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1 PAPER PRESENTERS DURING THE KIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 3 RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY AND HIGHER EDUCATION - (VENUE- NAIROBI) SEPTEMBER, 28 - 30, 2011 ABSTRACT TITLE AND AUTHOR SUMMARY 1. TRANSACTION COSTS AND LENDING INTEREST RATES OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA By: Bazinzi Natamba- Makerere University Business School [email protected] or [email protected] AND Nixon Kamukama- Makerere University- [email protected] or [email protected] Makerere University Uganda 2. SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND SALES FORCE PERFORMANCE IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF UGANDA By: Musa Kiggwe, Muhammed Ngoma and Charles Omagor, Makerere University Business School Email [email protected] Tel: +256758897717 Makerere University Uganda 3. ICT FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN AFRICA By: Clement Otieno Oganga, Bsc (Computer Science),Lecturer Kenya Institute of Management Kisumu Branch Maseno University Kisumu

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PAPER PRESENTERS

DURING

THE KIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 3RD

ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY AND HIGHER EDUCATION - (VENUE-

NAIROBI) SEPTEMBER, 28 - 30, 2011

ABSTRACT TITLE AND AUTHOR SUMMARY

1. TRANSACTION COSTS AND LENDING INTEREST RATES OF MICROFINANCE

INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA

By:

Bazinzi Natamba- Makerere University Business School [email protected] or

[email protected] AND Nixon Kamukama- Makerere University- [email protected]

or [email protected]

Makerere University

Uganda

2. SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND SALES FORCE PERFORMANCE IN THE BANKING

SECTOR OF UGANDA

By:

Musa Kiggwe, Muhammed Ngoma and Charles Omagor, Makerere University Business School

Email [email protected] Tel: +256758897717

Makerere University

Uganda

3. ICT FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN AFRICA

By:

Clement Otieno Oganga, Bsc (Computer Science),Lecturer Kenya Institute of Management

Kisumu Branch

Maseno University

Kisumu

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Email: [email protected] Tel: +254 723 996 842

4. A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON THE FACTORS INFLUENCING KENYAN

CONSUMERS TO ADOPT MOBILE COMMERCE

By:

Derek Abishua, MBA; Chief Executive Officer -Transvision Capital Ltd:

[email protected] or [email protected]

United states

International University-

Africa

5. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES IN CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND

MANAGEMENT THROUGH ICT: A CASE STUDY OF NITHI CONSTITUENCY

By:

Elyjoy Muthoni Micheni- Lecturer: Management Information Systems

Kenya Polytechnic University College- Email: [email protected], Tel: 0722790482

Lecturer, Kenya

Polytechnic University

College

6. THE IMPACT OF ICT ON GROWTH OF SMALL ENTERPRISES: A CASE OF SMALL

SCALE ENETERPRISES IN KISUMU CITY.

By:

James Ochieng Ogalo – Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management

E-mail: [email protected] and Charles Nyangara Asaka - Lecturer, Kenya Institute of

Management E-mail: [email protected]

Lecturer, Kenya Institute

of Management

7. AN ASSESMENT OF COMPETENCY GAPS AMONG EMPLOYED KENYA UTALII

COLLEGE GRADUATES: THE CASE OF THE KENYA TOUR OPERATOR.

By:

Joan Mtanda Okeyo- :Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi:

[email protected] or [email protected] : 0733-824732

Kenya Utalii College,

Nairobi

8. A FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE E-LEARNING

INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

By: Kituyi Geoffrey Mayoka, Department of Business Computing, Makerere University Business

School, Kampala, Uganda, e-mail: [email protected], Tel: +256782836164 and Moya Musa

Department of Business Computing, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, e-

mail: [email protected], Tel: +256772564130

Makerere University

Uganda

9. RESPONSE TO ISO CERTIFICATION ON THE QUALITY OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A CASE STUDY OF JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF

AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

By:

Gesare, Lillian,PhD student in Human Resource Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

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Agriculture and Technology- A full Member of KIM (MKIM)- Telephone:0721970941-

[email protected] and Mathooko, Petronilla- Lecturer and Associate Coordinator at Jomo

Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, department of Business and Social Studie-

Telephone:0722895288- [email protected]

10. CONVERTING EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PRESSURE TO INTERNAL

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PRACTICE By:

Paul Katuse PhD PMCIM., Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, Chandaria School of

Business, United states International University- Africa. Email: [email protected] P.O.Box

14634 00800 Nairobi. KENYA Phone: +254 20 3606395 / 0721 879 563 Fax: +254 20

3606100/1www.usiu.ac.ke

United states

International University-

Africa

11. RELATIONAL CAPITAL AND PERFORMANCE OF TEA MANUFACTURING FIRMS

By:

Sulait Tumwine- - [email protected] and Dr Arthur Sserwanga - Faculty of Vocational and

Distance Education, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda

Makerere University

Uganda

12. THE PLIGHT OF THE AGED AND THE AGEING PERSONS - WAYS THEY ARE

PERCEIVED IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD: A CASE STUDY OF ELDORET

MUNICIPALITY – KENYA

By:

REV. PROF. AGGREY A. WALABA- [email protected] Tel: 0720 498 082 - Moi University

Moi University - Eldoret

13. RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS IN THE PUBLIC

HEALTH SECTOR IN KENYA

Dr. Wario W. Guyo- [email protected] Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology and Andrew O. Ondari - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

14. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ADOPTION OF

COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES BY MOBILE PHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KENYA

By:

Dr. Peter Kiriri- United States International University, Nairobi; Wario W. Guyo-

[email protected] Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi &

Sammy Ngao Matta- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

15. FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION,

COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS IN KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY

By:

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

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Dr. Roselyn W. Gakure- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology; Wario W.

Guyo - [email protected] Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology & Alice

Weru- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

16. INVESTIGATION ON TRADE UNION RECOGNITION IN THE PUBLIC TEACHING

SECTOR IN KENYA

By:

Wario W. Guyo - [email protected] : Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture &

Technology & Jackson W. Muthini- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

17. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP - A SOLUTION TO SOCIETAL CHALLENGES

By:

Laura Orobia, Lecturer, Department of Entrepreneurship, Makerere University Business School,

P. O. Box 1337, Kampala – Uganda, Email; [email protected] – corresponding author,

Mob, +256 712 517277

And Arthur Sserwanga, Senior Lecturer/Dean - Faculty of Vocational and Distance Education,

Makerere University Business School, P. O. Box 1337, Kampala – Uganda,Email;

[email protected], Tel: +256 414 338174; Mob, +256 712 426466

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

18. FINANCING OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA: A CASE OF ETHIOPIA PUBLIC

UNIVERSITIES COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES

Kennedy Munyua Waweru (corresponding author), Mount Kenya University, Department of

Accounting and Finance, P.O. Box 342-01000 Thika, Kenya, Email: [email protected] Tel:

+254 722 344 475

Sewale Abate, Faculty of Business and Economics, Bahir Dar University

P.O. Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Guyo S. Huka, Department of Business Studies, Meru University College of Science and

Technology, P.O. Box 972, Meru, Kenya

Shano M. Dawe, Department of Business Studies, Meru University College of Science and

Technology, P.O. Box 972 Meru, Kenya

Mount Kenya University

19. A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING QUALITY OF E-GOVERNMENT SERVICES

University of Nairobi

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DELIVERY IN KENYA (A CITIZEN-CENTRIC APPROACH)

By: Joseph Onyango Ogutu , Email: [email protected] , Assistant Lecturer & Associate

Member of KIM, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi

&

Joseph Kamau Irungu, [email protected] , School of Computing and Informatics,

University of Nairobi.

20. INFORMATION SYSTEMS INNOVATIONS IN HEIs: TOWARDS A SUCCESS MODEL

By:

JOHN M KANDIRI: Kenyatta University [email protected], [email protected];

0722376553

Kenyatta University

21. GETTING THE RIGHT TIME TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT

By:

Geoffrey Amuhaya a registered graduate engineer P.O.Box 22760 00100 Nairobi. Telephone

number 0722 376 915 email address: [email protected] - currently working at the ministry of

public works as an assistant mechanical engineer.

Engineer- Ministry of

Public

22. COMMUNICATION INDUSTRY AND HIGHER EDUCATION: THE LEARNING IN

ELEARNING

By

Rosemary Nyaole – Kowuor, MA (Communication); CPS (K), PhD Candidate (Kenyatta

University), Lecturer, Daystar University, P.O. Box 44400, 00100, GPO, Nairobi – Kenya. E-mail

address: [email protected] or [email protected] Phone contacts: +254 722346501,

735166612

Lecturer, Daystar

University

23. “EFFECTIVENESS OF TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATION AS A TOOL FOR

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON

TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS INCUBATION FACILITY IN RWANDA”

By:

Rajeev Aggarwal, PhD Scholar, Singhania University, Rajasthan, India

Director, Centre for Innovations and Technology Transfer (CITT), Sr. Lecturer, Entrepreneurship

Development, Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) B.P. 3900, Kigali, Rwanda, Tel:

+250-788586815, Email: [email protected] Website : www.kist.ac.rw/tbif

Singhania University,

Rajasthan, India

24. HUMAN RESOURCE ISSUES AFFECTING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

(SME’S) IN KENYA

University of Nairobi

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By:

Dr Hazel Gachoka Gachunga- [email protected]

25. THE EFFECTS OF THE MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ON SMALL SCALE

BUSINESS GROWTH: A SURVEY OF UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA

By:

Stephen Chelogoi- [email protected] - MBA (Finance), B.A (Economics and Statistics) of

Egerton University. Lecturer at The KIM, Catholic university and Moi University in Business

Management in: Financial Management and Economics. Research projects supervisor at the KIM

for the last 6 years

Moi University - Eldoret

26. CHALLENGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN UGANDA: EXAMINING THE

COMPLETION RATE OF MASTERS PROGRAMS AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

BUSINESS SCHOOL

By:

Vincent BAGIRE - [email protected] , Samuel EYANGU and Moses KIBRAI

Makerere University

Uganda

27. THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT FACTORS ON

THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS IN UGANDAN ORGANIZATIONS

By:

Bagire Vincent Amooti and Namada Juliana Mulaa are PhD Students (Strategic Management) at

the School of Business, University of Nairobi- [email protected] and [email protected]

University of Nairobi

28. MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS FOR COMPETITIVE

ADVANTAGE IN KENYAN BANKING SECTOR

By:

Ms Elsebah Maseh, Tutorial Fellow, School of Information Sciences, Moi University, Tel:

0721981695, Email: [email protected] and Ms Nelly Mzera, Tutorial Fellow, School of

Information Sciences, Moi University

Email: [email protected]

Moi University

29. ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION AND

PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI

By:

Dickson Mark Odhiambo Anyango, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,

School of Human Resource Development, P.O.Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel:

0720683562, [email protected]

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

7

Dr. Kenneth Wanjau, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

School of Human Resource Development, P.O.Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel:

0722386353, [email protected]

30. EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY

BASED BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN KENYA: THE CASE OF KENYA INDUSTRIAL

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (KIRDI)

Dr. Kenneth Wanjau (Corresponding Author), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology, School of Human Resource Development, Central Business District Campus, P.O.

Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: 0722 386 535, Email: [email protected]

Ayodo Eunice M. A., School of Human Resource Development, Central Business District

Campus, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, CBD Campus, P.O. Box P.O.

Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: 0722 638 254 / 0735 826 391, Email: [email protected]

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

31. NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL AND RESTRAINTS ON KENYA

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

By:

Benedict Ondiek- [email protected]

32. PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT AND SERVICE

DELIVERY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA

By:

Philip peter [email protected]

33. LEVERAGING ON E-LEARNING: LESSONS FROM EXPERIENCES IN AN EAST

AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

By:

Symon G. Ngatia MEd., Part-time lecturer Kenya Institute of Management - Naivasha Branch. -

Part-time lecturer Egerton University, Laikipia University College-Naivasha Campus. -Research

Associate, Center for Strategic Policy Analysis and Research, KIM-Nairobi. -High school Teacher,

Teacher’s Service Commission Address: [email protected] +254 724 247 797/ +254 731 555

Lecturer Kenya Institute

of Management

8

692

34. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN IMPROVING THE

PERFORMANCE OF THE SME SECTOR IN KENYA

By:

Ngui Thomas Katua,- [email protected] or Cc: [email protected]: The Catholic University of Eastern

Africa Ph.D. Student: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The Catholic University

of Eastern Africa

35. MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES TO THINK STRATEGICALLY

By:

Mr. Philip Ondiba & Dr. Kennedy Nyariki, Kenya Institute of Management Narok Branch, P.O

BOX 941 NAROK, KENYA, E-Mail: [email protected] and [email protected] ,

Tel: Number: 0729-151026 And 0724404766

The Kenya Institute of

Management

36. MOBILE TELEPHONY AND RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME GROWTH IN UGANDA

By: Ramathan Ggoobi & Isaac Nkote Nabeta, Organizational Affiliation: Makerere University

Business School (MUBS), Address of Correspondence: email: [email protected], Tel. No. +256

772999800

Makerere University

Uganda

37. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT RAMIFICATIONS ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN

STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

Mr. Lucania Vincent Maluti (Corresponding Author), Tel. +254 721 761 606 or +254 735 242

777, [email protected], Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of

Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya.

Mr. Tobias O. Warentho., [email protected], Tel. +254 722 777 103

Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O.

Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya.

Prof. John O. Shiundu., [email protected], Tel. +254 723 333 560

Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O.

Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya

Masinde Muliro

University of Science

and Technology

38. GENDER EQUITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

By

Dr. Wangari Gathuthi: [email protected]; Ms. Tabitha Wangare Wambui-

[email protected]: Dr. John Boit and Mr. John M. Magero

The Kenya Institute of

Management

9

39. EFFECTS OF SUPPLY NETWORKS OPTIMIZATION ON SMALL AND MEDIUM

SCALE FIRMS IN THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA

By:

Dr. Emmanuel Awuor, Email: [email protected], Cell: +254 (0)720405692

The Kenya Institute of

Management

40. THE EFFECTS OF KAIZEN PRACTICE ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE: A

SURVEY OF PRACTICING FIRMS REGISTERED WITH KENYA ASSOCIATION OF

MANUFACTURERS

By:

Dr. Kenneth Lawrence Wanjau, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School

of Human Resource Development, P.O.Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: 0722386353,

[email protected]

Dr. R. W. Gakure, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

School of Human Resource Development, P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel:0722711295, [email protected]

Dorcus Tum, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

School of Human Resource Development, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel:

0722783523

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

41. A SURVEY OF ORIENTATION PRACTICES IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

By:

Philip peter [email protected]

42. INTEGRATION OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) INTO SMALL AND

MEDIUM SIZE ENTERPRISE (SMSE)

By:

Mr Awofisayo Oladipupo Albert, e-mail: [email protected] Department of History,

Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria

Mbonu, Israel Lena Roseline, [email protected], Department of Business Education,

Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria

And

Adeniran Ogunsanya

College of Education-

Nigeria

10

Dr. Mrs Patricia B. Mireku-Gyimah, [email protected], Department of Languages, University

of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana

43. UNIVERSITY LECTURER SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNER PERFORMANCE:

LESSONS AND PERSPETIVES FROM KENYA

Dr Z Onyiego (Lecturer Laikipia University College, and KIM Nyahururu)

0720-983-545, [email protected]

John N. Ngigi (PhD candidate, Narok University College and KIM lecturer - Nyahururu)

0722-288-368, [email protected]

Lecturer Laikipia

University College

44. MOVERS IN ACHIEVING INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION SUSTAINABILITY- A CRITICAL

REVIEW

By:

Kamau, Alice wangui [email protected] - (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology)

Katuku Alex [email protected] - Lecturer-Kenya Institute of Management

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

45. INFLUENCE OF TRAINING ON PERFORMANCE OF MANAGERS IN PUBLIC

SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIMILILI- BUNGOMA DISTRICT, KENYA

By: 1Antony Sang, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail:

[email protected] Tel. 0722213370; 2Zipporah Sisungo, Masinde Muliro University of

Science and Technology, E-Mail: [email protected] Tel. 0722228624, 3Jason Esiokhunjila

Nganyi, Lecturer Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail:

[email protected] Tel. 0721210505 and 4Winrose Burale, Matili Technical Institute, E-

Mail: [email protected] Tel. 0727373101

Masinde Muliro

University of Science

and Technology

46. TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP STYLES IN PUBLIC

SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN VIHIGA COUNTY, KENYA

By: 1Jason Esiokhunjila Nganyi, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail:

[email protected] Tel. 0721210505; 2Zipporah Sisungo, Masinde Muliro University of

Science and Technology, E-Mail: [email protected] Tel. 0722228624 and 3Antony Sang,

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: [email protected] Tel.

Masinde Muliro

University of Science

and Technology

11

0722213370

47. ALIGNING EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES TO ORGANIZATIONAL

GOALS IN KENYA

By:

Philip peter- [email protected] : The Kenya Institute of Management - Narok Branch

The Kenya Institute of

Management

48. SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS AFFECTING GENDER PLACEMENT IN WAJIR EAST

PRIMARY EDUCATION SECTOR, KENYA.

By:

Mohamed Abdullahi Adan, Department of development studies,

School of Human Resource Development, Narok University college- Kenya.

[email protected] And

Dr. Joshua Kwonyike, Department of Development Studies, School of Human Resource

Development, Moi University Eldoret

Mr. Luka Y. Kuto, Department of Development Studies, School of Human Resource Development,

Moi University Eldoret.

Narok University college

49. CURRICULUM INTEGRATION FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: A

PROSPECTIVE CONCEPT

By:

Kennedy W. Nyongesa, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.D.E, M. Ed (Sc.) Email: [email protected]

Tel:0720402144/ 0733897565

50. SUITABILITY OF AGGREGATION METHODS OF INDUCTION MOTOR MODELS

FOR TRANSIENT STABILITY LOAD MODELING

By:

James Kinyua- [email protected] - Post Graduate Student - JKUAT

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

51. THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL

ON INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS

Kavita C. Kyuli, Lecturer, The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya,

[email protected] /Mobile No: 0722501259

The Kenya Institute of

Management

12

Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer, The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya,

[email protected] /0712593281

52. TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES AND UNDERSTANDING TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION

OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING IN KENYAN TEACHING SERVICE

By:

Kavita C. Kyuli, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya-

[email protected] /Mobile No: 0722501259

Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya-

[email protected] /0712593281

The Kenya Institute of

Management

53. STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS RESEARCH SUPERVISORY

PRACTICE IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES

Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer, The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya-

[email protected] /0712593281

Kavita C. Kyuli, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya-

[email protected] /Mobile No: 0722501259

The Kenya Institute of

Management

54. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF IN KENYAN

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: CHALLENGES AND EXPERIENCES IN STAFF

DEVELOPMENT IN MOI UNIVERSITY, ELDORET

Shem Obworo Nyang’au- Lecturer Moi University, Associate Member & Lecturer Kenya Institute

of Management Kericho Branch, PhD Student Maseno University Address Box 10-20200 Kericho

Email [email protected]

Moi University

55. FACTORS INFLUENCING LOAN REPAYMENT BEHAVIOR IN SAVINGS AND

CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES

By:

David. M, Rev Eliud Nyakundi and Justus. W (KIM, KISII)

The Kenya Institute of

Management

56. TREES AS SOURCE OF HUMAN COMFORT AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – CAN

WORKPLACES IGNORE THIS?

By:

Andrew O. Muruka, Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services, P.O Box 34120-

Directorate of

Occupational Safety and

Health Services

13

00100 GPO, Cell: +254-721-326-730, Email: [email protected] Nairobi

57. BRIDGING THE GAP IN A GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY THROUGH

ACADEMIC ADVISING OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES

By:

Felicity W. Githinji, Moi University, [email protected], 0722640148

Otieno jowi, Moi University, [email protected], 0721917461

Arthur K. Nzau, Moi University, [email protected], 0722273890

Moi University

58. ENFORCING QUALITY PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY: THE

LEGAL FRAMEWORK- TOWARDS QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

By:

Otieno- Omutoko, Lillian (PhD), Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Department of Extra Mural

Studies, Email address: [email protected], Cell phone: +254 722 630 202: +254 733 824

307

University of Nairobi

59. AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION DYNAMICS E-GOVERNMENT: A CASE OF

THE ONLINE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM

By

Fridah Wanjiru Ntwigah, Moi University, School of Human Resource Development, Department of

Communication Studies- Post Graduate Student (Mphil, Communication Studies -

Shrd/Pgc/Nrb/04/09)- P.O. Box 63056-00200- Nairobi- Email [email protected]

Tel:0724505613

Moi University

60. EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE (A CASE

STUDY OF KISII LEVEL FIVE HOSPITAL)

By:

Wesonga Justus Nyongesa-Lecturer KIM-Kisii, JKUAT- [email protected]; Noah

Murumba- Lecturer KIM-Kisii- [email protected] ; Makworo Edwin O- Lecturer KIM- Kisii-

[email protected] - ;Dr Tabitha Sewe-Lecturer Narok University College-

[email protected]; Eliud Nyakundi-Lecturer Bondo University College-

[email protected]

Narok University College

61. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, WORK PLACE FLEXIBILITY AND GROWTH OF SME’S

WITHIN MBARARA MUNICIPALITY IN UGANDA

By:

Odera Simon Sabana, Akisimire Richard, Muwanga Nicola & Matovu Augustine

Makerere University Business School, E mail [email protected] and [email protected]

Makerere University-

Uganda

14

62. A PARADIGM SHIFT IN INCOME SOURCES GENERATING ACTIVITIES AND

PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

By:

Mr. Paul Rotich Teimet - Tel. +254 720 318 481- [email protected] Department of Business

Management , Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 190, Kakamega,

Kenya, and Mr. Benjamin Kanda Teimet +254 724 012662- [email protected] Mount

Kenya University- School of Business and Public Management- P.o Box 2191-30100 Eldoret,

Kenya

Masinde Muliro

University of Science

and Technology

63. EFFECTS OF CO-OPERATION BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING,

INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT ON THE RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT

By:

Mwikamba Tumaini Mutugi- MBA Student Daystar University- [email protected]

0720985777

Daystar University

64. ANALYZING THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE

MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CASE OF THE NAIROBI CITY

COUNCIL

By:

John Ntoiti- City Council Of Nairobi, [email protected] , 0722426370 and Maureen Kangu-

The Kenya Institute of Management, [email protected], 0720356061

City Council Of Nairobi

65. EXAMINING THE USE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

FOR CREATING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:

By:

John Ntoiti: City Council Of Nairobi, [email protected] -0722426370 and Maureen Kangu:

The Kenya Institute of Management, [email protected], 0720356061

City Council Of Nairobi

66. ROLE OF KENYAN UNIVERSITIES IN PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

By:

Esther Nkatha M’ithiria, Catholic University of Eastern Africa- [email protected];

[email protected] Tel no: +254723140805

Catholic University of

Eastern Africa

67. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL

ENTERPRISES (MSES) IN KENYA: EVIDENCE FROM MSES OPERATING IN

MUTUATI DIVISION

By

Catholic University of

Eastern Africa

15

Esther Nkatha M’ithiria, Catholic University of Eastern Africa [email protected];

[email protected] Tel no: +254 723 140805

68. ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL IMPEDIMENTS’ THAT HINDER THE GROWTH OF

SMALL AND MICRO GARAGES IN KENYA

By:

Joshua Muturi Ngugi- Lecturer Kenya Institute of Management-Naivasha Branch; Lecturer

Laikipia University College- Naivasha Campus; Research Associate, Centre For Strategic Policy

Analysis and Research, KIM Nairobi and Secondary School [email protected],

Mobile: 0722885493.

Lecturer Kenya Institute

of Management

69. QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN KENYA

By:

Christopher Yegon and Moses Wandera [email protected] - PhD Students Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture and Technology

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

70. THE EFFECT OF CEO DUALITY TO INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN

STATE CORPORATIONS By:

ESTHER T. MUORIA- J.K.U.A.T - [email protected] and ALICE N and MIRING’U- PhD Student

J.K.U.A.T- [email protected]

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

71. ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERING CRITICAL SKILLS RELEVANT FOR THE

INDUSTRIALIZATION NEEDS

By:

Dr.-Ing. Faith Njoki Karanja ([email protected]), Tel.: 0720240987- Department of

Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi- P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

University of Nairobi

72. LEADING AND FOLLOWING- A CONCEPTUAL PAPER ON GOVERNANCE,

LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

By:

Maina Muchara - [email protected]

73. MICRO-MEDIUM-SMALL ENTERPRISES AND QUALITY, DOES IT WORK?

By

Maina Muchara - [email protected]

74. ENTERPRENEURSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL

INNOVATION SYSTEMS

By

University of Nairobi

16

James M. Kilika- Doctoral Candidate, School of Business, University of Nairobi- P.O.Box 15525-

00100 Nairobi, Kenya.Telephone:254-20-8081756- [email protected]

75. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES OF AGRICULTURAL

EXTENSION AGENTS IN KENYA; IMPLICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM

DEVELOPMENT

Mary C. Lopokoiyit, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, P.O. Box 20115-536,

Egerton University, Email: [email protected], Tel: 0724-313771

Prof. Christopher Onyango, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, P.O. Box 20115-

536, Egerton University, Email: [email protected] , Tel: 0722-902908

Dr. Joash K. Kibett, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension,

P.O. Box 20115-536, Egerton University, Email: [email protected] / [email protected] ,

Tel: 0726-097186

Egerton University

76. AN ANALYSIS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ATTRACTING, RECRUITING

AND RETAINING ADEQUATELY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED STAFF AT ALL

LEVELS By:

Maureen Kangu: The Kenya Institute of Management, [email protected], 0720356061

Tabitha Nasieku: Lecturer, JKUAT [email protected] 0721552474

The Kenya Institute of

Management

77. THE EFFECT OF CONTEXTUAL FACTORS ON RISK UNDERWRITING DECISIONS

IN INSURANCE INDUSTRY

By:

Mr. Abisay Lumosi Mudaki (Corresponding Author), Tel.+254 712 985 156, and +254 733 557

125, [email protected], Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of

Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190 – 50100 Kakamega, Kenya.

Mr. Lucania Vincent Maluti, Tel. +254 721 761 606 and +254 735 242 777

[email protected], Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science

and Technology, P.O. Box 190 – 50100 Kakamega, Kenya.

Masinde Muliro

University of Science

and Technology

78. MATCHING SKILLS TO THE JOB: THE ROLE OF KENYA’S ACADEMIC

INSTITUTIONS IN REALIZING EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT

By:

Lecturer-Kenya Institute

of Management

17

Katuku Alex [email protected] - Lecturer-Kenya Institute of Management

Kamau, Alice wangui [email protected] - (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology)

79. THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ON EMPLOYEE

PERFORMANCE IN PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP IN KENYA

By:

Norah Nelima Sitati - [email protected] (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology)

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

80. ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: NECESSITY OR LUXURY

William M. Kinai, [email protected] Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of

Commerce, Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Catholic University of

Eastern Africa

81. FACTORS INFLUENCING USE OF LEASING FINANCE BY SMALL AND MEDIUM

ENTERPRISES IN KENYA: A CASE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN

NAIROBI’S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

By:

Karanjah Ngugi - [email protected] (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture

and Technology), P. O. BOX 767-01000, THIKA. Tel: 0720746991, 0734746991, 0202128040,

Fax: 0202042481

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

82. STRATEGIC CHALLENGES FACING MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS (MFI) IN THE

PROCESS OF POVERTY ERADICATION IN AFRICA

By:

Philip peter [email protected]

83. THE NEED TO STUDY PROFESSIONALISM AS A CORE COURSE IN HIGHER

EDUCATION

By:

Grace Wairimu Mureithi, Catholic University Of Eastern Africa (Gaba Campus,Eldoret),

[email protected], 0721-255277

Catholic University Of

Eastern Africa (Gaba -

Campus, Eldoret)

84. THE ROLE OF ICT IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM

INDUSTRY IN KENYA

By:

Bertha Othoche, Pwani University P.O Box 195, Kilifi. Email: [email protected], Phone

No. 0722964884

Pwani University

85. CONSTRAINTS TO THE SUCCESS OF WOMEN SMALL SCALE ENTREPRENEURS IN Kabarak University

18

KENYA. A CASE OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTION BORROWERS IN RONGAI

DISTRICT OF NAKURU COUNTY.

Ezra K. Ronoh, Assistant Lecturer- Kabarak University, P.O Private Bag 20157, Email:

[email protected] 0722 309091

Josephine C. Rotich, Assistant Lecturer- Egerton University, Box 536, Njoro- Email:

[email protected] 0722 299778

Stella Korir- Assistant Lecturer, Kabarak University, P.O Private Bag 20157, Email:

[email protected] 0722 228266

86. ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL

GROWTH IN KENYA

By:

Mercy M. Mugambi, E-mail: [email protected] Tel.0725-600046, University of

Nairobi and PhD Candidate

Gilbert Mugambi Miriti, E-mail: [email protected] 0722-795129, Kenya Methodist

University, Full Member KIM and PhD Candidate

The Kenya Methodist

University

87. FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN KENYA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

By:

Gilbert Mugambi Miriti, E-mail: [email protected] Tel.0722-795129, Kenya Methodist

University, Full Member KIM and PhD Candidate

And

Mercy M. Mugambi, E-mail: [email protected] Tel.0725-600046, University of

Nairobi and PhD Candidate

The Kenya Methodist

University

88. THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF

VISION 2030.A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RONGAI DISTRICT OF

NAKURU COUNTY

By:

Ezra K. Ronoh, Assistant Lecturer- Kabarak University- P.O Private Bag 20157 -Email:

[email protected] 0722 309091

Josephine C. Rotich- Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University, Box 536, Njoro, Email:

[email protected] 0722 299778

Stella Korir- Assistant Lecturer-Kabarak University- P.O Private Bag 20157- Email:

Kabarak University

19

[email protected] 0722 228266

89. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: STRATEGIES AND QUALITY TRAINING IN

PRIVATE MIDDLE LEVEL COLLEGES, ELDORET TOWN

By:

Magdalene Mwachofi1*

, Stephen Ng’ang’a2

and Bernard Nassiuma3

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1*

Department of Entrepreneurship Studies Moi University, P.O. Box 3900-30100, Eldoret, Kenya, 2

Karatina University Colleges –Karatina, 3Department of Entrepreneurship Studies Moi University

Moi University

90. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THEORETICAL AND

PRACTICAL REFLECTIONS. A CASE OF THE BUSIA COUNTY - WESTERN KENYA

By:

Dr. Tabitha Mutsotso Sewe - Snr Lecturer: Narok University College -Email:

[email protected]

Wesonga Justus Nyongesa: Lecturer Kisii, JKUAT Email: [email protected]

Denson Cheserem - Masters of Business Management Student: Narok University College, Email:

[email protected]

Narok University College

91. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONS: THE

CASE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA.

Janet Kyogabiirwe [email protected] or [email protected] , André de

Waal, PhD, Prof. dr. H.J. van den Herik, Dr. B.A. Van de Walle

PhD student Maastricht

School of Management

Tel.0647263186

92. ORIENTING INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT PROGRAMS FOR INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT

By:

Makworo E. O.1

, Kerre B. W.2 and Kitainge K. M

3.

1 Lecturer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Gusii Institute of Technology, P.O.

Box 222, Kisii, Kenya

Email: [email protected], +254 729 860 836/ +254 735 187 703 2

Professor of Technology Education, Moi University, P. O. Box 1125, Eldoret Kenya Email:

[email protected]

3

Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya: Email:

[email protected]

Gusii Institute of

Technology

93. ADAPTING ICT AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL

SYSTEM IN KENYA

Gusii Institute of

Technology

20

By:

Makworo, E.O.1

, Wesonga, J.2, Kombo, A.

3, Murumba, N.

4 & Julian, O.

5

1 Lecturer, Gusii Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 222, Kisii, Kenya

Email: [email protected], +254 729 860 836/ +254 735 187 703 2Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 534 Kisii. Email:

[email protected] 3Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management, P.O. Box 4102-40200 Kisii.

Email: [email protected] 4Lecturer, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536 Njoro.

Email: [email protected] 5Kenyatta University, P.O. Box Nairobi,

Email: [email protected]

94. FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF MINISTRY OF HEALTH STAFF AT

THE MACHAKOS PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL

Jacinta Munyiva-Lecturer KIM-Machakos, Email: [email protected] , Justus N Wesonga-

Part Time Lecturer-Kisii University College: Email: [email protected]

The Kenya Institute of

Management

95. OCCUPATIONAL STRESS TAXONOMY: A TOOL TO ENHANCE A CARING

CULTURE IN THE KENYAN’S EDUCATION SECTOR.

By :

Dr. Maina Waiganjo (Lecturer), Kenya Institute of Management- [email protected]

Stella Karanjah-

[email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected] and

Kisilu Kitainge [email protected]

The Kenya Institute of

Management

96. EFFECT OF HUMAN CAPITAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ON

PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN KENYA

By:

Fred Mairura- [email protected] ., Francis Wegulo. And Joseph Bosire

Moi University

97. GENDER AND WOMEN REPRESENTATION IN SENIOR POSITIONS IN WEST

POKOT PRIMARY SCHOOLS, KENYA By

Timothy P. Ngimor , M.Phil Student, Moi University, School of Human Resource Development ,

P.O. Box 3900 – 30100 Eldoret, Kenya Email. [email protected]

Moi University

98. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR: Chepkoilel University

21

COMPONENTS, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES

By:

Dr. Kisilu [email protected]

1Chepkoilel University College and

[email protected] and William K Koech2 2

Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology

College

99. Socio-Economic Factors Influence on HTC Uptake and Organizational Performance

By:

Catherine Muyama Kifworo- [email protected] ; Dr Raphael Ondeko Nyonje and Dr. Wangari

Gathuthi - [email protected]

Narok Pillar of

Hope/UON/KIM

100. THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE FACTORS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF WOMEN

MANAGED MSES IN KENYA

By:

Juster G. Nyaga -0721 295878. Email: [email protected] and Peter Kithae

The Kenya Institute of

Management

101. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ADOPTION AND

GROWTH OF SMALL ENTERPRISES: A STUDY OF KISUMU CITY (CBD)

By:

James Ochieng ogalo (PhD)- Lecturer- Kenya Institute of Management); Tell: 0721622234; Email:

[email protected]

Charles Nyangara Asaka (Lecturer- Kenya Institute of Management, PhD student, Maseno

University); Email: [email protected]

Maseno University

102. THE ROLE OF SMES IN EMPLOYMENT CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN

SELECTED COUNTRIES

By:

Ngui Thomas Katua, Lecturer: the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Ph.D. Student: Jomo

Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, [email protected]

Catholic University of

Eastern Africa

103. ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURS IN ENHANCING INNOVATION By:

Daniel Nderi, Organization and Affiliation: Lecturer KIM- Meru Branch, Address:

[email protected], Tel No. 0721 986 343

The Kenya Institute of

Management

104. MOVERS OF THE INDUSTRY AND HIGHER EDUCATION

By:

Grace Soprin Amurle, Director, Finance and Administration, African Economic Research

Consortium (AERC), Email: [email protected] Tel. 0728 787 502

Beatrice Chiuri, Assistant Dean. School of Business and management Studies- Kenya Polytechnic

African Economic

Research Consortium

(AERC)

22

University College, Email: [email protected] Tel.0722 718 311

105. MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

Grace Soprin Amurle, Director, Finance and Administration, African Economic Research

Consortium (AERC), Email: [email protected] Tel. 0728 787 502

Beatrice Chiuri, Assistant Dean. School of Business and management Studies- Kenya Polytechnic

University College, Email: [email protected] Tel.0722 718 311

Kenya Polytechnic

University College

106. THE ROLE OF PENSION SCHEMES ON MOTIVATION OF EMPLOYEES - A CASE

STUDY OF TUSKYS SUPERMARKETS

BY:

Caroline Wagithi Wanjohi and Dr. Kenneth Wanjau, +254 0721531620, +254 0732310950 OR

+254 020 4946518- [email protected]

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

107. MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS TRAINING IN KENYA: IT’S RELEVANCE TO

MODERN INDUSTRY

By: 1

Jimmy Wafula - [email protected] and 2Kisilu Kitainge: Technology Education Department,

Chepkoilel University College, P.o Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya, [email protected]

Chepkoilel University

College

108. THE EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE

By:

Keino Chebet Dinah, Chief manager Examination, The Kenya Institute of Management, Nairobi.

P.O. Box 17168 -00100 Nairobi, Kenya- Email; [email protected]

The Kenya Institute of

Management

109. TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENT

ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT AND STUDENTS’ ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES IN

PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI COUNTY

By

Changilwa Peter, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Email- [email protected] Tel.

0722371839

Githinji Joyce, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Email- [email protected]; Tel.

0723714710, and

Munyao Leah, KIM School of Management, Email- [email protected] Tel. 0722213652

Catholic University of

Eastern Africa

110. ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT AND

PERFORMANCE OF TEACHING STAFF IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING:

A CASE OF KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGMENT

By:

The Kenya Institute of

Management

23

Mary P. Ibua, Manager, Admissions & Student Welfare, Ph.D Student-UON,

[email protected]/[email protected] Tel:0722-747580

111. Jua Kali Automobile Mechanics at Work: Challenges of Lifelong Training in the

Technological Dynamic World

By:

Kitainge, K.M- [email protected], Kithyo I. M and Paul Wanyeki; [email protected],

Chepkoilel University College

Chepkoilel University

College

112. The Relevance of TVET Education in Kenya to Attainment of Vision 2030

By:

Kitainge [email protected], Ferej, A.K and Wanyeki Paul- [email protected]

Chepkoilel University College

Chepkoilel University

College

113. THE PLACE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS: A

STUDY OF ELDORET MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

BY:

Anne J. Sing’oei1 E mail: [email protected] and Kitainge K.M

2- E mail:

[email protected] KIM Eldoret, Chepkoilel University College

Chepkoilel University

College

114. Definition of CSR from a Ugandan perspective: Results from the responses of Sheraton

Uganda trainees, employees and locals accessing the Sheraton supported public gardens

By: Joy Turyahabwa- Makerere University Business School, Nakawa, Uganda- P.O. Box 5183

Kampala, Email: [email protected]

Makerere University

Business School

115. Pre-Service Teachers’ Preparedness in Use of ICTS in School By:

Mary, W. Ng’ang’a1

MPhil Student – Moi University, School of Education, Email –

[email protected]; & Z.K. Kosgei2 Lecturer – Moi University, School of Education;

Email- [email protected] & Dr J Kanyiri 3 Lecturer Moi University, School of Education

Moi University, School

of Education

116. CONTRIBUTION OF TOURISM TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AMONG

COMMUNITIES LIVING AROUND MAASAI MARA NATIONAL GAME RESERVE IN

KENYA

By:

Lemein Korei Koitamet And Robert Kinanga, Narok University College, Box 861, Narok.

[email protected] & [email protected]

Narok University College

117. AN ASSESSMENT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BY University of Nairobi

24

SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ELKEIYO-MARAKWET COUNTY

By Letting, Nicholas - [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] and

Yator, Ben- [email protected] ; The Kenya Institute of Management and University of

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

118. Attitudes of Local Authorities Employees towards Performance Contracting and its Effect on

Performance of Local Authorities

By:

Alice Simiyu Nanjala- [email protected] Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology , Tel: 0734610862

Elegwa Mukulu - [email protected] Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,

School for Human Resource Development,

Maurice Sakwa - [email protected] Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,

School for Human Resource Development, Tel: 0721590965

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

119. An Evaluation of the Policy Implications of Bridging the Digital Divide in Kenya using ICT

Access-Involvement-Interaction Policy Model Okongo Kennedy Odiwour (Msc ICT Policy and Regulation, JKUAT), Corresponding author:

Sakwa M. M. (PhD) , School for Human Resource Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Email: [email protected] Tel: 0721590965

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

120. The Role of Psychological Contract on Employees’ Performance: A Survey of Employees in

the ICT Service Sector

Muchai M. (MBA)- Corresponding author: Sakwa M. M. (PhD), School for Human Resource

Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)- Email:

[email protected] Tel: 0721590965

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

121. Collective Efficiency: Infrastructure Planning For Education And Training That Facilities

SMEs Growth

By:

Stephen Irura Nganga ( PHD student, Corresponding author), Karatina University College, School

of Business, P.O. Box 10101 1957, Karatina, Kenya, Tel +254 0722566320, Email:

[email protected]

George Mark Onyango (Prof), Maseno University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning

P.O. Box 40105 Private Bag Maseno, Kenya, Tel +254 0722610210, Emai:

[email protected]

Bonaventure Wanjala Kerre (Prof), Chepkoilel University College, Department of Technology

Karatina University

College/ Maseno

University

25

Education, P.O Box 30100 1125 Eldoret, Kenya, Tel + 254 0720859138, Email:

[email protected]

122. THE CHALLENGES FACING MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN OFFERING

CREDIT AND HELP TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR THE INDUSTRY

GRADUATES IN KENYA (A Case Study of MFI’S at Oyugis Town)

By:Wesonga Justus Nyongesa, Lecturer KIM Kisii, P.O.BOX 534 kisii, Email:

[email protected]; Eliud Nyakundi, Lecturer KIM Kisii P.O. BOX 204 kisii Email:

[email protected] and Judith Akinyi Kajo P.O. BOX 529 Oyugis, Email:

[email protected]

The Kenya Institute of

Management

123. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE RELEVANCE OF CAREER PLANNING ON CAREER

CHOICES AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN KENYA- (A Case of Tertiary institutions in

Embu Town

By: Faith Ngige –Manager (KIM- Embu Branch), 0720 813458 Email: [email protected] and

Juster G. Nyaga – Lecturer (KIM- Embu branch) 0721 295878 Email: [email protected]

The Kenya Institute of

Management

124. FACTORS IMPEDING THE GROWTH OF WOMEN MANAGED MSEs IN KENYA. (A

Case of Embu County)

By: Ndukanio Joseph (Lecturer, KIM): 0721 775623 Email: [email protected] and Nyaga G.

Juster (Lecturer, KIM): 0721 295878 Email: [email protected]

The Kenya Institute of

Management

125 The Role of Faith Based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

By:

Allan Mugambi Msc JKUAT- - [email protected]

Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture

and Technology

126 SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMISATION OF SUPPLY NETWORKS: IMPLICATIONS TO

SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY

IN KENYA.

By:

Emmanuel Awuor, Chandaria School of Business, United States International University, Nairobi

Email: [email protected] and Dr. M.M.Vosloo, Department of Economics and

Management, University of South Africa - Email:[email protected]

United States

International University,

Nairobi and University of

South Africa