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The Nature of Livelihood Insecurity among Agropastoral Households in South Kerio Basin, Elgeyo Marakwet County Elgeyo Marakwet 郡南凯里奥盆地农牧家庭生计不安全的性质

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2024-06-13 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v3i1.524

Juster Gitonga, Henry Rono, Daniel Muia

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Non-governmental organizations’ development interventions and community empowerment in Kitui County, Kenya 肯尼亚基图伊县非政府组织的发展干预和社区赋权

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v3i1.527

Joshua Kithuva Mutisya, Charles Mogote

{"title":"Non-governmental organizations’ development interventions and community empowerment in Kitui County, Kenya","authors":"Joshua Kithuva Mutisya, Charles Mogote","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v3i1.527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v3i1.527","url":null,"abstract":"Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are crucial actors in international development, addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development in communities worldwide. Despite concerted NGO efforts, Kitui County in Eastern Kenya remains underdeveloped, grappling with significant challenges in education, healthcare, women empowerment, and food security. With 48% of its population living in poverty, surpassing the national average, and 39.4% facing food insecurity, Kitui County is in urgent need of intervention. This study investigates the impact of NGO interventions on community empowerment in Kitui County, focusing on education, health, and women empowerment sectors. Drawing on the Empowerment Theory and Sustainable Development Theory, a pragmatic research approach was adopted, employing a descriptive survey design. Data were collected from 384 residents aged 18 and above, utilizing structured questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Findings reveal that NGO interventions have positively influenced education, with 66% acknowledging improved access to quality education through provided materials and teacher training programs. In healthcare, immunization campaigns (65%) and maternal and child health clinics (65%) have significantly reduced mortality rates and increased health awareness. Women empowerment initiatives, including microfinance and leadership training, have empowered women economically (64%) and facilitated their advocacy for rights (69%). This study underscores the vital role of NGOs in enhancing community empowerment in Kitui County. It emphasizes the need for sustained NGO interventions tailored to local contexts to address multifaceted development challenges effectively.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"7 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141101257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The nature and adequacy of equipment used by security guards from Samburu community working in Nairobi 在内罗毕工作的桑布鲁社区保安使用的设备的性质和充足性

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v2i1.452

A. R. Lanyasunya

{"title":"The nature and adequacy of equipment used by security guards from Samburu community working in Nairobi","authors":"A. R. Lanyasunya","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v2i1.452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v2i1.452","url":null,"abstract":"The study assessed the nature and the adequacy of equipment which security guards from the Samburu community working in Nairobi have for their jobs. The issue was employee workplace conditions. In examining this issue, the study looked at the nature of equipment and training for the job, which provided evidence for granting or non-granting employee rights. The research used a survey design, and data was collected through questionnaires, which were applied to 200 security guards who had been randomly selected from 5 administrative clusters in Nairobi. The results were presented in tables of numbers and percentages of the sample interviewed, as well as column charts. The findings indicated that security guards were inadequately equipped for their job. The study concluded that security guards were inadequately equipped for their jobs, and this undermined their productivity and job satisfaction. It also recommended that the government, through the parliament, come up with legislation that would prohibit the engagement of security guards outside the employment of a duly registered security company. That way, it will be possible to monitor issues of workplace conditions and equipment issues pertaining to security guards.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"93 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138600088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Approaches to combating ageism among the elderly populations in Kenya 打击肯尼亚老年人口中年龄歧视的方法

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v2i1.384

E. Nyangena

{"title":"Approaches to combating ageism among the elderly populations in Kenya","authors":"E. Nyangena","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v2i1.384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v2i1.384","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined approaches to combating ageism among the elderly populations in Kenya. The study used a qualitative methodology, and it involved interviews with 30 experts on ageism from different parts of Kenya. The findings of the study suggest that there are a number of approaches that can be effective in combating ageism. Some of the approaches to combating ageism that were identified in the study include: Educational interventions: These interventions aim to teach people about ageism and its negative effects. They can be delivered in a variety of settings, such as schools, workplaces, and community organizations. Intergenerational contact: This type of intervention brings together people of different ages to interact with each other. This can help to break down stereotypes and promote positive attitudes towards older people. Policy changes: These interventions can help to reduce ageism by changing the way that older people are treated in society. For example, laws that protect older people from discrimination can help to create a more age-friendly environment. Media representation: The media can play a role in combating ageism by portraying older people in a positive light. This can help to challenge negative stereotypes and promote positive attitudes towards older people. The conclusion and recommendation of this study is that there are a number of approaches that can be effective in combating ageism. These approaches can help to reduce negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, and they can promote positive attitudes towards older people.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121029702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigating ways in which monitoring and evaluation sustain donor-financed projects at Machakos County, Kenya 在肯尼亚马查科斯县调查监测和评价维持捐助者资助项目的方式

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v2i1.376

George Morara Nyambane, C. Mogote

{"title":"Investigating ways in which monitoring and evaluation sustain donor-financed projects at Machakos County, Kenya","authors":"George Morara Nyambane, C. Mogote","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v2i1.376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v2i1.376","url":null,"abstract":"The study sought to investigate ways in which monitoring and evaluation sustain donor-financed projects in Machakos County, Kenya. A descriptive study design was selected for this investigation. Further, the targeted population was 867, consisting of officers from diverse funding agencies, leaders from funded projects, beneficiaries, along with committee members. A stratified random sampling method was exploited to pick 90 participants for this investigation. Furthermore, a structured survey form was employed in gathering data from the interviewee, and these survey forms were purely administered by the researcher and were picked daily. With the aid of SPSS version 25, gathered data were coded, edited, as well as analysed using descriptive along with inferential investigation. The summarised data was displayed in form of percentages together with frequencies. All the research ethics were followed throughout the investigation. This investigation established that majority of the project activities were monitored at each execution stage. This assessment concludes that all project undertakings were monitored at each execution stage, and these activities involved all the stakeholders. The study established that monitoring, as well as evaluation, plays a paramount role in strengthening the permanence of the donor financed projects by use of regular feedback information that can pinpoint the progress challenges and then come up with solutions. The examination thus suggests that all the project participants should be engaged in carrying out monitoring and evaluation activities during the project life cycle in order to guarantee the sustainability of the donor-financed projects.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132671710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Determining the effect of money supply as a ratio of GDP on economic growth in Kenya from 1985-2020 确定1985-2020年肯尼亚货币供给占GDP比例对经济增长的影响

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v2i1.349

Purity Wambui Gachugu, L. Kibet, A. Kalio

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Analysing women’s perceptions of sustainability of LAKWA’S water kiosks services and benefits 分析妇女对LAKWA供水站服务和利益的可持续性的看法

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v2i1.336

Paul Mutinda Kituku

{"title":"Analysing women’s perceptions of sustainability of LAKWA’S water kiosks services and benefits","authors":"Paul Mutinda Kituku","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v2i1.336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v2i1.336","url":null,"abstract":"This study focused on analysing women's perceptions in relation to the sustainability of LAKWA's water kiosks services and benefits in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, Kenya. The study relied on the theory of the ladder of participation and Sarah Longwe's theory of empowerment. It employed mixed-method design in which qualitative and quantitative methods were used in collecting and analysing data. Data were collected using open and closed-ended questionnaires. The study had 200 respondents comprising 100 women from rural settlements and 100 women in the Mpeketoni division of Lamu County in Kenya. It's evident that most respondents positively perceive large families seeing more benefits of LAKWA kiosks than small families, mostly for domestic uses. These are common expectations since the water quantity raised by large families is higher than that of small families. Furthermore, it's their perception that the situation will remain the same for the next 10 to 20 years. This study recommends that further research on ways of including women's perceptions in water management planning to improve the water intake and efficiency of the LAKWA water system should be carried out.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"2015 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114776574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The nature of food insecurity and agro-pastoral production in the Kerio river basin 凯里奥河流域粮食不安全和农牧生产的性质

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v2i1.331

Laxmana Peter Kiptoo, Henry Rono, F. Kerre

{"title":"The nature of food insecurity and agro-pastoral production in the Kerio river basin","authors":"Laxmana Peter Kiptoo, Henry Rono, F. Kerre","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v2i1.331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v2i1.331","url":null,"abstract":"This paper encompasses a study that was conducted to assess the nature of food insecurity and agro-pastoral production in Kerio Valley, a semi-arid basin in north-western Kenya. The study targeted 2600 households in the region from which a sample of 387 households was obtained using Yamane's (1967) sample size determination formula. Both quantitative and qualitative data were obtained through a questionnaire that also incorporated and adapted the phased index of the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), Key Informants Interviews (KIIs) and Focused Group Discussions (FGDs), respectively. The study established that 67 per cent of the households experienced inadequate access to food, and 87.2 per cent of the households experienced inadequate access to preferred food. More so, 75 per cent of the households had been engaged in subsistence agricultural production with the use of limited technology. The key occupation for most of the households (74%) reported was agro-pastoral activities. The study concluded that the nature of agricultural production was among the drivers of food insecurity in the Kerio Basin. The study recommends a need to pay more attention to resilient and transformative agricultural production.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127835287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Establishing the effect of service tipping on the learning and growth performance of hotels in Kenya based on the balanced score card perspective 基于平衡计分卡视角，建立服务小费对肯尼亚酒店学习与成长绩效的影响

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2023-01-11 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v2i1.328

Nathan Mwamba Mugambi, S. Muhanji, S. Kipchumba

{"title":"Establishing the effect of service tipping on the learning and growth performance of hotels in Kenya based on the balanced score card perspective","authors":"Nathan Mwamba Mugambi, S. Muhanji, S. Kipchumba","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v2i1.328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v2i1.328","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to establish the effect of service tipping on the learning and growth performance of hotels in Kenya based on the Balanced Score Card Perspective. The study adopted a mixed-method including descriptive survey and predictive correlation research designs targeting 183 star rated hotels in Kenya. Data collection was mainly done through physical dropping of the questionnaires by research assistants to hotels around towns and by mail, especially to hotels inaccessible either in towns or away from towns. The study was conducted in a period of one month using structured questionnaires. The study used the drop-and-pick procedure for the required data collection, whereas some of the questionnaires were mailed to the respondents. In addition, the study uses descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviation and percentages and inferential statistics using Regression Analysis. This study concluded that the service tipping statistically and significantly influenced the learning performance of the star-rated hotels in Kenya. Therefore, the study recommended that the hotel owners should also see service tipping as a performance opportunity rather than revenue leakage, just as the findings from this study have statistically proved it. This should make them invest in Service Tipping to motivate the employees, who in turn will offer superior services that attract customers leading to the desired satisfaction. In addition, service tipping should be a strategy adopted by the hotels' managers to enhance their performance.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126233511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Issues of ethics in research: Analysis of conspiracy theories surrounding covid-19 pandemic on social media 研究中的伦理问题:社交媒体上围绕covid-19大流行的阴谋论分析

Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) Pub Date : 2022-09-22 DOI: 10.51317/jpds.v4i1.255

Evans Erick Otieno Ochieng

{"title":"Issues of ethics in research: Analysis of conspiracy theories surrounding covid-19 pandemic on social media","authors":"Evans Erick Otieno Ochieng","doi":"10.51317/jpds.v4i1.255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51317/jpds.v4i1.255","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to analyse social media’s conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Several conflicting theories about the origin of the coronavirus have been advanced in most public discourses, especially on social media platforms, particularly Twitter and Facebook. Since no studies have been done concerning the study area, there is a need to analyse conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic on social media. The study relied on descriptive research design and premised on conspiracy theories in situations of uncertainties, in this case, the COVID-19 pandemic. Purposive sampling is used to select social media content with messages, particularly from Facebook posts on the coronavirus and the responses or comments from social media users. This data was extracted between the periods of March and August 2020. Textual analysis is the main form of data analysis in the study. The study findings are useful to the ministry of health and the media houses to inform what and how they disseminate information, especially on the coronavirus. This study concludes that COVID-19 pandemic has created the perfect circumstances for conspiracy theories, and research suggests that they negatively affect people’s compliance with preventive behaviours.","PeriodicalId":221649,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125087640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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