Project Topics and Materials - Page 111

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to assess effects of the procedures used by heads of secondary schools during deployment into various administrative posts, on teachers‟ motivation. The locale of the study was Murang‟a East District. Herzberg‟s two-factor theory forms the theoretical framework of this study. The objectives of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Improved service delivery has been the focus of the Kenyan government in the recent past as part of public sector reforms and in the quest for the same, Kenya introduced performance contracts. The purpose of this study was on performance contracting and its effect on county government service delivery case of Mandera County. The study was... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The Kenyan government adopted Community Policing initiative as a crime fighting tool in the year 2002. The Community Policing initiative was aimed at enhancing security and safety, reducing crime, fear and improving social order. Crime happen on regular basis and continue to be an issue of discussion to policy makers, policing agents,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The department of immigration makes decisions in the course of discharging their mandate some of which are contested by those seeking services from the department. The post-work permit verification period has seen an astronomical rise in such contested decisions. Little is known about the determinants of these contested decisions. This... Continue Reading

Access to higher education world over has been a preserve of the affluent few since they can  cater for the costs of the education. Majority of the developing countries in Africa are yet to  address the issue of subsidizing higher education to enhance completion rates. The general  objective of this study was to determine the effects of County... Continue Reading

Studies on impact of school feeding programmes on access, retention and performance have  been conducted in various parts of the world all of which conclude that the programmes have  the potential to increase access to primary education, reduce drop-out rates and promote  academic achievements. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact... Continue Reading

The ability to retain Volunteers has proved a challenge to many international  organizations. This is no exception for many volunteers engaged in international  organizations. Volunteers are more intrinsically motivated compared to extrinsic  motivation and their need is to make a valued contribution by giving back to the  community and skill... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Kenya, just like many developing countries is currently confronted by huge fiscal deficits, declining external assistance and huge debt service charges that are adversely affecting the country’s development process. The tax revenue in Kenya keeps performing poorly and unsteadily. The revenue collected from tax does not match the target... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The intention of the study was todeterminehow the graduate trainee programmesaffects the preparedness of graduates for the job market. The study focused specifically on trainee motivation, work assignment, work supervision and practical experience of the trainees at the National Construction Authority. The statement of the problem was... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Crime is a major concern to every nation, more so, the involvement of minors in criminal activities. In Kenya there is a high rate of children involvement in criminal activities indicated by the high number of minors arrested or sentenced of criminal charges. Of specific concern is Taita-Taveta County where minors have joined terrorism... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to establish the determinants of implementation of cash transfer programme for elderly persons in Kiambu County, Kenya. Three specific objectives guided the study: investigating how enrolment process of beneficiaries determine implementation of cash transfer program for the elderly; finding out how staff... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Strategic procurement is the process of creating alignment and consistency of action that establishes the long range objectives and overall strategy by which procurement function fulfills its mission. It entails the transformation of an organization’s mission, goals, and objectives into measurable activities to be used to plan, budget... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Banana production is important due to the role it plays in the economy of Kenya. It provides income to the farmers; generate job opportunities and boost food security in the country. Banana is ranked as the fourth most valuable crop in the world after maize, wheat and paddy. In some Eastern and central parts of Kenya banana plantations... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Contrary to the provisions in the Constitution under the Bill of Rights that access to equitable healthcare is a right to every Kenyan health, health indicators. Garissa County are very poor, particularly for women and children, with high maternal, infant and child mortality, high levels of acute malnutrition, and low immunization... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Micro and Small enterprises are widely recognised for their role in industrialization and economic growth across the globe. In Kenya, the government has initiated a number of strategies aimed at promoting small-scale enterprises notably the Uwezo and Women Enterprise Fund. Despite many initiatives by the government and other... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Promotion policies increase morale, productivity and employment satisfaction, and to decrease turnover by rewarding employees who possess the desire, commitment and qualifications to advance within the organization. In addition to delivering value to customers and increasing the wealth of shareholders or owners, state owned enterprises... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  This study sought to analyse the performance of police women officers in the Administration Police Service (APS) headquarters in Nairobi County. Specific objectives of the study included: examining the nature of work performed by police women in Administration Police Service Headquarters, assessment of the effect of deployment policy on... Continue Reading

The level of preparedness of the counties to face the challenges of effective service delivery of  the devolved functions and potential complexities to ensure that they are managed strategically is  a major concern. Devolution faces myriad challenges thereby falling short of addressing  implementation of devolved functions. This study... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Under the Kenya vision 2030, the financial services sector aims at creating a vibrant and globally competitive financial sector promoting high-levels of savings and financing for Kenya‟s investment needs. It also aims to ensure macroeconomic stability as well as reducing the volatility of returns in Nairobi securities exchange. This... Continue Reading

The purpose of the study was to investigate the determinants of gender imbalance in education  administration among teachers in public secondary schools in the larger Thika district.The study  was guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the effect of gender roles on gender  imbalance in education administration among teachers,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the determinants of employee job satisfaction among county government enforcement officers in Kenya by taking the case of Nairobi City County. Given how crucial job satisfaction is among employees today, employers are always seeking ways to ensure that their employees are satisfied at work in order to get... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Conditional cash transfer programs have turned out to be an important element of social policy in developing countries. Conditional cash transfers are noncontributory programs that focus on the poor and vulnerable households. Such programs are aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, enable enhanced human capital investments, improving... Continue Reading

Public administrators are increasingly using social media in their day-to-day activities  and duties. Despite the increased use of social media by public officers, there have not  been studies that have investigated how this is affecting their day-to-day work. The  aim of the study, from this perspective, was to identify the use of social media... Continue Reading

Despite the fact that county governments have ultimate mandate in regulation of alcohol trade in the counties and enactment of new laws, alcohol trade is still a big issue in Kenya. The study therefore investigated the effects of policy regulation on alcohol trade in Kirinyaga West, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. It was guided by the following... Continue Reading

The running of an organization today has to be by trusted people in the areas where the  resources are much involved that is Finance, people and materials. However, this has not  been the case since the management of organization has taken another turn to try and  introduce the culture of misusing finances and materials. In the recent past,... Continue Reading