http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1147 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:19:15 GMT 2026-07-22T08:19:15Z http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1462 Remittance and Household Expenditures in Kenya Simiyu, Christine N Remittances constitute an important source of income for majority of Kenyan households. The World Bank reports a steady increase in inward remittance flows to Kenya. In addition, the evolution of mobile-money services has led to an increase in domestic remittances received by Kenyan households, especially those in the rural areas. This paper endeavors to answer the question of how these increased remittance receipts are used in Kenya focusing on Education, Health, Food and "Other" household expenditure, using a panel survey of 295 households from Rift Valley and Nyanza provinces of Kenya. The Fixed Effects (FE) model is applied on the data, and the analytical results provide evidence that remittances are mainly used on immediate consumption needs such as payment of utility bills and transportation costs. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1462 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1461 Assessing Institutional Repositories As Enabler Of Research Output In Academic Institutions In Kenya: The Case Of Kca University Wakaro, Regina N The study assessed the role of institutional repositories as enabler of research output in academic institutions in Kenya with special reference to KCA University. Objectives of the study were to: assess the level of awareness of IR as enabler of research output in academic institutions, investigate the usage of institutional repository by the researchers in academic institutions, explore the role of the university management in adopting institutional repository in academic institutions and propose an appropriate model for embracing IR as enabler of research output in academic institutions. The study employed descriptive design where both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Cluster and purposive sampling methods were used to get the target population. Data was collected by means of questionnaires and interview guides. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data from 62 postgraduate students, 88 fulltime academic staff and 14 library staff while an interview was conducted on the 6 senior library managers. Cluster sampling was used to select 62 postgraduate students while census sampling was used to select all the 88 fulltime academic staff. Library staff and senior library managers were purposively selected because of their knowledge and experience of using the IR. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data from open-ended questions and interviews. Quantitative data in the questionnaires was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences and information presented in form of tables, percentages, pie charts and graphs for better interpretation. Findings from this study established that lack of skills to use the repository, lack of awareness, legal and copyright issues were the main challenges that hindered the adoption of institutional repository. The study also revealed that IR is an effective tool that supports widespread circulation of research work and increases value to published scholarly work. The study, therefore, recommended the need for promoting and marketing the platform though library orientation, workshops and trainings as a way of creating awareness. The study further recommended, the university management to review the available policies and to provide relevant guidelines on the use and access of materials. Management also to recognize the staff members who have deposited their work in the repository as a way of encouraging others. Finally, the study recommended an appropriate model for enhancing research productivity. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1461 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1440 Dynamics of Technology Transfer for Innovation Processes in a Constrained Resource Settings: The Promise of Data Analytics and Computer Simulations Kiarie, Peter; Henry, Mwangi; Rong, Chunming Technology transfer, defined as the movement of scientific inventions from an enterprise to the market place, is often a difficult and frustrating process. Stakeholders in this area of study are usually at different levels of understanding due to many factors involved and speak different languages. There are number of problems associated with technology transfer processes in constrained resource settings such as lack of researchers in specific domains, motivation, bureaucratic climate, inability to make effective public investments, funding and inappropriate infrastructure, culture among many others. This research explores the above problems and others discussed by varies researchers in technology transfer and particularly those in Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework using Data analytics and System Dynamics modeling approaches. Data analytics will facilitate in developing a more promising and data rich System Dynamics model. The study will shed light on technical and social factors that lead to formulation of policies which enable accelerated technology transfers in constrained resource settings. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1440 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1232 Integrating the Role of Sports Associations in the Promotion of Sports and Recreation Tourism at the Destination Level: Creating a Partnering Framework for Kenya Wadawi, Joe K; Oketch, Roselyn N; Owino, Edward O; George, Babu P In Kenya, tourism is the second most important earner of foreign exchange after agriculture. It has had a great impact in the direct employment of local population as well as in generating opportunities for other business activities such as accommodation, food service, transport, retail, and other auxiliary services. In the recent past, Kenya’s tourism has faced numerous challenges which may have slowed tourist arrivals and growth considerably. The challenges have been driven by climatic and environmental changes that maybe interfering with the ecosystem. Kenyan tourism faces significant challenges also from intense regional competition, political instability, poor governance, corruption, negative travel advisory by the governments of source markets, poor security at the destination, dilapidated infrastructure within the destination, poor product/ service innovation, and inadequate market and customer value perception of the destination. In this regard, a need to examine possible ways of reinvigorating and diversifying Kenya’s tourism offerings has emerged and one area that holds a great potential is Sports and Recreation tourism. This paper therefore carries out an exploratory assessment of the awareness of the members of the various sports associations regarding the significance of sports tourism to Kenya’s economy. Club representatives duly registered within ten selected sports associations that represent popular sports in Kenya were surveyed to achieve this objective. This research proposes an integrated approach to the creation of a partnering role amongst sports associations to help promote sports and recreation tourism in Kenya. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://41.89.49.13:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1232 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z