Journal Articles Authored by IEET Postgraduate Students http://localhost/xmlui/handle/123456789/5465 2026-09-30T16:19:07Z 2026-09-30T16:19:07Z Wanyonyi, Rogers Wenga http://localhost/xmlui/handle/123456789/7116 2026-09-18T09:20:32Z 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

PROJECT PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL INCLUSIVE GROWTH PROGRAM IN KENYA Wanyonyi, Rogers Wenga The study assessed the influence of project planning on the performance of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Program in Kenya. The study adopted an explanatory research design targeting a population of 229 respondents comprising project managers, project sponsors, and community members. The study used Stratified sampling; the study utilized structured and semi-structured questionnaires to collect data. The questionnaires were distributed via google forms to collect data for the research and to enhance the questionnaire's validity and reliability; a pilot study was carried out in Kiminini sub-county. Quantitative data were coded and entered into the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS, Version 27.0) and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Regression analysis was done to test the level of significance between one variable, confidence level and predictions. The findings showed that project planning significantly affect the performance of NARIGP. Therefore, the study concludes that project planning is key management practices that enhance the performance of NARIGP. The study recommends enhancing collaboration with stakeholders to identify and leverage additional resources is essential. Keywords: Project Planning, Project Performance, NARIG PhD Research Publication

2026-09-18T00:00:00Z Wanyonyi, Rogers Wenga http://localhost/xmlui/handle/123456789/7115 2026-09-18T09:12:41Z 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Influence of Stakeholders' Participation on Performance of National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Program in Kenya Wanyonyi, Rogers Wenga Purpose: This study examines the influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Program (NARIGP) in Kenya, addressing the challenges faced by county government projects despite their critical role in supporting livelihoods and economic development. Material/methods: An explanatory research design was employed, targeting 229 respondents, including project managers, sponsors, and community members. Stratified sampling was used to select participants, and structured and semi-structured questionnaires were administered via Google Forms. A pilot study conducted in Kiminini sub-county ensured validity and reliability. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS (Version 27.0), while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Regression analysis was performed to determine the significance of stakeholder participation in project performance. Findings: The study revealed that stakeholder participation significantly influences the performance of NARIGP. Key practices, such as involving stakeholders in decision making, encouraging feedback, and fostering engagement throughout the project lifecycle, were identified as critical to project success. Conclusion: Effective stakeholder participation improves project performance by enhancing decision-making, fostering collaboration, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Lack of such practices contributes to the poor outcomes of many county government projects, as evidenced by the high percentage of stalled or abandoned NARIGP initiatives. Value: The study underscores the importance of stakeholder engagement in project implementation, providing actionable recommendations for project managers to facilitate inclusive and collaborative processes. Structured forums, workshops, and cross-collaboration initiatives are essential for improving project outcomes and ensuring sustainable development impacts in county government projects. Keywords: Stakeholder, Participation, Performance, NARIGP, Projects PhD Research Publication

2026-09-18T00:00:00Z Gachanja, Joseph Nguru http://localhost/xmlui/handle/123456789/7021 2026-05-26T12:34:58Z 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Knowledge Organization Capability and Competitiveness of Chartered Public Universities in Kenya Gachanja, Joseph Nguru Purpose: Knowledge has increasingly become one of the most critical determining factors for organizational competitiveness. In order to acquire and sustain a competitive advantage, it is vital for an organization to develop effective strategies that foster knowledge creation, transfer and integration in the performance of the organization. Knowledge organization refers to activities such as document description, indexing, and classification that provide systems of representation and order for information and knowledge materials. The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between knowledge organization capability and competitiveness of chartered public universities in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive design. The population of the research consisted of 31 chartered public universities authorized to operate in Kenya as at December 2020. The study adopted a census methodology while purposeful and convenient sampling was adopted to select respondents amongst the middle level management staff. The study used both secondary and primary data. A self-administered questionnaire was used as the primary data collection instrument. Out of 155 questionnaires that were sent out, 123 were filled and returned. Statistical Package for Social Studies (SPSS) was used for data analysis. The study used regression model to estimate the level of significance which yielded a positive and significant influence of knowledge organization capability on competitiveness of chartered public universities in Kenya. Findings: The findings indicate that organizational initiatives such as effective knowledge collaboration and utilization, deployment of information technology systems that support knowledge organisation and easy access to information and data contribute to a healthy environment conducive for knowledge management. Owing to the foregoing, the study concluded that knowledge organization capability had a significant positive impact on competitiveness of chartered public universities. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that public universities needed to embrace knowledge organization capability in order to obtain sustainable competitive advantage. Keywords: Knowledge Organization, Knowledge Management, Capability, Competitiveness, Public Universities ©2024 by the Authors. This Article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 PhD Research Publication

2026-05-26T00:00:00Z Gachanja, Joseph Nguru http://localhost/xmlui/handle/123456789/7020 2026-05-26T12:26:26Z 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

The Relationship between Knowledge Sharing Capability and Competitiveness of Chartered Public Universities in Kenya Gachanja, Joseph Nguru Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between knowledge sharing capability and competitiveness of chartered public universities in Kenya. Universities are knowledge intensive environments, and play a central role in the creation and dissemination of knowledge that they generate. Accordingly, it would be expected that such institutions would adopt proactive approaches to the incubation of knowledge management capability and strategies, and that they would have better insight on how to achieve and optimize the value of their knowledge assets. However, research has shown that this is not the case, and that the approaches adopted by universities are passive and inconsistent. In addition, although there is a strong body of research in the area of knowledge management in commercial environments, and growing interest in knowledge management in public sector organizations, there has been little research on knowledge management capability in universities. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive design. The population of the research consisted of 31 chartered public universities authorized to operate in Kenya as at December 2020. The study adopted a census methodology while purposeful and convenient sampling was adopted to select respondents amongst the middle level management staff. The study used both secondary and primary data. A self-administered questionnaire was used as the primary data collection instrument. Out of 155 questionnaires that were sent out, 123 were filled and returned. Statistical Package for Social Studies (SPSS) was used for data analysis. The study used regression model to estimate the level of significance which yielded a positive and significant influence of knowledge sharing capability on competitiveness of chartered public universities in Kenya. Findings: The findings pointed out that knowledge sharing capability significantly influenced competitiveness of chartered public universities in Kenya. The public universities should therefore entrench knowledge management practices in their day to day operations in order to remain competitive. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that public universities should embrace knowledge sharing practices in their operations as it enhances competitiveness. One of very important factor in knowledge sharing is that university stakeholders should be accorded with formal, informal and virtual space to interact with each other for knowledge exchange. Keywords: Knowledge Sharing, Knowledge Management, Competitiveness, Public Universities ©2024 by the Authors. This Article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) PhD Research Publication

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