Browsing by Author "Wakahia, Samuel Kairigo"

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    Demystifying workplace emerging trends in the Kenyan public service: Perceptions from Kibabii University
    (International Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences, 2025-06-17) Wakahia, Samuel Kairigo; Mohochi, Ernest Sangai
    This study explored public service employees' awareness and adoption of emerging trends in task performance within the Kenyan public service. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted with 50 staff responding to an online questionnaire. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Findings showed that 96% of respondents recognized "remote working" as the most familiar trend, followed by "hybrid working" and "Artificial Intelligence" at 88%. "Micro Learning" (66%) and the "gig economy" (56%) had lower recognition. Despite this, 72% confirmed the integration of "remote working" and "Artificial Intelligence" into service delivery, with "hybrid working" and "Micro Learning" also gaining traction. "Gig economy" adoption remained minimal, while "hybrid working" was the most widely implemented (62%).Thematic analysis identified four key effects of trend integration: Efficiency and Productivity, Flexibility and Work-Life Balance, Inclusion and Diversity, and Challenges and Concerns. The study concluded that while awareness and adoption of emerging trends are significant, challenges such as infrastructure, training, policy reforms, and organizational adaptability persist. Future research could explore employee attitudes toward job security amid these transitions
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    Effective Communication for Inclusivity in Working towards the Attainment of Beta and Vision 2030.
    (International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 2025-11-30) Wakahia, Samuel Kairigo; Mohochi, Ernest Sangai
    The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of communication as an inclusivity strategy for achieving Beta and Vision 2030. The objectives were to assess the level of awareness of the Beta and Vision 2030 agendas, to analyse the uptake of the Beta and Vision 2030 strategies among Kenyan Citizens, and to propose better communication modalities that can enhance and bring on board citizen participation. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was adopted for this study. An online questionnaire was used to collect data through a selected sample of respondents. In total, 200 respondents participated in the survey. Quantitative aspects of the data were analysed using SPSS, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. The findings demonstrate that while communication efforts have achieved broad awareness of Vision 2030 and, to a lesser extent, the BETA initiative, they fall short in deepening public understanding and fostering a sense of inclusive participation. While communication has raised awareness, it has not translated into widespread access, participation, or engagement with the BETA and Vision 2030 strategies. Citizen participation in BETA and Vision 2030 remains constrained by several communication barriers, including inadequate outreach, mistrust, low literacy, and limited access to inclusive platforms. The findings emphasise that achieving Beta and Vision 2030 requires a communication framework that is inclusive, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of all individuals, ultimately leading to sustainable and equitable development.