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Item Covid-19 Higher Education Driven Elearning: The Digital Divide’s Impact on Access and Quality in the EAC Region(Lexington Books, MD, 2022) Waithima, Abraham K.; Karau, James; Kuria, Mike; Agyapong, Samuel; Waithima, Charity; Ayoo, PhilipOnline Learning, Instruction, and Research in Post-Pandemic Higher Education in Africa, edited by Martin Munyao, argues that beyond survival, universities need to adapt to technology-mediated communication learning in order to thrive. Disruptive technologies have recently proved to be means of thriving for institutions of higher learning. This book reflects on how leveraging on education technology has transformed teaching, learning, and research Higher Education Institutions (HEI) impacting Africa through digital transformation. In particular, HEIs are collaborating more now than ever before. Finally, this book addresses the challenges of teaching STEM programs online in Africa.Item The Effect of Mergers and Acquisition on a Firm’s Competitive Advantage: A Case of Hewlett-Packard East Africa(The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 2018) Lunani, Elsa Khayanga; Karau, JamesThe main objective of this study was to establish the effect of Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) on a firm’s competitive advantage in the IT industry. A descriptive research approach was adopted with a target population comprising of all employees atHewlett Packard Company (HP) in Nairobi, Kenya.Horizontal mergers were found to be the most common types of mergers. These mergers weremainly driven by external economies of scale, market power, combined complimentary resources and customer service quality. The findings also established that the major elements of competitive advantage were volume of transactions and markets share. External economies of scale, market power and combined complimentary resources contributed positively to competitive advantage while surplus funds and idle resources did not drive competitive advantage. Based on the study,researchers recommended that decisions on M&A should be based on first understanding which facets of the business will be driven by the M&A in order to derive a competitive advantage. In addition, there is need for companies to do progress evaluation of the M&A specifically to review its impact on competitive advantageItem The effects of business strategies on growth of market share in the telecommunications industry in Kenya: a case study of Telkom Kenya(European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2017) Ndambuki, Andrew; Bowen, Michael; Karau, JamesPurpose: To analyze the business strategies of Telkom Kenya Limited and how this has helped the company gain market share. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. Findings: The results from the study show that the effects of strategies to gain market share have been successful. Strategies such as culture change, retrenchment, product differentiation, product modification, and aggressive marketing campaigns have had a major impact on the market share of the company. Further results show that the strategies at Telkom Kenya positively affect the company profits. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The findings of this study will benefit a number of interest groups. Foremost, the management of Telkom Kenya Limited as a reference point will benefit from the research and recommendations on areas to improve on. Secondly, the study will benefit managers of other firms who can learn from the TKL case. For academicians, my research will contribute to the general body of knowledge and form a basis for further research on the effects of business strategies on any given industry. Investors, shareholders, suppliers and the general taxpaying public can also gain insight on the company and its strategic position within the mobile industry which can assist them in determining the viability of their investments. Finally, the government can also use the results to monitor how the industry is performing and help it formulate policies and mechanisms that will assist in expanding it in order to improve revenue collections in terms of taxes.Item Effects of Macroeconomic Factors on Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya(European Journal of Business and Management, 2019) Karau, James; Ng’ang’a, PaulThis study examined the effects of macroeconomic factors on foreign direct investment in Kenya (FDI). The study used four macroeconomic variables namely foreign exchange rates, tax rates, inflation rates, interest rates and balance of payment for the period 1970 to 2010. The study used a multiple linear regression analysis with the FDI inflows as the dependent variable and the macroeconomic factors as the independent variables. The study found a positive relationship between FDI and interest rates as well as balance of payments while inflation and tax rate had negative relationship with FDI. The study recommended that the government should promote a stable macroeconomic environment in the country to enhance FDI.Item Influence of Personal and Parental Religiosity on Drug Use among College Students in a Christian Based University(African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2018) Karau, James; Onyango, Maureen; Ngondi, RoseAlcoholism and drug abuse among college students are becoming an increasing problem in the world today according to many studies. Many of these young people eventually get addicted to drugs and alcohol which adversely affect their academic performance as well as posing a threat to their own health and safety, while creating a great economic burden on their families and society at large. An individual’s participation in religious activities has been associated with decreased risky behaviors among adolescents and young adults. Studies have largely focused on the role of the individual’s religiosity in delaying risky behaviors such as drug use and sexual indulgence. However, there seems to be scanty literature of analysis on specific indicators of religiosity against drug use. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of personal religiosity indicators on drug use among college students. Multistage stratified random sampling technique was used in the selection of participants. In total, 905 participants responded to a self-administered questionnaire. Composite variables for individual and parental religiosity were developed and analyzed through descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis. A higher level of personal religiosity was associated with lower drug prevalence. Higher personal religiosity (religious affiliation, active participation in church activities, and whether the correspondent spent free time worshiping) showed lower substance use. Indicators of parent religiosity had no direct significant influence on substance us. In conclusion, indicators of personal religiosity were associated with low drug use. Therefore, institutions can implement multiple forums and strategies that would ensure increased engagement in religious activities that go beyond chapel attendance and “born again” status. Similarly, the role of institutional religiosity cannot be undermined and implementing similar strategies would increase the level of religiosity among adolescents and subsequently reduce drug use.