CONTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADAPTED TO FINANCIAL DISTRESS FACING LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN KENYA.

Authors

  • Dr. John Ntoiti Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Prof. Roselyn W. Gakure Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dr. Gichuhi A. Waititu Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ejt.129

Keywords:

Information Technology, financial distress, Local Authorities

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the contribution of Information Technology adapted to financial distress facing Local Authorities in Kenya.

Methodology: A descriptive research design was used to conduct the study. The study population comprised of the 175 Local Authorities in Kenya. A sample of 20 Local Authorities was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to collect data from both the Local Authorities officers and customers of Local Authorities.   The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative responses were analyzed using content analysis. 

Results: Results indicated that Information Technology was inadequate in Local Authorities. In addition, the Management Information System was not enhancing the growth of Local Authorities. The results further indicated that Information Technology was a significant determinant of financial distress in Local Authorities.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that ICT skills for Local Authority staff should be enhanced through training. The Local Authorities should invest in more computers and ICT software as doing so would improve the financial fortunes of such local authorities. It was further recommended that all Local Authorities should prioritize the implementation of LAIFOMS.

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Author Biographies

Dr. John Ntoiti, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Post graduate student

Prof. Roselyn W. Gakure, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Lecturer

Dr. Gichuhi A. Waititu, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Lecturer

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2017-01-20

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Ntoiti, D. J., Gakure, P. R. W., & Waititu, D. G. A. (2017). CONTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADAPTED TO FINANCIAL DISTRESS FACING LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN KENYA. European Journal of Technology, 1(1), 56–73. https://doi.org/10.47672/ejt.129

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