Abstract:
The reason why the Kenya Government adopted the use of IFMIS system was as a result of the numerous benefits envisaged from its effective use among them proper governance, improve fiscal transparency, a deterrent to corruption and fraud and accountability of public funds. However, even after implementation, this system has not been able to fully provide the expected benefits, especially in the government institutions. The main purpose of this study was to assess the challenges facing the effective implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) in TVET institutions in Kenya. The study specifically focused in establishing the extent to which change management, technological infrastructure, human capital development, and top management commitment affects effective implementation of Integrated Financial Management Information System in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kenya. This study used descriptive research design. The study was conducted in Technical and Vocational Education Institutions in Nairobi County where it targeted 72 employees who use IFMIS. The target respondents were from the administration, procurement, and finance department. The study used a complete enumeration approach due to the relatively small target population size. Primary data for this study was collected using questionnaires which were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively.The study established that the extent to which change management process had affected effective IFMIS implementation process was high. The findings further established that the general rating of the level of change management carried out was generally moderate. The study also established that the extent to which technological infrastructure had affected effective IFMIS implementation process was high. The findings further established that the general rating of the level of technological infrastructure capacity existing was generally moderate. The study established that the extent to which human capital development had affected the effective IFMIS implementation process was high. The findings further established that the general rating of the level of human capital development carried out in the institution was generally moderate. The study also established that the extent to which top management commitment had affected effective IFMIS implementation process was very high. The findings further established that the general rating of the level of top management commitment was generally moderate. The study, therefore, concluded that change management process, technological infrastructure, and human capital development affected the IFMIS implementation process highly while top management commitment affected the IFMIS implementation process very highly.
