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Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation using Information and Communication Technology
(2022-08-17) Ajwang, Stephen O.; Nambiro, Alice W.
Purpose- This study aims to determine how ICT can be used to address climate change by
enhancing adaptation and mitigation measures.
Methodology - The research looked at the existing literature on ICT use in climate change
adaptation and mitigation. The findings of the literature review were divided into three
categories: the role of ICT as an adaptive and mitigating factor, as well as a contributing
factor to climate change; role of global ICT companies in combating climate change; and
the course of action for increased adoption of ICT to fight climate change.
Findings - According to the study, technological advances driven by cutting-edge
innovation in ICT have been recognized as effective means of combating climate change
by revealing signals of changing climate, analyzing and modeling climate change, and
implementing mitigation and adaptation measures that improve human resilience. The
study also found that, while ICT has been hailed as a game-changer in combating climate
change and its variability, a few limitations remain, as ICT may contribute to some extent
to the ongoing climate change. The study also discovered that major ICT companies such
as Google, IBM, and Microsoft have increased their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
Conclusion - As an essential component of mitigating the effects of climate change, ICT
provides new opportunities for knowledge discovery and real-time information exchange.
The application of ICT in conjunction with appropriate laws and regulations has the potential
to drive the fundamental transformation required in the global fight against
climate change.
Recommendation - The study recommends that Kenya and the rest of the world embrace
and use ICT to mitigate and adapt to climate change to accelerate the achievement of SDGs
and other national economic blueprints.
Weekly Dispatch 4, Monday 10th – 15th March, 2025
(Karatina University, 2025-03-10) Karatina University
Influence of employer-employee relationships on service quality in the hospitality industry in Nakuru County, Kenya
(2020) Mburu, Ben K.; Koome, Peter; Gichuhi, David
Employees are the backbone of the hospitality industry, and the people in service are inseparable from
the service they provide. This research investigated the influence of employer-employee relationships
on service quality in the hospitality industry in Nakuru County, Kenya. Descriptive design was used to
gather both quantitative and qualitative data through the use of questionnaires and interview guide as
the key informants. The target population was 73 respondents comprising of 55 employees’ operational
employees and 18 supervisors at Nuru Palace and the Legacy Hotel in Nakuru County. The findings
also reveal that coaching and mentorship as well as mutual trust between employees and their
superiors affect service quality positively. The study recommends that hospitality establishments
should facilitate more on the job training and provide technical support to their employees. They should
also work on establishing trust between the management and the workforce.
The effect of a company’s innovation orientation culture on employee turnover among selected non-governmental organizations in Samburu
(2021) Lentawa, Julius; Gesimba, Paul; Gichuhi, David
This paper examines the effect of a company's innovation orientation culture on employee turnover
among selected non-governmental organizations in Samburu, Kenya. A stratified random sampling
technique was used to select 78 NGOs operating in Samburu County for the analysis, the study
population comprised 11 senior management teams, 14 technical teams and 78 junior staff in 24
selected and active NGOs in Samburu. The analysis gathered both qualitative and quantitative data. A
structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data and an interview guide was used to
collect qualitative data. Thematic data analysis was used to interpret qualitative data, which included
common terms, phrases, themes, and patterns. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive
statistics which includes frequencies, means, and standard deviation. Findings Results showed that
innovation orientation is positively correlated with employee turnover (r=0.375, P=0.01). This
supports Chow et al’s (2001) study which revealed that innovation orientation as part of an
organization's culture has a significant effect on employee turnover. This study also discovered that an
innovation orientation culture embedded in an NGO's ideology will help to reduce turnover because
workers feel valued when their work is recognized for creativity and innovation.
Effect of team diversity on team cohesion in faith-based organizations: Acase of St. Martin catholic social apostolate in Nyahururu, Kenya
(2022) Wanjiku, Daniel Kabiru; Gichuhi, David; Mwaura, Peter
eam diversity management helps to improve the cohesion of a team and ultimately, organizational development is enhanced. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of team diversity management on team cohesion at St. Martin Catholic Social Apostolate, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population for the study was 115 employees at the St. Martin Catholic Social Apostolate in Kenya. Stratified and simple random sampling procedures were used to sample 92 employees. Data was collected using a questionnaire and the collected data was analyzed through the use of the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21. Descriptive statistical analysis involved the calculation of percentages and frequencies while inferential statistical analysis involved Pearson correlation in establishing the association of the variables under investigation. and Chi-square tests. Data was presented in the form of tables and charts. Qualitative data were analysed thematically and presented in the form of narratives. The study ensured that ethical considerations were adhered to. The study found a statistically significant relationship between team diversity management and team cohesion (p<0.05). The study concludes that each team member is held accountable for their activities and the decisions they make regarding the team and is included in team activities. The study recommends that the team leaders ensure that all team members are included in all team activities. This can be achieved through creating environments and opportunities that allow the team members to provide their opinions openly