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The effect of transformational Leadership on sustainability performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Title: The effect of transformational Leadership on sustainability performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya Authors: Marienga, Rose; Korir, Michael; Ochieng, Fredrick Abstract: This study examined the influence of specific dimensions of transformational leadership on the sustainability performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The research was hinged on the Stakeholder theory and the Resource-Based View (RBV). A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 351 managers via an online survey. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that inspirational motivation (b = 0.15, t = 3.76, p < .001), intellectual stimulation (b = 0.09, t = 2.05, p = .041) and individualized consideration (b = 0.18, t = 5.82, p < .001) had significant positive effects on sustainability performance. In contrast, idealized influence (b = -0.02, t = -0.53, p = .594) showed no significant effect. These findings underscore the importance of transformational leadership in advancing sustainability within the manufacturing sector and suggest that targeted leadership development may enhance organizational outcomes.

The role of green innovation in driving sustainability performance within the manufacturing sector in Kenya

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Title: The role of green innovation in driving sustainability performance within the manufacturing sector in Kenya Authors: Marienga, Rose; Korir, Michael; Ochieng., Fredrick Abstract: This study investigated the influence of green innovation on sustainability performance among manufacturing firms based in Nairobi County, Kenya. Data was collected from 351 respondents and analysed through multiple regression model in SPSS version 26. The results showed that both management innovation (β=0.345, p<0.001) and product innovation (β=0.177, p<0.001 are significant positive drivers of sustainability performance in the manufacturing sector in Kenya. However, process innovation (β=−0.084, p=0.016) had an unexpected negative effect. In addition, the model's low R2 value (R2 = 0.274, adjusted R2 = 0.259) suggests that other factors not included in the study also play a significant role in the sustainability performance of the sector. The study concludes that green innovation is crucial in sustainability performance in manufacturing firms and recommends that the firms prioritize management and product innovation to enhance their sustainability efforts.

Tax service Quality, trust in Government and tax compliance among small and medium enterprises in North Rift Economic Bloc

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Tax service Quality, trust in Government and tax compliance among small and medium enterprises in North Rift Economic Bloc Authors: Kiptum, Amos; Kapkiyai, Collins; Kirui, Daniel Abstract: Purpose- The study sought to establish the indirect effect of trust in government on the relationship between the tax service quality and tax compliance among SMEs in North Rift Economic Bloc, Kenya. Design/Methodology- Based on the social contract theory, this study has a positivist philosophy that is informed by an explanatory research design. The target population was 21,232 SMEs; the sample size used in this study consisted of 393 SME owners/managers selected through a stratified sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and Cronbach's alpha with factor analysis was used to establish the instrument's reliability and validity. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to test the hypothesis, and hierarchical regression using the Hayes Process macro was performed. Findings-The study revealed that tax service quality (β =.541, p=.000<0.05) and trust in government (β =.375, p=.000<0.05) are significantly positively related to tax compliance. In addition, the tax service quality was found to have a significant effect on trust in government (β =.395, p =.000<0.05). In addition, the results showed that trust in government mediates the relationship between tax service quality and tax compliance (β =.1482, CI=.0981, .2015). Practical Implications- These findings underscore the need for governments to improve the quality tax services, as this may be able to help in gaining public trust which will ultimately increase SMEs compliance with taxes. There is scope for future research to incorporate mixed-method approaches in order to discover yet more factors affecting tax compliance.

Management and outcomes of esophageal atresia at a Kenyan tertiary hospital: A 13-year retrospective cohort study

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Management and outcomes of esophageal atresia at a Kenyan tertiary hospital: A 13-year retrospective cohort study Authors: Cheboiwo, Vivian; Osoo, Moses; Kimani, Winfred; Hussein, Abdiwahab; Otieno, Brian; Mirwoba, Tabitha; Aruwa, Nereah; Mbinji, Michal; Saula, Peter; Kuremu Tenge, R Abstract: ntroduction: Esophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital anomaly that causes a blind-ending esophagus with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). The global incidence ranges from 1:3500 to 1:4500 live births. In high- income countries, mortality rates have declined owing to advances in surgical expertise, neonatal care, and early diagnosis, although morbidity has increased. This improvement remains limited in low- and middle-income countries, where aspiration pneumonia and sepsis cause high mortality owing to delayed diagnosis, preopera- tive feeding, and poor referral systems. This study describes the management and outcomes of EA at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Kenya. Method: A 13-year retrospective cohort study was conducted by reviewing the medical records of patients managed for EA/TEF at MTRH from January 2010 to December 2022. These included demographic character- istics, pre- and postnatal details, clinical interventions, intraoperative findings, and postoperative outcomes. Results: Among 67 patients with esophageal atresia, 64.2 % were male and 86.6 % were full-term. Cardiac anomalies occurred in 53.8 % of patients, most commonly patent ductus arteriosus, while non-cardiac anomalies were present in 19.4 %. The overall mortality was 44.8 %. Age at admission, birth weight, and surgical leaks did not significantly affect the outcomes. Sepsis was strongly associated with mortality (33.3 % in deaths vs. 5.4 % in survivors; p < 0.001). Patients who did not receive postoperative mechanical ventilation had higher adjusted odds of death (AOR 5.5, 95 % CI: 1.02–29.55, p = 0.048). Conclusion: Pneumonia and sepsis remain the major contributors to mortality in this population. Improved referral pathways to reduce diagnostic delays and tailored postoperative ventilation strategies may enhance survival outcomes in patients with EA/TEF.