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- ItemGOOD GOVERNANCE AS A MEANS TO PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE, SOUTH SUDAN(Tangaza University, 2021-06) JOHN OPI SEVERINO ODUAYIThis study examined whether good governance could be a means to peaceful coexistence in Eastern Equatoria State, and determined how partnerships between the government and non-state actors may lead to peaceful coexistence in the state. The study used both qualitative and quantitative research methods to address the problem. The study targeted the state actors, Church leaders, community leaders and leaders of Civil Society Organizations in Eastern Equatoria State (EES). The study used stratified random sampling procedure, which is probability technique to select 205 participants from the state actors, Church leaders, community leaders and leaders of Civil Society Organizations. The study also used surveys and focus group discussions as instruments of data collection. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis, while quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with the support of Statistical Package for Social Science SSPS version 21. The study was anchored on theories of good governance, collaborative governance and democratic peace. The study established that despite the existence of the laws of South Sudan, the principles of good governance are still elusive. The government and Churches in EES, are faced with numerous governance challenges such as; poor leadership, poor governance, corruption, military rule and inter communal conflicts. The study recommends capacity building for leaders by the Catholic Diocese of Torit and Civil Society Organizations. In so doing, the local government in EES, can mobilize the people to work for social transformation, leading to peaceful coexistence among all peoples. The study also suggests practical representation of Churches in the state parliament to mentor policy making processes for the common good. Additionally, the study urges the state government to: promote and facilitate frequent free and fair democratic elections, genuine reform of the army, and ethnic balance in the membership of law enforcement agencies. This would give a sense of inclusion to all the communities. Finally, the study recommends that the state government in EES, the Churches and the Civil Society Organizations fight corruption by following the social teachings of the Church, employing qualified people in various positions, and being ethical and truthful in their service to the people.
- ItemAN ASSESSMENT OF THE SUSTAINABILITY OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS OF KENYA: (A case study of Rusinga Schools in Nairobi County)(Tangaza University, 2024-07) BEATRICE NABURI NAKHOLIThe aim of this study was to establish the sustainability of managing solid waste in schools in Kenya using Rusinga School as a case study. The study was steered by four objectives namely: exploring the factors that enhance sustainable waste management in schools, assessment of students’ involvement in sustainable waste management in schools, examining the contribution of government policies to enhancing sustainable waste management in schools and an assessment of the contribution of various resources to enhancing sustainable waste management in schools. A descriptive research design with qualitative and quantitative approaches was used in the study. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and face to face interviews with a target population of 330 students, 7 staff members of Rusinga School, 9 from County Government of Nairobi and 4 from Taka Taka solutions. The sampling procedure was guided by both probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Findings showed that factors that enhance sustainable waste management included knowledge and skills reported by 69.9% of the students. Of the students who took part in the study, 16.4% indicated to be knowledgeable of sustainable waste management (SWM) procedure, 16.4% said they lacked training on SWM while 13.6% were indifferent to having had SWM training. With regards to their involvement in sustainable waste management, 71.4% of the students were not directly involved or actively playing a role in the SWM process. However, from the qualitative responses, it was affirmed that there was an enactment of Government policies on SWM although schools are struggling to implement them. Subsequently, 60.7% of the student responses refuted the existence of a structured SWM system and qualitatively the respondents affirmed a lack of adequate resources to managing solid waste among other challenges. The study recommends that awareness creation on waste and training on SWM to enhance knowledge and skills of learners and other stakeholders be carried out. In the long term, the study recommends the introduction of the waste literacy curriculum aimed at behaviour change of students who will then influence the entire community within the community.
- ItemINFLUENCE OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AMONG CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA(Tangaza University, 2024-10) NJAGI KARIUKI BERNARDCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly becoming part of the corporate world. However, the impact of the charitable organizations engaging in their own CSR activities apart from the donor objectives on their financial performance is not clearly understood. Most research has dwelt on corporate social responsibility impact on profit making corporations; leaving a gap of research on the financial sustainability of charitable organizations resulting from their CSR activities. Some information on the impact of CSR on not-for-profit organizations would add knowledge to this field. This motivated the need for this study. The specific objectives are establishing the influence of CSR initiated environmental conservation activities on financial sustainability of charitable organizations; the influence of CSR initiated social activities on financial sustainability of charitable organizations and the influence of CSR initiated economic activities on financial sustainability of charitable organizations in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study was premised on the social entrepreneurship, stakeholder, and agency theories. Anthropological entrepreneurship theory is recommended as theory which can support the three theories for better results. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population of this study included managers and staff of the charitable organizations in Nakuru County. The study estimated a target population of 50 charitable organizations. It used purposive sampling procedure involving a population of 150 individuals as a sample size. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze data using means and standard deviations. This involved use of frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion to analyze data. Regression analysis was also used to determine how the independent variables influenced the dependent variable collectively. Questionnaires were used as data collecting instruments, and analyzed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. The research found a relationship between CSR activities and financial sustainability with all having a mean of over 3 against the mid-point of 2.5, and a standard deviation less than one implying that there were little variations in the responses. CSR initiated economic activities are important to the financial performance of charitable organizations in the area. The multiple linear regression indicates that, put together, several CSR activities can contribute to financial sustainability of charitable organizations. The research recommends that more variables can be covered in the area in order to arrive at a more informative study. Moreover, comparative studies for future to find out if it would give different results from descriptive studies can be done. Further studies will also enhance the scope of the current masterpiece.
- ItemSTRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS’ PROJECTS FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN DUNGU SUB-COUNTY, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO(Tangaza University, 2022-11) GIMIKO TUNGUSE EMMANUELPoverty alleviation projects are some of the main activities being implemented by Non-Governmental Organisations in Dungu Sub-County to enhance quality of life for displaced victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army’s civil wars. However, the implementation of these projects has ignored the need to advance good education, human dignity, food security, healthcare and income generation. This study sought to: assess the influence of NGO project leadership; NGO project structure; NGO project resources; and NGO donor policy on social transformation in Dungu Sub-County, Democratic Republic of Congo. This research was anchored on transformational leadership theory, systems theory and Barney’s resource based view theory. The study used a descriptive research design, in which the target population comprised of 1600 employees working in the registered NGOs, key informants from community leaders, church leaders, and representatives of the displaced victims. The Nassiuma scientific formula was used to get the sample size of 197 respondents. To pick respondents in each strata, the study used simple random sampling. The key informants were chosen using a purposeful sampling strategy based on their understanding of the study subject. Data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics, using SPSS version 25. The study found that NGO employees had a clear vision to implement strategies for better outcomes to a low extent. The study also found that the NGO employees indicated that there was moderation in the clarity of writing down the procedures and the NGOs employees did not clearly explain the procedures to be followed to the displaced victims’ representatives. Another finding was that the NGO employees indicated that there was moderation on the NGOs recruitment and training of enough employees to assist in the strategic implementation of projects which led to a skill gap. It was found from the NGO employees that the donors moderately outlined how the funds donated should be used by the NGOs but the donor agencies also gave the timelines for the strategic implementation of specific projects in moderation. The study therefore concluded that there was a positive correlation between strategy implementation of NGOs projects on social transformation. The study recommends that the NGOs’ leaders should have a clear vision of the projects being implemented for enhanced social transformation of displaced victims. It is also recommended that NGOs should ensure that the procedures for the activities being undertaken are clearly written down to guide operations. Another recommendation is that the NGOs should ensure that they recruit and train enough personnel to take part in the implementation of strategies for social transformation. This study also recommends that all donor agencies should ensure that their policies are clearly outline on how the funds they donate should be used by the NGOs.
- ItemPhenomenological Study on the Experiences of Persons Living with Disabilities on Governments’ Poverty Alleviation Strategies in Transmara- West Sub County, Narok County, Kenya(Tangaza University, 2022-08) NYABUTO N. EVERLINEThe purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) in Transmara-West sub-county, Narok County on governments’ poverty alleviation strategies. The study's goals were to document PLWDs' actual experiences with services for job, education, and healthcare. The study was anchored on economic empowerment and social theories of disability. The study employed a qualitative phenomenology research design. The target population was PLWDs in Transmara West Sub-County. Non-probability sampling, specifically, snowball sampling was employed in the study to select three visually impaired and nine physically challenged persons and data was collected until data saturation was reached. An interview guide and an observation checklist were used in collecting data. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings showed that PLWDs needed equal opportunities in terms of access to education, employment and healthcare in order to be self-reliant. It was also established that implementation of government policies relating to persons living with disabilities was not effectively done as some participants had not benefited from the strategies that were laid down in their favour. The study recommended the reinforcement of inclusive education, including capitation for procurement of teaching and learning materials for the SNE learners and more special needs education (SNE) teachers to be trained. In addition, enforcement of the five percent reservation of employment opportunities for PLWDs outlined in the Constitution of Kenya (2010) is crucial for the conditions of PLWDs to improve. Finally, the study recommended that the medical charges need to be subsidized for PLWDs and more health facilities to be built. It is anticipated that this study could be utilized to provide the government with a better understanding of how to successfully implement poverty alleviation strategies among the PLWDs.