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Papers by William Sakataka

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, Jun 8, 2024

International journal of scientific and research publications, Nov 23, 2023

The Kenyan banking sector was in the 1980's, 1990's and early 2000 riddled with numerous ... more The Kenyan banking sector was in the 1980's, 1990's and early 2000 riddled with numerous Non- Performing Loans (NPLs) portfolio which reduced the bank's profitability profoundly and led to the collapse of many banks Imperial Bank of Kenya being the latest to be liquidated. One of the catalysts in this scenario was serial defaulters who borrowed from various banks with no intention of repaying the loans. Undoubtedly these defaulters thrived well in the information asymmetry environment that prevailed due to lack of a credit information sharing mechanism. The objective of this study was to establish the effect of the credit reference bureau on the commercial bank's profitability in Kenya with specific objective, to evaluate the impact of the CRBs on the bank's loan advances. The study used Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited as a case study because it is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and thus its financials are in the public domain. Purposive sampling was ...

Constituency Development Fund (CDF) came into existence in Kenya after the National Rainbow Coali... more Constituency Development Fund (CDF) came into existence in Kenya after the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) came into power with the enactment of CDF Act in 2003, subsequently amended in 2007. The CDF forms one of the devolved funds channeled by central government to the constituencies. It aims at supporting development projects in the constituencies. Over ten years after its inception, various achievements have been made although there is continuous outcry from stakeholders on the ineffective management of the projects funded by CDF. This is blamed on the ineffective management framework of Constituency Development Fund Committees (CDFC). This study looked at the factors influencing project implementation process of CDF projects in the education sector in Mosop Constituency, Nandi County, Kenya, with a view to establishing more effective ways of implementing the projects. The study reviewed literature on some past studies and evaluated their contribution to the objectives of this ...

This research sought to evaluate the factors affecting community policing project. The research o... more This research sought to evaluate the factors affecting community policing project. The research objective was, to determine the influence of committee structures on effective implementation of community policing projects. The research employed case study design which used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Primary data from interviews and questionnaires, secondary data from sources such as books, journals and official reports as well as internet sources were used. Simple and stratified random sampling technique was used to identify a sample 245 respondents from a population of 510.Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16 and Ms Excel software. The research established that unclear legal and institutional framework of CP committee structures affect effective implementation of CP project. The study recommends for a comprehensive membership in CP committees by ensuring that at least one third of the members represent women, youth and the disables in compliance with the const...

Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems, 2015

Network design is driven by mobility and as such Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) have become... more Network design is driven by mobility and as such Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) have become a major component of corporate networks in today’s business environment. A trend is emerging where there is explosive consumer adoption of smart phones and tablets due to their low price and broad applications support that these devices are offering since they are WLAN enabled. Desktop Computers and laptops are used to produce information; while tablets consume information and smart phones to communicate that information. BYOD (Bring your own device) is a term which refers to instances when employees use their personal computing devices (typically smart phones, tablets and laptops) in the workplace. This trend is here to stay and the challenge is that it is a double edged sword pitting user satisfaction and productivity on one end and organizations data security on the other. As more employees look to access corporate networks with their personal mobile devices, vendors must find ways o...

Customer Relations as a process, is taking a Centre stage as a management function in many corpor... more Customer Relations as a process, is taking a Centre stage as a management function in many corporate and government institutions. The purpose of this study was to describe the existing systems of Customer Relations Activities at Bungoma County Referral Hospital. The study adopted a descriptive survey design that was used to investigate existing Customer Relations Activities in the performance of Bungoma County Referral Hospital. Main data collection instruments were structured and self-administered questionnaires and structured interviews. This technique was used because questioning gave the respondents the required opportunity to answer the questions willingly and with an open mind. Data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively in response to study questions. The analyzed data is presented in a report through use of tables, charts and narrative. The study found out that cases of employee relations, community relations and the use of media were commonly employed by the hos...

International Journal of Technology Enhancements and Emerging Engineering Research, 2016

The CDF has, since its establishment in the year 2003, become entrenched as a key instrument of r... more The CDF has, since its establishment in the year 2003, become entrenched as a key instrument of rural development. The main objective of the research was to establish challenges facing the adoption of project management practices on CDF projects success in Kenya with focus on Kapenguria Constituency in West Pokot County. Whereas various developments have been achieved in terms of CDF set projects, there remains an outcry and dissatisfaction from stakeholders and community members seen as beneficiaries on the management of the projects. This is blamed on ineffective or lack of proper project planning and design tools and principles conducted by Constituency Development Fund Committee (CDFC). The study adopted descriptive survey design and involved the researcher using pre-designed questionnaire and administering the same to respondents. The questionnaire included both closed and open ended questions. The population of study was 30 respondents who were composed of CDF Project Manageme...

International Journal of Research, 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of strategy implementation on employee pe... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of strategy implementation on employee performance in Trans Nzoia County Government. The analysis was focused on the selected department employees of Trans Nzoia County Government as the target population of the study The study was guided by the following research objectives: - To examine the effect of human resource practices on employee performance in Trans Nzoia County Government, to analyze the effect of institutional practices on employee performance in Trans Nzoia County Government and to examine the effect of environmental factors on employee performance in Trans Nzoia County Government. The study was guided by the Systems Theory; Resource based view theory; Environmental dependency theory; Dynamic capabilities theory; Contingency theory and the Institutional theory. A descriptive research design was employed with a structured questionnaire that covered both qualitative and quantitative data, being administered to the ta...

Background to the Study All elite athletes need to develop a rigorous financial plan that takes i... more Background to the Study All elite athletes need to develop a rigorous financial plan that takes into account their long-term goals and saving needs. The earning opportunity for athletes is brief and they should leverage them as much as possible while thinking about how to make that money last. Athletes in Kenya have been receiving large amounts of monetary prizes after winning in various athletics events. Athletics is an important function in economic development of the country like any other business unit. The sector has raised the name of Kenya globally. When marketing Kenya, the sector has done well to uplift others such as tourism, hospitality industry, education, transport and farming. Athletics has proved to be an economic power house in North Rift, thus the need for financial planning skills. 1.1. Statement of the Problem Most retired athletes in Kenya undergo numerous financial challenges even though they won huge sums of money locally, nationally and internationally during their hey days. High rate of poverty among them and many other socioeconomic problems has been the song of the days. Consequently, many lives of athletes have been lost through drug abuse and death as a result of stress and depression. The researcher in this study set out to address the effect of poor long-term financial performance of athletes in ElgeyoMarakwet County. 1.2. Objective and Justification of the Study The specific objective of the study was to determine effects of financial planning skills on long term financial performance of athletes of ElgeyoMarakwet County. The study provides strategies to enable athletes to plan, budget and visualize the future during their prime time of career and avoid woes that have trapped many retired athletes. 2. Literature Review 2.1. Financial Planning Skills Every business, large or small, must have a financial plan before each term's work. Although planning can be approached differently by small business as compared to huge ones, the fact is that, planning must be exercised. A fair summary of relevant research indicates that, in a dynamic small business, the planning function is given very little consideration while it may be the most important function that the managers have toperform (Walker & Petty,2001). The financial planning process can be approached in different ways; however, the basic ingredients include forecasting, developing a course of action and generating projected financial statements associated with a given set of forecast and actions (Walker & Petty, 2001). Since long-term planning has beendiscussed under capital budgeting and financing decision-making, in this section, the focus will be on short-term financial planning. Gitman (2010) argues that the key aspects of short-term financial planning are profit planning and cash planning. Profit planning is done by compiling pro

This article aims to examine whether the "Stra.Tech.Man" approach (Vlados, 2004), which explores ... more This article aims to examine whether the "Stra.Tech.Man" approach (Vlados, 2004), which explores the dialectical synthesis between strategy, technology, and management inside all socioeconomic organisms fulfills the requirements to be an analysis of evolutionary direction. It tries to answer this question, in particular, by examining the theoretical foundations of evolutionary economics and the subsequent evolutionary theorization of the firm that stems analytically from evolutionary economics. With this goal in mind, an overview of the relatively recent literature is attempted by presenting some of the significant contributions to evolutionary economics and the evolutionary theory of the firm. Next, it examines the specific way of building the Stra.Tech.Man approach on the production process of innovation and change management, by analyzing how this can lead to the structuration of an evolutionary direction of business planning for any socioeconomic organism.

IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2016

An ERP system is a packaged business solution that is designed to automate and integrate business... more An ERP system is a packaged business solution that is designed to automate and integrate business processes. It shares common data and practices across the enterprise and provides access to information in real time environment. ERP systems are intended to be a single comprehensive and integrated database which collects data from and feeds data into modular applications supporting virtually all of a company's business activities across functions and business units. The study has an overall objective of reviewing the effect of adopting ERPs on performance of public technical institutions, and specifically to examine how accessibility of data has improved organizational performance at Kitale Technical Training Institute, evaluate how database sharing has improved organizational performance at the Institute, to study how reporting for decision making has improved the performance of the institute and to examine how information sharing and networking has improved organizational performance at KTTI. The study will offer valuable contribution to theory and practice on the best approach to take in the process of adopting and implementing ERPs. The outcome will be applied in the development of an ICT Strategy document to guide institutions in terms of ERP adoption, which is relevant in most institutions in Kenya which helps in promoting reporting and availing of information to relevant offices to aid in decision making. Further, the study creates a forum for further discussions on best practices and strategies to implement an ERP system. The study will use the descriptive survey design which will analyze factors such as behavior, attitudes, values and characteristics. This research design is very suitable for this study as it will greatly aid in describing the effects of adopting ERPs on performance of the institute under study. The study sample will be drawn from a population comprising of both teaching and non-teaching staff. Data collection will be done through the use of validated questionnaires, observations and interviews with key players in the Institute.

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2015

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of on-the-job training practices on empl... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of on-the-job training practices on employee satisfaction at Kapsara tea factory Kitale, in Trans-Nzoia County. The prime aim of this study was to find out the tea workers perception on effects of on-the-job training on both male and female workers, in tea production sector. A sample of sixty workers from Kapsara Tea Factory were selected using random sampling technique i.e. Human Resource Managers, line managers, supervisors and junior employees. Among the selected members 35 were male and 25 were female workers. The study used closed-ended questionnaires to get answers of the research questions. The study applied a descriptive research design to establish the relationship between variables. Questionnaires were used to collect data and later on analyzed using inferential statistics and presented in frequency tables. Data was obtained from data collection process and the findings were analyzed on the basis of the specific objectives of the study. The objective was: To evaluate the effect of On-the-Job

Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2014

Worldwide, countries are facing pressure to meet the livelihood needs of their fast-increasing po... more Worldwide, countries are facing pressure to meet the livelihood needs of their fast-increasing populations. This often leads to overuse of natural resources and consequent encroachment on fragile ecosystems such as wetlands. The deteriorating state of wetlands and consequent threats to sustainability of livelihoods remains a matter of concern to many governments, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of livelihood activities on wetlands. The study used a combination of cross-cultural and cross-sectional, longitudinal survey to elicit information and data. Purposive and non-purposive sampling strategies were applied. The following data collection instruments were used: survey questionnaires, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, observation checklists, community vulnerability assessments, maps from Survey of Kenya, digital camera, geographical positioning and reference equipment, satellite images, and literature in journals and government reports. Stakeholder participatory forums of focus group discussions, community vulnerability assessments and key informants were used to evaluate and rank impact mitigation options in wetland conservation. Results of the study showed that encroachment does not follow any fixed pattern but, rather, is driven by existing conditions of poverty, pursuit of livelihoods in the wetland. The study concludes that wetland encroachment and subsequent degradation is caused by land hunger due to fast rising population, and that participatory management and control measures are best suited to stem further deterioration of wetlands and entrench their conservation. The findings are of significance to policy and extension support institutions, as well as communities in wetlands. The results may also assist researchers and other stakeholders in the furtherance of knowledge on wetland conservation for sustainable development

DESCRIPTION Network design is driven by mobility and as such Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)... more DESCRIPTION Network design is driven by mobility and as such Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) have become a major component of corporate networks in today’s business environment. A trend is emerging where there is explosive consumer adoption of smart phones and tablets due to their low price and broad applications support that these devices are offering since they are WLAN enabled. Desktop Computers and laptops are used to produce information; while tablets consume information and smart phones to communicate that information. BYOD (Bring your own device) is a term which refers to instances when employees use their personal computing devices (typically smart phones, tablets and laptops) in the workplace. This trend is here to stay and the challenge is that it is a double edged sword pitting user satisfaction and productivity on one end and organizations data security on the other. As more employees look to access corporate networks with their personal mobile devices, vendors must...