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      : digital technologies, agriculture, smallholder farmers [1]
      : Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), Education, Health, Well-being, University research, Quality Assurance [1]
      : transparency and accountability, financial performance, employee motivation and retention, regulatory framework compliance and customer satisfaction [1]
      Affordable credit, Account Review, Credit Limit, Credit Report [1]
      Agribusiness, Market Demands, Organizational Performance, Supply Chain [1]
      Agro-Veterinary, Performance, Strategic management Practices [1]
      Autocratic Leadership Style, Organisational Performance, Five-star hotels, Hospitality, Kenya [1]
      Business environment efficiency, competitiveness, Locally manufactured goods, Autosterile East Africa. [1]
      business process re-engineering, operational efficiency, commercial state corporations, Kenya [1]
      Capacity Building, Community participation, Donor, Project, Sustainability [1]
      Coffee farming in Kenya has faced numerous challenges over time ranging from land ownership to access to information, cultural beliefs and collateral challenges to acquisition of bank credit. This study aims to establish the determinants of choice of finance by coffee farmers in Machakos County Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive approach which utilized both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. The study used questionnaires to collect data from a sample of ninety-six (96) respondents. Multiple regression analysis was undertaken to test the relationship between the independent variable (collateral, interest rates, bureaucracy and accessibility to financial institutions) and the dependent variable (choice of finance). The findings indicate that R is 0.726, R2 is 0.527 and adjusted R2 is 0.5905. ANOVA of the data showed that F calculated is greater than F critical (26.361>2.49), indicating that the overall model was reliable in predicting the relationship between the independent variable (collateral, interest rates, bureaucracy and accessibility to financial institutions) and the dependent variable (choice of finance).The study concludes that there was a statistically significant association between collateral, interest rates, bureaucracy and accessibility to financial institutions and selection of funding as the p values 0.039, 0.001, 0.015, 0.011 and 0.018 are less than 0.05 at 5% level of significance. The study recommends that government and financial institutions, as well as other lending institutions, should consider coming up with policies and procedures geared towards catering for specific credit needs of farmers. Key words: Coffee Board of Kenya, Coffee Marketing Board, Collateral, Interest Rate [1]
      Collaboration between and across universities on a personal rather than an institutional level is an effective way of sharing and learning from each other. All departments can gain from this type of collaborative effort between colleagues of different and even competing institutions. New or inexperienced university lecturers often struggle with the demands of university instruction and research. An exchange of ideas and points of view between instructors of varied levels of experience, or from different disciplines and institutions leads to deep professional growth and creates opportunities for career advancement. This paper will present a brief overview of the literature regarding practice and theory of academic collaboration, examine the benefits of inter- and intra-institutional collaboration, analyze one case study of collaboration between faculty members at three Japanese universities, and present a list of suggestions for implementation of academic collaboration in the East African context. Keywords: collaboration, cross-cultural communication, university faculty development [1]
      Contextual and counterproductive performance, Organisational culture, Task performance, Transformational Leadership [1]
      Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a strategy used by organizations to achieve their Performance as well as benefit the community. Nzoia Sugar Company is one of the organizations that embrace CSR practice and therefore it is expected to have good performance. The company experiences challenges such as inadequate supply of raw materials as a result of inefficiency in payment of suppliers and limited profits as a result of less sales, among others. The purpose of the study was to examine how corporate social responsibility practice affected organizational performance. The study was guided by stakeholder theory which puts emphasis on the need for organizations to secure the interests of stakeholders and shareholders. Data collection was done by structured and semi-structured questionnaires and interviews guides. The reliability of the instruments was checked by use of Cronbach's alpha which was 0.78 that was high enough, while validity was checked by use of content validity index whose value was 0.66. Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to establish the relationship between the variables. The test was conducted at p< 01 and p< 05 significance level. The results indicated that sponsorship of sports had the highest influence on performance with correlation of r = 0.761, followed by educational support with r = 0.672. Promotion of community health and supporting income generating activities had r = 0.488 and r = 0.540 respectively. Findings provide insights about the type of CSR activities that may be important in influencing performance of companies. The company can also make their CSR practice known to the community and beyond through advertisements. Key words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Organizational Performance and Practice. [1]
      Cost leadership, Firm Performance, Focus strategy, Generic Strategies [1]
      Credit assessment process, repayment, commercial banks loans, South Sudan, Credit risk identification, credit risk analysis, credit approvals, credit risk monitoring. [1]
      crisis detection, prevention strategies, performance management [1]
      Crop and livestock production are major subsectors of agriculture upon which most rural households in Kenya depend for their livelihoods. However, these subsectors are the most affected by climate variability and change, especially in the dry lands. Drought which is one of the major manifestations of climate change has become more common and frequent with adverse effects, leading to massive crop failures and livestock mortalities. Various stakeholders and institutions have been involved in a number of multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary programs aimed at enhancing adaption to climate change among the local communities particularly in the dry lands of Kenya. A desktop based study was adopted for in-depth literature review to evaluate partnerships that various stakeholders and institutions have adopted and how they have impacted adaptation to climate change in Kibwezi sub-county, in the lower eastern dry lands of Kenya. This study found that the local community members, KALRO, FAO of the United Nations, and the national and county governments have collaborated and partnered at various levels in not only to enhance fodder production and marketing for improved spatial-temporal availability of pastures for livestock but also as an alternative source of income through the sale of hay and grass seeds. This intervention will enhance adoption of fodder technologies and productivity. Keywords: adaptation, climate change, fodder production, marketing, partnerships [1]
      Despite their contributions to income and employment creation, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in general are currently faced with many problems. These SMEs are facing tough business environment characterized by competition and dynamic change in customers' demands and preference. As a consequence, most SMEs do not survive up to their fifth birthday. The study therefore sought to establish the effect of innovation on performance of entrepreneurship businesses with a focus on Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County. The specific objectives that guided the paper were to establish the influence of product innovation on performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, to determine the influence of process innovation on performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County and to establish the influence of market innovation on performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County. It employed a descriptive research design. The target population was about 10,000 SMEs in Nairobi City County. Fisher's formula was used to calculate a sample of 106 SMEs. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample and questionnaires were the main instrument for data collection. Regression analysis results showed that product innovation, process innovation as well as market innovation all were positive and had statistically significant relationship with performance of entrepreneurship businesses in Nairobi City County. The study recommends that SMEs firm should produce new products and services that are specifically tailored to suit market needs, adopt a step by step technique when designing product and services for guaranteed quality and that they need to pursue market innovation strategies that focus on product customization and customer intimacy in delivering their products and services while at the same time cultivating relationships with a small number of captive customers. Keywords: Innovation, entrepreneurship businesses, Nairobi City County [1]
      e-procurement, performance, road, Kenya, KeNHA [1]