| dc.description.abstract | The study explores the IFMIS implementation in Kenya, looking at the challenges
faced with IFMIS implementation including training and training materials,
information how IFMIS will affect current work practices, stability of IFMIS system,
whether IFMIS processes match with manual processes, whether all activities are run
within the IFMIS system, whether all payment approvals are only carried out in
IFMIS and whether payment vouchers are prepared and approved in IFMIS before
payment amongst others. The study also looked at the determinants of success in the
adoption of IFMIS such as top Management support and commitment, adequate
project funding, strong, Reliable and modern ICT infrastructure, change Management
and Communication Strategies, capacity Building and a legislation/ legal framework.
Finally the study looked at the current status of the IFMIS reengineering in the
Ministries of the National Government of Kenya.
The research methodology focused on literature review, study site, the population, the
sampling procedure, methods of data collection presentation and analysis. The
methods used in data collection were the use of questionnaires.
The on the extent of IFMIS adoption by the National Government in Kenya was
achieved by studying the use of the different modules of public sector budgeting
module, Purchase Ordering module, Accounts Payable module, Accounts Receivable
module, General Ledger module, Cash Management module and Analytical tools
module. The study showed that on average adoption was above 50% with some going
as high as 80%. On challenges faced in the adoption of IFMIS, training and traing
materials was not one of them as they were adequately catered for, but exchequer
budget release of funds on the IFMIS not coinciding with the manual funds release
process was a challenge. Further on determinants of IFMIS success strong an reliable
ICT infrastructure and Capacity building were seen to have a significant effect on the
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