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An Empirical Survey on the Effect of Strategic Thinking on the Performance of Agribusiness Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2025) Kamau, Joyce Wangui; Wandiga, Eunice Ngina; Kyule, Alexander
The Agribusiness sector in Kenya is the backbone of the economy and contributes to about 30% of the annual GDP. However, although the agribusiness sector plays an important role in the economy, and the government is putting great efforts into supporting it, there have been myriad challenges. From the literature reviewed, the impact of strategic thinking on the performance of Agribusiness Companies has not been fully ascertained. Against this scholarly gap, this study sought to investigate the effect of strategic thinking on the performance of agribusiness companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange in Kenya. The study applied a mixed research method and was anchored on the Liedtka Strategic Thinking Model and the Balanced Scorecard Model. The target population was all the six-agribusiness companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange in Kenya. The respondents were 120 management staff including the directors, the heads of departments, middle and lower or supervisory level managers. Quantitative data from the close-ended questions were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 28.0). Qualitative data gathered from the open-ended questions were clustered into themes and then broad categories developed. To determine the strength of the model, R2 was used. F – Statistic computed at 95% confidence level and hypothesis test based on P-values of 5% significant level. The results indicated that strategic thinking positively affects the performance of agribusiness companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange in Kenya. The study recommends that strategic thinking be enhanced in organizations by investing in leadership development programs that promote cognitive and analytical skills, enabling leaders to identify opportunities and mitigate risks, while envisaging possible solutions to unknown future challenges
Perspectives of Tradition, Religion, and Science on Widow Inheritance among the Luo community in Kenya
(Journal of Public Policy & Governance, 2025-03) Kutna, Okelloh John; Wanyonyi, Herbert Barasa; Muutuki, Joseph
The loss of a spouse imposes significant economic, social, and psychological challenges, with widows facing the greatest burden, often addressed through the longstanding practice of widow inheritance also referred to as levirate marriage. Historically, levirate marriage was practiced in ancient Judaism and has been observed in countries such as India, West Africa, and Malawi.Further, the practice has been one of the most contested topics, with several Christian denominations having theologically diverse perspectives on the subject. In Kenya, the Luo community is well known for widow inheritance, which entails an affair between the widow and a close relative of the widow’s late husband. The inheritor largely in all aspects, becomes a new husband and plays all the socio-economic roles of the husband. This paper adopted a systematic analysis which entailed carefully reading each available articles while identifying and synthesizing the available evidence. This study explored the traditional, religious, and scientific perspectives on widow inheritance and their influence on eliminating the practice among the Luo community. Thestudy focused only on the Christian religion that is predominantly practiced in the region. The study revealed that tradition, religion, and science concur that caring for the widows is an essential responsibility for the community. The study also noted that this practice can bring both positive and negative impacts on the psychological well-being of the widow, depending on the inheritor. The study also pointed out that some aspects of widow inheritance have been misusedleading to the exploitation of widows. The paper recommends that women and the community must stand against aspects of traditions that undermine them in society. The study further recommends that widow inheritance should be critically reexamined within the context of modern society to align with evolving cultural and social norms. Specifically, this reexamination should focus on issues such as empowering women to have autonomy over their decisions regarding sexuality and relationships. Policymakers and community leaders should collaborate to establish guidelines and mechanisms that protect widows' rights and promote their well-being. Additionally, the study recommends that marital issues should be regarded as private and personal matters that primarily concern the individuals directly involved. Community members and families should limit their roles to offering moral support and acting as witnesses to unions, rather than imposing decisions on widows. This approach respects women's autonomy and reinforces their right to make independent choices about their lives and relationships. Finally, the study underscores the need for educational campaigns and advocacy efforts to create awareness about the harmful aspects of widow inheritance while promoting alternatives that uphold the dignity, health, and freedom of widows.
The Mediating Role of Organizational Transformation on The Relationship Between Strategic Leadership and Performance of Agribusiness Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 2025) Kamau, Joyce Wangui; Kyule, Alexander; Wandiga, Eunice Ngina
In the face of continuous shifts in the business landscape and intensifying competition, organizational transformation serves as a critical catalyst, enabling strategic leaders to drive and enhance organizational performance. Studies investigating the relationship between strategic leadership and organizational transformation suggest that their interaction generates significant synergy. However, very little empirical research has been conducted to evaluate the direct relationship between strategic leadership, organizational transformation and performance. This study sought to evaluate the mediating role of organizational transformation on the relationship between strategic leadership and the performance of agribusiness companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. The study was anchored on Transformation Leadership Theory and employed a mixed research method research design. The target population consisted of all the management staff in all the six agribusiness companies listed at the NSE in Kenya. The respondents were the directors, heads of departments or functions, middle-level managers and supervisors, totalling to 120 participants. Data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics and inferential analysis through multiple regression analysis. The robustness of the model was tested by the use of R2, to test the significance of the model, F- statistic was computed at a 95% confidence level and to determine the significance of the variables, p-values were used at 0.05 significance level. Baron and Kenny's four-approach method was used to test the mediating effect of organizational transformation on the relationship between strategic leadership and the performance of agribusiness companies listed at the NSE, Kenya. The results indicated that strategic leadership had a significant positive effect on the performance of agribusiness companies listed on the NSE and organizational transformation had a moderate effect on the relationship between strategic leadership and performance.
An Empirical Survey on the Effect of Strategic Resources on Performance of Agribusiness Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 2025) Kamau, Joyce Wangui; Wandiga, Eunice Ngina
The agribusiness sector in Kenya is a vital contributor to the economy, accounting for over 20% of the annual GDP. Despite its importance and substantial government support, the sector faces numerous challenges. A review of the literature reveals a gap in understanding the impact of strategic resources on the performance of agribusiness companies. To address this gap, the present study aimed to examine the effect of strategic resources on the performance of agribusiness companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in Kenya. The study utilized a mixed-method research design and was grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory and the Balanced Scorecard Model. The target population comprised all six agribusiness companies listed on the NSE, with 120 management staffmembers—including directors, departmentheads, and middle to supervisory-levelmanagers—participating as respondents.Quantitative data collected from closeended questions were analyzed using SPSS (Version 28.0), while qualitative data from open-ended questions were categorized into themes and broad categories. The strength of the model was assessed using the R² statistic, with the F-statistic computed at a 95% confidence level and hypothesis testing based on p-values at the 5% significance level. The findings revealed that strategic resources have a positive impact on the performance of agribusiness companies listed on the NSE. Based on these results, the study recommends that agribusiness firms enhance their strategic resources by investing in resources that are valuable, rare, inimitable, and nonsubstitutable.
Combating Terrorism in Kenya: Dialogue with Determinants of Adoption in the Multi-Agency Approach to Security
(Jumuga Journal of Education, Oral Studies, and Human Sciences, 2024) Kibusia, Joseph K.; Musya, Justus K.
The adoption of a multi-agency approach in combating terrorism in Kenya has been praised as transformative. Despite this positive assessment, the motivation behind this adoption by security actors remain unclear. This article employs a descriptive cross-sectional research design to explore the determinants that led to the implementation of the multi-agency strategy in the fight against terrorism. Data were collected through questionnaires and interview guides, from a sample of 306 participants drawn from Kenya’s disciplined forces who are tasked with the national security. The findings reveal that the decision to adopt a multi-agency approach was significantly influenced by the need to leverage the unique capabilities of each security agency, the documented successes of similar approaches globally, and the necessity to synchronize operations among Kenya’s diverse security agencies. The research study concludes that the relative strengths of each security agency and the imperative for operational synergy were key factors driving the adoption of the multi-agency approach in Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts