College of Human Resource Development (COHRED)

Supply Chain Security Management and Supply Chain Performance of Ministry of Roads and Transport Construction Agencies in Kenya

2026-05-28T11:39:35Z

Supply Chain Security Management and Supply Chain Performance of Ministry of Roads and Transport Construction Agencies in Kenya Okubo, Francis Anyango Despite the creation of KeHNA, KURA and KERRA road infrastructure projects constructed by local firms, Kenya continued to face several challenges that led to poor performance of the projects in that on average only 39.4 percent of the road infrastructure projects constructed by local firms in Kenya were completed within the budgeted cost, quality and scheduled time. This study sought to establish the influence of supply chain security management on the supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish the influence of freight security management on supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya, to determine the influence of facility security management on supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya, to establish the influence of information security management on supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya, to evaluate the influence of resource security management on supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya and to determine the moderating effect of legal structure on the relationship between supply chain security management and supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya. The study was guided by Technological Acceptance Model (TAM), Resource Based View Theory, Contingency Theory, Human Capital Theory and Systems Theory. The research used a cross-sectional survey design. This study adopted a positivism research philosophy. The unit of analysis in this study was the three road construction agencies which are the Kenya National Highways Authority, Kenya Urban Roads Authority and Kenya Rural Roads Authority. On the other hand, the unit of observation was Procurement and Supply Chain Management employees working with the three agencies. The study mainly focused on procurement and supply chain managers as they play a critical role in providing the requisite data and information for the finalization of the research. Therefore, the target population for this study was 420 procurement and supply chain management officers. Using Mugenda and Mugenda (2022) formula, the sample size for the study was 136 procurement and supply chain Officers. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques which are frequencies, mean, standard deviation. Inferential statistics which include Pearson correlation and the Regression Analysis Model was used to test the relationship between study variables. To test moderating effect the study used hierarchical regression model. The significance of the model was tested at 5% level of significance. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26. The study concluded that freight security management, facility security management, information security management and resource security management positively and significantly influence the supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya. It was also concluded that legal structure has significant moderating effect on the relationship between supply chain security management and supply chain performance of ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the ministry of roads and transport construction agencies in Kenya should prioritize facility security management, information security management, resource security management, freight security management and legal structure. Doctor of Philosophy in Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Scalability and Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

2026-05-28T10:15:41Z

Supply Chain Scalability and Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Kenya Abade, Augustine Sustainably high-performing firms create superior customer value while maintaining low operational costs. Achieving this requires continuous innovation and a deep understanding of internal business systems to navigate dynamic operating environments. Despite the apparent link between supply chain scalability and firm performance, limited empirical research has examined this relationship. Therefore, this study sought to investigate this critical connection. Thus, the main objective of the study was moderating effect of supplier capability on relationship between supply chain scalability and performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. This study specifically determined the effects of supply chain agility on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya, determine the effect of supply chain integration on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya, determine the effect value chain mapping on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya, analyse the effect of supply chain automation on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya and determine the moderating effect supplier capability on relationship supply chain scalability on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was guided by Adaptive Structuration Theory, Information processing theory, Systems Theory, Theory of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory. This study adopted positivism research philosophy, descriptive survey design and explanatory research design. The target population for this study comprised 544 heads and assistant heads from four key departments, supply chain and logistics, quality assurance and quality control, production/operations, and sales and marketing, across 68 food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. Stratified random sampling technique was used to obtain 228 respondents from the food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya for the study. This study collected mainly primary data using a semi-structured questionnaire. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to assess the reliability of the research instruments, while face validity, content validity, and construct validity were employed to establish the validity of the measurement scales. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS version 28. Descriptive statistics included mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages. Inferential statistics comprised of multiple regression model and hierarchical regression model. The study found that supply chain agility has a positive and significant effect on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya (β=0.433, p-value= 0.000). In addition, the findings indicated that supply chain integration has a positive and significant effect on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya (β=0.497, p-value= 0.000). Moreover, the study found that value chain mapping has a strong positive and significant relationship with performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya (β=0.469, p-value= 0.000). Further, the study found that supply chain automation has a positive and significant relationship with performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya (β=0.411, p-value= 0.000). Also, the study found that supplier capability has a moderating effect on the relationship between supply chain scalability and performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya (β=0.283, p-value= 0.000). The study recommends that food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya enhance supply chain agility, integration, automation, and value chain mapping while developing strong supplier capabilities through strategic partnerships, digital integration, and knowledge sharing to improve operational efficiency, responsiveness, and overall firm performance. Doctor of Philosophy in Supply Chain Management

Financial Liberalization and Financial Deepening in Kenya

2026-05-28T10:05:18Z

Financial Liberalization and Financial Deepening in Kenya Otieno, Wesley Okoth Financial liberalization has been part of financial reform packages in many countries as stabilization for financial deepening tools of respective economies. One of these countries is Kenya which has been undergoing various financial sector reforms since 1980 to improve economy mainly on the ease of financial sector, equity market and capital account. This research was conducted to establish the effect of financial liberalization on financial deepening in Kenya in relation to various financial liberalization effects and measures adopted from 1990 to 2020. The study specifically investigated the impact of interest rate liberalization on financial deepening development in Kenya, determine the influence of capital account liberalization on financial deepening in Kenya, determine impact of equity market liberalization on financial deepening in Kenya, determine impact of privatization of financial institutions on financial deepening in Kenya and ascertain the moderating effect of market risk on the relationship between financial deepening and financial sector liberalization. The principal component analysis method was used in the calculation of the index required data for all the years since the liberalization process started in Kenya to calculate the financial liberalization index required for the study period. The was data from world bank and Central Bank of Kenya that covers e measures of independent variables (Interest rate liberalization, Privatization of financial institutions, Capital account liberalization and equity market liberalization), the moderating variable (market risk) and dependent variable (financial deepening) from 1990 to 2020. The Secondary data was sourced from Central Bank of Kenya reports and statistical bulletins. The model estimation followed the Auto-regressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) approach with the effect estimated in line with the Granger Causality analysis for hypothesis. The regression results indicate that interest rate liberalization does not significantly influence financial deepening in Kenya; however, capital account liberalization demonstrates a substantial positive impact, with a coefficient indicating that increased liberalization is associated with enhanced financial deepening, as foreign direct investment helps correct disequilibrium in broad money. Similarly, equity market liberalization also shows a significant positive effect on financial development in Kenya, highlighting its importance in facilitating financial deepening. Furthermore, the results suggest that the privatization of financial institutions plays a crucial role, as an increase in privatization corresponds to improvements in financial deepening. Additionally, findings from the hierarchical Bayes Error Correction Model reveal that market risk moderates the relationships between interest rate liberalization, capital account liberalization, and privatization, indicating that increased market risk may reduce the positive impacts of these liberalization efforts on financial deepening. Consequently, the study concludes that capital account liberalization, equity market liberalization, and privatization of financial institutions are key determinants of financial deepening in Kenya, and it is recommended that policymakers implement measures to manage market risks effectively while fostering these liberalization processes to enhance the overall financial landscape. Doctor of Philosophy in Finance

Antecedents of Selection in Service Oriented State Corporations in Kenya

2026-05-28T09:46:50Z

Antecedents of Selection in Service Oriented State Corporations in Kenya Kitonga, Felistus Veronica The government of Kenya has been struggling to cut down the wage bill that takes approximately 11 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and 52 per cent of domestic revenues annually. For this reason, selection in the public service including all state corporations was frozen in 2013 and new measures were announced to curtail spending. The unemployment rate in Kenya stayed unchanged between 2010 (50%) and the corresponding quarter of 2012 (50.2%). Between 2013 to 2018 Public Service Commission (PSC) experienced a higher unemployment rate that increased from 56% to 70% leading to challenges in succession management as most senior employees are about to retire in public sectors. This study therefore sought to determine the antecedents that influence selection in the organization, with a specific reference to Service State Corporations in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives in relation to selection:-human resource qualifications, leadership style, legal framework, organizational culture and political influence on selection. The study was underpinned by human capital theory, situational theory of leadership, equity approach theory and the resource based view theory. The study employed a descriptive cross sectional type of research design that enabled investigation of the various factors that influence selection. The study targeted 154 executives of Service State Corporations in Kenya. A stratified random sampling technique was used to achieve desired representation. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. A pilot test was carried out to establish the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Reliability of the survey questionnaire was calculated according to Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and in order to measure the validity of research, content validity was used. To analyze the collected data, descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Statistical software used was SPSS version 20. Results were presented using tables and pie charts. The findings of the study revealed a positive and significant relationship between human resource qualification and selection in Service State in Kenya (β=729, p=.000<.05). The results also showed a positive and significant relationship between leadership style and selection in Service State Corporation’s in Kenya (β=.696, p=000<.05) Similarly, the Study found a positive and significant relationship between legal framework and selection in Service State Corporations in Kenya (β=.872, p=000<.05). The study further found that there was positive and significant relationship between organizational culture and selection in Service State Corporations in Kenya (β=.796, p=000<.05). Regarding the moderating effect of political influence, the study found that political influence moderates the relationship between legal framework, organizational culture and selection in Service State Corporations in Kenya (p<.05). However, political influence does not moderate the relationship between human resource qualifications and leadership style on selection in Service State Corporations in Kenya. It was concluded that since Human resource qualification, legal framework and leadership style have significant positive influence on selection, then proper measures should be put in place on improving these factors for proper selection process to take place. The study recommends enacting policies that support strategic employee selection and skill management to boost retention in Kenyan state corporations. It concludes that HR qualifications significantly influence employee selection. Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management