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Department of Communication (Daystar University, NaN)[more][less]
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Wekesa, Moni; Onsongo, J. (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 1992)[more][less]
Abstract: The Kenyan team that competed at the International Summer Special Olympics comprised 38 athletes (both men and women) selected from all competitors at the national championships. The team was examined and a physiological fitness test carried out. The results enabled the organizers to arrange for treatment of prevailing illnesses, and the training programme was adjusted to the athletes' level. This team was voted the best team of the month of July, having won 33 gold, three silver and two bronze medals. Sound medical care of athletes should be taken before and during competition. Such management should aim at minimizing injuries and enabling athletes to perform at their best. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3111 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni; Asembo, J M; Njororai, W W S (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 1996)[more][less]
Abstract: Objective-To investigate injuries in international rugby football. Methods-All injuries that led to temporary stoppage of the game or to the substitution of a player during the Rugby World Cup qualifying tournament were recorded. Six matches were played, involving the Arabian Gulf, Kenya, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Results-47 injuries were recorded, giving an injury rate of eight per match. The number of injuries decreased from 38-3% in the first matches to 23-4% in the final ones. The most serious injury was a concussion and the majority of the injuries affected soft tissues. Anatomically, the lower limbs suffered most injuries (46-80/6), followed by the head (21-3%), trunk (17-0%), and upper limbs (12-8%). Slightly more injuries occurred in the defensive half of the field of play (53-2%) than in the offensive half (46.8%). More injuries occurred in the second half (61-7%) than in the first half (38.3%). Conclusions-Protective equipment should be introduced to miniimise the number and seriousness of injuries in rugby. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3110 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni (African Technology Policy Studies Network, 2006)
[more][less]Abstract: The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, policy makers, actors in the private sector and other end-users interested in generating, promoting and strengthening innovative science and technology policies in Africa. With a regional secretariat in Nairobi, the network operates through national chapters in 23 African countries, with an expansion plan to cover the entire sub-Saharan Africa. One of the objectives of the network is to disseminate research results to policy makers, legislators, the organized private sector, civil society, mass media and farmers’ groups through publications, dialogue and advocacy. Among its range of publications are the Working Paper Series (WPS), Research Paper Series (RPS), Special Paper Series (SPS) and the Technopolicy Briefs. Technopolicy Briefs Series are commissioned short papers written by experts from all over the world specifically to address current science and technology policy concerns and questions in Africa. The briefs are also summaries of technical papers published under our WPS, SPS and RPS written to highlight significant policy recommendations. These briefs are written with the busy policymakers and non-specialists in mind. The materials are designed for general readership and help advance the advocacy and knowledge brokerage roles of the ATPS. ATPS is supported by a growing number of donors including the International Development Research Center (IDRC), the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Rockefeller Foundation, the World Bank, the OPEC Fund, Ford Foundation, Coca-Cola Eastern Africa, the African Development Bank, and the Royal Dutch Government URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3113 Files in this item: 1
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Organizational change management: An exploratory study of selected catholic organizations in NairobiSoko, Jacob Jeketule (Daystar University, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, June , 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Organizations are ever faced with change which is internally or externally driven. While change is positive for organizations that are resilient and agile, organizations that are rigid and hierarchical in structure find it difficult to adapt to it. Catholic organizations find themselves in a state of rigidity and hierarchy. The purpose of the study was to explore and evaluate the intervention measures employed by catholic organizations in Nairobi in responding to changes and whether such measures give the organizations resilience in the midst of turbulent environmental changes. Specific objectives were to explore the major drivers of change affecting selected catholic organizations; examining if catholic organizations resist change and how such resistance if present is managed; exploring and evaluating kinds of interventions used which the selected catholic organizations use to manage change and finally to compare existing strategies used by catholic organizations with best practices and making necessary recommendations. This was a non-experimental exploratory study and the data was collected through questionnaires and interviews from a sample of 288 (20%) drawn from 1444 catholic employees and managers. Out of 288 a response rate of 167 (58%) was achieved which is adequate for data analysis. The study found out that change of leadership, technological and social cultural are the main drivers of change in the catholic organizations and that the majority of the members of catholic organizations resist change because of inertia and fear of loss of security. The study also found out that those that excelled in managing organization change effectively, though a small percentage, used power sharing strategies which aim at empowering the people by promoting real understanding, communicating and involving them in the change process. It was also found out that most of the changes affected people competences and least affected structures. Finally, it was found out that the majority of catholic organizations used force-coercion and rational strategies which led to the impact of change to be small scale and short term. The following recommendations were made for catholic organizations: to deploy shared power strategies for best results in organizational change, to engage in succession planning and lastly, to have change agents that are always innovative in order to satisfy needs and preferences of customers at all times. Description: Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3436 Files in this item: 1
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Musikali, Lois M. (International Company and Commercial Law Review, 2008)
[more][less]Abstract: There is increasing evidence that a country's legal system plays a significant role in determining the success of its corporate governance system. Research has shown that good corporate governance is more likely to be associated with countries with a strong legal system.1 However, in the recent move towards the privatisation of corporations, Kenya, like other developing countries, has adopted a corporate governance code that is drafted from a combination of codes from developed countries with little thought being given to the underlying conditions of the market in which this code is to be enforced. A significant amount of training of company directors on the importance of good corporate governance is underway. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3119 Files in this item: 1
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Bukachi, Grace Nyambura (Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., June , 2008)
[more][less]Abstract: This study explores the opportunities, challenges and perceptions of women clergy in two urban churches. Additionally this study set out to establish why there are few women serving in fulltime pastoral ministry in the two churches, Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) and the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. The study population was women clergy from the two mentioned churches and their immediate leadership of both genders. The researcher administered two questionnaires to each respondent from the leadership of CITAM to establish their perception of the leadership capabilities among the women clergy. Focus groups comprised of some male pastors and purposely selected individuals from both All Saints Cathedral and CITAM leadership. Questionnaires were administered to the leadership teams which provided additional information towards this study. The researcher also carried out church archive research to ascertain the records of women clergy with CITAM and the All Saints Cathedral Church. Various Womanist, Feminist and leadership theories were addressed and the experiences of African women clergy in this African region also reviewed. The results from the study indicate that women clergy have a myriad of opportunities for leadership and should pursue them uncompromisingly. The church leadership may to some extent be skewed toward patriarchal cultural norms, but with time and given the dispensation of this millennium, they are able to maximize their opportunities by responding to the call of God to serve according to Matthew 28: 18-20. Additionally this study recommended that various programs and activities be instituted to develop avenues for encouraging women to follow through and to remain in church ministry with the help of older clergy who would be their mentors and team members. Description: Master of Arts in Christian Ministries URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3344 Files in this item: 1
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An Analysis of Emotional Intelligence and the Performance of Principals in Selected Schools in KenyaAyiro, Laban P. (Sage, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The article investigates the degree of association between the emotional intelligence (EI) of school principals and their performance rating. The concept of EI is defined and data collected using the Mayer, Salovey, and Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test. This is related to the performance of the school in terms of test scores in national examinations as well as other measurable variables at the school level. The findings render valuable information indicating that there was a significant relationship between a school principal’s EI and the school’s success as measured by the rating of school principals who participated in the study. The study will enable further exploration into the emotional cognitive and psychological structures of these vital managers in the education sector using established HRD training programmes aimed at improving EI and performance of school principals. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/2835 Files in this item: 1
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Wekesa, Moni; Shihanya, Ben (Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, 2009)
[more][less]Abstract: For decades, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung has endeavoured to promote and protect the rule of law around the world out of the recognition that this is essential for the enjoyment of human and political rights, and that it forms a fundamental pillar for achieving fair, sustainable and broad-based socioeconomic growth and prosperity. In these hard and trying times for the world economy, the need for rule of law reforms that encourage entrepreneurship and business development cannot be gainsaid. Respect for the rule of law not only creates favourable conditions that foster business development, but also provides essential assurance and confidence for investors. Whereas, the concept of the rule of law encompasses a very wide scope in the field of economy, this publication on fines itself to the protection of intellectual property rights in the Kenyan context. It is undoubted that if Kenya’s Vision 2030 is to be realized, the protection and promotion of intellectual property rights which includes patents, trademarks and copyrights must be granted due attention. This will offer inventors and artists the much needed confidence and trust, in addition to offering them the legal incentive to create and explore further, since they are assured of exclusive rights for a finite period of time. These guarantees will not only allow innovators to recoup the costs put into creating products but are also essential for creating and sustaining modern, knowledge and technology based economies necessary to develop in today’s global market. Consumers and traders too, stand to benefit from the enforcement of intellectual property rights because this will help in ensuring product safety and increase the likelihood of access to cutting-edge and innovative products and services. We hope that this publication will offer valuable information to its users on the general aspects of the intellectual property rights in Kenya, but more importantly, that it will contribute towards the improvement and strengthening of intellectual property rights regime in Kenya as the country positions itself to compete with other nations in this highly dynamic and sophisticated world market. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/2970 Files in this item: 1
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Musikali, Lois M. (International Company and Commercial Law Review, 2009)
[more][less]Abstract: The general concern about the adequacy of self-regulation as a mode of policing corporations has once again come to the forefront of the corporate governance debate following the current economic crisis. Irresponsible lending to individuals who cannot afford to repay loans has resulted in the near collapse and nationalisation of banks such as Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley in the United Kingdom and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the United States.1 Once again, the Government has had to intervene to prevent an economic crisis, by nationalising failing financial institutions to avoid them falling into liquidation. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3118 Files in this item: 1
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Mbugua, Tabitha Wambui (Daystar University, 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: This study was carried out to assess the impact of labour turnover in the banking industry with special focus on XYZ Bank (K) Ltd. According to Ferris, Rowland and Buckley, (1990, p.427), employee turnover is of great concern to organizations because it is very costly to companies. It can lead to personal tensions in other employees and has the potential to further increase turnover and organizational ineffectiveness, because those who remain do additional work until the replacement performs at an acceptable level. Several scholars have examined employee turnover decisions to better understand them and to develop suggestions for effective coping in the workplace. The banking industry is not an exception especially since it deals in professional services where personal relationships established between employees and clients are central to ongoing business and turnover rates in excess of 10% are likely to cause damage to the business (Torrington, Hall & Taylor, 2005). The number of employees who joined XYZ Bank (K) Ltd between years 2006 to 2009 was 348 while those who left were 300 (HR report, 2009). The study endeavoured to find out how these gains and losses impact on the organization’s performance. To address this issue, this research report is organized into 5 chapters. Chapter 1 gives the introduction into the research topic including the objectives and scope of the study. In chapter 2, the study examined market conditions and trends in job tenure, the main reasons for employee turnover and impact of staff turnover. It further explores some approaches which are expected to improve staff retention rates in general. Chapter three provides all the details of the research methodology used in the study. The study involved administering questionnaires to 63 people from non-management staff and conducting interviews to 12 management staff. Non-participant observation on the work environment, behaviour of employees at the work place, employee attitudes and perceptions together with organizational values among other aspects were also done. Chapter 4 provides the research findings which were analyzed using thematic categories to establish trends and patterns. It has further endeavoured to establish how employee turnover impacts on the performance of the organization in relation to service, operations, productivity and ultimately profitability. In Chapter 5, the research gives the summary, conclusion of the study from the findings and provides recommendations relevant both to this case study and for further research. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3022 Files in this item: 1
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Musikali, Lois M. (International Company and Commercial Law Review, 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: The ultra vires1 doctrine in company law, namely that a company is formed only to pursue the objects specified in its memorandum of association and if it acts outside those objects the transaction is ultra vires and void,2 has for a long time been one of the more intractable problems facing persons dealing with companies in common law jurisdictions.3 Under the ultra vires doctrine, companies could avoid liability under contracts with innocent third parties on the ground that the company never had the power to enter into the said contracts in the first place. A significant number of common law jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Hong Kong, and most recently England, have taken steps to abolish the doctrine of ultra vires. This article considers the provisions of Kenya's Companies Act (the Act)4 that provide for the doctrines of ultra vires and why there is need to review them. The discussion within this article is limited to the ultra vires doctrine as it relates to the objects clause and not to the general breach of directors duties in public listed companies. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3117 Files in this item: 1
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Wafukho, Pamela Khayasi (School of communication, Daystar University, April , 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: Globally, mobile telephony is one type of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) that has diffused exponentially, and in Kenya, it has spread not only in urban areas, but in rural areas as well. For a long time, rural areas have suffered from poverty due to the rural-urban digital divide and lack of access to timely information necessary for enhancing socio-economic activities. This study sought to explore the role of mobile telephony on the socio-economic lives of rural residents of Trans Nzoia district in Kenya, through an explorative and descriptive study that was guided by the Domestication Approach. It sought to establish the level of adoption of mobile telephony, and how its use had enhanced socio-economic lives in Trans Nzoia district. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected using 250 survey questionnaires distributed through stratified random sampling, and 3 focus group discussions constituted to accommodate respondents with literacy limitations. The study found that the adoption and use of the mobile phone in Trans Nzoia district had led to increased communication and enhanced socio-economic activities. Mobile telephony had been effective in narrowing down the information divide that previously existed, and its costs should be further reduced to enable more rural folk to adopt it into their daily activities, for socio-economic benefit. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3274 Files in this item: 1
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Kimama, Patricia (School Business and Economics, Daystar University, May , 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: Kenya is poised to become the preferred destination for business processing outsourcing (BPO) services in Africa. With the opening up of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Sector in Kenya, new opportunities have emerged in the area of establishment of call centres. Traditionally, call centres have been viewed as ‘high-tech sweat shop’ that have been riddled with management problems ranging from poor staff morale, absenteeism, high staff turnover, escalating operational costs, low service quality and service levels, high levels of conflict from cultural and communication differences among others. With this background of the opportunities arising, this thesis examined the various management practices employed in existing Kenyan call centres and their relative importance in the success of the call centre. Data was collected with the use of questionnaires and personal interviews. The analysis of the results reveals that the most common practices in call centres include the use of technology, a focus on training, performance management via both qualitative and quantitative approaches and the design of work and environment to maximize productivity. Also noted as necessary for success is effective employee reward and recognition. This study recommends that for the call centres to be successful, the use of technology must always enhance how the people do their work and automate mundane tasks that do not necessarily require the intervention of an agent such as the use of interactive voice recording systems. With the knowledge of what makes for a successful call centre, entrepreneurs venturing into the establishment of such an organization can operate within these parameters to make them competitive and successful. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3265 Files in this item: 1
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Mbugua, Beth M.G. (Daystar University, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, May , 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Almost three decades into the pandemic HIV and AIDS still claims the lives of many people particularly the youth. Top down and expert driven communication seems not to be working and more participatory communication is needed to communicate to the youth. The study used qualitative design to explore and evaluate the effectiveness of Magnet Theatre among the Kangemi youth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Magnet Theatre technique using the Freirian Participatory Theory to determine if Magnet Theatre is an effective peer education and HIV and AIDS communication strategy among the youth in Kangemi. Data was collected from NOPE staff, AoC and the youth aged between 14 years – 24 years in Kangemi using Focus group discussions, in depth interview, personal testimonies and direct observation. The overall feeling of the youth was that Magnet Theatre is an effective communication strategy among the youth as it is a horizontal and participatory communication that empowers the youth to critically think about their own behavior and promotes behavior change. The findings of the study underscored that the youth preferred Magnet Theatre to the top down expert driven conventional methods of communication HIV and AIDS. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3419 Files in this item: 1
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Richard, Mbalya (Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, May , 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Car care products are products which are engineered to maintain a car into good working condition to bring about longevity and also aesthetic values. Some family of car care products are those products which can be used for body paints, battery systems, dashboard, engine systems and upholstery parts. Car care products need to be well blended with good design, colour, packaging, label, lettering, name, style, and symbol so that the products can be distinguished from the competitors’. This results to product differentiation which builds on brand preference thus sales increase and high profitability for the companies. This study was carried out to determine whether branding of locally manufactured car care products increased brand preference. This study brought out the role of branding of locally manufactured car care products in product preference, brand perception, market entry and in gaining competitive advantage. The research adopted a descriptive research design. Sampling technique adopted was non-random; convenience sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews done among the auto shops along Kirinyaga Road, Nairobi. These are organizations that deal with both imported and locally manufactured car care products. One of the key findings of this study was that branding of car care products improve brand perception, brand preference and aid in market entry. It was also found that branding enable companies gained competitive advantage. One of the key recommendations proposed by this study is that locally manufactured car care products should be properly branded. This would enable the local brands to compete fairly with the imports. This study recommends other area of the study to be done on the effect of advertising on branding. Description: Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Strategic Management URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3493 Files in this item: 1
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Marimba, Benson Kairichi (Daystar University, School of Communication, May 1, 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: Kenya suffers a negative image with regard to its commitment in the fight against corruption. The change in political leadership in Kenya in 2003 on an anti-corruption platform provided the context for this study. This study set out to establish the images of corruption as framed by Kenya’s two main dailies from 2003 to 2008. The researcher carried out a content analysis of the newspapers over the six-year period and found that corruption issues were largely unfavourably framed. It also established the presence of politics, public services, police, socio-economic, legal, regional/ethnic and civil society frames among others. The results suggest that the media is not giving corruption issues adequate attention. This is seen in the relatively few editorials and front page appearances and that most of the corruption stories were placed in the inside pages of the newspapers. Further, the private sector was framed unfavourably, while police, Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, and legal sector were favourably framed. However, editorials were largely unfavourable in respect of nearly all the frames. Another key result of this study was that the media view on the framing of regional/ethnic corruption was unfavourable. Description: Master of Arts In Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3302 Files in this item: 1
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Mushi, Janeth John (School of Communication, Daystar University, June , 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: The researcher set out to find out the influence of multi-party system on the framing of the presidential candidates on issues by the Daily News and The Guardian in 1995 and 2005. This study compared the framing of the presidential candidates’ campaign on issues between the first multi-party election in 1995 and that of 2005, ten years after the adoption of multi-partism covered by a government and private owned newspapers. Content analysis was the method used in this research. The unit of analysis was the sentence framing a presidential candidate. The total population of the sentences was 1,240 from 230 newspapers randomly selected from a total of 300 newspapers. The sentences were categorized in the following categories: governance, economic, health, self-related, gender and social issues. The study found out that despite the introduction of multi-partism the media was minimally influenced on framing presidential candidates, because both newspapers put salience on the ruling party candidate by first placing him on front pages, framing him positively and strongly on issues of governance and economy in 1995 and on issues of economy and self-related issues in 2005. Second, there were changes on the kind of attributions made to the specific frames used on presidential candidates. However, gender was given minimal salience in 2005 when there was a female candidate. For over thirty years the Tanzanian media exercised their operations under a one-party system, which informed then the framing of the presidential candidate. Yet, ten years into multi-partism, thus democracy, the media appeared not to have learned how to exercise freedom of expression accorded by the democratic space. The ruling party candidate still dominated the framing of the election news. Description: Thesis URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3213 Files in this item: 1
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Godwin, Gibson (Daystar University, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, June , 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Tourism is considered to be one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Countries in Africa are now focusing on tourism as a source of growth and diversification. Despite this, the promotion of tourism industry is facing a number of constraints. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of the communication strategies used by the Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) in promoting the Tanzania tourism industry. The study used the descriptive method of self-administered questionnaires and interviews to gather information. The sample size comprised TTB management, and marketing department, tourists and tour operator organizations. Questionnaire data were cleaned, coded and analyzed using the statistical package for Social Scientists (SPSS). Two in-depth interviews were qualitatively analyzed based on the specific objective. The data showed TTB is using various communication strategies in tourism promotion and creating awareness of Tanzania as a one of the leading tourist’s destination. However, there are numerous challenges which hinder the effective promotion of tourism in Tanzania. The study has confirmed the AIDA communication model and has demonstrated that each step in the promotional process is crucial for the successful promotion of tourism products. Therefore, as Mills and Han (2006) argue, destination tourism organizations such as TTB in this case can successful promote tourism based on the impression they make in each step so as to attract more tourists using effective communication channels. Description: Master of Arts in Communication URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3423 Files in this item: 1
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Ayiro, Laban P.; Sang, James K. (Journal of Science and Technology Education Research, September , 2010)
[more][less]Abstract: The 21st century has ushered in a new revolution in education leadership structures which have become the occasion of less hierarchical - more flattened, more fluid organizations. Today's management and leadership are driven by relationships that make the most of people's knowledge and enabled by networks with improved connectivity. Changing management structures, flatter organizations and new partnering arrangements implies more roles for 21st Century leader, multiple stakeholders and an increasingly fragmented job where they continually face trade-offs in time, energy and focus. Their challenges include matching their leadership style to a fast-moving, complex, technology enabled education sector; holding multiple points of view without being overloaded; working with others in virtual teams, globally; articulating a compelling future vision; guiding distinct groups of people to deliver education goals. A leader in the 21st Century must of necessity embrace persuasion and negotiation in order to obtain support from those under their supervision. Such leaders must be able to motivate, empower, articulate and innovate. This paper examines and highlights some of the skills. It argues out the necessity of developing and employing these skills in the Kenyan education sector for quality outcomes. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/2988 Files in this item: 1
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