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Knowledge management strategy and academic performance of public day secondary schools in Matungu Sub-County, Kenya

2026-04-02T08:17:24Z

Title: Knowledge management strategy and academic performance of public day secondary schools in Matungu Sub-County, Kenya Authors: Ndakalu, Kayugira O.; Yatundu, Faraji A.; Wanyama, Kadian Abstract: Past research with regard to human resource management strategies against academic performance gave little attention on how knowledge management affect academic performance. This study examined the relationship between knowledgemanagement strategies and academic performance of public day secondary schools in Matungu Sub- County of Kakamega County in Kenya. The study was anchored on Behavioral Perspective Theory. The study used descriptive research design with a target population of 20 principals and 388 teachers totaling 408 respondents. The respondents were drawn from 20 public day secondary schools in Matungu SubCounty of Kakamega County. Purposive and stratified sampling method was used. Yamane formula was used to calculate the sample size of 201 respondents. Primary data was obtained using a structured questionnaire pretested for reliability and validity. For reliability analysis Cronbach’s alpha was used. Pilot study was carried out at Madende Mixed day secondary school in Busia County. The period of the study covered was five years from 2017 to 2022. The data collected was analyzed quantitatively in relation to research objectives. Descriptive statistics was employed which consisted of frequency tables, percentage, standard deviation and weighted mean. Trend analysis was then applied to predict the research variables and then finally data was presented using tables. Knowledge management had a positive and statistically significant relationship with Academic Performance (Knowledge Management (B = 0.142, Beta = 0.160, p = 0.008). On recommendations,Knowledge management boosts academic performance in public day secondary schools,encourage collaboration between policymakers, practitioners, and academics to ensure that research informs policy and practice, and vice versa.But gaps exist in aligning training outcomes with organizational objectives and understanding individual impact on success Description: DOI: 10.35629/3002-13065667

Influence of government bursary funds on participation rates in public secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya.

2026-03-27T13:02:54Z

Title: Influence of government bursary funds on participation rates in public secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. Authors: Musyimi, Charles; Kasivu, Gideon M.; Nzomoi, Joseph N. Abstract: Education is a dependable mechanism to improve people’s lives through the acquisition of knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes. It is therefore imperative to ensure that children are receiving equal educational opportunities regardless of circumstances out of their control such as their socioeconomic status, ethnicity, geographical location, the school they attend, or the social and economic context of the country (Demeuse, Frandiji,Greger and Rochex ,2012).The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of government bursary funds on participation rates in public secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. Bursary funds are a form of educational subsidies. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study sampled 196 principals and deputy principals out of all the 384 public secondary schools in Makueni county that were targeted for the study. All the 9 Sub-County Directors of Education in Makueni County were also targeted for the study. Sampling was done through stratified, simple random sampling. Data collection instruments included questionnaires for Principals, Deputies and interview schedule for Sub-county Directors of Education. The instruments were ascertained through piloting and by research experts to ensure content validity while reliability was achieved through piloting and testing reliability. Data was analyzed by use of SPSS version 22. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations and inferential statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data. Qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis and the responses presented in narratives, tables and figures. The results revealed that the relationship between government bursary funds and participation rates was positive but moderate (R= .679). An adjusted R2 gave a clear prediction. The adjusted R square of 0.68 indicated that 68% of the variation in the participation of students in schooling in public secondary schools in Makueni County could be explained by provision of government bursary funds in financing education. The study recommends that the government should continue and also increase bursary awards to students as a way of bolstering participation rates of students in secondary school education. This should be done by targeting the vulnerable in the society.

Capital adequacy, bank size and liquidity risk of deposit taking microfinance banks in Kenya

2026-03-05T10:03:43Z

Title: Capital adequacy, bank size and liquidity risk of deposit taking microfinance banks in Kenya Authors: Zakayo, Joshua N.; Yatundu, Faraji A.; Ndung’u, Daniel T. Abstract: Microfinance banks liquidity has been sustained by massive slowdowns in lending that accompanied moratoria on repayments, but should this be extended beyond the initial months, it would effectively push the liquidity crunch onto the low-income communities they are supposed to serve and put the sustainability of the MFBs themselves into question by exposing them to liquidity risks. This study aimed to establish capital adequacy,bank size and the liquidity risk of deposit taking microfinance banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to assess whether capital adequacy influenced the liquidity risk of deposit taking microfinance banks in Kenya with bank size as the moderating variable. The study was guided by the trade-off theory and capital buffer theory. The study employed the longitudinal research design and targeted 13 microfinance banks. The study utilized panel data extracted from the financial reports of the banks for the period 2018 to 2023. The study summarised and analysed data using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included mean and standard deviations while inferential statistics included correlation and regression analysis. The research hypotheses were tested using panel data regression analysis. Data was presented using statistical output tables and discussions there off. The study found that capital adequacy positively but insignificantly influenced liquidity risk (p = 0.851 > 0.05, t = 0.19 < 1.96, β = 0.2639). Bank size moderated positively and insignificantly the association between capital adequacy and liquidity risk (p = 0.423 > 0.05, β = 0.6680). Bank size explained 5.54% variance in liquidity risk. The study concluded that capital adequacy do not influence the liquidity risk of deposit taking microfinance banks in Kenya, while the moderator variable bank size does not moderate the relationship between capital adequacy and liquidity risk. Recommendations to the bank regulators is to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach and instead develop capital regulations for banks with different characteristics as increasing capital requirements on all banks may not affect liquidity creation to the extent that regulators expect. Also, banks be allowed to participate in regulatory forbearance in times of liquidity distress to increase their stability through the extension of low provisioning on restructured loans . Further, bank managers should also combine bank funding diversification and liquidity creation in a mixed strategy to help regulate and balance capital adequacy. Description: DOI: 10.35629/3002-1306133148

Influence of green finance governance practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Nairobi County, Kenya

2026-01-21T08:58:22Z

Title: Influence of green finance governance practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Nairobi County, Kenya Authors: Kiima, Brian K.; Wamitu, Susan N.; Wahome, Michael N. Abstract: this study examined the influence of green finance governance practices on the financial performance of commercial banks in nairobi county, kenya. the research was motivated by growing evidence that governance structures which integrate environmental, social, and sustainability considerations play a critical role in strengthening institutional resilience and driving long-term financial outcomes. guided by institutional theory, the study focused on board oversight, esg reporting, accountability mechanisms, and the integration of environmental risk into decision-making. a descriptive research design was adopted, targeting 156 managerial staff from 39 commercial banks, with a sample of 112 respondents selected using yamane’s formula. data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlations, and regression models.the results showed that green finance governance practices are moderately to highly adopted across banks, with an overall mean of 3.70, reflecting strong board commitment to sustainability oversight, regular esg disclosures, and emerging accountability systems. inferential analysis revealed a strong positive relationship between governance practices and bank performance, with a correlation coefficient of 0.768 and an r square of 0.590, indicating that fifty nine percent of the variance in performance is explained by green governance practices. regression findings further confirmed that a one-unit increase in green governance leads to a significant improvement in financial performance (β = 0.704, p < 0.05). the study concludes that green finance governance is a strategic driver of profitability, liquidity strength, and institutional competitiveness. it recommends strengthening board-level esg oversight, enhancing sustainability reporting, expanding accountability systems, and adopting clear regulatory standards to deepen governance integration and improve financial outcomes within kenya’s banking sector. Description: DOI: https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t7082