School of Business and Economics
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Item The effect of building trust strategies on the performance of community-based peace building projects initiatives by non-profit making organizations in northern Kenya.(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management,, 2025-08) Okeyo, Beatrice Atieno; Gichunge, Evangeline; Kirimi, DorothyThis research examined the effect of building trust strategies on the performance of community-based peace building projects initiative in Northern Kenya. The main anchorage theory was Stakeholder Theory. The study adopted descriptive research design. Research population was all NGOs involved in peace building initiative in Kenya. The target population of interest comprised of 44 NGOs that are involved in peace building in Northern Kenya. Two representatives (Reconciliation Program Officer and Community Outreach Officer) from each of the 44 NGOs were involved in the research. There were 44 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Northern Kenya, and the research used a purposive sampling approach to pick one Reconciliation Program Officer and one Community Outreach Officer from each of the NGOs. This gave a population of 88 respondents. In data collection, structured questionnaire were used to gather primary data. The data was analyzed quantitatively by use of descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentage ratings, mean and standard deviation. The study adopted inferential analysis to correlation and regression values showing the relationship of variables. Findings were presented by use of statistical Table. The data indicated a significant correlation between building trust strategies and performance of community-based peace building projects with (r=0.520; p-value =0.000). In conclusion, the performance of community-based peace building projects organized by non-profit groups in Northern Kenya was significantly impacted by trust-building tactics. The findings suggested that when supporting community-based peace building project initiatives in Northern Kenya, non-profit-making organizations (NGOs) have encountered considerable difficulties in fostering trust. Many localities in the area lack the institutional frameworks, expertise, and skills needed to maintain peace initiatives.Item Influence of Innovation on Performance of Textile and Clothing Businesses in Nairobi County, Kenya(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE(IJRISS), 2025-04) Bashulile, Dieu-Merci Nehemie; Kirimi, Dorothy; Muriuki, MosesThis study investigates the influence of innovation on the business performance of textile and clothing (T&C) businesses in Nairobi County, Kenya. Innovation is a critical driver for improving organizational performance, especially in industries characterized by fast-paced change and competition. The study used a descriptive research design to examine the relationship between innovation and business performance. A total of 85 T&C businesses were targeted. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, which assessed both the implementation of innovative practices and the performance of businesses in terms of profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, including regression analysis, were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between innovation and business performance, with businesses that embraced innovation in product development, customer service, and the adoption of advanced technologies reporting higher performance outcomes. The study established that innovation functions as a crucial element in boosting business achievement by helping companies achieve competitive market positions. The research team outlined three main recommendations that included establishing innovation cultures within businesses and creating supportive innovation environments with policymakers alongside studying the specific innovation types that drive performance results the most. The research findings deliver essential knowledge to textile and clothing sector managers policymakers and business owners about innovation's critical role in enduring development and sustainability.Item Influence of stakeholder management on performance of renewable energy projects in Kenya.(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management,, 2025-07) Chamdany, Philiph K. A.; Kirimi, Dorothy; Kithinji, MosesThis study assessed the influence of stakeholder management on the performance of renewable energy projects in Kenya. The study was grounded in the Stakeholder Theory which provided a multidimensional lens for examining how institutional and managerial practices shape project outcomes. The study adopted an explanatory research design was targeting stakeholders involved in the implementation of renewable energy projects across Kenya. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires, while secondary data were obtained from relevant project reports and regulatory agencies. The target population was 380. Sample size was 195. The stratified random sampling technique was the most appropriate approach for this study. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis to determine the nature and strength of the relationships between the PPP drivers and project performance. The findings revealed that stakeholder management had a positive and statistically significant influence on project performance. The study concludes that the successful implementation of renewable energy projects in Kenya requires strategic attention to inclusive stakeholder engagement. It recommends that project managers adopt integrated planning approaches and that policymakers strengthen regulatory frameworks to support sustainable project outcomes. The study also identifies gaps for future research, particularly the need to explore the roles of technological innovation, regulatory governance, and longitudinal project tracking in the evolving renewable energy landscape.Item Influence of Entrepreneurial Skill on Commercialization of Livestock Farming in Narok County, Kenya(Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 2025) Lolchoki, Elizabeth S.; Kirimi, Dorothy; Mugambi, Hellen.The Narok County has a very large population that owns large number of livestock but they still remain poor in terms of accessing health services, taking their children to school and access to other basic needs which this study attributes to poor commercialization of their domestic animal farm products for wealth maximization. The aim of this research was to examine the influence of entrepreneurial skill on commercialization of livestock farming in Narok County, Kenya. Descriptive research was adopted based on its reliability and systematic description of a population. The population of the study included households that engage in livestock farming where a sample size of 384 households was obtained. Primary data was collected from the field through structured self- administered questionnaires. Binary logistics regression analysis. Results showed that holding other factors constant, entrepreneurial skill had a positive and significant effect (B = 1.14, exp B = 3.128, P=0.002). The implication of the result is that entrepreneurial skill has significant effect on commercialization of livestock farming in Narok County, in Kenya. The study concluded that entrepreneurial skills significantly and positively influenced the commercialization of livestock farming in Narok County based on the aforementioned outcomes. These attributes include the ability to effectively manage finances for farming activities, develop business plans for farming enterprises, regularly attend training sessions where farmers are taught entrepreneurship, and make sure to cultivate entrepreneurial abilities that allow farmers to effectively manage livestock farming.Item Strategic Renewal, Environmental Dynamism and Competitive Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Saccos in Kenya(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management,, 2024-06) Chesigor;, Felix Kiptoo; Kinyua, Festus Riungu; Kirimi, DorothyStrategic renewal is a change process adjusting a firm's strategic direction to achieve long-term competitiveness. This process aligns the organization’s internal capabilities with shifts in the external environment, driven by changes in technology, markets, industries, and the economy. The objective of this study was to establish the influence of Strategic Renewal on the competitive financial performance of Deposit Taking Saccos (DTS) in Kenya. The study also sought to determine how environmental dynamism moderates this relationship. Anchored on the ambidexterity theory of leadership for innovation the study was a pragmatic study of 715 Senior Head Office staff and 159 branch managers from 62 DTS from which a sample of 278 participants was derived. A semi-structured questionnaire having both closed and open-ended questions was used to collect primary data from the respondents, while secondary data was obtained from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA’s) Annual Sacco Supervision Reports for the years 2017- 2021. Data was analyzed using binary logistic regression which revealed that Strategic Renewal was a positive and significant predictor of the probability of competitive financial performance in DTS. It also established that Environmental Dynamism did not have a significant moderating effect on this relationship. The study encourages DTS to continuously redefine their strategic intent, enhance their HR competence, build organization-wide commitment to competitiveness, and establish strategic partnerships with key public and private sector organizations in order to remain competitive. Further, the study strongly recommends that although DTS ought to pay attention to customer tastes and preferences, changes in technology as well as competitor strategies, they should be careful not to deviate from their traditional business model.Item Strategic organizational architecture, environmental dynamism and competitive financial performance of deposit taking Saccos in Kenya.(. Reviewed Journal International of Business Management, 5, 2024) Chesigor, Felix Kiptoo; Kinyua, . Festus Riungu; Kirimi, DorothyOrganizational architecture refers to the entire organization, including its structure and culture, control systems and incentives, processes, and people, while Strategic Organizational Architecture describes the context within an organization through which a strategic and entrepreneurial vision can be translated into specific entrepreneurial behaviours, processes and outcomes. The objective of this study was to establish the influence of Strategic Organizational Architecture on the competitive financial performance of Deposit Taking Saccos (DTS) in Kenya. The study also sought to determine how environmental dynamism moderates this relationship. Anchored on the ambidexterity theory of leadership for innovation the study was a pragmatic study of 715 Senior Head Office staff and 159 branch managers from 62 DTS from which a sample of 278 participants was derived. A semi-structured questionnaire having both closed and open-ended questions was used to collect primary data from the respondents, while secondary data was obtained from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA’s) Annual Sacco Supervision Reports for the years 2017-2021. Data was analyzed using binary logistic regression which revealed that Strategic Organizational Architecture was a positive and significant predictor of the probability of competitive financial performance in DTS. Further, the study established that the moderating effect of Environmental Dynamism in this relationship was not significant. The study recommends that for DTS to remain competitive, they ought to emphasize on building agile and adaptive organizational structures, creating an organizational culture favourable for risk seeking; ensuring that resources are adequate and well prioritized, and establishing competitive performance measuring systems and controls. On the flipside, the study recommends that although DTS ought to pay attention to customer tastes and preferences, changes in technology as well as competitor strategies, they should be careful not to deviate from their traditional business modelItem Relationship between Academic Qualification Implementation and Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Embu County(EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies (EBMS), 2022-09) Njiru, Evalyne Mercy Wanjiru; Gichunge, Evangeline; Kirimi, DorothySeveral academics have suggested that there’s an affirmative association between academic implementation and performance, while others contend that the relationship is inconsistent and hence remains controversial. Practices of strategic implementation in Kenya, began gradually and progressively in the 1960s, but are now gaining popularity. As important as the theories of Strategy implementation in commercial firms, it is a requirement for public secondary schools to implement strategies as per the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education’s strategic plan that supports the government's goal of ensuring that every Kenyan kid has access to high quality education and training. Aside from the government's embrace of Strategy implementation as a policy, limited resources, stiff competition have made strategy implementation a necessity. The study sought to evaluate the relationship between Strategy implementation and performance of public secondary schools in Embu County. The specific objectives of the study were academic qualification and performance of public secondary schools in Embu County. The theory underpinning the study was systems theory. The study adopted descriptive research design. Multistage cluster and random sampling technique were employed to select a sample size of 100 that represents 200 respondents of the total population. Semi structured questionnaires were employed to collect data. Multiple linear regression model was employed to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed that academic qualification with (P < 0.000),) significantly influences performance of public secondary schools in Embu County. The study’s conclusion was that the variable influences performance of public secondary schools in Embu County. The study recommends that schools should allow exposure to external inspection from the government and other stakeholders to evaluate strategies, redesign a culture.Item Relationship between Discipline and Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya(EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies (EBMS), 2023-07) Njiru, Evalyne Mercy Wanjiru; Gichunge, Evangeline; Kirimi, DorothySeveral academics have suggested that there’s an affirmative association between discipline and performance, while others contend that the relationship is inconsistent and hence remains controversial. Practices of strategic implementation in Kenya, began gradually and progressively in the 1960s, but are now gaining popularity. As important as the theories of Strategy implementation in commercial firms, it is a requirement for public secondary schools to implement strategies as per the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education’s strategic plan that supports the government's goal of ensuring that every Kenyan kid has access to high quality education and training. Aside from the government's embrace of Strategy implementation as a policy, limited resources, stiff competition have made strategy implementation a necessity. The specific objectives of the study were discipline and performance of public secondary schools in Embu County. The theory underpinning the study was agency theory. The study adopted descriptive research design. Multistage cluster and random sampling technique were employed to select a sample size of 100 that represents 200 respondents of the total population. Semi structured questionnaires were employed to collect data. Multiple linear regression model was employed to analyze the collected data. The findings showed that discipline had a great influence on performance. The findings revealed that discipline (P < 0.000) significantly influences performance of public secondary schools in Embu County. The study’s conclusion was that all the variables influence performance of public secondary schools in Embu County. The study recommends that schools should look for others ways of funding and update their punishment policy to factor other factors such as detentionItem Determinants of Strategy Implementation in the Mandera County(American Based Research Journal, 2020-09) Mohamud, Shamhad; Mbithi, Mary; Kirimi, DorothyThe main aim of the research is to establish the determinants of strategy Implementation practices of the Mandera County Government. The research was directed by The McKinsey 7-S Model. The target population included senior management staff, middle management staff, and lower management staff. Thus from the above, the target population is composed of 58 respondents. The research used the census sample technique; the data collection instrument that was used to collect data from the selected respondents will include the questionnaire. The data was organized, edited, analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics. The study used the computer programmer SPSS version 23 to analyze the data. The regression model is also used to analyze the data. The results were presented using frequency tables, percentages, charts and graphs. The research findings indicated that top management commitment and organizational culture influence the strategy Implementation in the Mandera County. The findings of the study also indicated that individual responsibilities on the strategy Implementation in the Mandera County. The study recommended that the study recommends that leadership needs to support the performance of the county government in order to enhance efficiency and improve performance and that management offers financial support to increase implementation of strategies which is crucial for improving performance. There is also a need for the management to be very keen on making strategic decisions necessary in improving the county government's performance. The financial budget should be allocated every year to implement various strategies that are necessary for the improvement of county government performance. There is also a need for the county government to adhere to the set out guidelines on strategy implementation necessary for the improvement of organization performance and the staff should work intensively together with the management to ensure that the staffs are motivated to realize the county governments’ strategies for improved performanceItem Assessment of Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Agri-Business in Kericho County, Kenya(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2019-06) Kalya Maritim, Dennis; Kirimi, Dorothy; Mutiiria Njeru, ErickThe purpose of this research was to analyze the assessment of factors influencing youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County. The specific objectives were; to assess influence of youth attitudes towards youth participation in Agri- business in Kericho County, to establish the influence of access to credit facility towards youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County, to examine influence of access to land towards youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County and to determine influence of perceived benefits towards youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County. The target population of this study consisted of 7560 youths who are registered with youth groups that currently engage in various agribusinesses in the Kericho County. The sample size for this study was 384 which was derived using fisher 1998 formula. Stratified and random sampling was used where 384 respondents was sampled from a population of 7560 youth that currently engaged in 504 agribusinesses groups in the Kericho County. In this study, the questionnaire was utilized in data collection and data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study used SPSS version 23 as a tool for data analysis. The results revealed a positive and significant relationship youth attitudes and youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County. The results further revealed that access to credit facility affect youth participation in Agri- business in Kericho County positively and significantly. The result also indicated that access to land affect youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County positively and significantly. The study findings also indicated that the correlation between perceived benefits and youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County was positive and significant. This implies that an improvement in the indicators of perceived benefits positively leads to an increase in youth participation in Agri-business in Kericho County. The study findings recommended that Kericho County to invest more in youth attitudes, access to credit facility and access to land practices as these practices improves the youth participation in Agri-business.