light of these findings, recommendations have been formulated to inform strategies and interventions aimed at strengthening women's participation and leadership within the intricate political landscape of Nairobi County. This study aspires to contribute to the broader discourse on achieving gender parity in political leadership, building upon the historical contributions and evolving dynamics of men's involvement in championing women's leadership.
{"title":"Men’s Contribution in Championing Women Leadership in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi County Assembly","authors":"Edwine Ayoo, Edna Moi","doi":"10.35942/by2m2h32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35942/by2m2h32","url":null,"abstract":"This research project embarked on an analysis of men's historical contributions to championing women's leadership in Nairobi County, with a specific focus on the Nairobi County Assembly. The thesis hypothesized that meaningful contributions and advocacy by men could pave the way for achieving gender parity in political leadership. The primary objective was to scrutinize the efficacy of men's contributions in fortifying and sustaining women's leadership, prompted by the persistently low representation of women in political offices despite constitutional mandates like the one-third gender rule in Kenya. Informed by Social Identity Theory and Telic Theory, which shed light on shared identity dynamics and deliberate decision-making in influence and leadership, the study aimed to enhance the understanding of variables shaping the research questions. Methodologically, a comprehensive approach that amalgamated qualitative and quantitative methods was employed, drawing insights from primary and secondary sources. The study focused primarily on county assembly ward committees in Nairobi, the county government executive wing, the county assembly, the national gender commission, and two non-governmental organizations fervently advocating for women's leadership in Nairobi. Respondent selection adhered to a non-probability sampling technique, specifically utilizing a purposive sampling method. Descriptive statistical methods were applied for data processing and analysis. The findings highlighted the multifaceted nature of men's contributions, indicating varied levels of impact across different sectors. While some men played a pivotal role in fostering women's leadership, challenges and disparities persisted. In light of these findings, recommendations have been formulated to inform strategies and interventions aimed at strengthening women's participation and leadership within the intricate political landscape of Nairobi County. This study aspires to contribute to the broader discourse on achieving gender parity in political leadership, building upon the historical contributions and evolving dynamics of men's involvement in championing women's leadership.","PeriodicalId":119984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Current Aspects","volume":"9 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139959495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Efforts to address the ongoing problem facing Kenyan communities may be summed up by the National Land Policy and the National Land Commission. The issue has exacerbated by the rapid transition from the traditional method of land ownership in Kenya, where land is held in common, to a scenario in which land is held by individuals and the affluent could gain an advantage over the poor without knowledge management and any pushback from the community. The study's focus was on the knowledge management practices used by the Kenya National Land Commission, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of those practices and the services they provide to the general public. Therefore, the study sought to investigate hurdles to knowledge management application in improving service performance at the National Land Commission, Nairobi County. A descriptive survey methodology was used for this study. The sample size was 150 people including NLC managers, customer service representatives, secretaries and customers and it was selected using stratified random selection to ensure that it is representative of the institution as a whole. The study was able to gather both primary and secondary information through conducting surveys and scheduling interviews. Cronbach's alpha was utilized to determine the reliability of the research instruments in the Test-retest technique. Means, percentages, standard deviations, tables, and figures were used to display the findings of inferential and descriptive statistics performed on the gathered data in SPSS (version 23). The biggest barriers that hurt knowledge management implementations are awareness, time, and culture. Many KM programs struggle to gain traction because they aren’t marketed in a way that cuts through the noise and resonates with employees. The study recommends that the organizational management must understand where and in what forms knowledge exists. The organization need to create a culture that values and rewards knowledge sharing, providing employees with the tools and resources they need to share knowledge through knowledge management tools, training programs and communication channels. For the organization to achieve the goal of knowledge management practice, they should enable and promote a culture of learning and development, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to share information to better the collective workforce. The organization should brainstorm catchy terms and phrases to talk about KM, along with a logo or motto that aligns with the organization’s culture and values.
{"title":"Hurdles to Knowledge Management Application in Enhancing Service Delivery at The National Land Commission Nairobi County, Kenya","authors":"Susan Oduli, Daniel Wambiri","doi":"10.35942/ijcab.v7i2.341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35942/ijcab.v7i2.341","url":null,"abstract":"Efforts to address the ongoing problem facing Kenyan communities may be summed up by the National Land Policy and the National Land Commission. The issue has exacerbated by the rapid transition from the traditional method of land ownership in Kenya, where land is held in common, to a scenario in which land is held by individuals and the affluent could gain an advantage over the poor without knowledge management and any pushback from the community. The study's focus was on the knowledge management practices used by the Kenya National Land Commission, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of those practices and the services they provide to the general public. Therefore, the study sought to investigate hurdles to knowledge management application in improving service performance at the National Land Commission, Nairobi County. A descriptive survey methodology was used for this study. The sample size was 150 people including NLC managers, customer service representatives, secretaries and customers and it was selected using stratified random selection to ensure that it is representative of the institution as a whole. The study was able to gather both primary and secondary information through conducting surveys and scheduling interviews. Cronbach's alpha was utilized to determine the reliability of the research instruments in the Test-retest technique. Means, percentages, standard deviations, tables, and figures were used to display the findings of inferential and descriptive statistics performed on the gathered data in SPSS (version 23). The biggest barriers that hurt knowledge management implementations are awareness, time, and culture. Many KM programs struggle to gain traction because they aren’t marketed in a way that cuts through the noise and resonates with employees. The study recommends that the organizational management must understand where and in what forms knowledge exists. The organization need to create a culture that values and rewards knowledge sharing, providing employees with the tools and resources they need to share knowledge through knowledge management tools, training programs and communication channels. For the organization to achieve the goal of knowledge management practice, they should enable and promote a culture of learning and development, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to share information to better the collective workforce. The organization should brainstorm catchy terms and phrases to talk about KM, along with a logo or motto that aligns with the organization’s culture and values.","PeriodicalId":119984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Current Aspects","volume":" 41","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113950377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Matiang’i, D. Okoro, P. Ngunju, J. Oyieke, B. Munyalo, E. Muraguri, E. Maithya, R. Mutisya
Covid-19 is a rapidly evolving pandemic which has affected both developed and developing countries. Maternity services in low resource countries are adapting to provide antenatal and postnatal care midst a rapidly shifting health system environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the years there has been progress in reducing maternal and new-born mortality and stillbirths in Kenya and the globe. However, in the wake of covid-19 pandemic, perinatal women and their frontline health services providers especially nurses and midwives have been cited to bear the brunt of the pandemic. This has largely been linked to the limited access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and the fear of contracting the disease within health services delivery points. There have been adverse effects of maternal and new-born care outcomes due to coronavirus disease. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of coronavirus disease (COVID 19) to maternity services in selected levels III and IV public health facilities within five (5) Counties in Kenya. The five MNCH priority counties selected included Nairobi, Migori, Kilifi, Isiolo and Garissa. A two-stage sampling approach was used to select health facilities in the 5 MNCH priority counties with the sampling frame comprising all MNCH priority counties in Kenya. The study employed cross-sectional and observational retrospective approaches. Data was collected from the midwifery managers and maternity registers in a total of 28 levels III and IV facilities. Open Data Kit (ODK) formatted tools were used to collect data from maternity services facility managers and maternity registers in the selected facilities. Data collected from maternity registers covered the period of four months before covid-19 pandemic and four months during the covid-19 pandemic. A two-days training programme comprising of introduction to study objectives and instruments as well as review of the instruments, practice interviews and data collection was conducted. Data was analysed using STATA Version 15. Descriptive statistics and measures of central tendencies were used to analyse the demographic details of the respondents and health related variables of interests. Chi-square test and fishers exact test were used to find association between facilities that had diagnosed COVID-19 cases and their demographic characteristics. For all tests, a p-value < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. A total of 31 midwifery managers were interviewed and a total of 801 maternity records (400 before COVID and 401 during COVID-19 pandemic) were obtained from levels 3 III (66%) and IV (34%) facilities across 5 MNCH priority counties in Kenya [Nairobi (27%), Garissa (10%), Isiolo (20%), Kilifi (23%) and Migori (20%)]. On Overall representation, Level III facilities were slightly over half (51.6%) and level IV facilities had 48.4% representation. Most of the maternity services managers interviewed (48.4%) had worked for less tha
2019冠状病毒病是一场迅速演变的大流行，发达国家和发展中国家都受到影响。资源匮乏国家的孕产妇服务正在适应因COVID-19大流行而迅速变化的卫生系统环境，以提供产前和产后护理。多年来，肯尼亚和全球在降低孕产妇和新生儿死亡率及死产方面取得了进展。然而，在2019冠状病毒病大流行之后，围产期妇女及其一线卫生服务提供者，特别是护士和助产士，被认为首当其冲。这在很大程度上与获得个人防护装备的要求有限以及担心在卫生服务提供点感染这种疾病有关。由于冠状病毒病，孕产妇和新生儿护理结果出现了不利影响。本研究的目的是确定冠状病毒病(COVID - 19)对肯尼亚五(5)个县内选定的三级和四级公共卫生设施的产妇服务的影响。选定的五个多国保健优先县包括内罗毕、米戈里、基利菲、伊西奥洛和加里萨。采用两阶段抽样方法在5个多国卫生保健优先县选择卫生设施，抽样框架包括肯尼亚所有多国卫生保健优先县。本研究采用横断面和回顾性观察方法。数据是从总共28个三级和四级设施的助产管理人员和产妇登记册中收集的。使用开放数据工具包(ODK)格式工具从选定设施的产妇服务设施管理人员和产妇登记册收集数据。从产妇登记册收集的数据涵盖了2019冠状病毒病大流行前的四个月和2019冠状病毒病大流行期间的四个月。进行了为期两天的培训方案，包括介绍研究目标和工具、审查工具、实践访谈和数据收集。使用STATA Version 15分析数据。使用描述性统计和集中趋势测量来分析受访者的人口统计细节和健康相关的利益变量。使用卡方检验和fisher精确检验来发现诊断COVID-19病例的设施与其人口统计学特征之间的关联。所有检验均以p值< 0.05为有统计学意义。共采访了31名助产士管理人员，并从肯尼亚5个MNCH重点县(内罗毕(27%)、加里萨(10%)、伊西奥洛(20%)、基利菲(23%)和米戈里(20%))的三级(66%)和四级(34%)设施中获得了801份分娩记录(COVID-19前400份和COVID-19大流行期间401份)。在整体代表性方面，三级设施略多于一半(51.6%)，四级设施占48.4%。受访的大部分妇产服务管理人员(48.4%)在各自岗位工作少于3年，而大多数(67.7%)拥有护理或助产学文凭作为最高专业教育水平。总体而言，管理人员表示，非专业助产士就诊减少了(67.9%)，有并发症的母亲的转诊推迟了(29%)，母亲害怕在医院分娩(64.5%)，可能有些母亲在助产士的帮助下分娩(45.2%)。管理人员报告说，新生儿护理服务受大流行影响最大(54.8%)，其次是ANC服务(45.2%)。免疫服务受影响最小(35.5%)。管理人员(41.9%)报告说，计划生育商品的摄取减少了，纯母乳喂养减少了(12.9%)。大多数(51.6%)的管理人员证实，在大流行期间，计划外怀孕(90.4%)有所增加，而对ANC客户进行教育的机会有限(74.2%)。据调查，48%的设施确诊了新冠肺炎病例，但只有61.3%的设施有口罩，54.8%的设施有洗手液。设施记录显示，与COVID-19大流行期间相比，COVID-19之前ANC的出勤率高出19%。新生儿死亡在新冠肺炎期间显著增加(P=0.010) 38%。大流行期间，活产显著增加了15% (p<0.0001)。在大流行期间，出现分娩并发症的母亲(p=0.0003)和接受剖腹产手术的母亲人数(p<0.001)也显著增加。没有足够的统计证据表明计划生育商品的摄取、产后并发症、免疫接种和孕产妇死亡率是否受到covid-19大流行的影响。Covid-19大流行使产科服务提供者和当地卫生系统措手不及。对大流行病的恐惧对产妇服务的利用产生了交叉影响。
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Beatrice Nyambura Muthanga, Paul Gichohi Maku, J. Ogalo
OERs are viewed as providing chances to provide access to high-quality educational and informational materials globally in this age of digitization. By enabling access to digital materials, academic institutions are utilizing the technological revolution to transform teaching and research. With the removal of financial, legal, and technical barriers, more academic institutions and faculty members are now able to access digital materials online, transforming teaching and research on a global scale. OERs have made it possible to offer accessible and free information resources for everyone in the academic setting since they are affordable and customizable. When aiming at certain audiences, the capacity to adapt and adjust material offers a significant benefit. The growing need for instructional materials and learning tools in contrast to the dire budgetary circumstances at many institutions. The purpose of this study is to review pedagogical transformation effects of Open Educational Resources on teaching in higher institutions of learning in Kenya.
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Digital resource platforms have gained significant recognition as valuable tools for education and research within universities. These platforms enable easy access, sharing and dissemination of information, leveraging the advancements in information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Nonetheless, users of these platforms face challenges in effectively accessing and utilizing these information resources due to complexities in navigation. This issue arises from a mismatch between user expectations and the design of information platforms, which hinders seamless access and utilization of information. This may adversely affect teaching and research output that are core mandates of universities. The purpose of the study was to explore challenges that academic staff experience in accessing and utilizing information in digital resource platforms in the selected public universities in Kenya. The study was based on a pragmatic paradigm where it adopted a mixed method approach. This enabled the research to collect both quantitative and qualitative data that complemented each other in collecting accurate and reliable data. Purposive and census sampling techniques were used to draw respondents from the targeted population. The sample size was 113 respondents comprising 86 academic staff, four university librarians and 23 library staff in charge of digital content. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences was used to analyze quantitative data while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in form of tables, charts and verbatim reports. The findings showed that academic staff had inadequate digital literacy skills and slow in adopting technology that resulted in ineffective access and under-utilization of e-content. Major challenges faced by academic staff were limited range of digital resource platforms, unattractive visual design, inadequate digital literacy skills and technological dynamism. The study recommended for increased digital resource platforms to facilitate wider access, development of appealing visual design and continuous digital literacy training among users.
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