https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/52 2026-05-15T12:09:30Z 2026-05-15T12:09:30Z Onyango, A.Rael Eijdenberg, L.Emiel Obange, Nelson Masurel, Enno https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6209 2024-11-11T15:18:50Z 2024-09-29T00:00:00Z

Entrepreneurial Fishmongers in Kenya Onyango, A.Rael; Eijdenberg, L.Emiel; Obange, Nelson; Masurel, Enno In many emerging economies, the fishing industry is under pressure due to climatological changes as well as socio-economic developments. These changes and developments affect the entrepreneurial fishmongers who want to thrive their enterprises and contribute to their communities. In line with previous research on institutional environments, we explore the perceived institutional impediments that fishmongers face. In addition, we scope the perceived external facilitators and entrepreneurial reactions to fight these institutional impediments. Based on one focus group of experts and 21 individual interviews with fishmongers around Lake Victoria (Kenya), this chapter provides details of financial impediments, market impediments, rules and regulation impediments and spatial impediments. Conversely, as a way to fight these impediments, the fishmongers experience government support and economies of scale as external facilitators, and they react in an entrepreneurial and indigenous way by undertaking collaborations and alliances, engaging in cash flow management, and developing enterprising skills. The findings contribute to entrepreneurship and sustainable development research by exhibiting how external events are experienced by entrepreneurial fishmongers in poverty-stricken areas and how these individuals react to them, thereby aiming for the betterment of their lives and their indigenous community. Article found in the Book titled: Indigenous Entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa ,it can also be accessed via:https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-64924-0_6

2024-09-29T00:00:00Z Situma, Masibayi Peter Nyongesa, Destaings Nyenyi Obange, Nelson https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6130 2024-08-01T14:20:22Z 2024-05-15T00:00:00Z

Effect of Renewable Energy Consumption on Economic Growth in Kenya Situma, Masibayi Peter; Nyongesa, Destaings Nyenyi; Obange, Nelson Despite Kenya having a massive generating capacity of renewable energy, its consumption levels remain significantly low. The low supply levels have driven the costs of production upwards leading to high energy prices thereby slowing economic activity occasioned by inadequate investments in the energy sector. However, there are conflicting results on the existing link between economic growth and renewable energy consumption in the developing world. This study purposed to establish the effect of renewable energy consumption on economic growth in Kenya. This study was anchored on the Neo-Classical Solow-Swan growth model. This study adopted the correlational research design and used time series data for the period 1980-2017 to determine the nature of the existing linkages. Capital and labour were incorporated as control variables. The granger causality results established the existence of a bidirectional and feedback relationship existing between renewable energy consumption and economic growth in Kenya. Vector Error Correction Model results showed that a unit increase in total renewable energy consumption led to a gross domestic product rise by 13,340 million dollars in the second year. Therefore, both the granger causality and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) tests advocate for investment in the consumption of renewable energy if desired levels of economic growth are to be attained. Therefore, investment in modern energy generation and supply technologies and demonopolisation of the generation and supply of renewable energies to encourage private investments are recommended as the necessary measures to increase the level of renewable energy consumption, which in turn accelerates the rate of economic growth. Interventions such as tax exemptions on renewable energy equipment may encourage more uptake and consumption of renewable energies. This study may assist the government in the formulation of sustainable energy policies. This study may assist the government in the formulation of sound and sustainable energy policies for industrial and economic growth.

2024-05-15T00:00:00Z Andele, Steve Kiganda, Evans Obange, Nelson https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6120 2024-07-29T16:38:47Z 2024-04-29T00:00:00Z

Gender Gap in Agricultural Productivity: A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in Busia County Kenya Andele, Steve; Kiganda, Evans; Obange, Nelson The study aimed at determining the gender gap in agricultural productivity: A case of Smallholder Farmers in Busia Kenya.

2024-04-29T00:00:00Z Nyongesa, Destaings Odhiambo, Scholastica https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6045 2024-03-16T10:00:15Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Impact of Cash Transfers on Poverty Reduction towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals among Female-Headed Households in Siaya County, Kenya. Nyongesa, Destaings; Odhiambo, Scholastica Poverty rate is still high among developing economies; 8 years post adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda of 2030. Cash transfers have popularly become one of the ways to support implementation of SDGs. This study focused on the Inua Jamii-CT programme whose principal objective was to establish the impact of cash transfer on poverty reduction towards achieving SDGs among femaleheaded households in Siaya County. The study was founded on the Household Welfare Theory where household welfare is best measured in terms of income and consumption decisions of the household. The study targeted the 109,680 female-headed households in Siaya County. The Yamane formula arrived at a sample of 399 households. A correlational design was adopted and 377 respondents realized. An analysis of descriptive statistics of respondent household demographics revealed that 214 of the households receive cash transfers against 163 who don’t. The average household expenditure was on food and farm inputs. The female-head was averagely 49 years old, 52.2% were of good health and 85.7% had reached only primary level of education. The household had a mean of 5 members. 51.7% of the female-heads belonged to a social group. 41.4% of the female-head earned their income from farming and 36.3% from small businesses. A binary logit regression model determined that cash transfer, income, household consumption were significant predictors of SDGs among FHHs in Siaya County with P values of less than 0.05. The R2 of 0.3 showed a 30% goodness of fit for the model. The coefficients of cash transfer and income are β1=-0.935 and β2=- 0.689 respectively, hence, increasing cash transfers and income reduces poverty. There was a negligible relationship between household consumption and SDGs β3=0.0004. Conclusion was drawn that CT was significant in the achievement of the SDGs. The study recommends a targeted programme design to ensure more income generating activities and good farming practices.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Moses, Jordan Obange, Nelson Kiganda, Evans https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6042 2024-03-16T09:15:24Z 2023-09-29T00:00:00Z

Effect of Trade Openness and Agriculture on Tax Revenue Performance in Kenya Moses, Jordan; Obange, Nelson; Kiganda, Evans Taxes play a critical role for most governments around the world in funding investments in capital, infrastructure and the delivery of essential services. The study therefore sought to examine the effect of trade openness and agriculture on tax revenue performance in Kenya. Vol.8, Issue 2, No.3. pp 33-47, 2023

2023-09-29T00:00:00Z Ojijo, Andolo Dan https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5862 2023-11-18T09:39:07Z 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z

Managing Environmental Pollution of Sugar Companies in Western Kenya: A Supply Chain Integration Approach Ojijo, Andolo Dan The sugar processing industry has a considerable impact on society, the environment, and the economy, offering chances for individuals to contribute to sustainability efforts. However, a lack of coordination and cooperation among supply chain players can hinder these efforts. In western Kenya, the establishment of sugar factories provides opportunities, but the locals cannot take full advantage due to ongoing conflicts arising from the firms' industrial processes leading to soil and water pollution. Despite the sugar firms' efforts to reduce pollution, the results have not been satisfactory. Research has however revealed that environmental degradation cannot be reduced effectively without supply chain integration, which involves coordination, cooperation, and collaboration among supply chain players. The purpose of the study was to analyse the effect of SCI on environmental performance of sugar firms in Western Kenya. The study used explanatory research design and was grounded in Stakeholder theory. The reliability of the instrument was assessed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and the results showed that all the coefficients for SCI constructs were 0.747, which exceeded the standard threshold of 0.7. The R2 for SCI was found to be 0.211, which was significant and indicated that SCI could explain 21.1% of the sugar companies' environmental performance. The study concluded that if the supply chain of sugar firms worked collaboratively, it could significantly contribute to positive environmental outcomes of the processing activities.

2023-04-01T00:00:00Z Mutai, Henry Kipkurui Ojijo, Andolo Dan https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5861 2023-11-18T09:35:38Z 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z

Analysis of Moderating effect of Performance Based contracting on the relationship between Road Assets Management and Performance of Road Agencies in Kenya Mutai, Henry Kipkurui; Ojijo, Andolo Dan Road asset management (RAM) is a comprehensive approach that harmonizes engineering principles, sound business practices, and economic rationality to achieve desired outcomes at the most cost-effective whole-of-life cost. Typically, road agencies (RAs) bear the responsibility of RAM. A substantial portion of Kenya's road network is in a poor or failed condition and necessitates urgent reconstruction. The government and the public are putting more pressure on RAs to boost the productivity of RAM. RAs in Kenya are deliberately transitioning away from traditional engineering approaches towards a collaborative RAM to meet the growing demand for improved road conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the moderating impact of performance-based contracting (PBC) on the relationship between RAM and RA performance. A correlation survey design was adopted, with a study population of 120 purposively selected employees directly engaged in project implementation. The findings indicated that the R2 for the RAM was 0.839 demonstrating that road assets management is responsible for 83.9% of road agency performance. The R2 for the impact of PBC on RA performance was 83.2, indicating that PBC accounts for 83.2% of RA performance. The R2 change was statistically significant at 0.161 (P=0.00), demonstrating a moderation effect of PBC. Overall, the findings imply that RAM and PBC make a substantial contribution to the performance of road agencies. Therefore, the study recommends that road agencies should include RAM and PBC in their road maintenance policy to improve overall road quality and meet stakeholder expectations.

2023-07-01T00:00:00Z Ojijo, Andolo Dan https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5860 2023-11-18T09:27:03Z 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z

Solid waste value management and sustainable development in Kisumu County, Kenya Ojijo, Andolo Dan Kisumu County is a flourishing and dynamic region of Kenya, particularly when it comes to economic growth. Recently, Kisumu City has taken vital steps in implementing sustainable waste management practices. These actions are aimed at reducing the negative impact of waste disposal on the environment, enhancing the health of residents, and drawing investors to the city. Interestingly, Kisumu County government management and stakeholders have discovered innovative ways to convert garbage into a valuable commodity by creating value from waste. This study explores the role of waste value addition in supporting sustainable development in the county. Using a cross-sectional, correlational survey design, the research aimed to validate the proposed hypotheses. Results indicated that recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy initiatives are key strategies implemented by the county to manage solid waste. These efforts have also contributed significantly to youth employment in the county through the establishment of waste recycling plants, which, in turn, has driven investor interest. The study recommends that strict regulations and guidelines be enforced to preserve and sustain these environmentally-friendly waste management practices.

2023-04-01T00:00:00Z Ojijo, Andolo Dan r Ombok, Benjamin Owuo https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5859 2023-11-18T09:22:39Z 2023-04-29T00:00:00Z

Analysis of Purchasing Efficiency of Young Entrepreneurs in Kenya: A Digital Banking Perspective Ojijo, Andolo Dan; r Ombok, Benjamin Owuo The Kenyan government's push for a cashless economy has led to the adoption of digital banking services by businesses. In particular, the government has implemented policies such as the cashless payment system for service provision in various government departments, which has also encouraged the use of digital platforms in business transactions. However, young entrepreneurs in Kenya especially those in the medium size enterprises(MSE) still lack financial literacy and technical skills that would enable them to make informed financial decisions and take advantage of digital banking services. This, according to previous surveys, has contributed greatly to purchasing inefficiencies leading to increased costs and decreased productivity, affecting the profitability of the business. The purpose of this research was to investigate how digital banking impacts the purchasing efficiency of young entrepreneurs who manage medium-sized businesses in Kenya. The research employed a correlational design and covered all 47 counties in the country. A structured questionnaire was developed using Microsoft Forms and was purposively administered to the target respondents. The results showed that digital banking practices adopted by medium size business enterprises accounts for 79.9% of the firm’s purchasing efficiency. The study recommends that the government should provide financial incentives to medium-sized enterprises such as tax rebates, subsidies and capacity building programs, to incentivize the adoption of digital banking services and optimize their purchasing efficiency of the MSE’s.

2023-04-29T00:00:00Z Ojijo, Andolo Dan https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5858 2023-11-18T09:18:56Z 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z

Effect of Purchasing audits on Tax Compliance Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya Ojijo, Andolo Dan In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to comply with tax regulations in Kenya. With the increasing government scrutiny, it has become imperative for SMEs to engage in purchasing audits to ensure compliance with tax requirements to minimize the likelihood of facing legal consequences and penalties related to tax fraud. These audits assess a business's procurement and payment procedures to prevent any potential tax evasion. However, Most SMEs operate in the informal economy, making it difficult for tax authorities to track their income and expenses. As a result, a majority of them underreport their income and overstate their expenses, thereby reducing their tax liability. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of purchasing audits on tax compliance by SMEs in Kenya. The study used explanatory research design and was anchored on financial theory, performance theory, compliance theory and control theory. The results showed that purchasing audit positively and significantly influence tax compliance by small and medium business enterprises in Kenya. It recommended that for SMEs to achieve better compliance behavior, they should receive adequate training on tax compliance and related matters since training SME employees on the purchasing process, tax compliance, and the related legal framework will ensure that they understand the importance of compliance.

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