A Lutheran Pilgrimage: My Dilemma

Lutheran woman\u27s theological journey

Critical Analysis of Implementation of Strategic Plans on Organizational Performance: A Case of Kenya Police Service

The researcher analyzed the implementation of strategic plans on organization performance. It's evident that strategy formation and implementation is an on-going, never-ending, integrated process requiring continuous reassessment and reformation. Strategic implementation is dynamic. Failure in strategic management usually happens during the implementation of strategic plan. (Roper et al, 2008) noted that despite the importance of strategy execution process, far more research has been carried out into strategy formulation, while very few have been done into strategy implementation. Thus the objectivity of the study was to have any in-depth analysis on implementation of strategic plans on organization performance and the way forward, to establish the effect of accountability on strategic plans, as well as to establish the effect of strategic plans implementation towards organizational performance. According to Moss et al, strategic planning & implementation is the process undertaken to develop a range of steps and activities that contributed to achieving the organizational goals and objectives. Strategic planning implementation is the management tool used to turn organizational dreams into reality. It attempts to systematize the process that enables an organization to attain its set goals and objectives. There are five general steps in the strategic planning & implementation process. They are: Goal objective setting, situation analysis, alternative consideration, implementation and evaluation. (Moss et al, 2000) .The importance of institutions that provides security as an entity designed to serve the entire public as far as quality security services is concerned along with the imperative for public accountability, makes studying the problems associated with security institutions so essential. Although formulating a consistent strategy is a difficult task, implementing plans throughout the organization is even more difficult.  The study aimed at evaluating implementation of strategic plans in security institutions (Kenya Police) and as to why it has not yet been realized. The study adopted descriptive research design.  This design was considered appropriate as it involved an in-depth analysis or reasons as to why implementation of strategic plans in security institutions (Kenya Police) has not been realized, in spite of using a lot of resources in formulating them. The respondents were drawn from the employees of the Kenya Police. The method of sampling was simple random and the use of interviews & questionnaires to collect primary data desk was adopted to achieve desired representation from the selected organization. The advantage of this instrument was that the respondents had the freedom to fill in without any fear and influence from the researcher. The study was analyzed by the use Statistical Package for Social Science Software (SPSS) version 20. The study found that organization structure, managerial skills & communication and staff training affect strategic plan implementation in the service. Having departments’ mission statement in line with strategic plan influences the implementation of the strategic plan. Keywords: Implementation of Strategic Plans, Organization Performance, Kenya Police Service.

Taking up the cudgels against gay rights? Trends and trajectories in African Christian theologies on homosexuality

Against the background of the HIV epidemic and the intense public controversy on homosexuality in African societies, this article investigates the discourses of academic African Christian theologians on homosexuality. Distinguishing some major strands in African theology, that is, inculturation, liberation, women’s and reconstruction theology, the article examines how the central concepts of culture, liberation, justice, and human rights function in these discourses. On the basis of a qualitative analysis of a large number of publications, the article shows that stances of African theologians are varying from silence and rejection to acceptance. Although many African theologians have taken up the cudgels against gay rights, some “dissident voices” break the taboo and develop more inclusive concepts of African identity and African Christianity

Keynote

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro is President and CEO of Global Fund for Women and a passionate advocate for women and girls’ health and human rights, and social change philanthropy. Dr. Kanyoro is an accomplished leader with three decades of experience managing international non-governmental organizations, global programs, and ecumenical agencies in cross-cultural contexts. In addition to being a sought after public speaker who inspires people, mobilizes action and resources, Dr. Kanyoro has authored numerous articles, opinion pieces and written or co-edited seven books. Dr. Kanyoro also serves on several International Boards and working groups including the Aspen Leaders Council, the UN High level Taskforce for Reproductive Health, CARE, and the UN Women Civil Society Advisory Board and PEPFAR Scientific Advisory Board

Keynote

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro is President and CEO of Global Fund for Women and a passionate advocate for women and girls’ health and human rights, and social change philanthropy. Dr. Kanyoro is an accomplished leader with three decades of experience managing international non-governmental organizations, global programs, and ecumenical agencies in cross-cultural contexts. In addition to being a sought after public speaker who inspires people, mobilizes action and resources, Dr. Kanyoro has authored numerous articles, opinion pieces and written or co-edited seven books. Dr. Kanyoro also serves on several International Boards and working groups including the Aspen Leaders Council, the UN High level Taskforce for Reproductive Health, CARE, and the UN Women Civil Society Advisory Board and PEPFAR Scientific Advisory Board

Keynote

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro is President and CEO of Global Fund for Women and a passionate advocate for women and girls’ health and human rights, and social change philanthropy. Dr. Kanyoro is an accomplished leader with three decades of experience managing international non-governmental organizations, global programs, and ecumenical agencies in cross-cultural contexts. In addition to being a sought after public speaker who inspires people, mobilizes action and resources, Dr. Kanyoro has authored numerous articles, opinion pieces and written or co-edited seven books. Dr. Kanyoro also serves on several International Boards and working groups including the Aspen Leaders Council, the UN High level Taskforce for Reproductive Health, CARE, and the UN Women Civil Society Advisory Board and PEPFAR Scientific Advisory Board