School of Information and Communication Studies

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ASSESSING EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE ON CHILDREN
(2013-06-07) Muriungu, Mbaabu
ASSESSING EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE ON CHILDREN A case study of Mathare North Division.
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF CHILD LABOUR ON SCHOOL ATTENDANCE A case study of Laini-saba location Kibera slums
(2013-06-07) Wamalwa, Judith
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF CHILD LABOUR ON SCHOOL ATTENDANCE A case study of Laini-saba location Kibera slums
ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY
(2013-06-07) Njue, Josphat
ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY
ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OT EARLY AND FORCED MARRIAGES. A case study of Budalangi Division of Runyala District in Western Province of Kenya.
(2013-06-07) Wafula, Christine
ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OT EARLY AND FORCED MARRIAGES. A case study of Budalangi Division of Runyala District in Western Province of Kenya.
Assessment of disaster preparedness and risk management at the state law office Nairobi
(2015-06-02) Waitiki, Marry
The aim of this study was to assess the state of disaster preparedness of records at the State Law Office. With the objective of; finding out the existence of a disaster preparedness policy of records at the State law office, determining the potential disasters facing the State law office records registry, investigating the measures being put in place to manage disaster the extent to which staffs in this department know about disaster preparedness, determining the challenges encountered in disaster preparedness of records in the state law office and proposing possible solutions to the challenges faced in disaster preparedness in the state law office. This study used both qualitative and quantitative data. In the qualitative approach, it was concerned with the subjective assessment of the respondents’ attitudes, opinions and behavior. Quantitative method was used to infer from the population. Descriptive study design will be used because the purpose of the study is simply to describe, with means or proportions, one or more characteristics in one particular group. The researcher focused on an estimated target population of 79 members of staff at the State law office records registry who formed the target population of the study. The results revealed that all the respondents are well educated. A large proportion of the registry’s workers as per this study has shown have at least a secondary education with a quite a number having diploma certificate and degrees, with a few having post graduate or masters degree and are thus sufficiently informed to answer adequately the questions pertaining to disaster preparedness in the registry. It emerged from the study that there are no disaster control plan and management team in the registry. The absence of these will invariably affect the registry’s effort to prevent, fight and manage disasters when they occur. The study recommended that the State Law Office should establish a disaster preparedness committee; Disaster preparedness responsibilities should be incorporated into the job descriptions of some staff of the registry; The State Law Office records registry should conduct risk assessments to determine the nature, frequency and possible impact of disasters on their records; Disaster and security drills should be conducted regularly for staff working in the registry; Workshops and seminars should also be run for members of staff to acquaint them with knowledge of the disasters that may cause damage to records and how to handle damaged records.
Assessment of Information Literacy Skills at Africa Nazarene University, Grace Roles Library
(2016-09-26) Muhoro, Njoki
This study aims to assess the information literacy skills for first year students at Africa Nazarene University, a case study of Africa Nazarene University Grace Roles Library. Literacy skills are a must have skills in current information age. This is as a fact that these skills help the students to do their researches independently. The objectives of the study included finding out the users information literacy needs at ANU Grace Roles Library; methods used in introducing students to information literacy skills; benefits of information literacy skills to students and challenges faced by the users in access and use of information resources both in print and electronic forms as well as suggesting possible solutions to the challenges faced by the users due to lack of information literacy skills. The data collection tools that the researcher used were questionnaires. The research revealed that the level of information literacy to first year students was low. Some of the major challenges encountered were inadequate orientation since it is done on the first day when the students are very new thus unable to understand fully what is happening, information overload and inadequate computer skills .The study recommended library orientation to be done to all freshmen and ample time be allocated; information literacy skills training be pitched at a level which is appropriate to the individual needs of the users; librarians should be empowered through regular workshops and training so as to update their skills in order to be efficient in training users.
Challenges faced in the management of legal records: A case study of Githunguri law courts, Kiambu County.
(2015-05-30) Anyona, Charles
The researcher has been undertaking a study on challenges affecting the management of legal records at Githunguri law courts, Kiambu county. The main purpose of undertaking this study is to ensure that the state in which records are managed is improved for the benefit of enhancing service delivery and hence achieve transparency, accountability and good governance. The main aim of exploring the challenges of management of legal records is to ensure that Githunguri court is responsive to the needs of those it serves and can deliver services more efficiently and effectively. The records management functions, structure and operations should be reshaped and the staff must enhance their productivity to effectively facilitate service delivery through faster decision making processes. The strategy outlines key actions that Githunguri court should take to improve records management. This includes implementing guidelines on management of records such as Public Archives and Documentation service Act cap. 19, Records Disposal Act, cap.14 and Government Financial Regulations cap.23, (2003). A fundamental concept that leads to improvement of records management includes computerization of records, introduction of (ISO) international standards for organization in records management among others. It is clear that a well functioning records management unity requires a high degree of professionalism, better working tools and increased responsibility for the records management officers.
Change Management in University Library Environment in The Digital Age. A Case Study of The University Library Of Technical University Of Kenya
(2016-09-26) Kerich, Cyrus
This study attempts to assess the changing roles in academic libraries in the information age and measures taken by the management in copying with change. Modern university libraries today are facing increasing demand for services while struggling with the challenges of management such as the rise in information resources, high cost of library materials, high expectation from users, budget, population pressure, inadequate infrastructure and explosion of information. Without appropriate adaptive measures being put in place, the library users would not be able to obtain current, reliable and satisfying services from the library. This has demanded the need to reinvent libraries so as keep abreast with the changing needs of users. The research findings indicate there is a need for the library administration to embrace change for it to deliver quality services to its users. This study therefore, critically explores the emerging changes affecting library environments and provides the best possible solutions to manage these changes so as to enable the university library to provide current, adaptive, quality and timely information services to the users.
COUNTER TERRORIST MEASURES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: A CASE STUDY OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN KENYA I998-2010
(2013-06-07) Peri, Esther
COUNTER TERRORIST MEASURES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: A CASE STUDY OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN KENYA I998-2010
COUNTER TERRORIST MEASURES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: A CASE STUDY OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN KENYA I998-2010
(2013-06-07) Pere, Esther
COUNTER TERRORIST MEASURES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: A CASE STUDY OF TOURISM INDUSTRY IN KENYA I998-2010
Critical analysis of record keeping systems for enhanced service delivery at the state law office Nairobi
(2015-05-30) Were, Crispin
This research aims at analyzing record keeping systems for enhanced service delivery at the State Law Office. The study sought to establish whether the State Law Office has a written policy, procedures and legislative frameworks governing record keeping systems. It also aims at finding out the type of record keeping system maintained at the ministry and the equipment and infrastructure necessary for their support. The study seeks to find out the staffing levels of staff at the State Law Office and find out whether the staff managing and administering record keeping systems in the ministry are well trained and have the necessary skills in the field of record management. The study is based on data collection from questionnaires administered to members of staff in the records management section, interviews on visitors and staff, observation and documentary evidence sources. The respondents indicated that there was a policy governing record keeping systems was unfortunately not properly constituted. The study also revealed that there was need for further training in the management of electronic records and the systems managing them. It was noted that there was need to upgrade the current record keeping system to increase the system‟s capacity to store records, guard against systems constantly being offline and slow system response. The record keeping system in place was not fully utilized to ensure easy and fast access in the retrieval of files leading to long public waiting periods and as a result, record officers ended up failing to render proper services. The upgrade would introduce new system features and capabilities that were unavailable in the current version therefore saving the office time and improving the overall product. All the above findings led to various conclusions and recommendations of developing stronger written policies on the administration and management of record keeping systems, sensitization of all staff on its importance and train them on the skills and knowledge for managing both paperless and electronic records and their significance to an effective service delivery.
Critical Analysis Of The Records Disposal ACT CAP 14 Laws of Kenya In The Management Of Legal Records.
(2016-09-26) Ndungu, Joseph
The aim of the study was to trace the role of Law in general particularly in Kenya and the critical analysis of the Records Disposal Act Cap 14 Laws of Kenya in the Management of legal Records with a view of pin pointing the shortcomings for the purpose of amending the Act to protect the values of Legal Records in the case management. Chapter one is an introduction to the various aspects of the study tracing the establishment of the role of Law, the background of the judiciary and the enactment of the Kenyan Laws. The study aimed at establishing the general composition of the records Disposal Act Cap 14 laws of Kenya. Its ineffectiveness and extent of effectiveness in the management of Legal records, whether it meets the purpose of its enactment in the Kenyan Courts or not. Chapter Two’s focus is on the review of relevant literature to the study. It provides critical look of the literature relevant to this study. Chapter three discusses the methodology used in carrying out the research. The study used was descriptive design to portray accurately the characteristics of the Disposal Act Cap 14 in its application throughout the courts in the management of Legal Records. The reason for the choice is because it analyses the Act by describing the current general form, investigations, relations and the study effects of the phenomenon. The methods applied in the collection of Data was through self-administered questionnaires, interviews and at times discussions, and the data was collected from the different respondents to wit Magistrates, Executive Officers , Record Officers, Senior clerks, Lawyers and State counsels; the reason of using the respondents was because they are involved in the Daily functionaries of the Court. Chapter Four is the presentation of the analysis and interpretation of the research objectives and questions, pictures, statistical tables, charts and percentages were used for the organization of the Data and justification of the study. The Chapter discusses the application and the effects realized in the implementations of the Act in the management of Legal records in courts. Chapter five provides the summary of the entire findings, draws the conclusion and provides recommendations as suggestions that may alter the current scenarios in the management of legal records. The study revealed that the Act is too general and its application encourages disposal of records that have value and custody at times of records that are valueless. In recommendations thereof, the study recommends that appraisal should be carried out by trained Archivists , all courts to appraise within the specified timeliness, and the judicial authorities to constitute a committee to thoroughly peruse the Act and provide recommendations to the rules committee for eventual amendment of the Act.
Digitization of records at the Kenya national archives and documentation services Nairobi.
(2015-05-30) Kithinji, Jenniffer
The study investigated on the records digitization at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services and the specific objectives were, to establish the activities involved in records digitization at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services,determine the technologies used to digitize the records at the National Archives, to find out the staffs involved in the digitization process and their qualifications, to find out the challenges encountered during records digitization at the Kenya National Archives and the general objectives were to establish the processes, technology and procedures involved in the records digitization at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation and propose possible recommendations. Also the study aimed at establishing the activities involved in the records digitization the staffs who carry out the digitization process and the challenges encountered in the process of records digitization. The study targeted the staff and the objectives that guided the researcher in investigating the impact of digitization of records at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services. The method that was used for population sampling was purposive random sampling to enable the researcher to get the representation of employees from different categories. A sample size of twenty (20) employees was selected. The researcher used non – participatory observation and interviews method as data collection tools for the study. The study revealed that there was a policy but general policy and no specific for records digitization process but just guidelines for records digitization. The study also revealed that the paper based records were commonly used. . The data collected was analyzed and presented in form of, tables, pie charts and bar graphs. The study recommended that the top level management to set a budgetary fund that will sustain the digitization demands. It also recommended the recruitment of adequate (professionals) ICT officers and record management officers who have specialized skills in records digitization and ensure that all staffs are trained on records digitization.
Disaster management program for records at Kenya airport authority (KAA) Nairobi
(2015-05-30) Nyahiri, Joseph
The aim of this study was to establish the existence of a disaster management policy; establish the nature and type of disasters to which Kenya Airports Authority records are exposed to; establish the disaster management procedures carried out on records when a disaster occurs; Investigate the role of government and other agencies in disaster management; identify whether the disaster management measures taken facilitates in detection, prevention and mitigation of disasters against records and Identify the challenges involved in the disaster management process and the counter measures to the stated challenges. This study used a mixed method approach and data was collected by means of a structured and unstructured questionnaires. The target population consisted of 150 respondents consisting of registry management staff and the general staff. The results revealed that the records registry does not have a disaster management policy; the registry system in place is a centralized records management system; the main disasters that the registry records are prone to include fire, explosions, and terrorist attacks. The study discovered that the registry has security measures; the registry has a high staffing level of clerks and untrained staffs; and does not have a disaster management plan; the storage area for records is not ideal and adequate; the registry is not properly positioned for future expansion; the government role is to allocate adequate and provide resources to facilitate the management of a disaster occurrence; the registry faces challenges due to the lack of finance to prevent a disaster or minimize damages to the records should a disaster occur. The absence of a disaster management policy for records is a major challenge as the registry cannot guarantee accessibility and usability of the records it houses in the event of a disaster. The study recommended the development of a disaster management program; risk assessments to be conducted to determine a disaster occurrence, frequency and possible impact on records; disaster occurrence drills should be conducted regularly for the registry to enhance the registry ability to manage disasters; Kenya Airports Authority should establish a disaster management committee for the records registry whose mandate would be to develop and guide the implementation of disaster management program; the registry should identify and list their vital records, so that they can be given first priority of protection in terms of storage and usage in a disaster occurrence.
THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF POVERTY ON WOMEN A case study of Lumbwa Location Machakos District
(2013-06-07) Mwelu, Judith
THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF POVERTY ON WOMEN A case study of Lumbwa Location Machakos District
THE EFFECTS OF ORGANIZED CRIME ON TRANSIT GOODS: CASE STUDY OF TRANS AFRICAN HIGHWAYS KENYA
(2013-06-07) Kaibiru, Antony
THE EFFECTS OF ORGANIZED CRIME ON TRANSIT GOODS: CASE STUDY OF TRANS AFRICAN HIGHWAYS KENYA
Establishment of A Green Records Management Programme At Town Council Of Othaya, Nyeri County, Kenya
(2016-09-26) Kenyanjui, Faith
The study examined the establishment of a green records management programme at Town Council of Othaya. The main objectives of the study were to determine the awareness of green records management by the staff, identify the current state of records in relation to sustainability of records management, to establish strategies and tools that Town Council of Othaya would consider, establish the benefits accrued to implementation of Green Records Management, to identify the challenges related to Green Records Management and recommend measures to curb those challenges. The sample of ten respondents was selected, eight of whom were office staffs,and one was the administrative officer while another one was the establishment officer. The respondents were systematically selected and both qualitative and quantitative were used in the study. The main data collection methods that guided this research were the questionnaire method, interview and observations. The major findings included the awareness on Green records Management which was very low, the current state of records in relation to Green Records Management which was not very effective, strategies and tools of Green Records Management like scanning, recycling, use of environmentally friendly products, use of Portable document formats. The challenges of Green Records Management were inadequate finances, lack of support from the administration, lack of knowledge and skills. The study concludes that Town Council of Othaya has not translated effective implementation of Green Records Management and that the most dominant tools of Green Records Management are use of environmentally friendly products and PDFs which translates to the fact that the organization had not fully realized the potential tools of Green Records Management. The study recommends that organizations should facilitate an participate in forums, conferences and workshops to help in sharing knowledge in Green Records Management, organizations should also develop clear guidelines on the sustainability of the Records Management lifecycle and subject the Green Records Management processes to monitoring and evaluation.
Evaluation of electronic case records management system (ECRMS) on delivery of court services: the case study of Milimani law courts Juvenile division registry, Nairobi.
(2015-05-30) Wanjiku, Catherine
The judiciary of Kenya has embarked on massive transformation initiative whereby recently launched a transformation framework 2012-2016. This transformation framework is supported by four pillars with the forth pillar being Harnessing technology as an enabler of justice with plans for a country wide roll out of the Electronic Case Records Management System. Technology is nowadays being used to achieve effective service delivery in the private sector as well as the public sector. The judiciary must therefore evaluate the records management systems put in place for effective service delivery. The study therefore sought to report on the evaluation of Electronic Case Records Management System (ECRMS) on delivery of court services: the case study of Milimani law courts juvenile division registry. The ECRM System was first commission in Kenya at the Juvenile court Milimani. This study tried to study on issues to do with the influence of Electronic Case Records Management System (ECRMS) on security of court records, the effects of adoption of ECRMS on fraud/ corruption in the court registry, the ECRMS mediated employee job satisfaction on the effectiveness of service delivery, the cost effectiveness of ECRMS on effective court service delivery. The study targeted 72 system user employees at the Juvenile Court Milimani. Questionnaire was used to collect the data from the sample. The quantitative data collected in the study was analyzed by the use of frequency counts and percentages while qualitative data was analyzed qualitatively. The study findings show that the respondents consider the adoption of the Electronic Case Records Management System as an important component in the effective delivery of service to justice seeking clients. The study showed that 91.5% (54) of the respondents indicated that the use of ICT has positively influenced service delivery at the courts’ registry. The Electronic System has also influenced the employee’s morale with most of them indicating that they felt satisfied with the job they do. The implementation of the system has also significantly helped to reduce fraud/corruption and it has also improved the security of court data security. Therefore it is apparent the system has brought about positive changes and should therefore be adopted in other courts in Kenya.
Factors Affecting Management of Registries in Government Institutions: Case Study at The Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
(2016-09-26) Ochola, Pauline
The aim of the study was to investigate the factors affecting the management of government registries in Kenya, as a case study at the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development. The specific objective of the study were To establish whether there is policy governing the management of registries at the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development; to find out the types of users at the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development; To determine the education level and experience of staff deployed in the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development registry; To establish the type of records stored in the Nairobi Metropolitan registry; To find out the classification and filing system used in the registry; to establish security measures put in place to protect vital records in the registry; to find out the storage facilities and equipment in use; to investigate the retrieval tools used in the registry; to find out the problem faced in the management of registry and to find out the solutions to the problems encountered in registry management. The study was conducted at the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development.The study used a sample population of 40 respondents. The study focused on the factors affecting management of registries in government institution with special attention to the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development. The study findings were analyzed and presented in chapter four. From the findings of the study it is notable that the objectives of the research study were achieved. From the study the researcher established that the registry management in the ministry needs to be given priority because it deals with sensitive areas in of the organization. The study showed that the existing records management system needed to be upgraded so as to go hand in hand with the new technology. Despite the limitation cited above, the units has managed to come up with noticeable efforts in to realize its objectives which are to ensure its dependable source of information that help the ministry take a reliable policy direction.
IMPACT OF ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC' INFORMATION RESOURCES ON STUDENTS AND LIBRARY STAFF. A CASE STUDY OF MARGARET THATCHER LIBRARY
(2019-04-01) NG'ETICH, ALLAN C.
ABSTRACT Electronic information resources has played a greater role in the students' academic work. There is an increasing trend in use of electronic resources in many university libraries. This is due to the fact that electronic resources are more current and more its accessibility is higher as compared to is counterpart print journals. Chapter one would discuss mainly aims of study, statement of the problem and objectives of study. Chapter two contains a theoretical framework, relevant and related literature citation to the research topic. One ofthe topics discussed in this chapter is current state of electronic information resources inuniversity libraries in Kenya. Chapter three discusses all the research methods, techniques and tools used in the accomplishment of the project. This includes:Research settings, research design, population, sample, sample techniques, data collection, and instrwnentation i.e. questionnaires and face to face interview, data analysis by use of descriptive statistics, tables and percentages. Chapter four contains the main research findings and analysis of the research project. Among the findings it was established that there are few computer access points, currency of information was the most popular feature of electronic resources among students and electronic resources within the library only limited greatly the use of electronic resources by students. Chapter five contains proposed solutions, conclusion and recommendation that were suggested by the research focusing on increasing accessibility and use of electronic journals by students and developing a comprehensive electronic information policy for assist in acquisition and selection process. Training of users on how to search and access electronic resources was emphasized. Lastly this chapter sums up the whole research project.

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