INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC ORIENTATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM WOMEN LED ENTERPRISES IN KENYA

INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC ORIENTATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM WOMEN LED ENTERPRISES IN KENYA

Anne Usagi Kadenge
Ph.D Student, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Professor Gregory Simiyu Namusonge
Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Dr. Elizabeth Nambuswa Makokha
Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study is designed to explore the influence of entrepreneurial economic orientation on performance of small and medium women led enterprises in Kenya. The Sociological theory of entrepreneurship theory was used. Mixed methods research was employed. The study target 880 SMEs owned by women entrepreneurs in Western region of Kenya who are registered by Ministry of Public Service, Youth & Gender Affairs in the region and licenced to operate businesses. A sample size of 275 women entrepreneurs was selected. Stratified random sampling was employed and data gathered by use of Questionnaires. Validity and Reliability of the instruments was tested using the test-retest methods. With the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science version 26, both descriptive statistics such as the means, standard deviation, and inferential statistics (linear regression) were used in the analysis of data. The study confirmed that entrepreneurial economic orientation significantly influences the performance of women-led SMEs, with a strong regression coefficient (β = 0.762, p < 0.000) and an explanatory power of 49.7% (R² = 0.497). Even after introducing the legal regulation framework, the effect remained statistically significant (β = 0.175, p = 0.042), indicating that economic orientation sustains its predictive strength. However, the interaction term was not significant (β = -0.050, p = 0.225; β = -0.156, p = 0.110), affirming that regulatory conditions do not moderate this relationship, and that entrepreneurial economic orientation independently drives SME performance. The study recommends that policymakers should strengthen entrepreneurial economic orientation through targeted training, market access, and innovation support. Simplifying regulatory procedures and improving institutional responsiveness can foster a more enabling business environment. Expanding digital infrastructure and inclusive financing will further empower women-led SMEs to grow sustainably.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Phyllis Masaa Ndothya
Master of Business Administration (Project management) Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Perris Chege
Department of Management Science School of Business, Economics and Tourism Kenyatta University, Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study aims at establishing the influence of variations in scope on performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. The research design used in this study was a descriptive survey. Managers and workers at Kenyan state businesses dealing with energy were the focus of this research. Where a sample size of 191 was selected at random from a pool of 368 using a proportional stratified sampling technique. The main data was gathered via the use of self-administered questionnaires. The data was also analyzed with the use of SPSS 21.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics were also used to examine the data. Quantitative variables were evaluated using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The relationship between the dependent and independent variables was assessed via the use of a multiple regression analysis. The data that was analyzed was given in tabular form. The research findings indicate a robust and statistically significant correlation between approval processes and performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. This is evidenced by the beta coefficient value of 0.715 and have p-values less than 0.05. These results suggest that improvements in approval processes have a positive impact on the performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is advisable for energy-based state corporations in Kenya to enhance the performance and completion rate of their capital projects. This can be achieved by allocating their financial, technical, and human resources towards improving efficiencies in the variations in scope.

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INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT PROCESSES ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT PROCESSES ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

Brian Kithinji Njoka
Student, MA Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Naomi Gikonyo
Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study aims at establishing the influence of procurement processes on performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. The research design used in this study was a descriptive survey. Managers and workers at Kenyan state businesses dealing with energy were the focus of this research. Where a sample size of 191 was selected at random from a pool of 368 using a proportional stratified sampling technique. The main data was gathered via the use of self-administered questionnaires. The data was also analyzed with the use of SPSS 21.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics were also used to examine the data. Quantitative variables were evaluated using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The relationship between the dependent and independent variable was assessed via the use of a multiple regression analysis. The data that was analyzed was given in tabular form. The research findings indicate a robust and statistically significant correlation between procurement processes and performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. This is evidenced by the beta coefficient value of 0.592 and have p-values less than 0.05. These results suggest that improvements in procurement processes have a positive impact on the performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is advisable for energy-based state corporations in Kenya to enhance the performance and completion rate of their capital projects. This can be achieved by allocating their financial, technical, and human resources towards improving efficiencies in the procurement processes.

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INFLUENCE OF VARIATIONS IN SCOPE ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

INFLUENCE OF VARIATIONS IN SCOPE ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

Brian Kithinji Njoka
Student, MA Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Naomi Gikonyo
Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study aims at establishing the influence of variations in scope on performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. The research design used in this study was a descriptive survey. Managers and workers at Kenyan state businesses dealing with energy were the focus of this research. Where a sample size of 191 was selected at random from a pool of 368 using a proportional stratified sampling technique. The main data was gathered via the use of self-administered questionnaires. The data was also analyzed with the use of SPSS 21.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics were also used to examine the data. Quantitative variables were evaluated using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The relationship between the dependent and independent variables was assessed via the use of a multiple regression analysis. The data that was analyzed was given in tabular form. The research findings indicate a robust and statistically significant correlation between approval processes and performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. This is evidenced by the beta coefficient value of 0.715 and have p-values less than 0.05. These results suggest that improvements in approval processes have a positive impact on the performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is advisable for energy-based state corporations in Kenya to enhance the performance and completion rate of their capital projects. This can be achieved by allocating their financial, technical, and human resources towards improving efficiencies in the variations in scope.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Phyllis Masaa Ndothya
Master of Business Administration (Project management), Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Perris Chege
Department of Management Science School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University, Kenya

ABSTRACT

Humanitarian action, encouraging enduring change, creative solutions, and expanding impact are the 2020 goals of CARE International's program plan. Massive investment has been put in place to ensure that projects at CARE International in Nairobi County in Kenya achieve its objectives through the generous funding of donor agencies. The study was informed by the objectives; to determine the influence of M& E plan, M& E financial support, M& E training and M& E stakeholder engagement on performance of projects implemented by CARE International in Nairobi County, Kenya. A total 155 projects respondents among 5 projects were considered for this research, and from them, a random sample of 140 was chosen. A questionnaire was employed to gather information for the investigation. The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation approved the research's data collection procedures (NACOSTI). Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was used for both descriptive and inferential statistics analysis on the acquired data (SPSS). The findings showed that all four independent variables had a positive and substantial impact on projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study concludes M&E planning is a vital tool in enhancing project performance as well as its influence on strategic planning, on M&E stakeholders ensure M&E reports are shared with donors for learning and recommendation in case of any change requests. The study also found that M&E training influenced the performance of the staff therefore ensure adequate and appropriate training of M&E field staff. Finally, on M&E financial support its important to ensure a resource mobilization unit. The study recommends raft measures to be undertaken in order to address the challenges impeding efficient and effective implementation of projects to enhance performance. The researcher further suggests more research be done to assess other factors affecting performance in CARE International projects.

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