Category: Volume 10

Influence of Risk Management Practices on Performance of Digitalization Projects. A Case of Electronic Billing Machine Version 2.1 Project in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda (2022 – 2025)

Influence of Risk Management Practices on Performance of Digitalization Projects. A Case of Electronic Billing Machine Version 2.1 Project in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda (2022 – 2025)

Hakizimana Maurice & Dushimimana Jean de DieuUniversity of Kigalihttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-1650-519Xhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4826-0368Email: mhakizimana2@gmail.com Abstract: The digitalization of tax administration in Rwanda is currently hampered by a 16% technical failure rate within the systems themselves. This study examined the influence of risk management practices on performance of Electronic Billing Machine Version 2.1 Project in Nyaruguru District. A descriptive and…

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Influence of Low Category Contractors on the Functional Quality of Public Building Projects in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties

Influence of Low Category Contractors on the Functional Quality of Public Building Projects in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties

Owino Calvine Ochieng – School of Education, University of Eldoret, Kenya Bonaventure Wanjala Kerre – School of Education, University of Eldoret, Kenya Chrispinus Wamalwa Mukoche – School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya Email: calvinpishoi094@gmail.com Abstract: The quality of public building projects remains a critical concern in…

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Risk Management and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality, Uganda

Risk Management and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality, Uganda

Sarah Nakero, Emily Atukunda, David Muwaza &Simon Peter BategeddeKabale UniversityEmail: snakero@kab.ac.ug/ eatukunda@kab.ac.ug/ davidmuwaza@gmail.com/ ssempiki2025@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of risk management on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kabale Municipality, Uganda. Specifically, the influence of risk identification and risk assessment on financial performance, measured in terms of profitability, liquidity,…

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The Influence of School Heads’ Budgeting Capabilities on the Financial Health of Public Secondary Schools in Meru District Council, Arusha, Tanzania

The Influence of School Heads’ Budgeting Capabilities on the Financial Health of Public Secondary Schools in Meru District Council, Arusha, Tanzania

Deus Charles & Apolo MugyenyiDepartment of EducationTumaini University Makumira, Tanzania.Email: masanjadeus33@gmail.com/ mugyenyiapolo1@gmail.com Abstract: This study evaluated the influence of school heads’ budgeting capabilities on the financial health of public secondary schools in Meru District Council, Arusha Region. The main objectives were: to explore the adequacy of budgeting skills among heads of public secondary schools and…

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Global Value Chains and the Uptake of Innovative Technology in Vanilla Production among Women Smallholder Farmers in Bukoba Rural District, Tanzania

Global Value Chains and the Uptake of Innovative Technology in Vanilla Production among Women Smallholder Farmers in Bukoba Rural District, Tanzania

Neema NgowiDepartment of Procurement and Supplies Management,College of Business Education, Mwanza, TanzaniaEmail: neyngowi67@gmail.com Abstract: This study looked at how women smallholder farmers’ involvement in the global value chain fosters innovation in vanilla production. The study concentrated on the importance of vanilla associations, the adoption of innovative vanilla production technology, and the obstacles preventing women producers…

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Transformational Leadership and Project Team Performance of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) Project in Rwanda

Transformational Leadership and Project Team Performance of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) Project in Rwanda

Uwamwezi Evath, Rubunda Emmaboles & Sammy NyaberaMount Kigali University, RwandaEmail: uwamwezievath97@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of transformational leadership on project team performance in the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) project managed by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Guided by Bass and Riggio’s Transformational Leadership Theory, the study adopted a mixed-methods approach using descriptive and…

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Assessing and Mapping Drought Vulnerability Areas in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Assessing and Mapping Drought Vulnerability Areas in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Virginia Nyawira Njairo – Faculty of Biological and Physical Sciences, Tom Mboya University, Kenya Hezron O. Agili – Faculty of Biological and Physical Sciences, Tom Mboya University, Kenya Josephat Okuku Oloo – Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Moi University, Kenya Email: njairovirginia@gmail.com / hagili@tmu.ac.ke/ josokuku@mu.ac.ke Abstract: Drought is a recurring environmental hazard in Homa…

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Structural Disempowerment and the Mentorship Vacuum: Entrepreneurial Mentorship and Youth Economic Empowerment in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements, Kenya

Structural Disempowerment and the Mentorship Vacuum: Entrepreneurial Mentorship and Youth Economic Empowerment in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements, Kenya

Timothy Osiru Okatta, Violet Nekesa Simiyu and James SankaleDepartment of Social Sciences and Development StudiesThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaEmail: timothyokatta@gmail.com Abstract: Youth economic empowerment in Nairobi’s informal settlements is constrained more by the collapse of mentorship and support systems than by a lack of motivation or entrepreneurial potential. This study examined the contribution of…

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Influence of Capacity Building on the Implementation of Telemedicine Projects in Penda Medical Centre in Nairobi County, Kenya

Influence of Capacity Building on the Implementation of Telemedicine Projects in Penda Medical Centre in Nairobi County, Kenya

Gloria Kemunto Moranga – The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya Calistus Luhombo Adema – The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya Edwin A. B. Juma, PhD – Karatina University, Kenya Email: kemunto.gloria.m@gmail.com Abstract: Despite increasing adoption, the performance of telemedicine projects in many developing countries remains suboptimal, limiting their potential to enhance healthcare accessibility,…

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Pre-Service Teachers’ Competence and Challenges in Assessing Learners with Special Needs during Teaching Practice in Kenyan Universities

Pre-Service Teachers’ Competence and Challenges in Assessing Learners with Special Needs during Teaching Practice in Kenyan Universities

Nelly C. AndiemaSchool of Education, University of EldoretP.O. Box 1125 – 30100, Eldoret KenyaEmail: nellyandiema@gmail.com Abstract: The implementation of Competency Based Education (CBE) curriculum in Kenya requires teachers who possessed, knowledge, skills and competencies in inclusive assessment and teaching for learners with special needs. This paper investigated pre-service teacher competence, experience and challenges in assessing…

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