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MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA
PROGRAMME FOR THE 8 TH INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
THEME: STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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Date: 10 th to 11 th September 2020
Venue: Virtual Conference hosted at Management University of Africa – Main Campus, Kenya
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PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE:
To create a platform for Leaders, Change agents, Policy makers, Researchers and Scholars to present the best of research output
and contemporary developments in both academia and industry with emphasis on leadership and integrity
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Masters of Ceremony:
1. Ms. Selina Makokha
2. Mr. Daniel Komu
3. Prof. Kazuya Asakawa
DAY ONE: Thursday, 10 th September 2020
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TIME ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILIITY
8:00 – 8.30 a.m. Registration
Secretariat
Ms. Grace Otieno
Ms. Noelyne Sande
Mr. Richard Mwaka
Prof. Michael Parish
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8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony (Prayer/National Anthem/East African Anthem/ Japanese National Anthem)
Ms. Selina Makokha, Director Administration & Human Resources Development
Mr. Daniel Komu, Dean of Students and Ag. Registrar (ARE)
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8:45 - 9:00 a.m Introductions
Ms. Selina Makokha
Mr. Danile Komu
Prof. Kazuya Asakawa
9:00 – 9:20 Welcoming remarks
Dr. Thomas Ngui, Director, Research Development & Innovation
Dr. John Cheluget, Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ARE)
Prof. Kazuya Asakawa
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9:20 - 9:30 a.m. Opening remarks
Dr. Washington Okeyo, Vice Chancellor, MUA
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address
Dr. Thomas Musili
Prof. Richard Miller
10:00 – 10:10 a.m. Breakaway Instructions
Prof. Ritchie Zane
Mr. Francis Macharia (Chief Rapporteur)
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10:10 – 11:20 a.m. HEALTH BREAK
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10:20 - 11:10 am SPEECHES BY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (10 minutes each)
1. Prof. Michael Hopkins – CEO, CSR Finance Institute (20 minutes)
2. Dr. Florence Nisabwe
3. Prof. Ritchie Zane
4. Mr. Paul Kaliih, HSC
5. Prof. Amit Mittal
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11:10 - 12:00 Q/A SESSIONS
Rapporteurs:
1. Prof. Emmanuel Awuor
2. Dr. Domenitter Naomi Kathula
BREAKAWAY SESSIONS
TIME ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITY PAPER TITLE
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Sub-Theme 1: Leadership, Governance and Integrity
Chair/Moderator:
1. Prof. Emmanuel Awuor
Presenters: (15 Minutes each)
1. Robin M. Aondo1, Dr. W. Okeyo2 & Dr. T. Ngui
Leadership Style and Performance of Chartered Universities in Kenya
2. Sharon Juma Odhiambo
The effect of ethical leadership on organizational strategy development- case of Islamic Relief Kenya.
3. Ben Getange1*, Catherine Waweru2 & Prof. P. Kithae
Transformational leadership and innovation key to State Corporations growth
4. Thiong’o Samwel Mungai1
Leadership style, government regulations and sustainability of Sacco Societies in Kenya. A case study of Harambee Sacco.
5. Duncan M. Wagana1 and Gladys N. Mabonga
Company Policies, Educational Qualification and Motivation of Women in Leadership in Tele communication Industry in Kenya: A Case Study of Safaricom Limited, Coast Region, Technical Division
6. Jacklyne Okello Alari
Survey of undergraduate students’ perception of leadership, governance and integrity in Universities in Kenya
Discussants:
1. Dr. Thomas Musili
2. Dr. Washington Okeyo
Rapporteurs
1. Mr. Francis Macharia
2. Ms. Patricia Chemutai
Sub-Theme 3: Universal Health Care and Interventions
Chair/Moderator:
1. Dr. Paul Machoka
Presenters:
1. Ngari Caroline Wamuyu1 and Dr. John Cheluget2, PhD
Sustainability of donor funded projects in public hospitals in Kenya: a case of HIV/AIDS projects at Nyeri County Referral and Teaching Hospital
2. Samwel Kenneth Ong’ale
Universal healthcare and interventions; multi-dimensional approach to effectiveness and sustainability.
3. Faith Keitany Jematia, Gladys Mabonga2 and Ann Kirigo Mwangi
Insurance Reforms, Health facilities and Provision of Universal Health Care Services in Kenya.
4. Asaph Kinyanjui1 and Prof. Emmanuel Awuor
Organizational environment that affect health care service delivery under the devolved system in Kenya: a case study of level 5 hospitals in Kiambu County.
5. Lydia Muthili Kimanzi1
Effects of Universal Health Care on health and welfare of residents of Makueni County: a case study of Mbooni Sub - County Hospital, Makueni County
Discussants:
1. Dr. Judith Asiimwe
2. Dr. Florence Nisabwe
Rapporteurs:
1. Mr. Moses Leseiyo
2. Ms. Laura Nyaloti
Sub-Theme 4: Trade and Manufacturing: Enablers for Sustainable Trade & Investments
Chair/Moderator:
1. Prof. Peter Paul Kithae
Presenters:
1. Munyao K. K. & Kanyanjua, D
Influence of staff welfare on employee satisfaction in state corporations in Kenya: a case of the Kenya Industrial Estates
2. Osoro, D. & Kanyanjua, D
Ergonomics and Employee Performance in State Corporations: a case of Kenya Bureau of Standards Headquarters.
3. Mohsin R. H. Ali1 and Dr. Thomas Katua Ngui
The effect of employee training on organizational performance in the building and construction sector in Kenya: a case study of Tile and Carpet Centre
4. Edith Mohat1, Dr. Justus M Munyoki and Dr. John Cheluget
Business process re-engineering practices and performance of Telecommunication sector in Kenya.
Discussants:
1. Mr. Paul Kaliih, HSC
2. Mr. Samwel Thiong’o
Rapporteurs
1. Brown Kitur
2. Edna Bonareri
Sub-Theme 5: Education, Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development
Chair/Moderator:
1. Ms. Juster Nyaga
Presenters:
1. Domeniter, N. K1*., Adhiambo, J. M.2, Mwalw’a, S. M. & Waweru
Influence of lecturers’ preparedness on examination setting techniques and quality of examinations in public Universities in Kenya.
2. Prof. Peter Paul Kithae
Organizational Innovativeness and Firm Performance of Vehicle Selling Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) in Kenya: A Case Study of Eureka Motors
3. Abwao Geofrey Magani 1*, Magani Robert Ochieng 2
Anatomy of Asset Pricing: Single-Factor, Multi-Factor, Arbitrage and Behavioural Asset Pricing Models
4. John M. Odhiambo1*, Dr. Nicholas K. Letting2, PhD, Prof. Wainaina Gituro3, PhD
Strategy Implementation and Performance of Energy Sector Institutions
5. Prof. Michael Parrish
Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction of Postsecondary Faculty
Discussants:
Rapporteurs
1. Mr. David Kanyanjua
Ms. Phoebe Mureithi
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
2:00 - 4:00pm Sub-Theme 1: Leadership, Governance and Integrity
Chair/Moderator:
1. Prof. Emmanuel Awuor
Presenters: (15 Minutes each)
1. David K. M’Mugambi1, Dr. Washington Okeyo2 and Dr. Magdalene Muthoka
Public Sector Reforms and Compliance with Public Service Ethics: The Case of County Governments in Kenya
2. Paul Machoka
An assessment of the effect of strategy implementation on organizational performance
3. Getnet Tilahun Taye
Leadership Practices and Turnover Intention of Technical Staff in Kenyan Scheduled Operating Passenger Airlines.
4. Catherine Kimani
To role of leadership in strategic planning in road asset management in Kenya: a case of Kenya National Highways Authority
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Cameline Muhindi1, Dr. Thomas Ngui2 & Prof. Awuor3
Transformational leadership, organizational culture, organizational tenure and performance of teachers in public secondary schools in northeastern Kenya
6. Maggy Kathula1 & Lydia Muthili Kimanzi2
Effects of organizational leadership on health system management in private hospitals: a case study of Bristol Park Hospital
Discussants:
1. Prof. Richard Miller
2. Prof. Peter Kithae
Rapporteurs
3. Mr. Francis Macharia
4. Ms. Patricia Chemutai
Sub-Theme 4: Trade and Manufacturing: Enablers for Sustainable Trade & Investments
Chair/Moderator:
1. Prof. Peter Paul Kithae
Presenters:
1. Ogeto Evans Omari1 and Thiong’o Samuel Mungai
Strategic practices and organizational performance of building services contracting in Kenya: a case study of Allied Plumber Limited
2. Gulamhussein, A1*. Kanyanju
Influence of services cape on employee performance in commercial banks in Kenya: the moderating role of employee motivation: a survey of Mombasa County.
3. Charles Njure Kimondo1*, Dr. Joshua Matanda Wepukhulu2 and Dr. Oluoch Oluoch
Effects of Product Costing on the Market Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
4. Osoro Jared Nyaema & Brown Kitur
Socio-economic determinants influencing consumer choice for Motor vehicles in Kenya: a case of Toyota Kenya
Discussants:
1. Mr. Paul Kaliih, HSC
2. Mr. Samwel Thiong’o
Rapporteurs
1. Brown Kitur
2. Edna Bonareri
Sub-Theme 5: Education, Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development
Chair/Moderator:
1. Ms. Juster Nyaga
Presenters:
1. Sarah Christine Gacheri & Geofrey Magani
Factors influencing implementation of performance contracting in Kenyan public Universities: a case study of Murang’a University of Technology
2. Daniel Maina Komu1 and Ndururi Gitari
Psychosocial challenges facing University student leaders at Universities in Kenya
3. Moses Leseiyo1, Dr. Thomas Ngui (PhD)
Influence of employee motivation on performance of public Universities in Kenya: a case study of Moi University, Nairobi Campus.
4. Moriasi Edna Bonareri 1 and David Kanyanjua
To determine how motivation and employee performance affect parastatals in Kenya: a case study of the Postal Corporation of Kenya.
5. Kathula Naomi Domeniter1, Dr. Jacinta M. Adhiambo 2 & Dr. Shem N. Mwalw’a
Moderating effect of university standards and guidelines on the relationship between administrative procedure of setting examination and quality of examinations in public universities in Kenya
Discussants:
1. Prof. Amit Mittal
2. Dr. John Cheluget
Rapporteurs
1. Mr. David Kanyanjua
2. Ms. Phoebe Mureithi
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. TEA BREAK
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DAY TWO: Friday, 11th September 2020
8:00 - 8:20 a.m. Registration
Secretariat
Ms. Grace Otieno
Ms. Noelyne Sande
Mr. Richard Mwaka
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Recap of Day 1 of the Conference by MC / Chief Rapporteur
9:00 - 9:30 am Opening remarks by the Guest of Honour Prof. P. L. O. Lumumba
9:30 am – 10:00 am Prof. Okabe
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. HEALTH BREAK
SPEECHES BY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
1. Prof. P. L. O. Lumumba
2. Dr. Paul Sang
3. Prof. Richard Miller
4. Mr. Jean Kimali
5. Prof. Mwangi Peter Wanderi
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BREAKAWAY SESSIONS
10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Sub-Theme 6: Politics of Food Security
Chair/Moderator:
1. Mr. Daniel Komu
Presenters:
1. Ann Kirigo Mwangi1, Faith keitany Jematia2, Gladys Nafula Mabonga
Political Environment, Policy Framework and Food Security in Kenya: Demystifying the Politics of Food Security Situationships
2. Prof. Emmanuel Awuor ¹, ² and Lucy Gachuhi
Strategic management practices and sustainability of SME’s agribusiness in Kenya: a survey of Githunguri Sub-County
3. Agwa E. Onyango1 and Juster Gatumi Nyaga
Provisional and preventive social protection fund on sustainable livelihoods. A case study of Inua Jamii programme, Kisumu County.
4. Charles Ikutwa and Geofrey Magani
Perspectives on Gender Roles in Enhancing Food Security in Kenya’s Drylands
Discussants:
1. Prof. P. L. O. Lumumba
2. Dr. Paul Sang
3. Ms. Selina Makokha
Rapporteurs
1. Ms. Dorothy Lagat
2. Mr. James Simel
Sub-Theme 7: Gender, Legal Capacities and Jurisprudence
Chair/Moderator:
1. Ms. Selina Makokha
Presenters:
1. Dr. Thomas Katua Ngui
Factors Affecting Women Career Mobility: A Case of Machakos Water and Sewerage (K) Limited
Discussants:
1. Prof. P. L. O. Lumumba
Rapporteurs
2. Mr. Edwin Omambia
3. Ms. Grace Otieno
Sub-Theme 8: Audit and Financial Capacities and Accountability
Chair/Moderator:
1. Ms. Gladys Nafula
Presenters:
1. Mercy Nyambura1 and Dr. John Cheluget, PhD
Effect of financial innovations on organizational performance of Savings and Credit Cooperatives Societies: a case of Nakuru town, Nakuru County in Kenya
2. Elyas Ahmed Abdi 1 & Dr. John Cheluget, PhD
Relationship between risk management practices and the performance of Islamic Financial Institutions: a case study of the First Community Bank
3. Roseline Wawira Kanyi and Geofrey Magani
Factors affecting effective implementation of integrated financial management information systems in procurement by County Governments in Kenya: A case study of Embu County Government.
4. Robin Mariita Aondo1
Corporate governance standards as measure to combat ethical issues in Government institutions: a case study of Kenya Revenue Authority.
5. Grace Otieno
Factors influencing performance of Uwezo fund assisted Youth Projects in Migori County, Kenya
6. Benstein Mutinda Kitaka 1 and Dr. John Cheluget, PhD
factors affecting insurance claims payments in Kenya: a case study of ‘‘a’’ assurance company limited.
Discussants:
1. Mr. Jean Kimali
2. Dr. Angeline Wambui
3. Dr. Mc’Opiyo
Rapporteurs:
1. Mr. George Ngaruiya
2. Ms. Patricia Njoki
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Sub-Theme 9: Institutional Collaborations and Sustainable Development
Chair/Moderator:
1. Prof. Michael Greisamer
Presenters:
1. Prof. Peter Paul Kithae, PhD
A Critical Evaluation of Mergers and Acquisitions as Key to Organization’s Strategic Development of Knowledge.
2. Mark Donnellan kwansei University
Virtual Exchange: New Learning Opportunities during the COVID-19 Crisis
Discussants:
1. Prof. Mwangi P. Wanderi
2. Dr. Paul Machoka
3. Mr. Tom Kawino
Rapporteurs
1. Ms. Ann Mwangi
2. Ms. Gertrude Chepng’etich
Sub-Theme 10: Political, Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability
Chair/Moderator:
1. Mr. Tom Kawino
2. Mr. Samuel Thiongo
Presenters:
1. Prof. Peter Paul Kithae
Contribution of Business to the Sustainability Agenda: A Critical Evaluation of the Management of Sustainable Business Practices in an Organisation
2. Patrick J. Owuori1*, Dr. Michael Ngala, Ph.D2 and Dr. Simon Obwatho, Ph.D
Technological Capability and Service Sustainability of Water Companies in Kenya.
3. Sandra Healy
Measuring Intercultural Sensitivity in an African Context
Discussants:
1. Dr. Florence Nisabwe
1. Prof. Mwangi P. Wanderi
Rapporteurs
1. Mr. Evanson Kariuki
2. Ms. Isabella Sile
2:30 - 1:30 pm CLOSING CEREMONY
12:00 - 12:15 p.m. Recap of the International Leadership Conference
MC Chief Rapporteur
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12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Remarks and well wishes to Conference Participants Invitation of the Guest of Honour
Dr. Washington Okeyo (Vice - Chancellor)
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12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Speech & Remarks
Prof. P. L. O. Lumumba
Dr. Thomas Musili
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Resolutions of the Conference
Dr. John Cheluget – (Deputy Vice – Chancellor) (Conference Chairman)
Rapporteurs
1. Prof. Peter Kithae
2. Dr. Thomas Ngui
CLOSURE OF THE CONFERENCE