PAPER PRESENTERS DURING THE KIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY AND HIGHER EDUCATION

- (VENUENAIROBI) SEPTEMBER, 28 - 30, 2011

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1. TRANSACTION COSTS AND LENDING INTEREST RATES OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA By: Bazinzi Natamba- Makerere University Business School bnatamba@mubs.ac.ug or natambaa@yahoo.com AND Nixon Kamukama- Makerere University- nkamukama@mubs.ac.ug or kamukama2002@yahoo.com SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND SALES FORCE PERFORMANCE IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF UGANDA By: Musa Kiggwe, Muhammed Ngoma and Charles Omagor, Makerere University Business School Email comagor@mubs.ac.ug Tel: +256758897717 ICT FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN AFRICA By: Clement Otieno Oganga, Bsc (Computer Science),Lecturer Kenya Institute of Management Kisumu Branch Makerere University Uganda

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Makerere University Uganda

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Maseno University Kisumu

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Email: coganga2009@gmail.com Tel: +254 723 996 842 A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON THE FACTORS INFLUENCING KENYAN CONSUMERS TO ADOPT MOBILE COMMERCE By: Derek Abishua, MBA; Chief Executive Officer -Transvision Capital Ltd: transvisioncapital@gmail.com or derek.ariel.abishua@gmail.com EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES IN CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND MANAGEMENT THROUGH ICT: A CASE STUDY OF NITHI CONSTITUENCY By: Elyjoy Muthoni Micheni- Lecturer: Management Information Systems Kenya Polytechnic University College- Email: elyjoymicheni@yahoo.com, Tel: 0722790482 THE IMPACT OF ICT ON GROWTH OF SMALL ENTERPRISES: A CASE OF SMALL SCALE ENETERPRISES IN KISUMU CITY. By: James Ochieng Ogalo Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management E-mail: jamesogalo@yahoo.com and Charles Nyangara Asaka - Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management E-mail: nchali06@yahoo.com AN ASSESMENT OF COMPETENCY GAPS AMONG EMPLOYED KENYA UTALII COLLEGE GRADUATES: THE CASE OF THE KENYA TOUR OPERATOR. By: Joan Mtanda Okeyo- :Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi: jokeyo@utalii.co.ke or okeyojoan@yahoo.com- : 0733-824732 A FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE E-LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES By: Kituyi Geoffrey Mayoka, Department of Business Computing, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, e-mail: kimayoka@gmail.com, Tel: +256782836164 and Moya Musa Department of Business Computing, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, email: musamoya@yahoo.com, Tel: +256772564130 RESPONSE TO ISO CERTIFICATION ON THE QUALITY OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A CASE STUDY OF JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY By: Gesare, Lillian,PhD student in Human Resource Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of

United states International UniversityAfrica

Lecturer, Kenya Polytechnic University College

Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management

Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi

Makerere University Uganda

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

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Agriculture and Technology- A full Member of KIM (MKIM)- Telephone:0721970941lilianokeyo@yahoo.co.uk and Mathooko, Petronilla- Lecturer and Associate Coordinator at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, department of Business and Social StudieTelephone:0722895288- pmathooko@yahoo.com CONVERTING EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PRESSURE TO INTERNAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PRACTICE By: Paul Katuse PhD PMCIM., Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, Chandaria School of Business, United states International University- Africa. Email: pkatuse@usiu.ac.ke P.O.Box 14634 00800 Nairobi. KENYA Phone: +254 20 3606395 / 0721 879 563 Fax: +254 20 3606100/1www.usiu.ac.ke RELATIONAL CAPITAL AND PERFORMANCE OF TEA MANUFACTURING FIRMS By: Sulait Tumwine- - stumwine@mubs.ac.ug and Dr Arthur Sserwanga - Faculty of Vocational and Distance Education, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda THE PLIGHT OF THE AGED AND THE AGEING PERSONS - WAYS THEY ARE PERCEIVED IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD: A CASE STUDY OF ELDORET MUNICIPALITY KENYA By: REV. PROF. AGGREY A. WALABA- Awalaba@yahoo.com Tel: 0720 498 082 - Moi University RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR IN KENYA Dr. Wario W. Guyo- warioguyo@gmail.com Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Andrew O. Ondari - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ADOPTION OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES BY MOBILE PHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KENYA By: Dr. Peter Kiriri- United States International University, Nairobi; Wario W. Guyowarioguyo@gmail.com Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi & Sammy Ngao Matta- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS IN KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY By:

United states International UniversityAfrica

Makerere University Uganda

Moi University - Eldoret

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Dr. Roselyn W. Gakure- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology; Wario W. Guyo - warioguyo@gmail.com Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology & Alice Weru- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology INVESTIGATION ON TRADE UNION RECOGNITION IN THE PUBLIC TEACHING SECTOR IN KENYA By: Wario W. Guyo - warioguyo@gmail.com : Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology & Jackson W. Muthini- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP - A SOLUTION TO SOCIETAL CHALLENGES By: Laura Orobia, Lecturer, Department of Entrepreneurship, Makerere University Business School, P. O. Box 1337, Kampala Uganda, Email; lauraorobiah@yahoo.com corresponding author, Mob, +256 712 517277 And Arthur Sserwanga, Senior Lecturer/Dean - Faculty of Vocational and Distance Education, Makerere University Business School, P. O. Box 1337, Kampala Uganda,Email; asserwanga@yahoo.com, Tel: +256 414 338174; Mob, +256 712 426466 FINANCING OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA: A CASE OF ETHIOPIA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES Kennedy Munyua Waweru (corresponding author), Mount Kenya University, Department of Accounting and Finance, P.O. Box 342-01000 Thika, Kenya, Email: kwaweru@mku.ac.ke Tel: +254 722 344 475 Sewale Abate, Faculty of Business and Economics, Bahir Dar University P.O. Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Guyo S. Huka, Department of Business Studies, Meru University College of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 972, Meru, Kenya Shano M. Dawe, Department of Business Studies, Meru University College of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 972 Meru, Kenya

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Mount Kenya University

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DELIVERY IN KENYA (A CITIZEN-CENTRIC APPROACH) By: Joseph Onyango Ogutu , Email: jogutu@uonbi.ac.ke , Assistant Lecturer & Associate Member of KIM, School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi & Joseph Kamau Irungu, munyonge@yahoo.com , School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi. INFORMATION SYSTEMS INNOVATIONS IN HEIs: TOWARDS A SUCCESS MODEL By: JOHN M KANDIRI: Kenyatta University jkandiri@hotmail.com, Kandiri.john@ku.ac.ke; 0722376553 GETTING THE RIGHT TIME TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT By: Geoffrey Amuhaya a registered graduate engineer P.O.Box 22760 00100 Nairobi. Telephone number 0722 376 915 email address: muhunami@gmail.com - currently working at the ministry of public works as an assistant mechanical engineer. COMMUNICATION INDUSTRY AND HIGHER EDUCATION: THE LEARNING IN ELEARNING

Kenyatta University

Engineer- Ministry of Public

Lecturer, Daystar University

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By Rosemary Nyaole Kowuor, MA (Communication); CPS (K), PhD Candidate (Kenyatta University), Lecturer, Daystar University, P.O. Box 44400, 00100, GPO, Nairobi Kenya. E-mail address: rnyaole@daystar.ac.ke or shangari.comm@gmail.com Phone contacts: +254 722346501, 735166612 Singhania University, EFFECTIVENESS OF TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATION AS A TOOL FOR Rajasthan, India ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS INCUBATION FACILITY IN RWANDA By: Rajeev Aggarwal, PhD Scholar, Singhania University, Rajasthan, India Director, Centre for Innovations and Technology Transfer (CITT), Sr. Lecturer, Entrepreneurship Development, Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) B.P. 3900, Kigali, Rwanda, Tel: +250-788586815, Email: rajeevaggarwal_2000@yahoo.com Website : www.kist.ac.rw/tbif University of Nairobi HUMAN RESOURCE ISSUES AFFECTING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN KENYA 5

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By: Dr Hazel Gachoka Gachunga- hazelgac@yahoo.com THE EFFECTS OF THE MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ON SMALL SCALE BUSINESS GROWTH: A SURVEY OF UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA By: Stephen Chelogoi- stevechelo94@yahoo.com - MBA (Finance), B.A (Economics and Statistics) of Egerton University. Lecturer at The KIM, Catholic university and Moi University in Business Management in: Financial Management and Economics. Research projects supervisor at the KIM for the last 6 years CHALLENGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN UGANDA: EXAMINING THE COMPLETION RATE OF MASTERS PROGRAMS AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL By: Vincent BAGIRE - bagirev@yahoo.com , Samuel EYANGU and Moses KIBRAI THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT FACTORS ON THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS IN UGANDAN ORGANIZATIONS By: Bagire Vincent Amooti and Namada Juliana Mulaa are PhD Students (Strategic Management) at the School of Business, University of Nairobi- bagirev@yahoo.com and juliesimonis@yahoo.com MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN KENYAN BANKING SECTOR By: Ms Elsebah Maseh, Tutorial Fellow, School of Information Sciences, Moi University, Tel: 0721981695, Email: jmaseh@gmail.com and Ms Nelly Mzera, Tutorial Fellow, School of Information Sciences, Moi University Email: nelly.mzerah@gmail.com ASSESSMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI By: Dickson Mark Odhiambo Anyango, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Human Resource Development, P.O.Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 0720683562, dmodhiambo@gmail.com

Moi University - Eldoret

Makerere University Uganda

University of Nairobi

Moi University

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

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Dr. Kenneth Wanjau, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology School of Human Resource Development, P.O.Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: 0722386353, k_wanjau@yahoo.com EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY Jomo Kenyatta BASED BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN KENYA: THE CASE OF KENYA INDUSTRIAL University of Agriculture and Technology RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (KIRDI) Dr. Kenneth Wanjau (Corresponding Author), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Human Resource Development, Central Business District Campus, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 0722 386 535, Email: k_wanjau@yahoo.com Ayodo Eunice M. A., School of Human Resource Development, Central Business District Campus, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, CBD Campus, P.O. Box P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 0722 638 254 / 0735 826 391, Email: ayodos@gmail.com

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NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL AND RESTRAINTS ON KENYA FINANCIAL SYSTEMS By: Benedict Ondiek- ondiekalala@yahoo.com PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA By: Philip peter pfilipu2002@yahoo.com Lecturer Kenya Institute LEVERAGING ON E-LEARNING: LESSONS FROM EXPERIENCES IN AN EAST of Management AFRICAN UNIVERSITY By: Symon G. Ngatia MEd., Part-time lecturer Kenya Institute of Management - Naivasha Branch. Part-time lecturer Egerton University, Laikipia University College-Naivasha Campus. -Research Associate, Center for Strategic Policy Analysis and Research, KIM-Nairobi. -High school Teacher, Teachers Service Commission Address: sngatias@yahoo.com +254 724 247 797/ +254 731 555 7

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692 THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN IMPROVING THE The Catholic University of Eastern Africa PERFORMANCE OF THE SME SECTOR IN KENYA By: Ngui Thomas Katua,- nguitom@yahoo.com or Cc: nthomas@cuea.eduLecturer: The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Ph.D. Student: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The Kenya Institute of MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES TO THINK STRATEGICALLY By: Management Mr. Philip Ondiba & Dr. Kennedy Nyariki, Kenya Institute of Management Narok Branch, P.O BOX 941 NAROK, KENYA, E-Mail: Bandiopk@yahoo.com and Konyariki2006@yahoo.com , Tel: Number: 0729-151026 And 0724404766 Makerere University MOBILE TELEPHONY AND RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME GROWTH IN UGANDA Uganda By: Ramathan Ggoobi & Isaac Nkote Nabeta, Organizational Affiliation: Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Address of Correspondence: email: rggoobi@gmail.com, Tel. No. +256 772999800 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT RAMIFICATIONS ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN Masinde Muliro University of Science STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATIONS IN KENYA Mr. Lucania Vincent Maluti (Corresponding Author), Tel. +254 721 761 606 or +254 735 242 and Technology 777, malutiv@yahoo.com, Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya. Mr. Tobias O. Warentho., Warentho2000@yahoo.com, Tel. +254 722 777 103 Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya. Prof. John O. Shiundu., shiundu2000@yahoo.com, Tel. +254 723 333 560 Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya The Kenya Institute of GENDER EQUITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT By Management Dr. Wangari Gathuthi: wangarig@kim.ac.ke; Ms. Tabitha Wangare Wambuitawangare@gmail.com: Dr. John Boit and Mr. John M. Magero 8

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EFFECTS OF SUPPLY NETWORKS OPTIMIZATION ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE FIRMS IN THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA By: Dr. Emmanuel Awuor, Email: dilloydconsultants@gmail.com, Cell: +254 (0)720405692 THE EFFECTS OF KAIZEN PRACTICE ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF PRACTICING FIRMS REGISTERED WITH KENYA ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS By: Dr. Kenneth Lawrence Wanjau, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Human Resource Development, P.O.Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: 0722386353, k_wanjau@yahoo.com Dr. R. W. Gakure, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology School of Human Resource Development, P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel:0722711295, rwgakure@gmail.com Dorcus Tum, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology School of Human Resource Development, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 0722783523

The Kenya Institute of Management

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A SURVEY OF ORIENTATION PRACTICES IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA By: Philip peter pfilipu2002@yahoo.com INTEGRATION OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) INTO SMALL AND Adeniran Ogunsanya MEDIUM SIZE ENTERPRISE (SMSE) College of EducationBy: Nigeria Mr Awofisayo Oladipupo Albert, e-mail: awofisayooladipupo@yahoo.com Department of History, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria Mbonu, Israel Lena Roseline, aroseline21@yahoo.com, Department of Business Education, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria And

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Dr. Mrs Patricia B. Mireku-Gyimah, pbmgee@yahoo.com, Department of Languages, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana Lecturer Laikipia UNIVERSITY LECTURER SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNER PERFORMANCE: University College LESSONS AND PERSPETIVES FROM KENYA Dr Z Onyiego (Lecturer Laikipia University College, and KIM Nyahururu) 0720-983-545, zony74@yahoo.com John N. Ngigi (PhD candidate, Narok University College and KIM lecturer - Nyahururu) 0722-288-368, jnngigi2@yahoo.com

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MOVERS IN ACHIEVING INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION SUSTAINABILITY- A CRITICAL Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture REVIEW and Technology By: Kamau, Alice wangui -alicefipf@yahoo.com - (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) Katuku Alex -katutalex@yahoo.com - Lecturer-Kenya Institute of Management INFLUENCE OF TRAINING ON PERFORMANCE OF MANAGERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIMILILI- BUNGOMA DISTRICT, KENYA By: 1 Antony Sang, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: tonsang79@yahoo.com Tel. 0722213370; 2Zipporah Sisungo, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: zwsisungo@yahoo.com Tel. 0722228624, 3Jason Esiokhunjila Nganyi, Lecturer Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: jasonnganyi@yahoo.com Tel. 0721210505 and 4Winrose Burale, Matili Technical Institute, EMail: winrosekhayecha@yahoo.com Tel. 0727373101 TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS OF PRINCIPALS LEADERSHIP STYLES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN VIHIGA COUNTY, KENYA By: 1 Jason Esiokhunjila Nganyi, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: jasonnganyi@yahoo.com Tel. 0721210505; 2Zipporah Sisungo, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: zwsisungo@yahoo.com Tel. 0722228624 and 3Antony Sang, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, E-Mail: tonsang79@yahoo.com Tel. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

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0722213370 47. ALIGNING EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES TO ORGANIZATIONAL The Kenya Institute of Management GOALS IN KENYA By: Philip peter- pfilipu2002@yahoo.com- : The Kenya Institute of Management - Narok Branch SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS AFFECTING GENDER PLACEMENT IN WAJIR EAST Narok University college PRIMARY EDUCATION SECTOR, KENYA. By: Mohamed Abdullahi Adan, Department of development studies, School of Human Resource Development, Narok University college- Kenya. mohabdullahi72@yahoo.com And Dr. Joshua Kwonyike, Department of Development Studies, School of Human Resource Development, Moi University Eldoret Mr. Luka Y. Kuto, Department of Development Studies, School of Human Resource Development, Moi University Eldoret. 49. CURRICULUM INTEGRATION FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: A PROSPECTIVE CONCEPT By: Kennedy W. Nyongesa, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.D.E, M. Ed (Sc.) Email: kennyongesa@yahoo.com Tel:0720402144/ 0733897565 SUITABILITY OF AGGREGATION METHODS OF INDUCTION MOTOR MODELS FOR TRANSIENT STABILITY LOAD MODELING By: James Kinyua- jmsmuriuki@yahoo.com - Post Graduate Student - JKUAT THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS Kavita C. Kyuli, Lecturer, The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya, kavcarl@yahoo.com /Mobile No: 0722501259 11

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Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer, The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenya, anyigake2000@yahoo.com /0712593281 TEACHERS ATTITUDES AND UNDERSTANDING TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION The Kenya Institute of OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING IN KENYAN TEACHING SERVICE By: Management Kavita C. Kyuli, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenyakavcarl@yahoo.com /Mobile No: 0722501259 Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenyaanyigake2000@yahoo.com /0712593281 STUDENTS ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS RESEARCH SUPERVISORY The Kenya Institute of PRACTICE IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES Management Gilbert Indanya, Lecturer, The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, Kenyaanyigake2000@yahoo.com /0712593281 Kavita C. Kyuli, Lecturer- The Kenya Institute of Management, Narok branch, KenyaKavcarl@yahoo.com /Mobile No: 0722501259 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF IN KENYAN Moi University PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: CHALLENGES AND EXPERIENCES IN STAFF DEVELOPMENT IN MOI UNIVERSITY, ELDORET Shem Obworo Nyangau- Lecturer Moi University, Associate Member & Lecturer Kenya Institute of Management Kericho Branch, PhD Student Maseno University Address Box 10-20200 Kericho Email nyangobworo@yahoo.com FACTORS INFLUENCING LOAN REPAYMENT BEHAVIOR IN SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES By: David. M, Rev Eliud Nyakundi and Justus. W (KIM, KISII) TREES AS SOURCE OF HUMAN COMFORT AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CAN WORKPLACES IGNORE THIS? By: Andrew O. Muruka, Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services, P.O Box 34120-

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00100 GPO, Cell: +254-721-326-730, Email: amuruka2001@gmail.com- Nairobi BRIDGING THE GAP IN A GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY THROUGH ACADEMIC ADVISING OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES By: Felicity W. Githinji, Moi University, fgithinji2005@yahoo.com, 0722640148 Otieno jowi, Moi University, otienojowi@yahoo.com, 0721917461 Arthur K. Nzau, Moi University, arthurknzau@hotmail.com, 0722273890 ENFORCING QUALITY PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY: THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK- TOWARDS QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION By: Otieno- Omutoko, Lillian (PhD), Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Department of Extra Mural Studies, Email address: lyllemutoko@yahoo.com, Cell phone: +254 722 630 202: +254 733 824 307 AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION DYNAMICS E-GOVERNMENT: A CASE OF THE ONLINE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM By Fridah Wanjiru Ntwigah, Moi University, School of Human Resource Development, Department of Communication Studies- Post Graduate Student (Mphil, Communication Studies Shrd/Pgc/Nrb/04/09)- P.O. Box 63056-00200- Nairobi- Email fridawanjiru@yahoo.com Tel:0724505613 EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF KISII LEVEL FIVE HOSPITAL) By: Wesonga Justus Nyongesa-Lecturer KIM-Kisii, JKUAT- justuswesonga@yahoo.com; Noah Murumba- Lecturer KIM-Kisii- noshly78@yahoo.com ; Makworo Edwin O- Lecturer KIM- Kisiiedwinax2000@yahoo.com - ;Dr Tabitha Sewe-Lecturer Narok University Collegetabithasewe@yahoo.com; Eliud Nyakundi-Lecturer Bondo University Collegeeliudnyakundi@yahoo.com EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, WORK PLACE FLEXIBILITY AND GROWTH OF SMES WITHIN MBARARA MUNICIPALITY IN UGANDA By: Odera Simon Sabana, Akisimire Richard, Muwanga Nicola & Matovu Augustine Makerere University Business School, E mail simonodera@gmail.com and sodera@mubs.ac.ug

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A PARADIGM SHIFT IN INCOME SOURCES GENERATING ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA By: Mr. Paul Rotich Teimet - Tel. +254 720 318 481- pteimet@yahoo.com- Department of Business Management , Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya, and Mr. Benjamin Kanda Teimet +254 724 012662- Kandateimet65@yahoo.com- Mount Kenya University- School of Business and Public Management- P.o Box 2191-30100 Eldoret, Kenya EFFECTS OF CO-OPERATION BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT ON THE RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT By: Mwikamba Tumaini Mutugi- MBA Student Daystar University- mkanake@gmail.com0720985777 ANALYZING THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CASE OF THE NAIROBI CITY COUNCIL By: John Ntoiti- City Council Of Nairobi, ntoiti_84@yahoo.com , 0722426370 and Maureen KanguThe Kenya Institute of Management, mukaks@yahoo.com, 0720356061 EXAMINING THE USE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CREATING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: By: John Ntoiti: City Council Of Nairobi, ntoiti_84@yahoo.com -0722426370 and Maureen Kangu: The Kenya Institute of Management, mukaks@yahoo.com, 0720356061 ROLE OF KENYAN UNIVERSITIES IN PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION By: Esther Nkatha Mithiria, Catholic University of Eastern Africa- Esther.nkatha@cuea.edu; enkatha@yahoo.com Tel no: +254723140805 FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (MSES) IN KENYA: EVIDENCE FROM MSES OPERATING IN MUTUATI DIVISION By

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Esther Nkatha Mithiria, Catholic University of Eastern Africa Esther.nkatha@cuea.edu; enkatha@yahoo.com Tel no: +254 723 140805 ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL IMPEDIMENTS THAT HINDER THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MICRO GARAGES IN KENYA By: Joshua Muturi Ngugi- Lecturer Kenya Institute of Management-Naivasha Branch; Lecturer Laikipia University College- Naivasha Campus; Research Associate, Centre For Strategic Policy Analysis and Research, KIM Nairobi and Secondary School Teacher-mngugy@yahoo.com, Mobile: 0722885493. QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN KENYA By: Christopher Yegon and Moses Wandera mosewa2005@yahoo.com - PhD Students Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology THE EFFECT OF CEO DUALITY TO INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN STATE CORPORATIONS
By: ESTHER T. MUORIA- J.K.U.A.T - nmiringu@yahoo.com and ALICE N and MIRINGU- PhD Student J.K.U.A.T- emuoriah@yahoo.com

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ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERING CRITICAL SKILLS RELEVANT FOR THE University of Nairobi INDUSTRIALIZATION NEEDS By: Dr.-Ing. Faith Njoki Karanja (faithkaranja@uonbi.ac.ke), Tel.: 0720240987- Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi- P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. LEADING AND FOLLOWINGA CONCEPTUAL PAPER ON GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE By: Maina Muchara - mmuchara@mucmar.com MICRO-MEDIUM-SMALL ENTERPRISES AND QUALITY, DOES IT WORK? By Maina Muchara - mmuchara@mucmar.com ENTERPRENEURSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL University of Nairobi INNOVATION SYSTEMS By 15

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James M. Kilika- Doctoral Candidate, School of Business, University of Nairobi- P.O.Box 1552500100 Nairobi, Kenya.Telephone:254-20-8081756- kilikam3@yahoo.com Egerton University MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AGENTS IN KENYA; IMPLICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Mary C. Lopokoiyit, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, P.O. Box 20115-536, Egerton University, Email: mclopokoiyit@yahoo.com, Tel: 0724-313771 Prof. Christopher Onyango, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, P.O. Box 20115536, Egerton University, Email: onyangochristopher6@gmail.com , Tel: 0722-902908 Dr. Joash K. Kibett, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, P.O. Box 20115-536, Egerton University, Email: kibettjoash@yahoo.com / jkibett@egerton.ac.ke , Tel: 0726-097186 AN ANALYSIS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ATTRACTING, RECRUITING AND RETAINING ADEQUATELY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED STAFF AT ALL LEVELS By: Maureen Kangu: The Kenya Institute of Management, mukaks@yahoo.com, 0720356061 Tabitha Nasieku: Lecturer, JKUAT tabithaobwogi@yahoo.com 0721552474 THE EFFECT OF CONTEXTUAL FACTORS ON RISK UNDERWRITING DECISIONS IN INSURANCE INDUSTRY By: Mr. Abisay Lumosi Mudaki (Corresponding Author), Tel.+254 712 985 156, and +254 733 557 125, almudaki@yahoo.com, Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190 50100 Kakamega, Kenya.

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Mr. Lucania Vincent Maluti, Tel. +254 721 761 606 and +254 735 242 777 malutiv@yahoo.com, Department of Business Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190 50100 Kakamega, Kenya. MATCHING SKILLS TO THE JOB: THE ROLE OF KENYAS ACADEMIC Lecturer-Kenya Institute of Management INSTITUTIONS IN REALIZING EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT By: 16

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Katuku Alex -katutalex@yahoo.com - Lecturer-Kenya Institute of Management Kamau, Alice wangui -alicefipf@yahoo.com - (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP IN KENYA By: Norah Nelima Sitati - nsitati2001@yahoo.com (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: NECESSITY OR LUXURY William M. Kinai, kinaiwilliam@aol.com Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Commerce, Catholic University of Eastern Africa FACTORS INFLUENCING USE OF LEASING FINANCE BY SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KENYA: A CASE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBIS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT By: Karanjah Ngugi - ngugipk1@gmail.com (PhD Student- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), P. O. BOX 767-01000, THIKA. Tel: 0720746991, 0734746991, 0202128040, Fax: 0202042481 STRATEGIC CHALLENGES FACING MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS (MFI) IN THE PROCESS OF POVERTY ERADICATION IN AFRICA By: Philip peter pfilipu2002@yahoo.com THE NEED TO STUDY PROFESSIONALISM AS A CORE COURSE IN HIGHER EDUCATION By: Grace Wairimu Mureithi, Catholic University Of Eastern Africa (Gaba Campus,Eldoret), gmureithi2@gmail.com, 0721-255277 THE ROLE OF ICT IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IN KENYA By: Bertha Othoche, Pwani University P.O Box 195, Kilifi. Email: berthaachieng@yahoo.com, Phone No. 0722964884 CONSTRAINTS TO THE SUCCESS OF WOMEN SMALL SCALE ENTREPRENEURS IN

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KENYA. A CASE OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTION BORROWERS IN RONGAI DISTRICT OF NAKURU COUNTY. Ezra K. Ronoh, Assistant Lecturer- Kabarak University, P.O Private Bag 20157, Email: rezra2002@yahoo.com 0722 309091 Josephine C. Rotich, Assistant Lecturer- Egerton University, Box 536, Njoro- Email: josnetmail@yahoo.com 0722 299778 Stella Korir- Assistant Lecturer, Kabarak University, P.O Private Bag 20157, Email: yatorpet9@yahoo.com 0722 228266 86. ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION GROWTH IN KENYA By: Mercy M. Mugambi, E-mail: mugambimercy@yahoo.com Nairobi and PhD Candidate FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL The Kenya Methodist University

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Gilbert Mugambi Miriti, E-mail: gilmugambi@yahoo.com 0722-795129, Kenya Methodist University, Full Member KIM and PhD Candidate The Kenya Methodist FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN KENYA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES By: University Gilbert Mugambi Miriti, E-mail: gilmugambi@yahoo.com Tel.0722-795129, Kenya Methodist University, Full Member KIM and PhD Candidate And Mercy M. Mugambi, E-mail: mugambimercy@yahoo.com Tel.0725-600046, University of Nairobi and PhD Candidate THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF Kabarak University VISION 2030.A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RONGAI DISTRICT OF NAKURU COUNTY By: Ezra K. Ronoh, Assistant Lecturer- Kabarak University- P.O Private Bag 20157 -Email: rezra2002@yahoo.com 0722 309091 Josephine C. Rotich- Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University, Box 536, Njoro, Email: josnetmail@yahoo.com 0722 299778 Stella Korir- Assistant Lecturer-Kabarak University- P.O Private Bag 20157- Email: 18

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yatorpet9@yahoo.com 0722 228266 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: STRATEGIES AND QUALITY TRAINING IN PRIVATE MIDDLE LEVEL COLLEGES, ELDORET TOWN By: Magdalene Mwachofi1*, Stephen Nganga2 and Bernard Nassiuma3 magdamwachofi@yahoo.com iruranganga@gmail.com bnassiuma@yahoo.com 1* Department of Entrepreneurship Studies Moi University, P.O. Box 3900-30100, Eldoret, Kenya, 2 Karatina University Colleges Karatina, 3Department of Entrepreneurship Studies Moi University ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL REFLECTIONS. A CASE OF THE BUSIA COUNTY - WESTERN KENYA By: Dr. Tabitha Mutsotso Sewe - Snr Lecturer: Narok University College -Email: Tabithasewe@yahoo.com Wesonga Justus Nyongesa: Lecturer Kisii, JKUAT Email: justswesonga@yahoo.com Denson Cheserem - Masters of Business Management Student: Narok University College, Email: cheserem@gmail.com KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONS: THE CASE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA. Janet Kyogabiirwe Bagorogoza-jbagorogoza@gmail.com or Bagorogoza@msm.nl , Andr de Waal, PhD, Prof. dr. H.J. van den Herik, Dr. B.A. Van de Walle ORIENTING INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT PROGRAMS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT By: Makworo E. O.1, Kerre B. W.2 and Kitainge K. M3. 1 Lecturer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Gusii Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 222, Kisii, Kenya Email: edwinax2000@yahoo.com, +254 729 860 836/ +254 735 187 703 2 Professor of Technology Education, Moi University, P. O. Box 1125, Eldoret Kenya Email: bwkerre@gmail.com 3 Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya: Email: kitainge@yahoo.com ADAPTING ICT AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL SYSTEM IN KENYA

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By: Makworo, E.O.1, Wesonga, J.2, Kombo, A.3, Murumba, N.4 & Julian, O.5 1 Lecturer, Gusii Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 222, Kisii, Kenya Email: edwinax2000@yahoo.com, +254 729 860 836/ +254 735 187 703 2 Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 534 Kisii. Email: justuswesonga@yahoo.com 3 Lecturer, Kenya Institute of Management, P.O. Box 4102-40200 Kisii. Email: alnyake@yahoo.com 4 Lecturer, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536 Njoro. Email: noshly78@yahoo.com 5 Kenyatta University, P.O. Box Nairobi, Email: juliannyaboke@yahoo.com FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF MINISTRY OF HEALTH STAFF AT The Kenya Institute of Management THE MACHAKOS PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL Jacinta Munyiva-Lecturer KIM-Machakos, Email: jmunyiva001@gmail.com , Justus N WesongaPart Time Lecturer-Kisii University College: Email: justuswesonga@yahoo.com OCCUPATIONAL STRESS TAXONOMY: A TOOL TO ENHANCE A CARING CULTURE IN THE KENYANS EDUCATION SECTOR. By : Dr. Maina Waiganjo (Lecturer), Kenya Institute of Management- mainawaiganjo@yahoo.com Stella Karanjahstellakaranja@gmail.com/w.thuku@yahoo.com/thuor@stanbic.com/jmutie2006@yahoo.com and Kisilu Kitainge kitainge@yahoo.com EFFECT OF HUMAN CAPITAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ON PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN KENYA By: Fred Mairura- fcmairura@gmail.com ., Francis Wegulo. And Joseph Bosire GENDER AND WOMEN REPRESENTATION IN SENIOR POSITIONS IN WEST POKOT PRIMARY SCHOOLS, KENYA By Timothy P. Ngimor , M.Phil Student, Moi University, School of Human Resource Development , P.O. Box 3900 30100 Eldoret, Kenya Email. ptiyos@yahoo.com SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR:

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COMPONENTS, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES By: 1 Dr. Kisilu Kitainge1kitainge@yahoo.com Chepkoilel University College and 22 wkkoech66@yahoo.com and William K Koech Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Socio-Economic Factors Influence on HTC Uptake and Organizational Performance By: Catherine Muyama Kifworo- ckifworo@gmail.com ; Dr Raphael Ondeko Nyonje and Dr. Wangari Gathuthi - wangarig@kim.ac.ke THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE FACTORS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF WOMEN MANAGED MSES IN KENYA By: Juster G. Nyaga -0721 295878. Email: justernyaga@yahoo.com and Peter Kithae INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ADOPTION AND GROWTH OF SMALL ENTERPRISES: A STUDY OF KISUMU CITY (CBD) By: James Ochieng ogalo (PhD)- Lecturer- Kenya Institute of Management); Tell: 0721622234; Email: jamesogalo@yahoo.com Charles Nyangara Asaka (Lecturer- Kenya Institute of Management, PhD student, Maseno University); Email: nchali06@yahoo.com THE ROLE OF SMES IN EMPLOYMENT CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SELECTED COUNTRIES By: Ngui Thomas Katua, Lecturer: the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Ph.D. Student: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, nguitom@yahoo.com ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURS IN ENHANCING INNOVATION By: Daniel Nderi, Organization and Affiliation: Lecturer KIM- Meru Branch, Address: dnderius@yahoo.com, Tel No. 0721 986 343 MOVERS OF THE INDUSTRY AND HIGHER EDUCATION By: Grace Soprin Amurle, Director, Finance and Administration, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Email: grace.amurle@gmail.com Tel. 0728 787 502 Beatrice Chiuri, Assistant Dean. School of Business and management Studies- Kenya Polytechnic

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University College, Email: bchiuri@yahoo.com Tel.0722 718 311 Kenya Polytechnic MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE Grace Soprin Amurle, Director, Finance and Administration, African Economic Research University College Consortium (AERC), Email: grace.amurle@gmail.com Tel. 0728 787 502 Beatrice Chiuri, Assistant Dean. School of Business and management Studies- Kenya Polytechnic University College, Email: bchiuri@yahoo.com Tel.0722 718 311 THE ROLE OF PENSION SCHEMES ON MOTIVATION OF EMPLOYEES - A CASE Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture STUDY OF TUSKYS SUPERMARKETS and Technology BY: Caroline Wagithi Wanjohi and Dr. Kenneth Wanjau, +254 0721531620, +254 0732310950 OR +254 020 4946518- cwagithi@broker.co.ke MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS TRAINING IN KENYA: ITS RELEVANCE TO Chepkoilel University College MODERN INDUSTRY By: 1 Jimmy Wafula - jiwafula@gmail.com and 2Kisilu Kitainge: Technology Education Department, Chepkoilel University College, P.o Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya, Jiwafula@gmail.com THE EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCEThe Kenya Institute of Management By: Keino Chebet Dinah, Chief manager Examination, The Kenya Institute of Management, Nairobi. P.O. Box 17168 -00100 Nairobi, Kenya- Email; dkeino2@yahoo.com TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENT Catholic University of ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT AND STUDENTS ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES IN Eastern Africa PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI COUNTY By Changilwa Peter, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Email- pchangilwa@gmail.com Tel. 0722371839 Githinji Joyce, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Email- joyskabui@yahoo.com; Tel. 0723714710, and Munyao Leah, KIM School of Management, Email- leahmunyao@gmail.com Tel. 0722213652 ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT AND The Kenya Institute of PERFORMANCE OF TEACHING STAFF IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING: Management A CASE OF KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGMENT By: 22

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Mary P. Ibua, Manager, Admissions & Student Welfare, Ph.D Student-UON, ibuamary@ymail.com/mibua@kim.ac.ke Tel:0722-747580 Jua Kali Automobile Mechanics at Work: Challenges of Lifelong Training in the Technological Dynamic World By: Kitainge, K.M- kitainge@yahoo.com, Kithyo I. M and Paul Wanyeki; paulwanyeki@yahoo.com, Chepkoilel University College The Relevance of TVET Education in Kenya to Attainment of Vision 2030 By: Kitainge K.M-kitainge@yahoo.com, Ferej, A.K and Wanyeki Paul- paulwanyeki@yahoo.com Chepkoilel University College THE PLACE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS: A STUDY OF ELDORET MUNICIPAL COUNCIL BY: Anne J. Singoei1 E mail: cheposingoei@yahoo.com and Kitainge K.M2- E mail: kitainge@yahoo.com KIM Eldoret, Chepkoilel University College Definition of CSR from a Ugandan perspective: Results from the responses of Sheraton Uganda trainees, employees and locals accessing the Sheraton supported public gardens By: Joy Turyahabwa- Makerere University Business School, Nakawa, Uganda- P.O. Box 5183 Kampala, Email: ekinyanda@hotmail.com Pre-Service Teachers Preparedness in Use of ICTS in School By: Mary, W. Nganga1 MPhil Student Moi University, School of Education, Email marynganga2009@yahoo.com; & Z.K. Kosgei2 Lecturer Moi University, School of Education; Email- kosgeizach@yahoo.com & Dr J Kanyiri 3 Lecturer Moi University, School of Education CONTRIBUTION OF TOURISM TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AMONG COMMUNITIES LIVING AROUND MAASAI MARA NATIONAL GAME RESERVE IN KENYA

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ELKEIYO-MARAKWET COUNTY By Letting, Nicholas - nletting@kim.ac.ke / nicletting@yahoo.com / nletting@gmail.com and Yator, Ben- benyator@yahoo.co.uk ; The Kenya Institute of Management and University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya Attitudes of Local Authorities Employees towards Performance Contracting and its Effect on Performance of Local Authorities By: Alice Simiyu Nanjala- asimiyu@apd.jkuat.ac.ke- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology , Tel: 0734610862 Elegwa Mukulu - elegwam@yahoo.com Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School for Human Resource Development, Maurice Sakwa - mmsakwa@gmail.com Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, School for Human Resource Development, Tel: 0721590965 An Evaluation of the Policy Implications of Bridging the Digital Divide in Kenya using ICT Access-Involvement-Interaction Policy Model Okongo Kennedy Odiwour (Msc ICT Policy and Regulation, JKUAT), Corresponding author: Sakwa M. M. (PhD) , School for Human Resource Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Email: mmsakwa@gmail.com Tel: 0721590965 The Role of Psychological Contract on Employees Performance: A Survey of Employees in the ICT Service Sector Muchai M. (MBA)- Corresponding author: Sakwa M. M. (PhD), School for Human Resource Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)- Email: mmsakwa@gmail.com Tel: 0721590965 Collective Efficiency: Infrastructure Planning For Education And Training That Facilities SMEs Growth By: Stephen Irura Nganga ( PHD student, Corresponding author), Karatina University College, School of Business, P.O. Box 10101 1957, Karatina, Kenya, Tel +254 0722566320, Email: iruranga@gmail.com George Mark Onyango (Prof), Maseno University, Department of Urban and Regional Planning P.O. Box 40105 Private Bag Maseno, Kenya, Tel +254 0722610210, Emai: georgemarkonyango@yahoo.com Bonaventure Wanjala Kerre (Prof), Chepkoilel University College, Department of Technology

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Education, P.O Box 30100 1125 Eldoret, Kenya, Tel + 254 0720859138, Email: bwkerre@gmail.com 122. THE CHALLENGES FACING MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN OFFERING CREDIT AND HELP TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR THE INDUSTRY GRADUATES IN KENYA (A Case Study of MFIS at Oyugis Town) By:Wesonga Justus Nyongesa, Lecturer KIM Kisii, P.O.BOX 534 kisii, Email: justuswesonga@yahoo.com; Eliud Nyakundi, Lecturer KIM Kisii P.O. BOX 204 kisii Email: eliudnyakundi@yahoo.com and Judith Akinyi Kajo P.O. BOX 529 Oyugis, Email: mildmic@yahoo.com 123. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE RELEVANCE OF CAREER PLANNING ON CAREER CHOICES AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN KENYA- (A Case of Tertiary institutions in Embu Town By: Faith Ngige Manager (KIM- Embu Branch), 0720 813458 Email: fngige12@yahoo.com and Juster G. Nyaga Lecturer (KIM- Embu branch) 0721 295878 Email: justernyaga@yahoo.com 124. FACTORS IMPEDING THE GROWTH OF WOMEN MANAGED MSEs IN KENYA. (A Case of Embu County) By: Ndukanio Joseph (Lecturer, KIM): 0721 775623 Email: ndukanio@gmail.com and Nyaga G. Juster (Lecturer, KIM): 0721 295878 Email: justernyaga@yahoo.com 125 The Role of Faith Based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) By: Allan Mugambi Msc JKUAT- - mugambi01@yahoo.com 126 SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMISATION OF SUPPLY NETWORKS: IMPLICATIONS TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA. By: Emmanuel Awuor, Chandaria School of Business, United States International University, Nairobi Email: dilloydconsultants@gmail.com and Dr. M.M.Vosloo, Department of Economics and Management, University of South Africa - Email:vosloomm@unisa.ac.za

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