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Entrepreneurship Training, Business Support, and Community Security: Evidence from the Youth Development Fund in Mtwara Region, Tanzania

Entrepreneurship Training, Business Support, and Community Security: Evidence from the Youth Development Fund in Mtwara Region, Tanzania

Nassibu Richard Mwaifunga – Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA), Tanzania Michael Msendekwa – Local Government Training Institute, Tanzania Omary Maanaka – Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA), Tanzania Email: mwaifunga@nm-aist.ac.tz/ msendekwab@yahoo.com/ omary.mahnakah@iaa.ac.tz Abstract: This paper examines the effect of Youth Development Fund (YDF) training and business support on community security in Mtwara Region, Tanzania. While YDF…

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Boda Boda Economy: A Systematic Review of Opportunities and Risks of Motorcycle Transport for Rural Youth in Kenya

Boda Boda Economy: A Systematic Review of Opportunities and Risks of Motorcycle Transport for Rural Youth in Kenya

Samwel Kipkurui Chepkwony, Peter Gutwa Oino & Lumayo Mildred FedhaSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesKisii UniversityEmail: araapchepkwony@yahoo.com Abstract: Motorcycle transport, commonly referred to as boda boda, has emerged as a vital livelihood strategy for rural youth in Kenya, offering income, mobility, and social engagement amid limited employment opportunities. While…

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Role of Digital Transformation in Strategic Management in Selected Companies in Rwanda

Role of Digital Transformation in Strategic Management in Selected Companies in Rwanda

Shallon Bagwaneza & Osiemo Kengere AthanasMount Kenya UniversityEmail: shallonbagwaneza@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of business process transformation on strategic management in selected companies in Rwanda, specifically focusing on Bank of Kigali and MTN Rwanda. This study attempted to assess the effect of business process transformation on strategic management in selected companies in Rwanda.…

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Role of Religion in Shaping Social Norms in Contemporary Society

Role of Religion in Shaping Social Norms in Contemporary Society

Thomas Gisemba OnsarigoCatholic University of Eastern AfricaEmail: tgisemba@cuea.edu Abstract: Religion plays a crucial role in shaping social norms and influencing community dynamics in various societies around the world including Kenya. Social norms are essential for addressing key societal issues. Social norms on the other hand are the informal rules that everyone shares about how people…

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The Influence of Instructional Support on Learner Retention in Government Aided Primary Schools in Uganda: A Case of Bushenyi- Ishaka Municipality

The Influence of Instructional Support on Learner Retention in Government Aided Primary Schools in Uganda: A Case of Bushenyi- Ishaka Municipality

Elvans Kyokunda and Abbas MugishaAnkole Western UniversityEmail: kyokundaelvans06@gmail.com/ mugieabbas@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of instructional support, specifically the provision of teaching materials and instructional supervision, on learner retention in primary schools. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 120 respondents through questionnaires and focus group discussions with teachers, headteachers, and education officers.…

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Influence of Availability of Trained Teachers on Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya

Influence of Availability of Trained Teachers on Curriculum Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya

Abdinasir Omar Hassan and Josephine KirimiMount Kenya UniversityEmail: raziinhassan@gmail.com Abstract: Teachers play a key role in ensuring improved implementation of the curriculum in secondary schools. However, in Garissa Sub-county, the implementation of the curriculum in secondary schools is still low, with many teachers unable to cover the syllabus on time, which resulted in low performance…

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Strategic Alliances and Competitive Advantage in Telecommunication industry: A Case of MTN Rwanda PLC

Strategic Alliances and Competitive Advantage in Telecommunication industry: A Case of MTN Rwanda PLC

Fred Mugabo & Gitahi NjengaMount Kenya UniversityEmail: mugabofred123@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of strategic alliances on competitive advantage in MTN Rwanda PLC. The research aimed to assess how knowledge expertise influences competitive advantage in MTN Rwanda. A descriptive research design employing both quantitative and qualitative methods was used to provide a comprehensive understanding…

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Use of Professional LinkedIn Network for Job Hunting by Graduates of Technical Education and Training Institutions (TETIs) in Tanzania

Use of Professional LinkedIn Network for Job Hunting by Graduates of Technical Education and Training Institutions (TETIs) in Tanzania

CRN Charles RaphaelTengeru Institute of Community Development, TanzaniaEmail: crn201412@gmail.com Abstract: LinkedIn is a job-hunting application with extensive scope of networking and job postings, used by people of all age groups. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence on the use of professional LinkedIn network (PLiN) for job hunting by TETIs’ graduates in Tanzania. Guided…

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The Implication of Financial Management on the Long- Term Success and Sustainability of a Family-Owned Business in Rwanda

The Implication of Financial Management on the Long- Term Success and Sustainability of a Family-Owned Business in Rwanda

Katete Julius – University of Rwanda-College of Education/Edify Rwanda Muhozi Steven – Rwanda Polytechnique (RP), Karongi College Email: katetejulius45@gmail.com/ muhizisteven22015@gmail.com Abstract: Family-owned businesses (FOBs) are the vibrant heart of Rwanda’s private sector, yet their future is often precarious. This study investigates the critical relationship between financial management and the long-term survival of these enterprises. It…

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Gendered Voices in Lawmaking: Public Participation and Inclusion in Kenya’s National Assembly

Gendered Voices in Lawmaking: Public Participation and Inclusion in Kenya’s National Assembly

Alice Wambui Ng’ang’a – Daystar University Wilkins Ndege Muhingi – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Email: ngangaa548@gmail.com Abstract: This rapid review examines gendered dimensions of public participation and inclusion in Kenya’s National Assembly, focusing on how women’s voices influence and are represented in legislative processes. The study systematically reviews peer-reviewed and grey literature…

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