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an assessment of the influence of school meals on attendance: a case study of primary schools in kibera and mathare informal settlements in nairobi county, kenya
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: monitoring and evaluation
Author: nyamai faith
This study strived to ascertain the effect in the urban school feeding programme (SFP) on pupils' attendance in Kibera and Mathare informal settlements, in Nairobi County and suggest any possible interventions to ensure an effective SFP in urban areas. The study employed a treatment-control approach to establish the differences that existed between schools with, and those without feeding. A total of 10 schools that were feeding in 2018 and had the programme terminated in 2019, and 4 schools that were feeding in both 2018 and 2019 were included in the study as treatment and control respectively. Data gathered was analysed using Difference-in-Differences (DiD) method. The outcome of the study disclosed that withdrawal of SFP led to an overall decline in attendance by 116 pupils for both boys and girls in both informal settlements. In Kibera a total of 113 pupils missed school compared to 139 pupils in Mathare. Founded on the study outcome, it suggested that, even with scarce and limited resources available, there is need for the government to prioritize support to urban school feeding. In addition, school management committees and head teachers must broaden the community and parental commitment in supporting urban SFP. Finally, the study suggests that an intensive comparative study might be undertaken to compare the influence of enrolment necessitated by school feeding programme and attendance in schools in urban informal settlements, in relation to schools in rural areas.
factors influencing health insurance uptake among people living with disabilities in kenya
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: health economics
Author: tonkei, faith s
This study examined the factors affecting health insurance uptake among people living with disability in Kenya. Using the KHIBS 2015/2016 dataset a binary probit model is estimated. The findings show that being a female-headed household, employed (formal & self), education attainment, distance to nearest health facility, significantly influenced the uptake health insurance among PWDs in Kenya. Based on these findings, to increase the uptake of health insurance among households with PWDs in Kenya, national and county governments should increase support to encourage households with PWDs to pursue education, such as offer scholarships, provide personal equipment’s like wheelchairs, hearing aids and special reading materials. The government can also ensure access to UHC through strengthening devolution of health care services and subscription to National health insurance fund to every household. Larger household size is linked to a lower uptake of health insurance among PWDs, the government should the encourage and educate households with PWDs on the benefits of family planning through the use of contraception
influence of global standards implementation on performance of public health procurement agency in kenya: a case of kenya medical supplies agency
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: project planning
Author: agoro collins o
Trying to monitor the trade on counterfeit and falsified medicines is a challenging affair; however, there exist sufficient evidence that it is not lifestyle drugs alone that are at the center of these vice. Aggressive health challenges, including near death experiences (O’Hagan & Garlington, 2018). The purpose of this study was to determine influence of global standards implementation on performance of public health procurement agency in Kenya: a case of Kenya medical supplies agency. The objectives of this study were to determine the influence of Product identification implementation on the performance of public health procurement agency in Kenya; establish the influence of product capture implementation on the performance of public health procurement agency and to examine the influence of Product data sharing implementation on the performance of health procurement agency. The research design largely embraced descriptive survey design featuring both the qualitative and quantitative characteristics. According to Kothari (2004) describing facts and characteristics falls under a descriptive survey when it targets individuals, group or situations To affirm it more, Lokesh (1984) made an assertion highlighting that descriptive studies are designed to obtain precise and pertinent information in line with the status of phenomena and whenever general conclusions from the facts discovered can be drawn. Putting into focus Kombo and Tromp (2006), when we are focusing on population, we depict it as the aggregate accumulation of components about which we wish to make deductions. To ensure a high outcome is obtained, the scoped population will comprise of various technical, operational and management staff working in public health procurement agency and health regulatory agency allied to procurement operations in Kenya. The best method that was selected was purposive sampling which was appropriate in developing the research sample to be interrogated and discussed. This method which forms part of the non-probability sampling techniques (Dull & Reinhardt, 2014). The members were selected putting emphasis on their knowledge, relationships and expertise regarding the topic of Global standards and their experience in its implementation in the public health procurement agency. The study determined the sample from the population by applying Sekeran (2003) sample determination table .For a population of 75 people, based on the pre calculation done from the table by Sekaran, the sample size was 62 respondents. Following that line of thought, the researcher then selected 103 respondents from the various partner organizations. The result obtained to justify the criteria of selection was such that those staff who have been involved in public heath procurement engagements were eligible. Use of questionnaire for survey research was the best instrument for data collection (Bowling, 1997), because the information was collected at a natural setting. To achieve maximum output based on information and experiences, the questions were designed based on stakeholder experiences in public health supply chain and procurement projects. The selection of the tool was guided by certain parameters such as data to be collected, easily accessible of such data, as well as the objective of the study. The justification of use of the questionnaires was mainly due to variables that could not be easily viewed. It established the importance of Global standards implementation in procurement agency and further highlighted the positive outcome of its implementation. It further established that efficiency of procurement systems increased in the end and there was effective inventory management of procurement commodities. Furthermore, there was also a reduction of stock-outs in the public health supply chain and finally it led to the faster detection and elimination of counterfeit commodities from the legal supply chain process. Global standards implementation is key in ensuring that we will have safe, secure and reliable supply chains.
determinants of late antenatal clinic attendance among women of reproductive age (15-49) in mama lucy kibaki hospital
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: health economics
Author: musaa collins n
The decreasing number of expectant women seeking ANC services at twenty weeks and after is concerning, because this is the time when the expectant women should be getting the most out of their antenatal care to ensure a safe delivery. The percentage of expectant women who visit ANC clinic appointments at 10 weeks or less in Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has risen from 24 percent in 2015 to 42 percent in 2021 on average. The percentage of expectant mothers who showed up for their 20-week check-up appointment declined from 11% to 8 percent during the same period. This study sought to establish the predictors of late ANC clinic attendance among women of child bearing age (15-49) in Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi County. The specific objectives are: to determine the accessibility of the ANC services among women of child bearing age (15-49) in Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi County. Also to establish the socio-economic determinants for late antenatal clinic attendance among women of reproductive age (15-49) in Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study utilized secondary data obtained from Kenya District Health Information System (KDHIS-II) database. Binary regression model (probit) was used in estimation. Data collected was analyzed using STATA version 15. The findings revealed that approximately 76 percent of women aged between 15 and 49 years in Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital were recorded attending ANC clinic late. Majority of the clients that is 73 percent are located less tha 5 kilometres (5kms) away from the nearby health facility implying ease of accessibility. Further, age of the woman, education levels, employment status as well as awareness on ANC services were statistically significantly and negatively associated with reduced likelihood of late ANC attendance. On the other hand, age squared and marital status had a significant but positively related with increased probability of late antenatal care clinic visit among women of reproductive age in Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital. Based on the results, the research suggests increased sensitization on timely ANC attendance across all age groups. Also there is need for women empowerment and further training or coaching through adhoc support groups or seminars and workshops on the importance of ANC attendance in time. Lastly, there is need for empowerment via public - private partnerships to promote timely adherence to ANC clinics among women of all age set.
effect of financial literacy on poverty levels in kenya
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: business
Author: cheruiyot, collins k
Reducing poverty is the greatest challenge for the government as it pursues Vision 2030. According to official figures, 32 per cent of Kenyans are classified as poor, meaning they live on less than a dollar a day. Low financial literacy has been cited as one of the factors causing the high poverty levels in Kenya. Any long-term government plan must address financial literacy, which is the result of accumulated years of living in poverty. The reason someone is poor today perhaps is because they never had access to basic and advanced financial literacy education. The objective of this research was to determine the effect of financial literacy on Kenya’s poverty levels. The study was based on prospect theory, dual process theory and the goal setting theory. The independent variable was financial literacy measured using the multidimensional poverty index per quarter while the control variables were economic growth, the unemployment rate, and public debt. The dependent variable that the research attempted to explain was the poverty levels in Kenya. The data was collected on a quarterly basis over a period of twenty years (from January 2012 to December 2021). A descriptive research approach was employed in the research, with a multivariate regression model used to examine the connection between the study variables. The study's findings yielded an R-square value of 0.995, indicating that the chosen independent variables could explain 99.5 percent of the variance in Kenya’s poverty levels, while the other 0.5 percent was due to other factors not investigated in this study. The F statistic was significant at a 5% level with a P = 0.000. This suggests that the model was adequate for explaining poverty levels in Kenya. Further, the findings demonstrated that financial literacy had a negative and significant influence on Kenya’s poverty levels. Economic growth and public debt also had a negative and significant influence on Kenya’s poverty levels. Unemployment rate had a significant positive influence on poverty levels in Kenya. The research suggests the need for policy makers to make it a requirement for educational institutions to offer financial literacy as lack of financial literacy contributes to a rise in poverty levels. The study also recommends that there is need to come up with effective measures of creating employment as high unemployment rate has an adverse effect on poverty levels. The study recommends the need for future researchers to conduct a study for a longer period of time such as the last 30 years to capture the effects of economic cycles.
determinants of imports demand in kenya
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: arts
Author: karuri faustinah n
determinants of quality financial reporting in county governments in kenya
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: finance
Author: abdi, feisal a
institutional factors influencing employee job satisfaction in rongo university, migori county, kenya
Level: university
Type: dissertations
Subject: education
Author: odhiambo clarie a
The purpose of this study was to investigate institutional factors influencing employee job satisfaction in Rongo University: A Case Study of Rongo University, Migori County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the influence of availability of social amenities, financial incentives, availability of professional development support and career support in Rongo University, Migori County, Kenya. The study was guided by Herzberg’s two-factor (HTF) theory (1959). The study adopted descriptive research design. The study target population was 804 employees from Rongo University both non-academic and teaching staff. The sample size constituted of 20 academic staff and 60 non-academic staff totalling 80 respondents. Data collection tools were questionnaires for non-academic and teaching staff. Instrument validity was assured through seeking expert opinion of University supervisors. Instrument reliability was determined through test-retest method. Descriptive and inferential statistics that included correlation and regression were used for analysis of quantitative and qualitative data which included mean and standard deviation, results presented in frequencies and percentages. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.0 was used for data analysis. The findings of the study were; based on the first objective of the study, which was to investigate the influence of availability of social amenities on employee job satisfaction. It was found to be statistically significant (M=3.91, r=0.734, p<0.05). The second objective of the study, which was to examine how availability of professional development support influences employee job satisfaction was positive and statistically significant (M=3.12, r=0.461, p<0.05). Based on the third objective of the study, which is to establish how financial incentives influence employee job satisfaction. It was found to be statistically significant (M=3.11, r=0.734, p<0.05).The fourth objective of the study sought to establish the influence of career support on employee job satisfaction. It was found to be statistically significant (M=3.07, r=0.126, p<0.05). The study concludes that there was a significant relationship between level of job satisfaction and availability of social amenities, adequacy of financial incentives and availability of professional development programs. The study further revealed, positive relationship between level of job satisfaction and availability of social amenities and adequacy of financial incentives. The study further revealed, that four parameters used (availability of social amenities, adequacy of financial incentives, availability of professional development programs and career support) explains 60% of variance of the dependent variable which was the level of employee job satisfaction. The study recommends that, Rongo University Administration should enhance Professional Development Programmes to enable employees acquire relevant skills and knowledge geared towards value and competency that motivates, retains hence employees job satisfaction. The University should reassess and improve on employee salaries and allowances as well as health insurances cover this boost employee morale thus improve their job satisfaction.