SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

THE IMPACT OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ON THE EXECUTION OF STREET LIGHTING PROJECT IN TURKANA COUNTY, KENYA

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

THE IMPACT OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ON THE EXECUTION OF STREET LIGHTING PROJECT IN TURKANA COUNTY, KENYA James Eukot Lotom; Harriet Jepchumba Kidombo; Anthony Wainaina Ndungu Project implementation is a critical phase of the project lifecycle that directly determines project success. Sustainable organizational performance relies on structured project management procedures rather than arbitrary methods, which frequently lead to unpredictable outcomes. This study assessed the influence of stakeholder engagement on the implementation of street lighting projects in Turkana County, Kenya. Anchored on Stakeholder Theory, the study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. The target population consisted of 34 Chief Officers/M&E Experts, 6 Sub-county Quantity Surveyors, 6 Sub county Electrical Engineers, 6 M&E Focal Persons, 6 Project Implementation Committee Chairpersons, 6 Sub-county Financial Directors, and 6 Sub-county Procurement Officers. Simple random sampling was used to select 27 Chief Officers/M&E Experts, while a census approach was adopted for all other categories. Data were collected using questionnaires and document analysis checklists. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequencies, means, and standard deviations, while hypotheses were tested via simple linear regression using SPSS Version 25 and the Hayes PROCESS Macro v4.1. The findings demonstrated a significant relationship between stakeholder management and the implementation of street lighting projects (p < 0.05). Actively involving stakeholders in decision-making processes improved the quality of project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) reports, ultimately enhancing project execution. Furthermore, the interaction term (X \times W) explained an additional 14.5% of the variance in project implementation (Delta R^2 = 0.145), and the overall model was statistically significant (p < 0.05). This indicates that the independent and moderator variables jointly predict the dependent variable. Notably, the results confirm that the moderator variable (stakeholder engagement) significantly alters the relationship between M&E capacity and the implementation of street lighting projects.

PREFERENCE AND RESERVATION SCHEME: AN EXCEPTION TO THE GENERAL RULE OF OPEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

PREFERENCE AND RESERVATION SCHEME: AN EXCEPTION TO THE GENERAL RULE OF OPEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Collins Obura, Jared Okello The urge for fair competition in public procurement process has led to many governments through national treasury and public procurement regulatory authorities come up with frameworks that promotes efficiency and equity in procurement. From the definition, the right to selection of person(s) from an identified target group which is considered more desirable than others and giving them an exclusive chance to procure goods within a specified threshold is known as Preference. This paper examines determinants of preference and reservation scheme on performance of Turkana County Government, Kenya. The target population included procurement officers, finance officers, ICT officers and stores in charge. Procurement plan and supplier relationship management are key dimensions which were used to give more insights into the study. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to get the study sample size and questionnaire was used as the main tool for data collection. Descriptive statistics and analysis of variance were used to analyze the research data. The model summary result shows a good strength of relationship between the independent and dependent variables respectively.

PREFERENCE AND RESERVATION SCHEME: AN EXCEPTION TO THE GENERAL RULE OF OPEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

PREFERENCE AND RESERVATION SCHEME: AN EXCEPTION TO THE GENERAL RULE OF OPEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT Obura, Collins; Okello, Jared The urge for fair competition in public procurement process has led to many governments through national treasury and public procurement regulatory authorities come up with frameworks that promotes efficiency and equity in procurement. From the definition, the right to selection of person(s) from an identified target group which is considered more desirable than others and giving them an exclusive chance to procure goods within a specified threshold is known as Preference. This paper examines determinants of preference and reservation scheme on performance of Turkana County Government, Kenya. The target population included procurement officers, finance officers, ICT officers and stores in charge. Procurement plan and supplier relationship management are key dimensions which were used to give more insights into the study. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to get the study sample size, and questionnaire was used as the main tool for data collection. Descriptive statistics and analysis of variance were used to analyze the research data. The model summary result shows a good strength of relationship between the independent and dependent variables respectively.

Structural Inequalities and Women's Economic Empowerment in Africa

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Structural Inequalities and Women's Economic Empowerment in Africa Akinyi Eunice Lucy, PhD Women's economic empowerment is critical in driving inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and social equity. Progress made towards Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) has been majorly through education for all and equal chances in employment, embedded in International and national frameworks. Despite significant advances in women’s education and skills acquisition, women’s economic outcomes remain disproportionately low due to deeply embedded gendered and institutional barriers. The purpose of this study was to The purpose of this study was to examine how structural inequalities shape women’s economic empowerment in Africa; this was guided by objectives as follows; To examine the influence of human capital investment on women economic empowerment outcomes in Africa, to analyze the influence of structural barriers, on the returns on human capital investment for women in Africa and to analyze the influence of gender responsive development on economic and development in Africa. The study was Human Capital Theory, Structural Inequality Theory, and Sen’s Capability Approach, which recognise that economic agency results from an interaction between individual capabilities and socio-structural conditions. The study employed a mixed-methods research design, and analyzed cross country labour market, education, and enterprise datasets from selected African economies and document analysis on labour market outcomes regarding women database on labour market database. The aggregation of these methods enabled an understanding of how structural dynamics mediate human capital outcomes. The findings reveal that although women increasingly attain higher levels of education and skills, the translation of these capabilities into income generation, labour force participation, and decision-making power remains limited. Regression analysis indicated that human capital variables explain only a small proportion of empowerment outcomes, with structural barriers such as labour market segmentation, discriminatory norms, weak institutional protection, and financial exclusion significantly reducing returns on investment. The study shows that persistent gendered inequalities constrain national productivity, with growth simulations estimating that removing structural barriers could increase grossdomestic product (GDP) by 2–4% annually. The study recommends the adoption of gender-responsive macroeconomic policies, strengthening enforcement of labour and anti-discrimination laws, expanding accessible credit for women, and integrating childcare and social protection into development planning. It further calls for holistic empowerment strategies that combine human capital development with structural transformation to ensure that women fully convert their capabilities into economic agency. Generally, the findings underscore that gender equality in Africa must be pursued not only through education and skills investment but through sustained systemic reform.