This study was conducted with an objective of identifying factor affecting brand preference of beer in Kisii and Suneka sub Sub-County. It conceptualized and adopts six dimensions of preference affecting variable: product quality, price, promotion, distribution, reference group influence and emotional benefit and the relationships between, brand preferences. The study employed both descriptive and explanatory research designs. Convenience & judgmental non probability sampling methods was used. Data were collected from primary sources through questionnaire. Accordingly, the Primary data was collected from 384 respondents, out of which 367 valid questionnaires was collected and analyzed through both descriptive and explanatory methods .The descriptive analysis was conducted by using mean and standard deviation. On the other hand, explanatory analysis was conducted by using Pearson correlation and linear regression method. The result revealed that five of the explanatory variables have significant positive effect on brand preference for the product. Whereas price has significantly negative effect on brand prefers of beer. In addition, Promotion has the highest effect as compared to other explanatory variables and followed by product quality. But the effect of price had statistically significant effect on brand preference and inversely proportional to each other. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends that management of the company has to focus on company’s promotional mix, produce product with consistency quality and product distribution.

NGOs, like any business or government organizations, experience staff turnover which in turn affect their organizational performance. AMREF Kisii County is one of the leading NGOs working in improving the health situation of the country. The general objective of the study is to investigate the impact of staff turnover on the organizational performance of AMREF health Africa Kisii County and to forward possible recommendations. In order to conduct the study, explanatory design was followed. All professional staff members of AMREF found in the head office are included in the study. Questionnaires were administered for 43 staff members and a semi-structured interview was conducted with four senior staff members of the organization. Document found in the organization was reviewed. The data collected through questionnaires were analyzed and interpreted using frequencies, percentages, mean values and standard deviations, regression and correlations. Information collected through interviews was analyzed qualitatively. The study revealed that the major factors for staff turnover are related to payment and incentives, and training & development factors. The study has shown that on the major strategic intervention areas, the organizational performance of AMREF has been found very low. In relation to staff susceptibility for staff turnover, the research finding depicts that AMREF lost its very experienced staff members which has been affecting the organizational performance negatively. The other finding of the study is that AMREF doesn’t have a specific retention strategy which can be implemented practically to address the problem of staff turnover.

main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of small credit finance to poverty alleviation in the urban society of Nyamache Kisii County. It explores the benefits gained from using micro-financing as a mechanism to reduce poverty. The study was conducted in Waumini Credit and Saving Institutes specifically in Nyamache Branch. The data gathering was done by using questionnaire as primary source of data. In addition, interview and other secondary data sources were used. Mixed approach was used and the researcher employed cross-sectional survey design. Descriptive statistical analysis and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) analysis technique was used with respondents coming from clients to test the differences of benefit from the credit scheme who were compared with those in the waiting lists. Purposive Sampling was used to recruit 384 respondents for this study. The findings of the study revealed that customers are getting advantage from the institute for the business startup and growth or expansion. However, close support system in financial management and utilization of the money they borrowed has gaps. The empowerment and psycho-social development of female clients have problems in the borrowing decision, spending of the loan money, and usage of the profit. Findings from new clients indicated that group formation and lack of entrepreneurship implementation is demanding. High interest and unwillingness to accept group responsibility are problems. Therefore, it is important to give training and support systems should be provided in order to strengthen usage of the credit and saving institutes for economic beneficence and development or positive change. The induction and orientation should be from getting loan up to the returning the money borrowed.

Adopting staff motivation practices in a business by the management, boosts the organizational productivity since the employees are encouraged and motivated to work harder in order to boost production .This research investigated the impact of staff motivation practices on organizational productivity, with a focus on identifying the key factors that drove employee performance and subsequently the overall productivity of a firm. This was a case study of TACC Stores, a store which deals with home interiors and sanitaryware. The study specifically examined the effect of monetary incentives; recognition and rewards and career development opportunities on the organizational productivity. Over the recent years, various organizations have adopted the policy of motivating their employees in order to boost their production. They have significantly adopted various techniques and practices of staff motivation, ranging from recognition, empowerment, career development, and many more other practices. Based on this, this research seeks to investigate the impact of staff motivation practices on organizational productivity. Various studies that have been done indicate that factors like empowerment and recognition have a positive effect on employee motivation. Recognition and empowerment play an essential part in enhancing employee motivation towards organizational task (Manzoor, 2011). Other studies that have been done indicate that 66% of organizational productivity is explained by staff motivation practices. Most researches that have been done only study the effect of employee motivation on employee performance not focusing on the organizational productivity. This study used a qualitative approach of data collection. The data was collected through administering questionnaires to the employees of TACC Stores. A target population of 40 employees was used. The sample size for this study was 12 employees. Primary data was collected and the data analyzed qualitatively.

Women are becoming increasingly important in the socio-economic development of both developed and developing economies. Female entrepreneurship represents a vast untapped source of innovation, job creation and economic growth in the developing world. Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Project (WEDP) is a $50 million IDA investment lending operation designed to address the key constraints for growth-oriented women entrepreneurs in Nairobi. Its objective is to increase the earnings and employment of micro and small enterprises owned or partly owned by women entrepreneurs in Nairobi. It targets growth oriented women entrepreneurs, providing credit as well as entrepreneurship training/business development services. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of women entrepreneurship development project (WEDP) loans on the socio- economic development of women entrepreneurs in the case study of Vision Fund Micro Finance Institution, Nairobibranch. The study was used two groups of samples namely, experimental or treatment group and control group. A total of 220 samples are selected. 100 samples are used as treatment group from the total population size 419 and 120 are used as control group. Documentation, survey /Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and Key Informants Interviews was used as a data collecting tools. Descriptive statistics and econometric model were applied for analyzing quantitative data. The contribution of WEDP is analyzed based on income, saving, expenditure for health, expenditure for children school, asset accumulation, decision making power, business management skills along with the strength and weakness of the project. The finding indicates that Vision Fund Microfinance WEDP has made positive contributions to the wellbeing of its client. However, all of Vision Fund Microfinance WEDP clients have already been involved in a business activity that can generate income for the repayment of the loan. The study revealed that the aim of WEDP to reach out the any growth oriented women entrepreneurs has not been achieved due to target problems. It was, again, uncovered that, microfinance try as much as possible to reduce the risk involved in giving out unsecured loans. One of their ways of trying to achieve this is by group lending which automatically sideline the poorest since the groups are formed based on the income level of the individual.

The main objective of this study was to determine the influence of SCM on the performance of distributors of top FMCGs in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to determine the effect of inventory availability on the performance of FMCG distribution firms in Kenya, to assess the effect of order fulfillment on the performance of FMCG distribution firms in Kenya, to establish the effect of quality management on the performance of FMCG distribution firms in Kenya and to determine the effect of returns management on the performance of FMCG distribution firms in Kenya. This study employed a cross-sectional correlational research design and targeted 67 distributor firms which distribute the products of 4 major FMCG firms in Kenya. The population included the 42 Unilever Kenya distributors,9 Colgate Palmolive Kenya distributors, 7 Reckitt Benckiser Services Kenya Ltd distributors and 9 L’Oréal Kenya distributors. The data was collected using structured questionnaires. The study managed to collect data from all 63 firms representing 100% response rate. The other four companies which had been included amongst the firms involved during pre-testing the questionnaire were not considered for the purpose of actual data collection. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 25 and the output showed positive coefficients for each independent variable as well as low significant values. This study established that the supply chain management has a strongpositive effect on performance of distributor firms. This study concludes that SCM positively influences distributor firm performance. Also, the study concluded that inventory availability, order fulfilment, quality management and returns management have a significant effect on performance of the distributor firms individually. Based on the findings, the study recommends that producers, distributors and other players in the distribution chain to ensure goods reach the final consumers should work closely to ensure highly functional supply chain.

The global workplace is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements, economic expansion, and unprecedented events, leading to increased concerns about employee turnover in multinational corporations (MNCs). This study examined the impact of age, gender, and ethnic diversity on employee retention intention within manufacturing-based MNCs in Kenya, aiming to address gaps in existing research and provide insights for enhancing retention strategies. The primary objectives included examining the age diversity's effects on staff retention intention within multinational corporations in Kenya, examining the impact of ethnic diversity on employee retention intention among multinational firms in Kenya, as well as the role of gender diversity on employee retention intention in these corporations. Sample survey research design was the type of research design used. The study's population consisted of 38 manufacturing-based MNCs in Kenya. The research distributed questionnaires and the analysis used descriptive and multiple regression This study was guided by the Reasoned Action Theory and the Social Identity Theory. One hundred and seventy workers were given questionnaires for the survey, and SPSS version 22 was used to do multiple regression analysis. The overall significance of the regression model was determined, as anticipated. Findings revealed positive perceptions of age diversity, with significant correlations between age diversity and retention intention, emphasizing the importance of inclusive practices for retaining employees. Similarly, positive perceptions of gender diversity and its strong correlation with retention intention highlight the need for gender-inclusive policies and decision-making processes. Ethnic diversity also positively influences retention intention, despite challenges related to cultural conflicts and disparities in career opportunities based on ethnicity. Effective diversity management is crucial for enhancing employee retention within multinationalcorporations in Kenya. Strategiessuch as ensuring balanced age distribution, promoting gender equality, and addressing cultural conflicts can strengthen retention efforts and contribute to organizational success. The study underscores the importance of fostering inclusive environments that value age, gender, and ethnic diversity for long-term growth and sustainability. Policymakers should develop comprehensive diversity and inclusion programs addressing age and ethnicity disparities, while management should foster gender equality and communication to create inclusive cultures. Continued research on workplace diversity and employee retention is recommended to explore additional insights and strategies for enhancing organizational performance and employee satisfaction.

Water is very important in our daily life for living beings especially to human beings. According the generation technology developed they try to found good ways to manage water and avoiding unnecessary wastage of water and provide solutions to those problems. they use tank to correcting water, but it still same issue to know if the tank is full or empty level or an event in the tank, that Result of problems of overflow or dry running of the pump because are building underground the soil or overhead of high raise building .in most of the cities of the nation and of the world are facing those problems. By observation during conducting this study, I found that manyHigh-rise Buildings,hostels, hotels and industries, the process of water filling is done by an overhead tank, which is usually fed through an electric pump that needs to be switched off when the tank is filled up, and on when it becomes empty. Generally, tanks are filled by observing till it full and is not easy to know if tank is lower level. This is one of the motivations for the current work and to deploy techniques in order to save water and help the environment, which in turn ensures water for the future. Hence, it is of most importance to preserve and save water. In many houses, there exists unnecessary wastage of water due to overflow from overhead tanks. I design this project water level indicator and pump controller using Node MCU ESP8266 to solve those issues. By using sensors to detect various water levels, and employing a microcontroller to process this information and control the pump, the project ensures consistent water levels while minimizing human intervention and preventing overflow or dry running of the pump.

In order to simplify administrative procedures, this study presents an alternative solution: the Online Student Registration System, developed specifically for secondary schools. Modernizing registration processes has the goal to improve accessibility and efficiency for staff and students too, This study that used a descriptive research method, analyzes the difficulties secondary schools now have in keeping track of student registrations and suggests an online system as an alternative. Using data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, and literature analysis, the study analyzes the essential characteristics and requirements for a successful online registration system, The main conclusions show that long wait times, mistakes, and errors often happen by manual registration procedures. The problem is made even worse by parents' and students' lack of accessibility. On one side, there are a number of advantages to using an online registration system, such as simplified steps, less paperwork, and improved accessibility using the internet, The study's result shows how important it is for secondary schools to have an online student registration system. It not only reduces administrative work but also raises student and parent satisfaction and improves school productivity generally. The study also highlights the necessity for adequate training and technical support that will ensure that it has successful implementation and use, So in summary, the Online Student Registration System supports productivity, availability, and better experiences for staff, parents, and students as well, and represents a revolutionary step in transforming secondary school administration.

aim of the study was to examine the employee participation in decision making and its impact on the organizational performance of SCIK. Informative, consultative, administrative, associative, and decisive participation levels; and formal and informal participation of employees in decision making, participative decision making, and representative participation of employees in decision making were identified as an independent variable in this study. The research has followed quantitative research approach, survey as a strategy, and structured questionnaire adopted from previous related works as data collection instrument. The research used descriptive and explanatory research design. The data was collected from the employees of SCIK across the existing occupational levels working at the head office, Nairobi, Kenya . Proportionate stratified sampling method along with random sampling techniques was applied to identify respondents proportionately across the occupational levels. Both primary and secondary data sources were used to gather data. The study has utilized a statistical tool called SPSS V.25 for doing the analysis. Descriptive statistics were used for summarizing and presenting the data. In addition to this, inferential statistical tools such as correlation, and regression analysis were utilized for examining the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The study revealed that associative and informative participations; and representative participation are the most practiced levels and types of employee participation in SCIK. The study found that there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between all independent variables and dependent variable; and all independent variables have a significant impact on the organizational performance of SCIK. The study concludes that, among the identified independent variables, there is strongest relationship between informative participation level and organizational performance of SCIK followed by participative decision making and formal and informal participation of employees in decision making respectively. In contrary, consultative, and associative participation levels have the least impact on the organizational performance of SCIK. The study recommends that SCIK should focus on implementing all dimensions of types of employee participation in decision making to enhance the performance of the organization.