This study aimed to examine the relationship between institutional governance practices and performance of public primary schools in Kajiado County with a case study of Isinya Sub County. Stakeholder Theory was the study's anchor theory, and supported by Agency Theory and Stewardship Theory. The study was conducted using a descriptive research design, with a target population of 72 respondents where census sampling was adopted. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS. The study results showed that internal control have a positive correlation with performance of public primary schools. The results also found that board of management practices have a significant relationship with performance of public primary schools. The study recommends that national and county governments should involve stakeholders in their internal control efforts. The performance of public primary schools would be improved since the stakeholder's viewpoint would be significant in terms of managing the schools’ activities. The study also recommends that in order to increase performance, all key parties—including the county and federal governments—should have a clear plan for financing their primary school initiatives and activities. It will guarantee that the projects are completed in a way that will allow the stated goals to be accomplished.

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between workplace conflict management and service delivery in the County Government of Uasin Gishu. In this study, The Contingency theory of Leadership, Resource Based Theory and Stakeholder Engagement Theory were used with the anchor theory being the Contingency theory of Leadership. The study was conducted using a descriptive research design, with a target population of 100 where census sampling was employed. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS. The study results indicate that leadership styles, particularly transformational leadership, critically influence the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery. The results also found that organizational culture enhances teamwork, a key factor in efficiency during service delivery. The study recommends that the county government of Uasin Gishu should prioritize transformational leadership training by organizing courses that would help the managerial staff set positive leadership behaviour and encourage the use of constructive feedback. It should also promote a positive employee-organization relationship by creating a positive working environment that will allow employees to be fully involved especially when making organizational decisions.

This paper examined the impact of staff empowerment on project performance within Africa Inland Churches (AIC) in Nairobi, Kenya, using a cross-sectional survey design. The target population comprised 945 members from 135 Local Church Councils, with each council having seven members responsible for church project management. A sample size of 280 respondents was determined using Yamane's (1967) formula, maintaining a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error. Data collection was conducted using structured questionnaires, with quantitative data analyzed through descriptive statistics, and qualitative data from open-ended questions analyzed for recurring themes. Findings indicate that staff empowerment significantly enhances project performance. Autonomy in decision-making scored a mean of 2.72, suggesting a need for greater employee independence. Skill development programs scored high at 4.76, affirming their effectiveness in improving project outcomes. Additionally, a mean score of 4.45 for commitment highlights the positive correlation between empowerment and dedication to responsibilities, suggesting that empowered employees are more likely to contribute positively to project outcomes. In conclusion, staff empowerment through enhanced decision-making autonomy and expanded skill development opportunities is crucial for optimizing project performance. The study recommends that organizations enhance empowerment programs to further these aspects. For future research, exploring the role of technology—such as project management software or digital communication platforms—in staff empowerment and project success is suggested.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fleet management strategies on the profitability of transport companies in Kenya, focusing on a case study of Motrex Limited. Aimed to determine the effect of intelligent fleet management systems, and vehicle financing, on the profitability of Motrex Limited, Kenya. This study was anchored on the Resource-Based View Theory. The survey utilized a descriptive research design for the investigation. The target population of 1,102 employees. A stratified sampling technique was deployed. To determine the sample size, the study employed Yamane's formula with a 95% confidence level. The sample size of the study was 400 respondents. A closed questionnaire was used to gather the study's initial data. The effect of Intelligent Fleet Management Systems on the operational performance of Motrex Kenya Limited’s transport business was ascertained using a regression model. Descriptive statistics, such as standard deviations, means, frequencies, and percentages, were employed to analyze the quantitative data. Additionally, inferential statistics such as multiple linear regression and correlation analysis were performed to establish the relationship between the study variables using SPSS version 26. From the study findings, it was revealed that the R square value was determined to be 0. 723 indicating the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s). An R² of 0.723 implies that approximately 72.3% of the variance in the profitability of Motrex Limited can be explained by the model. This value measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between the variables. An R value of 0.834 suggests a strong positive correlation between the dependent and independent variables. it is recommended that Motrex Kenya Limited and similar players in the transport industry. By doing so, the company can further reduce financial losses associated with accidents and maintenance issues while promoting safer driving habits among its drivers.

This study examined the impact of strategic partnerships on the performance of NGOs in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya, focusing on elements like joint investment, communication, trust, shared vision, and teamwork. Guided by Resource Dependence Theory and Institutional Theory, the research used a mixed-methods approach, involving 81 NGOs and stakeholders. Stratified and purposive sampling, structured questionnaires, and interviews were employed, with data analyzed through SPSS Version 28.0 using descriptive and inferential statistics, including ANOVA. The findings revealed that strategic partnerships significantly enhance NGO performance in Dadaab. A shared vision among partners improved strategic alignment and operational effectiveness (M=4.028, SD=0.7614). Teamwork also contributed positively (M=4.014, SD=0.7536), while open communication and trust were foundational (M=4.00, SD=0.772). Joint commitment and investment were strongly correlated with improved NGO performance (M=4.012, SD=0.743). The study concluded that the quality of strategic partnerships is crucial for NGO effectiveness, recommending that NGOs prioritize partnerships by fostering shared vision, teamwork, open communication, and joint investment to enhance project sustainability and impact.

Using a combination of primary data and secondary data, the study investigated the extent to which private equity and venture capital professionals in Kenya consider selected macroeconomic variables in their investment decision making (IDM) and the impact of those factors on the private equity market in terms of the number of investments (deals/deal volume) made over time. A descriptive research design was used to collect and analyze primary sample data. This was used to draw insights into the broad sentiments of industry professionals regarding the effect of the select macroeconomic factors on the PE/VC market, and their application of these factors when making investment decisions. Subsequently, a correlational research design was employed using secondary, monthly time series data concerning deal volume, as the dependent variable, and inflation rate, the U.S. Dollar exchange rate, commercial bank lending rate, long-term risk-free rate, and domestic and international monetary policy rates, as the independent variables. The data comprised 120 observations over a ten-year period beginning January 2014 to December 2023. The Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) and Impulse Response Function were used to evaluate the short and long-run effects of the selected independent variables on deal volume.