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    Influence of Organisational Staff Capacity on the Implementation of Electronic Project Monitoring Information System in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kenya
    (2015-10) Mburugu, Kirema N.; Mulwa, Angeline Sabina; Kyalo, Dorothy Ndunge
    This article highlights on the urgent need for staff training on new technologies, provision of adequate ICT infrastructure and staff attitudinal change trainings for effective implementation of new electronic based systems. The article is based on an empirical study carried out in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kenya to the extent of the implementation of Electronic Project Monitoring Information System (e-ProMIS) in the institution. The objective of the study was to establish the organizational internal context on the implementation of e-ProMIS, focusing on influence of staff capacity. The study adopted pragmatic paradigm using mixed mode approach and cross sectional research design with a target population of 460 members of staff from 35 public tertiary institutions in Kenya. A sample of 210 staff was selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected using questionnaire with both open and structured items with Likert-type interval scale anchored on a five point scale. Descriptive statistics were computed for all variables using arithmetic mean and standard deviation. Statistical tools used for inferential statistic were Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (r), simple regression, multiple regression and stepwise regression (R2). F-tests were used to test hypotheses in the study. The results revealed that staff capacity had a statistically significant influence on implementation of e-ProMIS. The study confirmed the relevance of Diffusion of Innovation Theory, Theory of Structuration and Technology Acceptance Model in studying implementation of electronic based systems. The study highlights the need for staff training on new technologies, provision of adequate ICT infrastructure and staff attitudinal change trainings for effective implementation of new electronic based systems. The study offers direction to policy makers and practitioners. The study recommends further research to be conducted to establish the influence of monitoring and evaluation on implementation of e-government systems. Other e-government systems like e-procurement and e-tax also need to be studied.
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    Influence of Organizational Strategy on Implementation of Electronic Project Monitoring Information System in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kenya
    (2015-09) Mburugu, Kirema N.; Mulwa, Angeline Sabina; Kyalo, Dorothy Ndunge
    The principal objective of the study reported in this article was to empirically assess on the influence of organisational strategy on the implementation of Electronic Project Monitoring Information System (e-ProMIS) in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kenya. The population of the study comprised members of staff from public tertiary institutions in Kenya. A sample of 210 members of staff was selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaire with both open and closedended items with Likert-type interval scale anchored on a five point scale was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics show that majority of the public tertiary institutions in Kenya applied reactor strategy (M=3.40, SD=1.13) followed by defender strategy (M=2.46, SD=0.56) and a few of them used prospector strategy (M=2.26, SD=0.68). Reactor which was the dominant strategy utilised in tertiary institutions is not a stable strategy since institutions that adopt it are not able to respond effectively to the environment. They adapt only when environmental pressures force them to do so. Results from inferential statistics show that r is equal to 0.513, indicating that organisational strategy has a moderately strong influence on implementation of e-ProMIS. The value of R squared is 0.263, indicating that organisational strategy explains 26.3% of the variation in the implementation of electronic project monitoring information system in public tertiary institutions in Kenya. The β coefficient of prospector strategy is 0.025, that of defender strategy is 0.397 and reactor strategy is 0.217. These results indicate that prospector strategy had no statistically significant influence on the implementation of e-ProMIS (β=0.025, t=0.280, p=0.780>0.05). Comparing the p values, it can be noted that the p values for defender strategy (p=0.000) and reactor strategy (p=0.003) are both statistically significant. The β values imply that one unit change in implementation of e-ProMIS is associated with 2.5% changes in prospector strategy, 39.7% changes in defender strategy and 21.7% changes in reactor strategy.
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    Influence of Strategies on Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Kirimari Ward in Embu County, Kenya
    (2018-08) Njue, Faith M.; Mburugu, Kirema N.
    The purpose of the study was establishing the influence of the strategies on empowerment of persons with disabilities in Embu County. The study was guided by the following objectives; To establish the influence of inclusive education on empowerment of Persons with disabilities in Embu County; to determine the influence of access to equitable employment on empowerment Persons with disabilities in Embu County; to establish the influence of social protection strategies on empowerment of Persons with disabilities in Embu County and; to establish the extent to which family support promotes the empowerment of Persons with disabilities in Embu County. This study employed Cross-sectional descriptive survey research design. The target population of this study comprised 75 participants. Since the target population was small the researcher employed census which involves capturing the entire population as a sample size which is 55 participants. The study found out family support influenced empowerment of PWDS the most with 28(40%), followed by access to equitable employment 18(26%), then social protection 14(20%) and finally inclusive education 10(14%). This implied family support influenced empowerment the most. Most assistance and support come from family members or social networks. In conclusion therefore promoting a more inclusive society and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities requires improved access to basic education, vocational training relevant to labor market needs and jobs suited to their skills, interests and abilities, with adaptations as needed. There is the need to dismantle barriers and make the physical environment more accessible, provide information in a variety of formats, and challenge attitudes and mistaken assumptions about persons with disabilities. The study also concludes persons with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to deficiencies in services such as health care, rehabilitation, and support and assistance Based on the findings the study recommends Provide vocational guidance to PWDS to ease the transition from education and training to work life. Where opportunities for wage employment exist, assist persons with disabilities to find and retain jobs. This may require networking with employers, trade unions and employment service providers; providing job-seeking skills; conducting specific job and work site analysis to match the disabled person to a job; providing supports and accommodations.