JA-School of Business and Economics

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Kenya’s National Green Finance Strategy in Achieving Sustainable Economy and Climate Goals.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Kenya’s National Green Finance Strategy in Achieving Sustainable Economy and Climate Goals. Wicliffe, Otieno Anyango Kenya acknowledges the imperative of integrating green finance into its financial systems to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Despite its commitment to a comprehensive green finance strategy, there remains a significant gap in understanding its actual impact. This study assesses Kenya’s National Green Finance Strategy, focusing on its effectiveness in achieving climate goals by mobilizing green investments and influencing financial institutions to adopt sustainable practices. The primary variables studied include the alignment of financial policy and institutions with green finance principles and the mobilization of green investments. Grounded in Stakeholder Theory and the Theory of Sustainable Finance, the study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating policy analysis, stakeholder interviews, and case studies. Initial findings highlight progress in fostering green finance while exposing deficiencies in regulatory frameworks, financial inclusion, and public awareness. Although the strategy has partially mobilized green investments, financial institutions have not fully embraced green finance principles. Regression analysis demonstrated high explanatory power (R² = 0.9992, Adjusted R² = 0.9962, F-statistic = 330.8, p = 0.04121), confirming the significant role of financial and institutional resources in mobilizing green investments. Granger causality tests revealed potential temporal dependencies between investment inflows and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, showing significant self-causality within GHG emissions data. However, GDP and renewable energy share showed no significant effects. The study concludes that addressing gaps in regulatory frameworks, enhancing financial inclusion, and raising public awareness are critical. Implementing these recommendations could fortify Kenya’s green finance mechanisms, contribute significantly to global climate goals, and provide a model for other developing nations striving to align their financial systems with sustainability principles. By tackling these challenges, Kenya can unlock its full potential in mobilizing green investments, fostering institutional change, and driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. The study further establishes that the development of stakeholder engagement frameworks is necessary, actively engaging local governments, the community, and private investors in the design and delivery of green finance projects and ensuring participatory processes underpin the projects, a precept of Stakeholder Theory.

Influence of Tendering Process on Performance of County Governments in Kenya

2024-10-23T00:00:00Z

Influence of Tendering Process on Performance of County Governments in Kenya Jackline, Aluoch Amoke; Wicliffe, Otieno; Dr. Wycliffe, Arani Procurement is essential to every organization, serving as a platform for all stakeholders to come together and discuss their needs and goals related to purchasing. The study aimed to explore factors influencing the tendering processes of County Governments in Kenya, focusing specifically on Siaya County Government. The study was guided by three objectives, to examine supplier selection criteria on performance of county Governments in Kenya, to establish the influence of Ethical Practices in Tendering processes on performance of county Governments in Kenya, to investigate the influence of automation processes of Tendering processes on performance of county Governments in Kenya, and to establish moderating effect of government policy on Public procurement And Disposal Act on performance of County Governments in Kenya. The research utilized a Descriptive Research Design approach to gather pertinent information. The study involved Census Sampling in which all 74 participants from different management levels and ad hoc committee members within the department. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments. Data was gathered through the distribution of questionnaires to the chosen participants by means of pick and drop. respondents of 66% were received and were completed accurately, demonstrating an adequate response rate. The statements of the problem mainly focused on major issues facing the tendering procedures and analyzes their influence on organizational performance. The study findings show that Supplier selection criteria Mean of 4.002 and standard Deviation of 0.1428 the highest score amongst the key performance indicators was quality with mean of 4.29 and standard deviation of 0.097 showing highly significant to supplier selection criteria. Ethical practices in Tendering Mean of 4.012 Standard deviation of 0.097, of highest score in key performance indicators was Integrity with mean of 4.468 and standard deviation of 0.097. its shows that highly significant to Ethical practices, Automation of Tendering mean of 4.093 standard deviation of 0.148 highest amongst the key performance indicators was E informing with mean 4.224 and standard deviation 0. 147 shows highly significant to Automation. Moderating variable Mean of 4.094 standard deviation of 0.136 highest score among st key performance indicators of quality 4.306 standard deviation of 0.114 shows highly significant to Moderating variable and all the variables were critical to the performance of County Governments in Kenya. The study recommends that there is need to enormously implement procurement policies which encourage tendering, in order to enhance performance

Effect of Entrepreneurship Skills Training on Agricultural Production

2024-10-05T00:00:00Z

Effect of Entrepreneurship Skills Training on Agricultural Production Daniel, Wachira; Prof Peter, Kibas; Macharia, Macharia This study examines the impact of entrepreneurship skills training on agricultural productivity among small-holder coffee farmers in Kenya. Entrepreneurship in coffee farming involves innovation, effective resource management, risk-taking, and market adaptation—all essential for the entrepreneurial process. Given the critical role of coffee farming in Kenya's economy and the challenges faced by small-holder farmers, this research explores how entrepreneurial skills can enhance productivity and sustainability. A mixed-method approach was employed, with data collected from 12,000 farmers using questionnaires. A sample size of 387 was determined using Yamane's formula, and stratified random sampling was applied across 17 factories. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software. The results indicate that training in business planning, technology, financial management, and leadership significantly improves coffee farming performance. The study concludes that ineffective entrepreneurship training is closely linked to poor performance in coffee farming. It recommends that the government, through the ministries of agriculture and co-operatives, prioritize entrepreneurship training for small-holder coffee farmers to enhance productivity. These findings can guide future interventions aimed at reviving the coffee industry and ensuring its sustainability in Kenya.

Impacts of Service Strategy on Competitive Advantage of Private Secondary Schools in Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi County

2025-01-25T00:00:00Z

Impacts of Service Strategy on Competitive Advantage of Private Secondary Schools in Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi County Christine, Akinyi Ochola; Catherine, Njoki; Prof. Peter, B. Kibas A strategy is a critical component of any successful business plan. A company can use an effective strategy to find its industry niche and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Kenya's education sector has recently expanded. Therefore, the objective of this study was to look into the impact of service strategy on the competitive advantage of private secondary schools in Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi City County. The study was also founded on theories of resource-based, knowledge-based, and dynamic capabilities. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used, with both qualitative and quantitative methods. The population consisted of 51 private secondary school directors, and census sampling was used to select all as a sample, yielding a response of 43 (84.31%) after data cleaning. The primary data were collected through questionnaires, and the analyses were carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found a moderate positive correlation between Service Differentiation Strategy and Competitive Advantage (r=0.859, p=0.004 < 0.05). According to the findings of this study, service differentiation strategy accounted for 67% of competitiveness in the study area's private secondary schools. The study concluded that the service differentiation strategy's impact on the competitive advantage of private secondary schools was significant. The study recommended that private secondary schools in the Kasarani Constituency of Nairobi City County embrace and invest in service differentiation, particularly ensuring that employees understand their customers' specific needs. This will give them a competitive advantage over other private secondary schools in Nairobi City County that have not invested in any strategy. Further research in the study suggests that a similar study be conducted to investigate the effectiveness of marketing strategies on student enrollment in international private primary schools. Further, more research was recommended to establish other impacts of competitive advantages (33%), which were not captured in this study.