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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 bnatamba@mubs.ac.ug or
natambaa@yahoo.com AND Nixon Kamukama- Makerere University- nkamukama@mubs.ac.ug
or kamukama2002@yahoo.com
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 comagor@mubs.ac.ug 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: coganga2009@gmail.com 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:
transvisioncapital@gmail.com or derek.ariel.abishua@gmail.com
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: elyjoymicheni@yahoo.com, 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: jamesogalo@yahoo.com and Charles Nyangara Asaka - Lecturer, Kenya Institute of
Management E-mail: nchali06@yahoo.com
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:
jokeyo@utalii.co.ke or okeyojoan@yahoo.com- : 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: kimayoka@gmail.com, Tel: +256782836164 and Moya Musa
Department of Business Computing, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, e-
mail: musamoya@yahoo.com, 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-
lilianokeyo@yahoo.co.uk and Mathooko, Petronilla- Lecturer and Associate Coordinator at Jomo
Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, department of Business and Social Studie-
Telephone:0722895288- pmathooko@yahoo.com
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: pkatuse@usiu.ac.ke 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- - stumwine@mubs.ac.ug 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- Awalaba@yahoo.com 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- warioguyo@gmail.com 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-
warioguyo@gmail.com 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 - warioguyo@gmail.com 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 - warioguyo@gmail.com : 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; lauraorobiah@yahoo.com – 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;
asserwanga@yahoo.com, 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: kwaweru@mku.ac.ke 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: jogutu@uonbi.ac.ke , Assistant Lecturer & Associate
Member of KIM, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi
&
Joseph Kamau Irungu, munyonge@yahoo.com , School of Computing and Informatics,
University of Nairobi.
20. INFORMATION SYSTEMS INNOVATIONS IN HEIs: TOWARDS A SUCCESS MODEL
By:
JOHN M KANDIRI: Kenyatta University jkandiri@hotmail.com, Kandiri.john@ku.ac.ke;
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: muhunami@gmail.com - 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: rnyaole@daystar.ac.ke or shangari.comm@gmail.com 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: rajeevaggarwal_2000@yahoo.com 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- hazelgac@yahoo.com
25. THE EFFECTS OF THE MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ON SMALL SCALE
BUSINESS GROWTH: A SURVEY OF UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
By:
Stephen Chelogoi- stevechelo94@yahoo.com - 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 - bagirev@yahoo.com , 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- bagirev@yahoo.com and juliesimonis@yahoo.com
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: jmaseh@gmail.com and Ms Nelly Mzera, Tutorial Fellow, School of
Information Sciences, Moi University
Email: nelly.mzerah@gmail.com
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, dmodhiambo@gmail.com
Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture
and Technology
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Dr. Kenneth Wanjau, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
School of Human Resource Development, P.O.Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel:
0722386353, k_wanjau@yahoo.com
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: k_wanjau@yahoo.com
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: ayodos@gmail.com
Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture
and Technology
31. NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL AND RESTRAINTS ON KENYA
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
By:
Benedict Ondiek- ondiekalala@yahoo.com
32. PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT AND SERVICE
DELIVERY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
By:
Philip peter pfilipu2002@yahoo.com
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: sngatias@yahoo.com +254 724 247 797/ +254 731 555
Lecturer Kenya Institute
of Management
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692
34. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN IMPROVING THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE SME SECTOR IN KENYA
By:
Ngui Thomas Katua,- nguitom@yahoo.com or Cc: nthomas@cuea.eduLecturer: 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: Bandiopk@yahoo.com and Konyariki2006@yahoo.com ,
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: rggoobi@gmail.com, 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, malutiv@yahoo.com, Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of
Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya.
Mr. Tobias O. Warentho., Warentho2000@yahoo.com, 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., shiundu2000@yahoo.com, 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: wangarig@kim.ac.ke; Ms. Tabitha Wangare Wambui-
tawangare@gmail.com: Dr. John Boit and Mr. John M. Magero
The Kenya Institute of
Management
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39. EFFECTS OF SUPPLY NETWORKS OPTIMIZATION ON SMALL AND MEDIUM
SCALE FIRMS IN THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA
By:
Dr. Emmanuel Awuor, Email: dilloydconsultants@gmail.com, 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,
k_wanjau@yahoo.com
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, rwgakure@gmail.com
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 pfilipu2002@yahoo.com
42. INTEGRATION OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) INTO SMALL AND
MEDIUM SIZE ENTERPRISE (SMSE)
By:
Mr Awofisayo Oladipupo Albert, e-mail: awofisayooladipupo@yahoo.com Department of History,
Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria
Mbonu, Israel Lena Roseline, aroseline21@yahoo.com, Department of Business Education,
Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria
And
Adeniran Ogunsanya
College of Education-
Nigeria
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Dr. Mrs Patricia B. Mireku-Gyimah, pbmgee@yahoo.com, 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, zony74@yahoo.com
John N. Ngigi (PhD candidate, Narok University College and KIM lecturer - Nyahururu)
0722-288-368, jnngigi2@yahoo.com
Lecturer Laikipia
University College
44. MOVERS IN ACHIEVING INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION SUSTAINABILITY- A CRITICAL
REVIEW
By:
Kamau, Alice wangui -alicefipf@yahoo.com - (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture and Technology)
Katuku Alex -katutalex@yahoo.com - 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:
tonsang79@yahoo.com Tel. 0722213370; 2Zipporah Sisungo, Masinde Muliro University of
Science and Technology, E-Mail: zwsisungo@yahoo.com Tel. 0722228624, 3Jason Esiokhunjila
Nganyi, Lecturer Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail:
jasonnganyi@yahoo.com Tel. 0721210505 and 4Winrose Burale, Matili Technical Institute, E-
Mail: winrosekhayecha@yahoo.com 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:
jasonnganyi@yahoo.com Tel. 0721210505; 2Zipporah Sisungo, Masinde Muliro University of
Science and Technology, E-Mail: zwsisungo@yahoo.com Tel. 0722228624 and 3Antony Sang,
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: tonsang79@yahoo.com Tel.
Masinde Muliro
University of Science
and Technology
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0722213370
47. ALIGNING EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES TO ORGANIZATIONAL
GOALS IN KENYA
By:
Philip peter- pfilipu2002@yahoo.com- : 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.
mohabdullahi72@yahoo.com 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: kennyongesa@yahoo.com
Tel:0720402144/ 0733897565
50. SUITABILITY OF AGGREGATION METHODS OF INDUCTION MOTOR MODELS
FOR TRANSIENT STABILITY LOAD MODELING
By:
James Kinyua- jmsmuriuki@yahoo.com - 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,
kavcarl@yahoo.com /Mobile No: 0722501259
The Kenya Institute of
Management
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Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer, The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya,
anyigake2000@yahoo.com /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-
kavcarl@yahoo.com /Mobile No: 0722501259
Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya-
anyigake2000@yahoo.com /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-
anyigake2000@yahoo.com /0712593281
Kavita C. Kyuli, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya-
Kavcarl@yahoo.com /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 nyangobworo@yahoo.com
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
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00100 GPO, Cell: +254-721-326-730, Email: amuruka2001@gmail.com- 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, fgithinji2005@yahoo.com, 0722640148
Otieno jowi, Moi University, otienojowi@yahoo.com, 0721917461
Arthur K. Nzau, Moi University, arthurknzau@hotmail.com, 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: lyllemutoko@yahoo.com, 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 fridawanjiru@yahoo.com
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- justuswesonga@yahoo.com; Noah
Murumba- Lecturer KIM-Kisii- noshly78@yahoo.com ; Makworo Edwin O- Lecturer KIM- Kisii-
edwinax2000@yahoo.com - ;Dr Tabitha Sewe-Lecturer Narok University College-
tabithasewe@yahoo.com; Eliud Nyakundi-Lecturer Bondo University College-
eliudnyakundi@yahoo.com
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 simonodera@gmail.com and sodera@mubs.ac.ug
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- pteimet@yahoo.com- 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- Kandateimet65@yahoo.com- 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- mkanake@gmail.com-
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, ntoiti_84@yahoo.com , 0722426370 and Maureen Kangu-
The Kenya Institute of Management, mukaks@yahoo.com, 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, ntoiti_84@yahoo.com -0722426370 and Maureen Kangu:
The Kenya Institute of Management, mukaks@yahoo.com, 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- Esther.nkatha@cuea.edu;
enkatha@yahoo.com 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 Esther.nkatha@cuea.edu;
enkatha@yahoo.com 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 Teacher-mngugy@yahoo.com,
Mobile: 0722885493.
Lecturer Kenya Institute
of Management
69. QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN KENYA
By:
Christopher Yegon and Moses Wandera mosewa2005@yahoo.com - 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 - nmiringu@yahoo.com and ALICE N and MIRING’U- PhD Student
J.K.U.A.T- emuoriah@yahoo.com
Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture
and Technology
71. ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERING CRITICAL SKILLS RELEVANT FOR THE
INDUSTRIALIZATION NEEDS
By:
Dr.-Ing. Faith Njoki Karanja (faithkaranja@uonbi.ac.ke), 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 - mmuchara@mucmar.com
73. MICRO-MEDIUM-SMALL ENTERPRISES AND QUALITY, DOES IT WORK?
By
Maina Muchara - mmuchara@mucmar.com
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- kilikam3@yahoo.com
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: mclopokoiyit@yahoo.com, Tel: 0724-313771
Prof. Christopher Onyango, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, P.O. Box 20115-
536, Egerton University, Email: onyangochristopher6@gmail.com , Tel: 0722-902908
Dr. Joash K. Kibett, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension,
P.O. Box 20115-536, Egerton University, Email: kibettjoash@yahoo.com / jkibett@egerton.ac.ke ,
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, mukaks@yahoo.com, 0720356061
Tabitha Nasieku: Lecturer, JKUAT tabithaobwogi@yahoo.com 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, almudaki@yahoo.com, 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
malutiv@yahoo.com, 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 -katutalex@yahoo.com - Lecturer-Kenya Institute of Management
Kamau, Alice wangui -alicefipf@yahoo.com - (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 - nsitati2001@yahoo.com (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, kinaiwilliam@aol.com 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 - ngugipk1@gmail.com (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 pfilipu2002@yahoo.com
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),
gmureithi2@gmail.com, 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: berthaachieng@yahoo.com, 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:
rezra2002@yahoo.com 0722 309091
Josephine C. Rotich, Assistant Lecturer- Egerton University, Box 536, Njoro- Email:
josnetmail@yahoo.com 0722 299778
Stella Korir- Assistant Lecturer, Kabarak University, P.O Private Bag 20157, Email:
yatorpet9@yahoo.com 0722 228266
86. ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL
GROWTH IN KENYA
By:
Mercy M. Mugambi, E-mail: mugambimercy@yahoo.com Tel.0725-600046, University of
Nairobi and PhD Candidate
Gilbert Mugambi Miriti, E-mail: gilmugambi@yahoo.com 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: gilmugambi@yahoo.com Tel.0722-795129, Kenya Methodist
University, Full Member KIM and PhD Candidate
And
Mercy M. Mugambi, E-mail: mugambimercy@yahoo.com 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:
rezra2002@yahoo.com 0722 309091
Josephine C. Rotich- Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University, Box 536, Njoro, Email:
josnetmail@yahoo.com 0722 299778
Stella Korir- Assistant Lecturer-Kabarak University- P.O Private Bag 20157- Email:
Kabarak University
19
yatorpet9@yahoo.com 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
magdamwachofi@yahoo.com iruranganga@gmail.com bnassiuma@yahoo.com 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:
Tabithasewe@yahoo.com
Wesonga Justus Nyongesa: Lecturer Kisii, JKUAT Email: justswesonga@yahoo.com
Denson Cheserem - Masters of Business Management Student: Narok University College, Email:
cheserem@gmail.com
Narok University College
91. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONS: THE
CASE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA.
Janet Kyogabiirwe Bagorogoza-jbagorogoza@gmail.com or Bagorogoza@msm.nl , 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: edwinax2000@yahoo.com, +254 729 860 836/ +254 735 187 703 2
Professor of Technology Education, Moi University, P. O. Box 1125, Eldoret Kenya Email:
bwkerre@gmail.com
3
Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya: Email:
kitainge@yahoo.com
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: edwinax2000@yahoo.com, +254 729 860 836/ +254 735 187 703 2Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 534 Kisii. Email:
justuswesonga@yahoo.com 3Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management, P.O. Box 4102-40200 Kisii.
Email: alnyake@yahoo.com 4Lecturer, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536 Njoro.
Email: noshly78@yahoo.com 5Kenyatta University, P.O. Box Nairobi,
Email: juliannyaboke@yahoo.com
94. FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF MINISTRY OF HEALTH STAFF AT
THE MACHAKOS PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
Jacinta Munyiva-Lecturer KIM-Machakos, Email: jmunyiva001@gmail.com , Justus N Wesonga-
Part Time Lecturer-Kisii University College: Email: justuswesonga@yahoo.com
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- mainawaiganjo@yahoo.com
Stella Karanjah-
stellakaranja@gmail.com/w.thuku@yahoo.com/thuor@stanbic.com/jmutie2006@yahoo.com and
Kisilu Kitainge kitainge@yahoo.com
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- fcmairura@gmail.com ., 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. ptiyos@yahoo.com
Moi University
98. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR: Chepkoilel University
21
COMPONENTS, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
By:
Dr. Kisilu Kitainge1kitainge@yahoo.com
1Chepkoilel University College and
wkkoech66@yahoo.com 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- ckifworo@gmail.com ; Dr Raphael Ondeko Nyonje and Dr. Wangari
Gathuthi - wangarig@kim.ac.ke
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: justernyaga@yahoo.com 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:
jamesogalo@yahoo.com
Charles Nyangara Asaka (Lecturer- Kenya Institute of Management, PhD student, Maseno
University); Email: nchali06@yahoo.com
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, nguitom@yahoo.com
Catholic University of
Eastern Africa
103. ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURS IN ENHANCING INNOVATION By:
Daniel Nderi, Organization and Affiliation: Lecturer KIM- Meru Branch, Address:
dnderius@yahoo.com, 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: grace.amurle@gmail.com 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: bchiuri@yahoo.com Tel.0722 718 311
105. MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
Grace Soprin Amurle, Director, Finance and Administration, African Economic Research
Consortium (AERC), Email: grace.amurle@gmail.com Tel. 0728 787 502
Beatrice Chiuri, Assistant Dean. School of Business and management Studies- Kenya Polytechnic
University College, Email: bchiuri@yahoo.com 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- cwagithi@broker.co.ke
Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture
and Technology
107. MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS TRAINING IN KENYA: IT’S RELEVANCE TO
MODERN INDUSTRY
By: 1
Jimmy Wafula - jiwafula@gmail.com and 2Kisilu Kitainge: Technology Education Department,
Chepkoilel University College, P.o Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya, Jiwafula@gmail.com
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; dkeino2@yahoo.com
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- pchangilwa@gmail.com Tel.
0722371839
Githinji Joyce, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Email- joyskabui@yahoo.com; Tel.
0723714710, and
Munyao Leah, KIM School of Management, Email- leahmunyao@gmail.com 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,
ibuamary@ymail.com/mibua@kim.ac.ke Tel:0722-747580
111. Jua Kali Automobile Mechanics at Work: Challenges of Lifelong Training in the
Technological Dynamic World
By:
Kitainge, K.M- kitainge@yahoo.com, Kithyo I. M and Paul Wanyeki; paulwanyeki@yahoo.com,
Chepkoilel University College
Chepkoilel University
College
112. The Relevance of TVET Education in Kenya to Attainment of Vision 2030
By:
Kitainge K.M-kitainge@yahoo.com, Ferej, A.K and Wanyeki Paul- paulwanyeki@yahoo.com
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: cheposingoei@yahoo.com and Kitainge K.M
2- E mail:
kitainge@yahoo.com 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: ekinyanda@hotmail.com
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 –
marynganga2009@yahoo.com; & Z.K. Kosgei2 Lecturer – Moi University, School of Education;
Email- kosgeizach@yahoo.com & 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.
koolemein@gmail.com & rongeta@yahoo.com
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 - nletting@kim.ac.ke / nicletting@yahoo.com / nletting@gmail.com and
Yator, Ben- benyator@yahoo.co.uk ; 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- asimiyu@apd.jkuat.ac.ke- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology , Tel: 0734610862
Elegwa Mukulu - elegwam@yahoo.com Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,
School for Human Resource Development,
Maurice Sakwa - mmsakwa@gmail.com 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: mmsakwa@gmail.com 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:
mmsakwa@gmail.com 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:
iruranga@gmail.com
George Mark Onyango (Prof), Maseno University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
P.O. Box 40105 Private Bag Maseno, Kenya, Tel +254 0722610210, Emai:
georgemarkonyango@yahoo.com
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:
bwkerre@gmail.com
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:
justuswesonga@yahoo.com; Eliud Nyakundi, Lecturer KIM Kisii P.O. BOX 204 kisii Email:
eliudnyakundi@yahoo.com and Judith Akinyi Kajo P.O. BOX 529 Oyugis, Email:
mildmic@yahoo.com
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: fngige12@yahoo.com and
Juster G. Nyaga – Lecturer (KIM- Embu branch) 0721 295878 Email: justernyaga@yahoo.com
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: ndukanio@gmail.com and Nyaga G.
Juster (Lecturer, KIM): 0721 295878 Email: justernyaga@yahoo.com
The Kenya Institute of
Management
125 The Role of Faith Based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
By:
Allan Mugambi Msc JKUAT- - mugambi01@yahoo.com
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: dilloydconsultants@gmail.com and Dr. M.M.Vosloo, Department of Economics and
Management, University of South Africa - Email:vosloomm@unisa.ac.za
United States
International University,
Nairobi and University of
South Africa