This study explores the role of indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) in promoting biodiversity conservation within rural agricultural systems in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya. Recognized for their ecological adaptability, ILVs contribute significantly to genetic diversity and provide critical ecosystem services, such as soil enrichment and pollination support, which are essential for sustaining agricultural productivity. Through the lens of Agroecology Theory, this research examines how ILVs aid in maintaining ecological balance by requiring minimal agricultural inputs and thriving in local conditions. Data collected from 320 participants in the Marakwet and Sengwer communities reveal that ILVs play a key role in supporting biodiversity, contributing to ecosystem resilience and agricultural sustainability. However, challenges such as inadequate market infrastructure and limited commercialization constrain the full ecological and economic potential of ILVs. This study underscores the importance of targeted policies to enhance market access and awareness, ensuring that ILVs are fully integrated into sustainable agricultural practices. Strengthening ILV adoption can support biodiversity conservation efforts and foster ecological resilience within rural Kenyan landscapes.

Following the enactment of the Kenyan constitution in 2010 and subsequent to the 2013 general election, employees transitioned from other sectors of the economy, including well-established organizations, to join the workforce of County Governments. This shift was driven by perceived competitive compensation packages and improved terms of engagement. There was an anticipation that this influx of talent would lead to an exceptional standard of service delivery, effectiveness and productivity among employees. However, contrary to these expectations, several studies have highlighted the poor performance of employees in various County Governments. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of training on employee productivity in Nandi County Government. This study was guided by the expectancy theory and resource-based view theory. The research employed a mixed methods research design and was conducted in Nandi County, targeting the 4,234 employees of the Nandi County Government. The Yamane (1973) formula was used to determine a sample size of 365. Structured questionnaires were administered to the respondents, and a pilot study was conducted at Kericho County Government with a random sample of 37 respondents selected. The analysis of data was done through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 28), which included the computation and presentation of descriptive statistics. Inferential statistics were applied to reveal the relationships between the variables, with data presented through graphs and tables. Findings showed a positive and significant effect of training on employee productivity in Nandi County government (β = 0.494, p = 0.000). This study concludes that training programs is important in employee satisfaction and performance. In view of the findings, the study recommends that the Nandi County Government should prioritize and enhance the relevance of training programs for employees.

The Ministry of Education recognizes fire disasters in schools as a serious challenge to learners’ ability to attain their full potential. Fire safety projects in secondary schools have been a serious challenge as depicted by the many fire incidences experienced in secondary schools thus the need of combined efforts in the establishment of fire safety preparedness mechanisms in all learning institutions in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of preparedness mechanisms on the success of fire safety projects in public secondary schools in Nairobi County. Specifically, the study focused on the influence of training, financial resources and Monitoring & evaluation on success of fire safety projects. The study is anchored on the theory of constrains and system theory. Descriptive research design was adopted with a target population of 60 fire safety projects implemented in public secondary schools in Nairobi County. The unit of observation were 60 persons in charge of fire safety projects. Questionnaire was used to collect the data. Piloting was done in 6 public secondary schools in Kiambu County and the data obtained was used to test reliability of the instruments. Multicollinearity, linearity and normality test were done to ensure the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression assumptions are not violated. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, and multiple regression. The study found out that all the factors considered in the study were significant as indicated by high values of mean. Trainings conducted strongly influenced the success of fire safety projects in secondary schools, followed by monitoring and evaluation and financial resources. The study recommended more trainings on fire safety and responsiveness to be carried out not only among the staff but also among the student for quick reaction in case there is an outbreak. The management of the school also need to be keen on the root cause of the fires and put measures to respond on them.

The study investigates the contribution of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables to food sustainability and rural economies in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess the contribution of ILVs in sustainable food systems and explore their role in strengthening rural economic resilience. Anchored on Agroecology Theory, the study actually aimed at 320 members of both the Marakwet and Sengwer communities through the application of purposive sampling targeted at those households engaging in ILV farming and trade. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires, describing the role of ILV in sustaining agriculture and income stability among rural dwellers. Findings indicate that ILVs are one of the most nutritious foods contributing to food sustainability and rural economic stability, as they require less input to produce and are perfectly adapted to local agroecological practices. However, poor market access and inadequate infrastructure, accompanied by low commercialization potential, limit the economic and sustainability impact of these ILVs. Policies are therefore recommended to support market linkages, value chains, and improvement of infrastructure that would enhance the role of ILVs in food sustainability and rural economies.

Intense competition implies that the automobile dealers need to come up with the best ways for of promoting their supply chain performance. This is because nearly three-quarters of the funds in the automobile industry is tied up in slow moving stock. Consequently, the industry is faced with the problem of having large inventory-built ups that ties up the capital thus affecting the supply chain performance. In order to restore normalcy, inventory management practices (IMPs) have been adopted by many dealers in the sector. However, the influence of these IMPs has not been adequately interrogated. Thus, the paper examined the influence of IMPs on the supply chain performance in the automotive industry. Specifically, the paper examined the influence of just in time and FIFO on the supply chain performance in the automobile industry in Kenya. The paper was anchored on the Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) and the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and was based on the descriptive research design. Data was gathered using the questionnaires and analyzed using the descriptive statistics including the mean, standard deviation and the inferential statistics including the correlation and regression analysis. The results showed that IMPs influenced the supply chain performance in the automobile industry in Kenya. Just in time accounted for 61.5% of the variance in the supply chain performance while 68.3% of the variation in supply chain performance in the automobile industry in Kenya was explained by FIFO.

Kenya Construction market is to record 9.5% growth by year 2025 and remain a growth outperformer in Sub-Sahara Africa. This positive outlook has brought about tremendous market growth in infrastructural projects. Government has spent substantial amount in infrastructure alongside foreign investment which has put high debt burden on the government threatening the pace of infrastructure development and dent investor confidence in the market. This has posed a lot of challenges to the leadership as they try to balance the high debt and accomplishment of ‘the Big4’ agenda. The performance of infrastructural projects however, has not shown much fruits as out of 177,800 kilometers of road networks in Kenya, only about 16,902 (9.5%) kilometers is paved with the rest unpaved. In an effort to deal with the challenges, leaders have introduced toll roads with private sector participation on various roads networks to raise funds for infrastructural development of roads, maintenance of the existing roads, improve public commuters’ services and ease congestion. This study investigates relationship between project leadership and performance of road infrastructural projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. Positivism philosophy informed the study and cross-sectional descriptive research design was adopted. The study targeted 20 road projects under Kenya Urban Roads Authority within Nairobi County and the respondents were projects contractors and projects engineers. Questionnaire was administered through emails. Reliability was tested using Cronbach Alpha. Diagnostics test (normality and multicollinearity test) for Ordinary Least Squares were carried. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. The study found that project leadership influenced projects performance. The study recommended that there is a need for the government to come up with support mechanisms for the roads and accountability mechanism to ensure ethical practices among the project leaders.

In Kenya, universities are relied upon by the society to create, conserve and disseminate knowledge which is in realization of sustainable development. Teaching staff are the key staff who play this role. Unfortunately, due to various challenges, universities especially private ones find it difficult to attract and retain these staff. Teaching staff attrition rates vary widely between developed and developing countries. On the other hand, emotional intelligence has recently gained a lot of interest among scholars and practitioners due to the fact that it can solve multiple problems at the work place producing a motivated and productive workforce. The main objective of this study is to determine the influence of Emotional Intelligence on turnover intentions among teaching staff in Kenyan private Universities. The study was anchored on mixed theory of emotional intelligence. This research is based on the examination of empirical evidence from secondary data such as literature, statistics, publications and surveys. The findings implied that emotional intelligence affected motivation and job performance of teaching staff and contributes openly through self-awareness, self-management, social - awareness and relationship – management. In conclusion employees who can manage their emotions and build relationships are more productive and successful at work than those with low levels of emotional intelligence. The later also experience career derailment. Emotional intelligence can be learnt and developed. In view of these findings, this study recommends the need for emotional intelligence to be nurtured in private universities in Kenya so as to enable these institutions attract and retain teaching staff.