Vol 6 Issue 1 April 2018-September 2018

Abstract: The evolution of the technology in the world has led to changes in the introduction of new ways of transaction. The automation of the activities introduces a perspective in the management of the resources to improve efficiency. E-business has led to the various business processes and the area of management of funds has been one of which has not been left out. E-Management has come with several benefits to the organizations that use it but the many others have failed to adopt it. In the government agencies in the world, e-funds management has failed to perform well because of the political influence, the institutional capacity, and the attitude of the stakeholders. Exploring the implementation of e-procurement in the management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) of Mavoko Constituency can be insightful in understanding the problems associated in the implementation of the technology in Kenya. This study focused on strategic factors affecting e- funds management at Mavoko constituency development funds. The study analyzed the following factors; political influence, institutional Staff attitudes, and users technical expertise.  Descriptive research design was used. The scope of the study was Mavoko constituency Development Funds Mavoko Town where total of 120 employees were interviewed from Mlolongo/Syokimau, Athi River, Muthwani and Kinannie ward offices. Stratified sampling method was used where Data was collected using Questionnaires which were both closed ended and open ended, where descriptive statistics was utilized to organize and describe the data while excel computer package was used to present the analysis in tables, pie charts and bar graphs. The study would benefit Mavoko constituency with better strategies to manage Constituency Development Funds. Secondly, the findings would also help Mavoko CDF in Policy making process as it will always be used as a reference tool. Other Constituency funds would also use the report of the findings to enhance their management policies in their systems. Lastly, other researchers would also base their studies on this study. The study found that political influence had a positive effect on e- management of Government funds. There was a positive relationship between staff attitudes and e- management of Government funds. The research found that users technical Knowledge had a positive correlation on e- management of Government funds. The study concludes that political interferences have affects e- management of Government funds; staff attitudes contributed positively towards e – management of Government funds; users technical expertise had a great role to play for e- management of its funds. The study recommends that good politics should be used in Government Institutions for the benefit of the citizens. The political good will always be used as a tool for achievement of the set objectives; the study recommends that staff continuous trainings to boost their morale should be enhanced. The government entities should always engage well experienced staff at any level of management.

Keywords: STRATEGIC, E-MANAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT FUNDS.

Title: STRATEGIC FACTORS AFFECTING E-MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS: A CASE OF MAVOKO CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND

Author: JACKLINE KIOLI, PROF MIKE .A.IRAVO

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Abstract: The role of stakeholders on the implementation of mango farming is important towards scaling rural incomes and reducing poverty for small-holder farmers. Improving market access for small-holder farmers has been a focus on this subject. However, this project project examined role of stakeholder’s management on implementation of mango farming projects in Murang’a County. The specific objectives of the study were; to examine the role out role of project planning, examine the role of project monitoring and evaluation, project risk management and project leadership. The study was guided by four theories namely project management theory; temporary organization theory; theory of change; resource base view theory; and open system theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design and targeted 200 management staff of farmers groups registered with the ministry of agriculture in the county. This study will used questionnaires to provide and efficient was y of collecting responses prior to quantitative analysis. The research instruments will be tested for validity and reliability. Permission will be sought from the Sub-County Crops Officer prior to data collection. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) and inferential analysis (correlations and regressions) with the assistance of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23).This findings were be presented using frequency distribution tables, Graphs and Chats. The study concluded that stakeholder Involvement in project planning skills and its influence on implementation of mango farming in Murang’a Stakeholder Involvement in project planning skills enhances assessment of stakeholder resources; enhance undertaking problem analysis to understand extent of stakeholder contribution, improving decision making process and addressing the concerns of stakeholders were taken care of influencing implementation of mango farming in Murang’a to a great extent.The study concluded that stakeholder’s Involvement in project monitoring and evaluation influence stakeholder involvement in budgeting for the project, identifying roles and responsibilities of personnel’ and availing of resources, influence implementation of mango farming in Murang’a to a very great extent.  The study concluded that stakeholder Involvement in project risk management influence project performance. From the findings, majority of the respondents indicated that stakeholder Involvement in project risk management influence project performance to a very great extent.The study concluded that stakeholder Involvement project motoring and evaluation, taking action to collect errors that project require, identification of deviation in the project influencing project performance to a very great extent.based on the findings, the following recommendation was made.The study recommend that stakeholder Involvement in project identification should be enhanced as this would contribute significantly to implementation of mango farming in Murang’a through enhancing support of the project.The study recommends that stakeholder’s Involvement in project planning influence implementation of mango farming in Murang’a. From the findings, majority of the respondents indicated that stakeholder Involvement in budgeting for the project, identifying roles and responsibilities of personnel’s, availing of resources, and intervene in securing donor funding influence project performance to a very great extent.The study determined the influence of stakeholders’ engagement on implementation of mango farming in Murang’a County. Further studies should be carried out in different countries in Kenya for comparison. Studies could also be directed to establish challenges facing stakeholders’ Involvement in implementation of farming in general.

Keywords: ROLE, MANAGEMENT, MANGO FARMING PROJECTS.

Title: ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF MANGO FARMING PROJECTS IN MURANG’A COUNTY

Author: GICHUHI NICHOLAS THAIRU, DR YUSUF MUCHELULE

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Abstract: In a growing number of countries, banks are finding new ways to make money delivering financial services to "unbanked" people. Rather than using bank branches and their own field officers, they offer banking and payment services through retail outlets, including grocery stores, pharmacies, seed and fertilizer retailers and gas stations among others. The study sought to establish the effect of agency banking on financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda.  This study was adopted   descriptive research design. The population for this study were 60 staffs of Equity bank  that have embraced agency banking .The study was used primary and   secondary data Therefore  were collected from previously collected data, general  business publications, reports from and by financial institutions and CBR  bank Supervision reports. Annual reports of the bank   were analyzed for the period between2012- 2016, which is the study period of 5 years. The study were used both quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze data from the questionnaire. The quantitative data collected were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version22) and presented through percentages, means, standard deviations and frequencies. Multiple linear regression models was   used in measuring each variable and this model. The study found that the number of agents has a minor significance in the positive direction in relation to profitability and the volume of deposits related significantly negative with profitability of commercial   banking institutions in Rwanda. The study also found that the volume of withdrawals and   volume of bill of payments had an insignificant negative relationship with the profitability in the studied institutions. The study concluded that an increase in the number of agents increases the profitability and a decrease in volume of deposits, withdrawal and bills payments negatively affects the profitability of commercial banking institutions. The study recommended that commercial banks in Rwanda should invest more resources towards increasing their number of agents to increase their profitability and develop deposit mobilization strategies through agency banking to ensure that their clients use agency-banking services.

Keywords: Agency Banking Services, Financial Performance of Commercial Banks.

Title: EFFECT OF AGENCY BANKING SERVICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS: A CASE OF EQUITY BANK

Author: Faustin Karangwa, Dr. Patrick Mulyungi

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Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility practices on performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. Specific objective for the study was to; determine the effect of community involvement on performance of Bank of Kigali. The research used descriptive design and was carried out at Bank of Kigali located in Kigali City. The population for this study was 116 staff members involved in Corporate Social Responsibility. A total of 90 staff members were selected through random sampling that constituted the sample size for the study. The research study used a questionnaire as the data collection tool. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21 was used to generate both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics for the study were frequency distribution, percentages, mean and standard deviationwhich were generated through descriptive analysis. Inferential statistics for the study was Pearson correlation that was used to estimate the relationship between the study variables, and multiple regression which showed the amount of change in Bank performance that would be explained by the Corporate Social Responsibility practices. The study findings of the research were presented in form of frequency distribution tables, bar charts and pie charts. The study found out that there exist weak statistically significant positive relationships between; community-based activities and performance (r = 0.411, p>0.05). The study concludes that Correlation analysis results infer an average positive relationship between community based and organizational performance. The study therefore recommends policy makers should streamline environmental CSR initiatives to ensure their sustainability and enhanced future firm performance.

Keywords: Community-based activities, Performance of Bank, Bank of Kigali, Corporate social responsibility practices.

Title: EFFECT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRACTICESON PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN RWANDA: A CASE STUDY OF BANK OF KIGALI, RWANDA

Author: VINCENT GAHAMANYI, Dr. PATRICK MULYUNGI, Dr. JAYA SHUKLA

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Abstract: The purpose of this research was to assess the contribution of diversity management on the success of projects in Rwanda and carried out in LWH project in Ministry of Agriculture as the case study with the following objectives; to examine challenges faced by projects in diversity management in LWF project, to find out the factors that affect success of LWF project and o determine the influence of diversity management on the success of LWF project. The researcher reviewed literature related to the contribution of diversity management on the success of projects. The researcher reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature guided by the study objective. The researcher made a critical review of existing literature and identified the gap that needs to be filled by the research. A descriptive research design was used while the study population of the study was 80 employees of LWH project and the sample size was 44 respondents selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data collection tools were questionnaires, interviews and documentary review; the collected data was presented using tables and analyzed based on percentages and frequencies. The researcher found out that diversity management contributes to development of projects  through increasing employee commitment, team work, improving productivity as well as increasing employee retention, diversity management leads to increased project success  as a result of increased interest at work and that diversity management make employees enjoy working with the project hence leading to increased employee retention and that there is a positive relationship between diversity management and success of LWH project. The researcher found out that the contribution of diversity management on the success of projects is that it leads to increase in productivity due to employees commitment and developed interest in work, it leads to improved team work and it creates harmony at work, it leads to improved working relations between employees, it makes employees enjoy their work, it increases employee retention due to good existing environment at work place, cooperation and team work of employees as a result of improved diversity management. The researcher recommended that LWH project should continue managing diversity at work place because it is vital in improving performance of the project.

Keywords: Diversity Management, Project Success.

Title: THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT ON PROJECT SUCCESS IN RWANDA: A CASE STUDY OF LWH PROJECT

Author: Tuyisenge Lise Eugenie, Dr. Patrick Mulyungi

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Abstract: Rwanda after Genocide underwent a series of changes in Media that saw the increase of Radios, Televisions and newspapers. Among radios that came into existence are community radios where according to a research conducted by Rwandan Media High Council in 2014 they are totaled to eleven. However experience from other countries which also have community radios shows that they face some operational problems emanating from forces such as market, cost, regulatory etc. In Rwanda, these community radios started in early 2000. This research therefore intends to find out to what extent market, cost and regulatory forces impact the generation of their content. Three objectives were set: To determine the impact of  market forces in generating community radios’ content in Rwanda, to assess  the impact of  cost forces in generating community radios’ content in Rwanda and finally to examine the impact of regulatory forces in generating community radios’ content in Rwanda. The study adopted descriptive research design with a target population of 40 respondents comprised of 2  Managing Directors of Radio Huguka and Ishingiro Community Radio, 2 Chief Editors, 2 Program Managers, 10 Permanent journalists and 24 volunteer journalists, though the respondents who answered were 37. Census method was used to obtain the sample size from the target population and purposive sampling was applied in selecting Radios to be studied. Data was collected using interviews and questionnaires. After data collection, all data was coded and put in statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) spreadsheet and computed for both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that community radios are not threatened by current mergers and acquisitions of media outlets as they have their loyal audience, loyal partners and that they create their customers within community. However the cost of renting towers is impeding their daily activities because with little money they gain is paid to rent towers and hence decide to cancel some other activities. Findings further indicate that community radios benefit from cooperating with Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) as a content regulator it offers training and accreditation to journalists. The research therefore recommends that the government should provide more incentives to these community radios in order to achieve their target as they face the problem of money due to high costs of renting towers.

Keywords: Media Economics, Community Radio, Content.

Title: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ECONOMICS ON CONTENT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY RADIOS IN RWANDA: A CASE STUDY OF RADIO HUGUKA AND ISHINGIRO COMMUNITY RADIO (2015-2016)

Author: Kalisa Stephen, Prof. Hellen Mberia, Dr. Caroline Nabuzale

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Abstract: Investment portfolio diversification aims at reducing risk and increase returns. RSSB has been investing in many asset classes particularly real estates. This however has not proved to improve performance in the last few years. The reports show that profitability was very low and asset benchmarks were not reached. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of investment portfolio diversification on financial performance of Rwandan public companies: a case study of Rwanda social security board (RSSB)”.  The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect of real estate investments on financial performance of RSSB, to determine the effect of government securities investments on financial performance of RSSB and to assess the effect of cash and fixed deposits investments on financial performance of RSSB. The study employed a descriptive research design. The study population included the 538 employees of RSSB. Out of the target population; the researcher purposively selected a sample of 84 respondents that were consulted to answer the questionnaire. The study used both primary and secondary data. The primary data was collected using the questionnaire administered to 84 respondents, while secondary data was mainly found in the annual reports of RSSB from 2009 to 2014.  However, some other secondary data especially theories on investment portfolio diversification and financial performance were got from text books, journals, newspapers, websites and other electronic references. After collection, data was edited, coded, recorded and tabulated and then analyzed by using SPSS. The study used a regression to estimate the model with ROA/ROI as the dependent variable and asset diversification as the independent variable.

Keywords: investment portfolio diversification, financial performance.

Title: EFFECT OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF RWANDAN PUBLIC COMPANIES: A CASE STUDY OF RSSB

Author: Emmanuel Rukundo, Dr. Jaya Shukla

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Abstract: Companies need to launch new products to meet ever-changing consumer needs and preferences. To achieve this best, organizations involve consumers in the process of developing new products. This is because of the advantages of understanding consumer perceptions as well as gathering necessary information.  However, it is not always the case, which consumers are involved in product development process. In Kenya, there is a scarcity of studies that have explored how organizations can include consumers when they seek to develop a new product.  In this regard, this study sought to establish the impact of customer participation on product development projects in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. The study used Unilever Kenya as a case study. The study was informed by the theory of change and theory of participation. A quantitative research approach was used where the researcher engaged employees involved in developing new products. Primary data was collected using questionnaires that were physically distributed. The study targeted 602 employees form 13 different product in Unilever Kenya Ltd. stratified Simple random was select a sample of 241 employees. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. Data from qualitative and quantitative questionnaires were coded and entered into a computer for analysis using descriptive and inferential statistical tools with the aid of IBM statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 to establish the relationship between the study variables. The study proved that knowledge integration makes it possible for the organization to be more relevant as it will reflect what the intended customers want. On the other hand, project complexity gives room for more opportunities that enhance product development. Besides, by involving customers in product development, the organization has knowledge on the customers’ needs and can make use of innovative solutions to meet their desires. The study recommended that customers need to be viewed as providers of significant knowledge that contributes to product development. Also, there is a need for a balance among political, social, technological, economic, legal and environmental factors. Besides, it is utmost necessary to have the input of customers in the developments of products and have awareness on customers’ expectations about new solutions.

Keywords: Product development, Project Management, Project Team, Fast-moving consumer goods.

Title: Effect of Customer Participation on Product Development Projects in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry: A Case of Unilever Kenya Limited

Author: Musa Jorrim Huko, Dr. Muchelule Yusuf Wanjala

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Abstract: Over the past decades procurement planning has been attracting great attention from practitioners, academicians and researchers due to poor performance resulting from non-adherence to proper procurement planning. Literature suggests that Procurement Planning is one of the primary functions of procurement with a potential to contribute to the success of operations and improved performance.  This study therefore sought to examine the relationship between procurement planning practices on procurement performance in state corporations. To achieve this the study determined the effect of proper need assessment on procurement performance, determined the effect of procurement cost estimation on procurement performance, determined the effect of quality specification of goods on procurement performance and determine the effect of risk management on procurement performance. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study targeted 124 employees of REG working on Rwanda Electricity Access Roll-Out Program (EARP) and the sample size was95.  Stratified random sampling method was used. A modified Likert scale questionnaire was developed divided into three parts. A pilot study was carried out to refine the instrument. The quality and consistency of the study was further assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis was performed on a PC computer using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 21) for Windows. Analysis was done using frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviation, regression, correlation and the information generated was presented in form of graphs, charts and tables.

Keywords: Procurement Planning Practices, Performance of State Corporations.

Title: ROLE OF PROCUREMENT PLANNING PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN RWANDA: A CASE OF RWANDA ENERGY GROUP

Author: Sixbert Munyawera, Dr. Patrick Mulyungi, Dr. Noor Ismail

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Abstract: Commercial banks have continued to use huge investments in technology based innovations and training of manpower to handle new technologies. The relationship between the growing investment in technology based bank innovations and bank financial performance in Rwanda needs to be studied and establish whether drivers of bank innovations have contributed to the financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. This research studied innovations in automated teller machines, debit and credit cards, internet banking, mobile banking, electronic funds transfer and point of sale terminals. The general objective of this study was to determine the effect of financial innovation on financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. A descriptive survey design was used while a questionnaire was used to gather primary data. Secondary data was also used to validate the communicative and pragmatic validity of primary data. The target study units for this research were all 14 commercial banks registered by National Bank of Rwanda. The variables were subjected to correlation analysis and the Software Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze data. Frequency distribution tables and percentages were adopted to present the data. The relationship between the variables was tested using the Pearson’s correlation technique. Ethical issues related to the study were addressed by maintaining a high level of confidentiality of the information given by the respondents. According to the findings, mobile banking (P=0.029), agent banking (p=0.041) and internet banking (p=0.006) were all significant in predicting the profits of the banks since all the p values were less than 0.05. However, as it can be seen Bank assurance had a p=value of 0.047 which that it was not as significant as the rest of the factors which had lower values of p. Since a low value indicates high significance of the variable on the dependent variable and vice versa. This is because agent banking was not practiced in many banks in Rwanda and therefore the number of the banks which had agent banking was few. The aggregate of the values was therefore not coming out as strongly as the rest of the factors which were almost in all the banks. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that bank innovations influence financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda positively. The adoption of innovations by commercial banks has a high potential of improving financial performance and hence better returns to the shareholders.

Keywords: Financial Innovation, Financial Performance, Commercial Banks.

Title: EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INNOVATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN RWANDA: A CASE OF 14 LICENSED COMMERCIAL BANKS OPERATING IN KIGALI CITY

Author: Vestine Uriho, Dr. Patrick Mulyungi

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Abstract: The success of a project is regarded as the achievement of goals and objectives. The only way that these objectives can be met is through the use of effective project management processes and techniques. The study sought to examine the role of project management practices on the sustainability of CDF projects in Langata Constituency. The study examined the influence of project leadership, project planning, project communication and monitoring and evaluation on the sustainability of constituency development funds in Langata Constituency. In the literature review, three theories were examined namely, the theory of leadership, the theory of change and theory of constraints. The study used structured questionnaires to gather information from the respondents. The sample size of the study is 201 respondents were stratified in two strata of top-level management consisting of sub-county leaders, project manager, and CDF heads, and union staff employees comprising CDF implementation team. The descriptive research design was used in the study as both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Analysis of data was done using SPSS version 23. Correlation and regression analysis were used to obtain relationship among the variables. The analyzed results were presented using tables. The findings showed that project leadership has a positive and significant effect on project sustainability, β1 = 0.246, p < 0.001, project planning has a positive and significant effect on project sustainability, β2 = 0.303, p < 0.001, project communication has a positive and significant effect on project sustainability, β3 = 0.302, p < 0.001 and project monitoring and evaluation has a positive and significant effect on project sustainability, β4 = 0.263, p < 0.001. From these findings, it is recommended that: there is need to enhance further the role of project leadership within proper and effect leadership styles through constant capacity building and training. Also, there is need to further define project goals and objectives clearly to all members, establish proper budgeting mechanisms through which adequate allocation of resources can be achieved and also ensure that procurement guidelines are set up and adequately followed in the project planning processes. Also, there is a need for improvement in the communication channels to draw more benefits out of project communication. Also, there is there is need to address mechanisms that ensure there is regular monitoring of project progress to provide that there is the maximum benefit of the monitoring and evaluation processes established.

Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Communication, Project Leadership, Project Planning.

Title: Role of Project Management Practices on Sustainability of Constituency Development Fund Projects: A Case of Langata Constituency

Author: Michelle Elizabeth Wangari Mungai, Dr. Muchelule Yusuf

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Abstract: Despite of the achievements of Umurenge SACCO, challenges remain, such as small loan high Non Performing Loan (NPL) ratio of 12.5%, no connection to payment systems, a number of fraud, and high interest rate on the loan in Umurenge SACCO (24%).The purpose of this study is to study the role of internal control systems on financial performance of savings and credit cooperatives in Rwanda: a case of SACCOs in Gasabo District. The study will test three objectives which are to analyse the functionality of internal control system of Umurenge SACOO in Gasabo District, to examine the level of financial performance of Umurenge SACCO in Gasabo District and to assess the relationship between ICS and financial performance of Umurenge SACCO in Gasabo District. The study design of this research is descriptive using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population of this study is made of the employees of SACCO who are aware of the financial information. These employees are Managers, Accountants, loan officer and Cashiers who are 60 employees.  The researcher used purposive and census sampling techniques as the target population is small the sample size was equal to the population 60 respondents. To collect primary data the questionnaire was used as research instruments. After collecting data they were edited, coded, recorded and tabulated and then analyzed using SPSS.  Descriptive statistical was used such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation to analyse the level of functionality of internal control. Correlation and regression analysis was used to test relationship between internal control and financial performance of Umurenge SACCO in Gasabo District. Spearman coefficient correlation between Control environment and financial performance was 0.315 and the p-value of 0.01. This implies that there is a significant weak correlation between Control environment and financial performance. The spearman rho correlation between Risk assessment and financial performance was 0 .409. This implies that the relationship is Weak correlation between Risk assessment and financial performance. The spearman rho correlation between Control activities and financial was 0.379. This implies that the relationship was weak. As all P-values are less than 0.05 all the relationship are significant.The coefficient of the correlation (R) was 0.473 and the coefficient of determination (R square) was 0. 224. This implies that the predictors of internal control system contributed 22.4% % on the financial performance of SACCOs in Gasabo District.Findings showed a p-value of (0.003) which is less than the level of significance (0.05).This implies that internal control system indicators have a causal effect on the financial performance of SACCOs in Gasabo District. However, the researcher found that each coefficients of internal control separately doesn’t statistically affect the financial performance because P-values of all indictors are greater than the 0.05 level of significance. This implied that all predictors should be applied together to get influence on the financial performance. The management of SACCOs in Gasabo District should continue to apply internal control system in their management in order to maintain the rules of regulation in the management. As these institutions are among the core factors of economic development of the country, they should show a transparency in their working.  Also they should strive to increase the profitability of their SACCOs, because findings showed that it was at a moderate level. A moderate level is not satisfactory. This is necessary because the profitability is the main indicator of financial performance. A firm which has a high profitability is a firm which a high chance to survive.

Keywords: Internal Control Systems on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperatives.

Title: INFLUENCE OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN RWANDA: A CASE OF SACCOs IN GASABO DISTRICT

Author: Emmanuel Habineza, Dr. Patrick Mulyungi

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Abstract: The general objective of this study was to analyze the effect of operation risk management process on project success in Rwanda. This study used descriptive research design. The target population of this study equaled to 151 respondents. To collect primary data, Focus Group Discussions and questionnaires were used. Based on the information drawn from findings the researcher concluded that the effect of risk management process on success of project is significant. It was found out that the project could not perform without effective risk efficiency and effective risk identification process.  The positive coefficient of determination of .862 indicates that there is positive correlation between operation risk identification and success of Ridge Foothills Integrated Environmental Management Project. The study further demonstrated that there is a strong relationship between the operation risk assessment and success of Ridge Foothills Integrated Environmental Management Project. The study found operation risk treatment to have a great effect on success of Ridge Foothills Integrated Environmental Management Project. The researcher recommended the project owners and managers should perform effective risk identification process since the study findings revealed that poor  identification of operation risk led to poor performance and success of Congo Nile Ridge Foothills Integrated Environmental Management Project, the project implementation team together with the project managers should put much emphasis in operation risk assessment process since it has proven to have a very high impact on success of Congo Nile Ridge Foothills Integrated Environmental Management Project and finally the project managers and funders should always adopt effective risk treatment measures so as to ensure the success of the project they implement since the findings revealed that ineffective operation risk treatment measures adopted negatively affect the success of Congo Nile Ridge Foothills Integrated Environmental Management Project.

Keywords: Risk, Operation risk, Operation Risk management, Project Success.

Title: EFFECT OF OPERATION RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS ON PROJECT SUCCESS IN RWANDA; A CASE STUDY OF CONGO NILE RIDGE FOOTHILLS INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN MUHANGA DISTRICT

Author: Christine Uwajeneza, Dr. Patrick Mulyungi

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Abstract: The growing demand for organizations to improve project outcome has increased the uptake of Monitoring and Evaluation. Several studies have though established that for Monitoring and Evaluation to be effective it should be inclusive. The Role of Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) have enabled the government to improve service delivery, however, with limited uptake. Monitoring and evaluating of projects can be of great importance to various players including project sponsors as it would ensure similar projects are replicated elsewhere as witnessed in various projects undertaken by the financial sector which revolve around public and private sectors to improve its performance and success. The purpose of this study was to establish the role of monitoring and evaluation on performance of non-governmental organizations projects in Kiambu County. Notably, the study examined the role of M & E project planning, Stakeholders participation, ICT integration and Technical expertise in Project Performance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, the target population of the study was 147 registered NGO’s in Kiambu County. Simple random sampling was used to select the sample population, and the sample size was 51 NGO’s within Kiambu County. Questionnaires were used for data collection. A pilot study was done to ensure the reliability of the instruments. Data from the questionnaires was both qualitative and quantitative and was coded in a statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to establish the relationship between the study variables and results presented in table and graphs. Findings were that project goals and objectives were not clear to members as staff’s project roles did not match their experience and qualifications in the organization. Stakeholder’s interests were well assessed in organization projects, and stakeholders understand the mission, vision, and objectives of the project. However, stakeholders, we’re not involved in strategy planning process, stakeholders participate in making budget plans and resource allocation. There was regular monitoring of ICT infrastructures and the organization had a clear ICT policy in its M & E functions. It was good to note that expertise judgment contributed a lot on project planning processes, the organization expertise coordinated skills, knowledge, and talents of project team members to improve Performance. It was recommended that; for projects to be successful, project performance strategies ought to be sought illuminated with factors like appropriate staffing and planning. Stakeholder’s team ought to be conversant with project performance criterion as established, which included scheduling, cost quality, and quantity as such; this will be utilized as signals in determining the extent to which project deliverables will be achieved. Since projects have a specific life cycle, M & E managers should ensure before plans are attained objectives of the projects should be accomplished through proper Integration. Non-Governmental Organizations should invest in experts for appropriate investment in monitoring and evaluation systems.

Keywords: Monitoring and evaluation, Systems, Performance, NGOs, and Projects.

Title: ROLE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION ON PERFORMANCE OF NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS PROJECTS IN KIAMBU COUNTY

Author: Julia Wambuku Karanja, Dr. Muchelule Yusuf

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Abstract: Prequalification procurement is a risk management strategy by procuring entities to reduce suppliers’ related risks such as failure to deliver supplies on time and safety needs, litigation costs due to failure or cancelation of tender, suppliers’ insolvency, technical competences as well as resource capabilities. Understanding supplier performance can both prevent problems and facilitate performance improvement. The main objective of this study was to establish the Influence of Suppliers Prequalification’s on Product Development on Registered Companies in Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study adopted a descriptive design. The target population of the study was 172 employees comprising of senior managers, middle-level managers and support staff working in the Registered Companies in Nairobi Securities Exchange. This research study used a stratified random sampling method to select 30% of the targeted respondents giving a sample size of 69 respondents. The study used questionnaires to collect primary data. Quantitative data were analyzed by descriptive statistics using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS V 21.0) while content analysis was used for the qualitative data. Also, a multivariate regression model was applied to determine the relative importance of each of the four variables concerning product development. The study found out that product assessment affected product development to a great extent mainly through quality level/ quality management policy, environmental, ethics and occupational health and safety policies. Capacity assessment affected product development to a very great extent through aspects such as financial capability and technical capability The study recommended that companies should clearly indicate the criteria they use to determine the capacity of the suppliers whether its financial capability, technical capability, human resource or process control capability as this helps the company know whether the supplier can guarantee sustained continuity of supply for future prequalification’s.

Keywords: Supplier quality management, Prequalification, Purchasing, Supplier rating.

Title: Influence of Suppliers Prequalification on Product Development on Registered Companies in Nairobi Securities Exchange

Author: Joyce Wangari Mbugua, Dr. Muchelule Yusuf

International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations 

ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)

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