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    Influence of Head-teachers’ Leadership on Implementation of Information and Communication Technology in Public Primary Schools in Rabai Sub-County in Kilifi County - Kenya
    (KeMU, 2022-10) Mnemba, Mwanamomo Mwajira
    Information and communication Technology (ICT) has become the principal driver of economy all over the world, and its role in education sector cannot be down-played. Kenyan government inclusive, has invested heavily in ICT to align education with vision 2030.The schools have been mandated through the head teachers’ leadership, to spearhead the implementation of ICT policies in the school. Despite the heavy government’s investments on infrastructure and capacity building, the ICT policy implementation in Rabai Sub County is still dismal raising question on the influence of leadership on ICT implementation. This study investigated the influence head teachers’ communication skills, coordination skills, quality supervision skills and motivation skill on ICT implementation in public primary schools in Rabai Sub County in Kilifi County -Kenya. This study was anchored on Diffusion of Innovations Theories by Everett M. Rodgers and Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene theory by Frederick Herzberg. The study used descriptive survey research design to gather qualitative and quantitative data which was analyzed to describe systematically the situation of ICT implementation in Rabai Sub County in Kilifi County- Kenya. The target population was 44 public primary schools and Census technique was used. 88 respondents were obtained using purposive sampling where all 44 head teachers and 44 ICT champion teachers were sampled. The researcher used interview schedule for the head teachers and closed ended questionnaires for the ICT champion teachers. The qualitative data from the head teachers was organized and coded according to themes and the Likert Scale of 1-5 was used to measure the respondents’ level of agreement on the questionnaires. The responses from both tools was organized according to the objectives and presented qualitatively and quantitatively. Pre-testing was done in Kaloleni Sub County whereby a reliability coefficient of above 0.07 and 0.05% level of significance was achieved and it was considered reliable. The validity of the instrument was determined through consultations with specialists in the study area. The data was collected after obtaining a letter of authority from Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Kilifi County Commissioner Office, Kilifi County Education Office and Rabai Sub-county Education Office. The data collected was analyzed using Descriptive Statistics Package for Social Scientist (SPSS) program and final results displayed using percentages, and graphs. The study found out that the head teachers had adequate communication skill with mean of 2.53716 and std 1.200452. Coordination skills, was deficient with (moderate mean of 3.30288 and the std of 1.051966). The quality supervision skill of the head teachers ’was deficient, mean moderate of 3.5085 and the std 1.144732, and the motivation skills of the head teacher was deficient, mean moderate 3.93142 and the std 1.983578. From the analysis, the researcher concluded that coordination skills, quality supervisions kills and motivation skills of head teachers were lacking. This negatively affected implementation of ICT since there was a strong correlations between effective leadership in terms of communication, coordination, quality supervision and motivation, and implementation of ICT policy in the public primary schools. Capacity building on these core leadership skills to empower head teachers is recommended. The researcher recommended that further research should be done on quality supervision and coordination as these were very critical to the successful implementation of any ICT strategy in schools.
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    Influence of Strategic Leadership on Strategy Implementation in Kilifi County Government
    (KeMU, 2022) Dismas, Mwasambu Polle
    The fundamental driver of strategy implementation is strategic leadership. The leader's part is vital in determining the strategy execution procedure because it is doable schedule and conclusions about the way it can be fast or hard to drive for change is critical. The focus of the research was on the influence of strategic leadership on strategy execution in Kilifi County. The objective of the study was to assess the influence of strategic thinking, action creation, resource optimization, and technology adoption on strategy implementation in Kilifi county government. Path-Goal Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Resource Based View (RBV), and Social Learning were the theories used in this research. To explain the existing situation and collect data across a number of units, the research utilized a descriptive survey approach. The targeted population was 61 Kilifi County Government officers (11 members of the County Executive Committee, 22 chief officers, and 28 departmental directors). The study used census sample approach, which included all 61 respondents. A questionnaire with closed-ended questions was used to collect data for this study. To ensure the validity of the research instruments, the researcher conducted a pilot study with six Lamu County government officials. Data was examined and analyzed using a Software (SPSS) Version 24.0 through descriptive and inferential statistics. Frequencies, percentages, and cross tabulations was used for presenting the findings. The use of a regression model to determine the type of the link among research variables was included in inferential statistics. It was determined that strategic thinking provided an adequate explanation for how strategies were carried out. Findings revealed that strategic thinking was a reliable indicator of successful strategy execution. According to correlation analysis, the Kilifi county government's strategy execution was favorably and significantly correlated with the development of action plans. The Kilifi county government's resource optimization and plan implementation had a positive and substantial association, according to regression of the coefficient. Results also indicated that strategy implementation is well predicted by technology adoption. Based on the findings, the study concluded that Strategic thinking, Creation of action plans, resource optimization and Adoption of technology have a positive and vital effect on strategy execution in Kilifi county government. This study found that strategic thinking managers and leaders in Kilifi County Government who have the ability to develop an in-depth analysis have influenced strategic implementation in Kilifi county government. This study therefore recommends that strategic thinking managers and leaders within the county should time to time monitor and evaluate the progress of already implemented projects
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    The Relationship between Political Dynamism and Implementation of Foreign Policy in African Countries.
    (KeMU, 2022-11) Bambo, Bilali Charles
    Political dynamism is critical in foreign policy enactment in any country in the world, including Africa. Most countries have tried to implement its foreign policy differently without looking at political dynamism which is instrumental in the orientation of foreign policy of any given country. However, the concept of political dynamism has been viewed with different lenses by different scholars, but with the common understanding that “dynamism” implies application of different perspectives to evaluate existing or potential political situation. The study examined the relationship between political dynamism and implementation of foreign policy in African countries. Specifically, the study focused on the influence of political system, interest groups, leadership traits, and public opinion on implementation of foreign policy in Africa. The study was anchored on rational choice theory, advocacy coalition framework theory, and punctuated equilibrium theory. It adopted descriptive research design and involved a target population of 195 individuals comprising of diplomats, political parties, ministry of foreign affairs and civil society. Sampling was carried out using stratified sampling technique where 100 respondents were selected. Collection of primary data was carried out using a structured questionnaire where collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential methods. Analyzed data was presented using frequency distribution tables, figures and narratives. The findings revealed that political system significantly influenced policy making processes and implementation. Countries with stronger and stable political system in Africa tended to have vibrant foreign policy debates without fear of losing favour in the international community. However, challenges such as mega corruption and neocolonialism in most African states continue to affect foreign policy direction. Interest groups have continued to play a central role in petitioning governments of the day to implement certain policy documents favourable to the masses as opposed to the ruling class. But, there is the question of corruption and suppression of outdated political culture which were likely to ruin foreign policy implementation of a country. Leaders with certain characteristics, such as dictatorial tendencies, corruption mentality, emotional instability, and human rights abuse records tend to oversee or favour subjective foreign policy orientations. Leaders with condensing attitude, limited emotional intelligence, questionable integrity, and tough-headedness tend to pursue narrow and self-serving foreign policy directions at the expense of their citizens. Public opinion continues to play a central role in swaying views and influencing key decisions of political parties, political systems, and top leadership of the country, hence shaping their foreign policy direction. Inferential statistics also indicated that each of the four independent variables significantly and positively influenced foreign policy implementation in African countries. A number of recommendations were made, including for the African countries to allow alternative voices in political system for robust policy debates and implementation. Interest groups should also be allowed by the government of the day to operate freely so that they can participate in foreign policy implementation in an objective manner. Despite varied leadership traits in all leaders, foreign policy implementation should involve objective processes devoid of personal influences. Public opinion should be allowed to proactively shape foreign policy formulation and implementation in Africa.