School of Planning and Architecture
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1331
2024-03-28T20:00:35ZEffect of farmer production management skills on status of Economic stimulus aquaculture projects in Kisumu west constituency, Kisumu county, Kenya
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5945
Effect of farmer production management skills on status of Economic stimulus aquaculture projects in Kisumu west constituency, Kisumu county, Kenya
OCHIENG, James Owek
Food and nutrition insecurity is a concern for the Kenyan government. As a result, various policy
interventions have over time been implemented to deal with food and nutrition challenges within the
country. Economic Stimulus program is one such intervention with specific objectives to create
employment opportunities, improve nutritional status of the constituents and contribute towards rural
development across the 140 selected constituencies, Kisumu West Constituency being amongst them.
Despite the significant investment of resources by government, small holder aquaculture production showed
a decline both nationally and within the area of study. Production within area of study was below the
national average despite having suitable conditions alongside farmers being trained and capacity built on
pond management skills. This awakened the necessity to establish the effect of farmer production
management skills on the status of the Economic Stimulus aquaculture projects in Kisumu West
Constituency, Kisumu County, Kenya. The study’s specific objectives were to: evaluate the influence of
resource mobilization on production of aquaculture, assess the effect of farmer acquisition of pond
management skills on the status of aquaculture, and determine the effect of post-harvest interventions on
the income earned through aquaculture. The study results could inform stakeholders as agents to come up
with appropriate corrective measures to address the emerging issues affecting aquaculture performance. A
total of 389 farmers were administered with questionnaires in person, through the snowball sampling
method from a population of 417 farmers. A descriptive research design was employed through a survey to
collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Primary data was collected using questionnaire, key informant
interviews and observation. Secondary data was collected from peer-reviewed publications, and journals.
Quantitative data generated frequency tables, then analyzed to percentages, mean, Chi-square, and
Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the variables. Qualitative data was coded to create themes and
categories. Thematic analysis was done for themes and contingency tables developed for categories. The
analyzed results were then presented using text, tables, pictorials and graphs. Personal-financed farms
experienced better production levels and fewer dropout rates compared to those funded by the government.
Though farmers were trained on pond management skills at the initiation stage, subsequent training and
capacity building by extension officers was not satisfactorily done to ensure farmer acquisition of the
required skills. At 0.05 confidence level, the Chi-square values on farm status and predator identification,
early disease detection, feeding, record management, pricing, storage, and value addition showed
dependence hence the need for enhanced training. At 0.05 confidence level, the Chi-square values on farm
status and cold storage, funds to restock, sourcing for the market, and value addition evidenced dependence,
directly affecting fish pricing. The study recommends the establishment of the best management practice
and capacity-building on pond management skills, and the creation of improved marketing infrastructure
for the farmers. The County Government should increase budgetary allocation for aquaculture and enlist
extension officers for in-service training on aquaculture professional development and capacity building.
The study results would be beneficial to planners and policy makers for management and implementation
of future projects and interventions
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZThe assessment of implementation of monitoring systems in settlements upgrading projects: the case of Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) in Munyaka, Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5586
The assessment of implementation of monitoring systems in settlements upgrading projects: the case of Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) in Munyaka, Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
Gesuge, Dennis Nyarangi
Globally, it is estimated that 70 million new residents get added to urban areas of the developing countries each year. In the next two decades, the urban population of the world’s two poorest regions, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, is expected to double, suggesting that informal settlements dwellers in these regions will dramatically grow. In 2011, the Kenyan Government rolled out the Kenyan Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) to address the living conditions in the county’s informal settlements. Despite huge financial investments and community efforts directed at improving the living conditions in the settlements, it is not clear if the project design included an explicit M&E system to begin with and more fundamentally, it is not clear how the M&E system was implemented on the ground. This study aimed at carrying out an analysis of the implementation of monitoring systems in settlement upgrading by KISIP in Munyaka, Eldoret town. Thus, the main objective of the study was to undertake the assessment of the implementation of monitoring system in settlements upgrading projects: the case of Kenya informal settlement improvement project in Munyaka, Uasin Gishu County Kenya. The specific objectives were to evaluate how human resource capability influences implementation of monitoring of projects; examine how budgetary allocation influences implementation of monitoring of projects; and assess how stakeholder participation influences implementation of monitoring systems in settlements upgrading projects. Stakeholder Theory and theory of planned behavior anchored the study. The study utilized a descriptive research design to target 137 respondents including project management staff working for the Kenyan Informal Settlement Improvement Project in Munyaka and small business owners, household heads and religious leaders who are direct beneficiaries of the KISIP project and who have lived in Munyaka for 10 years or longer. Purposeful selection was used to get one national and five county KISIP project implementers while simple random sampling was used to get 110 adult direct beneficiaries (households, small business traders and religious leaders) of KISIP. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules, while secondary data was collected using documentary checklist. To determine the reliability of research instruments, Cronbach Coefficient alpha was used, and a reliable figure of 0.713 realized. To determine content validity of the instruments, the research supervisor appraised the content of the instruments and counseled the researcher appropriately. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive analysis in the form of counts and percentages while qualitative data from interviews and documents were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed that there was relatively low human resource capability, budgetary allocation and stakeholder participation which had a negative influence on the implementation of monitoring systems in the KISIP project in Munyaka. The study thus recommends that the KISIP project management should invest in training and capacity building of its staff in monitoring and evaluation. They should do this through seminars and in-service training sessions. The KISIP project management should also perform resource mobilization to acquire financial resources that would support monitoring of projects. The project management should also devise an inclusion policy that would enhance effective stakeholder participation in project monitoring. Further, the residents themselves should proactively demand for participation as that is their legal right. The government should come up with tactful and elaborate strategies that checks corruption and one that ensures that the government-based projects are completed on time, within cost and with top quality finish.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZAssessment of trends and determinants of household food insecurity in Marsabit county-Kenya
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5572
Assessment of trends and determinants of household food insecurity in Marsabit county-Kenya
Ougo, John
Food insecurity is a growing concern worldwide despite the government strategies to implement measures. However, a lot of studies conducted so far in the field gave more emphasis to the high potential counties of Kenya. Better understanding of major determinants and trends of household food insecurity is important to design appropriate interventions. In Marsabit County, food insecurity has been exacerbated by multiple hazards such drought, COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and desert locust invasion. A lot of studies have been conducted in the field of food insecurity but such assessments do not verify situations in Marsabit and hide the true determinants, trends and prevalence of food insecurity. The purpose of the study was to assess trends and determinants of household food insecurity in Marsabit County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess temporal variation of food insecurity in the period 2017-2020 in Marsabit County, to estimate the prevalence of food insecurity in Marsabit County and to identify the key determinants household food insecurity in Marsabit County. The study adopted cross sectional descriptive research design where primary data was gathered at the household level and triangulated with secondary data from National Drought Management Authority. In this research, monthly sentinel data collected by NDMA in the period 2017-2020 was used to understand the temporal variation/trends of food insecurity in the area. Furthermore, primary data collection was implemented to understand the current determinants and prevalence of household food insecurity. Purposive sampling was used to select the pre sampled wards and thereafter simple random sampling applied to select households from the pre sampled wards. A total of 322 households were interviewed across the pre sampled wards from a target sample size 399 households which represented 81% response rate. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires. Factors of household food insecurity were livestock owned, livestock prices, educational level, milk production, milk consumption, main sources of income, water sources, and household and livestock water distances. Five food security outcome indicators were assessed: Reduced Coping Strategies Index; Household Hunger Scale; Food Consumption Score; the Household Dietary Diversity Scale and Food Insecurity Experience Scale. For objective 1; Time series plots were applied on food security outcomes to determine temporal variation of food insecurity in the period 2017-2020 in Marsabit County. For objective 2; proportion of the food insecurity outcomes was computed so to estimate the prevalence of food insecurity and in objective 3, ordinal logistic regression models adopted to identify determinants of household food insecurity. Overall prevalence of household food insecurity was moderate. Spikes of food insecurity were witnessed in a good year of 2020. Although the mean food consumption score fell outside the normal ranges, households had minimal food consumption gaps and adopted coping mechanisms were less frequent and severe. Household hunger was at moderate levels during the study period. Tertiary training, university degree, sale of livestock, sale of crops and water sources such as natural ponds and shallow wells were significant and thus showed a relationship with food consumption score. University educational level of household head, sale of livestock, trade and sources of water for households such as water pans, piped water, traditional river wells and seasonal rivers were significant thus showed an association with the predicted variable coping strategy index.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZFactors influencing implementation of free day secondary education program in Chepalungu sub county, Bomet County, Kenya
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5556
Factors influencing implementation of free day secondary education program in Chepalungu sub county, Bomet County, Kenya
Bett, Joel K.
Globally, education is regarded as a basic human right with everybody expected to have access. It should be cost free in elementary and fundamental stages. Kenya supports international advocacy for universal education for all school going children. In this Republic, there are 8592 public secondary schools ascribing to subsidized free day secondary education (FDSE) program. This program was put in place in the year 2010 to improve access to schools by children from poor backgrounds. The government put in place support for the post primary education program by providing funds for infrastructure, tuition materials and employment of support staff. Despite the huge financial support given to day schools through FDSE program, result analysis in KCSE show poor performance. This study therefore sought to establish the reason behind the poor performance in the day schools despite the heavy financial support given. The main objective of this study was to determine factors influencing effective implementation of Free Day Secondary Education Program (FDSE) in Chepalungu sub County; Bomet County. The specific objectives of the study were to: determine the influence of learning resources on implementation of FDSE; establish the effect of monitoring strategies on implementation of FDSE; evaluate human resource capacity on implementation of FDSE; determine the effect of funds on implementation of FDSE in Chepalungu Sub County. The population of day schools in the study area were 54. A cross sectional survey design was employed by the study whereby 48 day secondary schools were sampled by stratified random sampling. Questionnaires were administered to the principals, Education officers and KUPPET officials were identified as key informants and were interviewed through guided interview questions. Observation schedules were also employed in which actual visits to the sampled schools were made. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis, while quantitative data was presented by using frequency tables, bar graphs, pie charts. Out of the study it was found that: learning resources in day schools were inadequate and students were learning in congested environments; the monitoring strategies in place in day schools were not structured and well designed; human resource capacity was not sufficient and skills were not continuously supported; funds provided for use in implementation of FDSE had more challenges which included inadequacy; delays in remission; insufficiency in supporting the much programs within the schools that promotes better performance. government should release the funds in time to enable execution of school financial plan; Human resource in day schools was found to be inadequate and therefore concluded that for better and effective implementation of FDSE the staff should be increased; education monitoring personnel be increased and these personnel be devolved to ward levels for ease in discharging the function.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZEvaluating Socio - Economic Factors that Influence Poverty Reduction Among the Fisher Folk in Suba District, Kenya
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5120
Evaluating Socio - Economic Factors that Influence Poverty Reduction Among the Fisher Folk in Suba District, Kenya
MAKONGOSO, Meshack Okoth
Poverty is lack of basic amenities or human requirements such as housing, land and other assets.
It is an unacceptable human deprivation in terms of economic opportunity, lack of empowerment
and security. It is pronounced as a state of being short of clothing, education opportunities and
access to health services. Despite the crucial role played by the fisher folk in the social and
economic development of the Lake Victoria region, they continue to be poor. The fisher folk in
suba district form part of the rural poor. Their entrepreneurial skills, savings and investments
levels have remained low. The objectives were to: examine the socio-economic characteristics of
the fisher folk; determine the conceptualized causes of poverty among the fisher folk and analyze
the economic activities that the fisher folk are engaged in to reduce poverty. The study used a
descriptive research. The sample frame was a list obtained from suba county council. There were
65 landing beaches from which a simple random sampling was used to select 15 landing beaches.
The population was 900 registered fish traders using 30% of the population the sample size was
270 distributed from 300 fishermen 90 respondents, 500 retailers 150 were selected from 100
wholesalers 30 were selected,3 key informants and 5 officials from fishery organization making
a total of 278.The primary data was collected using questionnaires, focus group discussions. The
secondary data was from existing reports, publications and the internet. Quantitative data was
analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages whereas qualitative was organized and
analyzed by creating themes and patterns, then evaluating the usefulness of the information to
answer research questions. The major results majority of the fisher folk were between 41-50
years with a life expectancy of 37 years after birth. A total of 56% had no formal education
with majority having between 11-15 years of business experience. The main causes of poverty
included poor infrastructure, inadequate financial resources and prevalence of HIV/AIDS.
disease, weak institutional capacity and inappropriate technology. The fisher folk engaged in
both fishery and non fishery activities. Majority of the fisher folk had registered a decline in their
businesses for the last three years and the study established that only a paltry number were
saving and investing from their earnings. The study concluded that poverty is rampant among the
fisher folk with each having own experience. The causes of poverty create negative impact and
affect the operations of the fisher folk. The study recommends a significant support and
formulation of policies, strategies and intervention measures necessary for the growth of the fish
industry. The fisher folk should improve their competencies in business, financial, marketing
management and handling practices. The Government should rehabilitate and maintain rural
infrastructure.
2012-01-01T00:00:00ZAn assessment of Sanitation Situation and Potential for applying Public Private Partnership in its Management in Lower Migosi Esta te, Kisumu City, Kenya
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5058
An assessment of Sanitation Situation and Potential for applying Public Private Partnership in its Management in Lower Migosi Esta te, Kisumu City, Kenya
OKOTH, Selelah Atieno
Achieving sustainable Environmental Sanitation Management (ESM) in urban centres especially in developing countries is difficult unless urban authorities involve all stakeholders in adopting in urban wide strategy. Kisumu City faces sanitation challenges which stem from inadequate provision of basic sanitation services by the legally mandated institutions. This study was undertaken in Kisumu City in order to generate data necessary to develop a model for partnership engagement among all stakeholders in environmental sanitation management. The specific objectives of the study were to: assess the status of environmental sanitation management in Migosi Estate; examine the existing policies, legislations and institutional/organizational roles in ESM; and investigate the potential of public-private partnership (PPP) approaches in environmental sanitation management. The sample frame included City Council of Kisumu, Lake Victoria South Water Services Board, government institutions, Community Based Organizations, private sector institutions and households. The households were sourced from a planned settlement within middle income households (Lower Migosi Estate). The target population for Lower Migosi Estate was 200 households from which 120 households were sampled using stratified and systematic random sampling techniques. Primary data were collected through questionnaires, key informant interviews, observations and photography. Secondary data were collected from available literature and existing information. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages while qualitative data were analyzed by coding and organization of data into themes and categories, then evaluating the usefulness of information for answering research questions. The study found out that: the status of ESM in Migosi Estate was deplorable despite the fact that it is a planned middle income estate; there were weak institutional and legal frameworks that led to overlaps and disconnect among the institutions undertaking their duties towards addressing ESM challenges; and PPP as an approach to ESM was not existent. It was concluded that: the status of ESM is poor; there is weak institutional/legal frameworks and lack of a structured PPP model within Migosi Estate. The study recommended the need for an inclusive engagement for all players in ESM; harmonization of the conflicting legislations on ESM and piloting of PPP in ESM
2013-01-01T00:00:00ZImproving Civil Registration Through Introduction of Information and Communication Technology in Siaya District
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4261
Improving Civil Registration Through Introduction of Information and Communication Technology in Siaya District
GODFREY, Juma Shadrack Oduor
Civil registration is a fundamental step towards good governance because it makes it virtually
possible to plan or implement effective development strategies. The process requires an efficient
system for quick dissemination of information among stakeholders. This can be achieved
through the use of ICT. Experience has indicated that manual registration leads to delays in
registration process and issuance of births and death certificates. In Siaya civil registry, there is
limited use of ICT. The main purpose of this study therefore was to explore how Information and
Communication Technology could be used to improve civil registration in Siaya civil registry.
The specific objectives were to explore how civil registration stakeholders could be linked
through networking, to analyze how ICT could speed up the process of births and deaths
registration and finally to examine how ICT could ensure safety of births and deaths records. The
study was conducted in Karemo Division, Siaya District. The sample size was384 from a
population of 21,150 households. The study also included all the 30 health workers, 17 area
assistant chiefs and 3 data clerks. Purposive sampling was used to collect data from the key
informants who were the health workers, area assistant chiefs and the data clerks while simple
random sampling was used to collect data from the households. Primary data was collected
through questionnaires, observation and interviews. Quantitative data was analyzed using
descriptive statisticsat a significance level of 0.05 and presented in the form of charts, tables and
graphs while qualitative data was summarized and presented in narrative form.The study
established that manual registration is still common in all the civil registration offices because of
inadequate ICT hardware and software. The study established that 72% of the civil registration
stakeholders are not linked through ICT. The speed of data transmission is still very slow and
causes delays in issuing out registration certificates. 67% of the civil registration stakeholders
have difficulties in acquiring records from registration centers. The study further established that
the use of ICT provides the best alternative for improving data security by creating backups or
assigning password to stored data. 60% of the respondents noted that manual system has no
adequate security of civil registration records.The study concluded that ICT is an important tool
in improving linkages among civil registration stakeholders, speeding up registration process and
ensuring safety of civil registration records. The study recommended that among other things;
full implementation of ICT for improved efficiency of service provision; the government and
other development partners should provide computers and internet connection to civil
registration centers, training and awareness creation on how the use of ICT can help to
revolutionize civil registration processes.
2013-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Adoption of Credit Cards by Kenyan Bank Customers: A Case Study of Kisumu City
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4258
The Adoption of Credit Cards by Kenyan Bank Customers: A Case Study of Kisumu City
OKOTH, Zibone Akoth
Credit card allows the users to be flexible and increases ability to spend for shoppers. In addition,
installment plan gives more times for paying back the amounts used in later periods. Customers
do not apply for cards because; they fear debt, some are risk averse, for debit cards- fear of
technology, fear of fraud for both credit and debit through lost cards, carjacking usable
worldwide. The purpose of the study was to explore factors affecting the adoption of credit cards
of Kenyan bank customers. The specific objectives are: determine the level of customers'
awareness of existence and benefits of credit cards, establish the level of adoption of credit card
use by customers in Kisumu city and to find out challenges faced by customers in using credit
cards. In this study, the focus was only on bank credit cards. The research was conducted in 13
banks in Kisumu which has a total of 9744 credit cardholders. The data collection instrument for
the credit cardholders and non-credit-cardholders was a questionnaire and the instrument for data
collection for the card issuance was an interview guide. Data was collected from 384 respondents
in Kisumu City and later presented using tables and charts. The results of the study show that on
awareness, where credit cards as a payment mechanism is more accessible, consumers attend
more to a product's benefits relative to the cost aspects of the product. Conversely, when cash as
a payment mechanism is more accessible, consumers attend more to cost aspects of the product
(broadly defined to include price, delivery time/costs, warranty costs, installation costs, etc.)
relative to product benefits. The banks agree that there is a problem of faulty facilities. However,
the banks do not perceive these as major problems. Although the respondents' levels of
involvement in their credit card were often rated at medium to high, there was no clear
connection between adoption and other constructs. Conclusions that can be drawn from the
findings are: customers are aware of credit card offered by banks, more males adopt credit card
use of54.5% as compared to women 45.50%.many people in private sector adopt credit card use
of 56.1% as compared to unemployed of 3.60% and in terms of the construct of involvement is
that younger respondents generally showed higher levels of credit card adoption than the older
customers did. Customers are of the opinion that rewards should be offered to credit card holders
by not pegging limits on their income but customer loyalty. The study recommends that some
incentives should be made to the customers that are being offered to credit card holders today to
increase the level of adoption. Second recommendation is for the bank to organize for
sensitization program, address system failure and to put in place stringent IT security policy.
2013-01-01T00:00:00ZAnalysis of Operationalization of National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System in the Ministry of Agriculture in Kisumu County
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4244
Analysis of Operationalization of National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System in the Ministry of Agriculture in Kisumu County
WARINDA, Enock
The Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation urgently requires operationalization of
National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES) to provide timely data for
decision-making. Kenya established NIMES and the County Integrated Monitoring and
Evaluation System in 2004 and 2016, respectively to enhance provision of credible data on
performance of public sector policies and programmes according to the 2010 Constitution.
The main objective of this study is to analyze the operationalization of NIMES in the
ministry of agriculture in Kisumu County. The specific objectives include: to assess the
extent to which the agricultural departments have been capacitated to operationalize NIMES
through utilization of e-ProMIS platform; to measure performance of these departments
towards achieving their M & E objectives based on NlMES standards and protocols; and to
assess the key drivers influencing institutionalization of NIMES in these departments. The
three departments were purposively selected. Six (out of all 15 M & E and ICT) officers were
sampled. Single point face-to-face interviews were conducted using semi-structured
questionnaires. Quantitative arid qualitative approaches were applied to process and analyze
primary and secondary data. Using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software,
descriptive analysis generated frequency distributions, while inferential analysis obtained
Odds ratios. Likert Scale was used to assess the level of staff satisfaction with NIMES, while
binary logistic regression model estimated the likelihood of independent variables' influence
on NIMES' operationalization. Regarding departmental capacity on NIMES, the departments
had required capacity (with significant variation across departments); very minimal interdepartmental
consultations on data management; no NIMES-specific indicators collected; no
data uploaded onto e-ProMIS platform; and no department and NlMES database linkages
observed. Notwithstanding capacity strengthening through trainings and budgetary
allocations for M&E, operationalization of NIMES is insignificant. Concerning departmental
performance against M & E objectives, 60% of basic M & E activities were undertaken,
though poor quality reports noted due to lack of data and delays in reporting from the field.
No staff had accessed M & E Policy and County Evaluation Guidelines. M & E tools are
haphazard, with no departmental database. Regarding key drivers influencing
operationalization of NIMES, inadequate integration of NIMES in planning and budgeting,
limited departmental buy-in and ownership of the process and limited NIMES champions
within departments was noted. In conclusion, though departmental capacity is enhanced,
NIMES is non-operationalized; e-ProMIS unutilized; and no data uploaded onto NIMES. It is
recommended that the departments should identify champions for NlMES and fast track
adoption of NIMES through urgent integration of the 3 departments based on standard indicators
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZEvaluating Factors Explaining Lecturer Adoption of E-Learning at the E-Campus of Maseno University
https://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4232
Evaluating Factors Explaining Lecturer Adoption of E-Learning at the E-Campus of Maseno University
MAKHAYA, Barbara KhaVugwi
A wide range of literature on evaluation of eLeaming projects in Kenya indicates that its
adoption in Higher Education Institutions (HEls) is low and faces a wide range of challenges.
Studies on factors enabling eLeaming adoption indicate that personal and institutional factors
are important in the successful eLeaming projects. In the first year of the rollout of online
courses at the eCampus of Maseno University, an evaluation of statistics on the institutional
Learning Management System (LMS) revealed that a number of lecturers had minimal or no
log in statistics, a further analysis of the lecturer participation within the courses revealed that
the lecturers were not interacting with the students enrolled in the online courses. This was
indication that there was a gap in the adoption of eLeaming among lecturers. The objectives
of the study were to; evaluate the effect of lecturer personal factors in the adoption of
eLeaming at the eCampus of MasenoUniversity, examine the effect of institutional support
factors on the adoption of eLeaming and identify challenges experienced by lecturers in the
adoption of eLeaming at the eCampus of MasenoUniversity. The lecturer factors of selfefficacy,
perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use in relation to eLeaming were
adopted from the Technology Adoption Model (TAM) which is used to understand the user
acceptance of technology. The study further evaluated the institutional support factors of
policy on eLeaming, lCT infrastructure and the support accorded to lecturers involved in
eLeaming. The institutional factors were adopted from the Conceptual framework on
inhibiting and facilitating factors for eLeaming by Andersson. A sample of 55 lecturers was
selected based on the sample selection formula by Calmorin. A questionnaire was
administered to the 55 lecturers from seven schools that offer courses online through the
institutional eLeaming system. There were 48 responses which represents 87.3% response
rate. The study revealed that lecturers had a positive perception of the usefulness of
eLeaming in improved leamer-lecturer participation and dissemination of learning resources
in a variety of formats to learners however, support factors of lCT infrastructure and policies
on eLeaming did not make it favorable for the lecturers to adopt eLeaming. The findings
further revealed that minimal administrative support was the major contribution to slow
adoption of eLeaming. Based on the findings, a Logical Framework Matrix for lecturer
adoption of eLeaming in an eLeaming project for an institution of higher learning was
developed. The matrix developed from this study will be useful in the evaluation of lecturer
adoption of eLeaming in institutions of higher learning. The findings from this study will
contribute to the academic literature on critical success factors for eLeaming adoption among
faculty in Higher Education Institutions in Kenya and will be critical in formulating
eLeaming policy that is favourable for lecturer adoption of eLeaming within the eCampus of Maseno University
2017-01-01T00:00:00Z