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Social Science Research Network, Nov 13, 2020
This study sought to establish the relationship between innovative strategies and firm growth of ... more This study sought to establish the relationship between innovative strategies and firm growth of solar energy corporations in Nairobi county, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine how: process innovation strategies, product innovation strategies, market innovation strategies and organizational innovation strategies influence growth of selected renewable energy organizations in Nairobi county. The study was anchored on three theories; resource-based theory, dynamic capabilities theory, and the diffusion of innovation theory. The study adopted explanatory research design targeting all the 34 renewable energy companies licenced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to exclusively deal in solar consumer devices. As the population was small, census survey was adopted. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires formulated on a fivepoint Likert-type scale. The questionnaire was pilot tested in ten renewable energy companies that did not deal exclusively with consumer products. To ensure reliability of the study used Cronbach's Alpha coefficient. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings of the study indicated that innovative strategies positively influenced firm growth.
Social Science Research Network, Mar 13, 2018
The stiff competition in Kenya’s sugar sector is competing away industry profits. As a result, th... more The stiff competition in Kenya’s sugar sector is competing away industry profits. As a result, these sugar firms find themselves in debts and losing money. To explore the critical factors of these sugar manufacturing firms, the study sought to assess the effect of competitive priorities on their operations performance. The specific objectives were to: assess the effect of cost on the performance; to explore the effect of delivery on the performance; determine the effect of flexibility on the performance; and to assess the effect of quality on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study hypotheses were statistically tested at α = 0.05. The study was hinged on both Strategic Contingency Theory as well as RBV, and adopted both descriptive survey and experimental research designs anchored on realism ontology, and used both quantitative and qualitative approach. The unit of analysis was sugar manufacturing plant, and targeted all the 12 licensed sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The respondents were sought through both purposive and simple random sampling strategies, and a sample of 165 respondents was generated. Structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview schedule were the main tools to collect primary data. A pilot study was done to test the validity and reliability of the survey tools. Data was processed and analyzed both descriptively and inferentially using Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS version 21. EFA, correlation analysis and regression analysis, correlation analysis were equally used, while qualitative data analysis was done through expert judgment, scenario mapping and critical thinking, presented using frequency distribution tables. The overall study results revealed that competitive priorities have a significant effect on performance. Based on the findings, the study concluded that the management of these sugar firms needs to identify appropriate critical factors on which to compete.
Journal of business and economic development, 2020
Career development in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the m... more Career development in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the management of human resources, but also as institutional strategic management component for ensuring performance and growth. The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the career development practices on performance of local non-governmental organizations in Kenya. The unit of analysis was the employees working with these local non-governmental organizations. A sample of two hundred and ten employees was drawn from the population. The study used purposive and stratified sampling to sample ten local non-governmental organizations from which simple random sampling was used to get the sample size. The study adopted a cross sectional design. The main instrument for collecting primary data was a questionnaire. Each participating organization filled ten questionnaires. Descriptive and Inferential analysis were used to determine the strength of association between career development and organizational performance. The findings revealed that career development has a significant effects on internal business and significantly contributes to performance of Non-Governmental Organizations. Based on the findings and conclusions, the study recommends that there is need for the NGOs to have well documented human resource plans as well as mechanisms to operationalize them; this should be done with the participation of all the staff and frequent feedback taken for possible modifications. There is need for top management to be sensitized on the potential influence of human resource planning and organizational performance to win their commitment and support.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Oct 20, 2022
The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of organizational commitments on perf... more The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of organizational commitments on performance of Non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County. The study was premised on four theories namely social exchange theory, cooperative game theory, resource-based theory and Stakeholders theory. A descriptive research design was used for the study. Primary information was used for the study which was assembled using semi structured questionnaires. The first section of the questionnaire collected bio data information of the respondents while the other sections had questions from the four variables of the study. The target population was 53 non-governmental organizations operating in Nairobi County. The unit of observation was managers from the three levels of management that is the lower level, middle level and top-level managers 3 managers were selected from each of the fifty three non-governmental organizations for the study. A sample of 112 managers was selected for the study. Collected information was scrutinized for descriptive, inferential correlation and regression analysis. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24 was used for Data Analysis. Study outcomes was displayed in form of frequency tables, percentages, and charts. Data results found out that Organizational Commitment, significantly and positively influence the performance of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Nairobi County. The study recommends that NGOs in Nairobi County embrace Organizational Commitment.
Social Science Research Network, Nov 13, 2019
The link between innovation strategies and organizational performance is a key issue in the field... more The link between innovation strategies and organizational performance is a key issue in the field of strategic management that contributes towards the overall performance and objectives. The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of innovation strategies on performance of investment cooperatives in Kenya. The study was anchored on innovation diffusion theory. The study used descriptive research design. The target population was 40 respondents and adopted stratified sampling technique. The study purposively sampled finance managers, investment managers. Semi structured questionnaire was the main instrument of collecting primary data. Data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively using SPSS version 24 and Microsoft excel. The study utilized multiple regressions analysis and correlation analysis to the nature of relationships. The study findings revealed that organization has adopted mobile applications, portals, and mobile money services to facilitate the speedy delivery of services to the customers that has led to the improvement in performance. The study recommends that relationship between innovation strategies and performance of investment cooperatives in Kenya should be enhanced to improve overall performance.
Social Science Research Network, Nov 10, 2018
The need to adopt the right corporate governance mechanisms is driven by the monitoring system. T... more The need to adopt the right corporate governance mechanisms is driven by the monitoring system. The central role of board of directors in this process has therefore been recognized and currently gaining significant attraction. The purpose of the study was to explore the contributing role board independence on performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was based on internal control theory. A descriptive design was adopted for the study. The unit of analysis was the commercial banks and unit of observation was the board members and managers of the commercial banks yielding a total of 44 chairpersons and 44 managers of the commercial banks. The study used structured questionnaire to collect primary data. On the other hand, secondary data were obtained from published documents to supplement the primary data. A pilot study was conducted to pre-test the validity and reliability of instruments. Data was analyzed using both quantitatively and qualitatively using SPSS version 24 and Excel. Quantitative methods involved a descriptive were used to present quantitative data in form of tables and graphs. The study further adopted a regression analysis to determine the relationship among the variables at 5% level of significance. The study results revealed that board independence positively and significantly influence performance of commercial banks in Kenya.
The International Journal of Business and Management, Apr 30, 2022
This study examined the influence of strategic positioning strategies on the competitiveness of p... more This study examined the influence of strategic positioning strategies on the competitiveness of private universities operating and licensed in Nairobi City County, Kenya. To achieve the stated aim of the study, the following specific objectives were used: to explore the influence of cost leadership strategy, to establish the influence of market focus strategy, to establish the influence of product differentiation strategy, and to examine the influence of innovation strategy on the competitiveness of private universities. The study was supported by the following theories: Porter's theory of competitive position analysis, the game theory as well as the innovation theory. The study adopted ddescriptive research design. Target population for the study was ninety-three respondents comprising of the DVC(A) and Deans of schools. A simple random sampling strategy was used to collect primary data using semi-structured questionnaires and corroborated by secondary sources of data. Both qualitative and quantitative data collected was analyzed both descriptively and inferentially with the help of statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 24 and MS Excel 2010 and findings presented by statistical tables. From the study results, strategic poisoning strategies were found to have a statistically significant effect on the competitiveness of the surveyed private universities. Based on the study findings, the study recommended that the universities improve their strategic positioning strategies so as to improve their competitiveness.
Journal of business and strategic management, Mar 15, 2023
Purpose: The dominant feature of the modern financial system is a high pace of innovation practic... more Purpose: The dominant feature of the modern financial system is a high pace of innovation practices, both in terms of their number and value. Thus, it is important to analyze their influence on the financial system. The current study aimed at determining the effect of innovation practices on the financial performance of Islamic banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence product innovation practices, process innovation practices, technological innovation practices and market innovation practices on the organizational performance of Islamic banks in Kenya. This study was informed by the following theories and models: the innovation diffusion theory of innovation, the Henderson-Clark model of innovation, the Task Technology Fit theory of innovation and the Shareholder's Wealth Maximization (SWM) Theory. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design and targeted 3 Islamic banks in Kenya with a total of 142 managers. The sample selection was scientifically guided using the Yamane (1967) simplified formula to calculate the sample size of 105 respondents. The study used structured questionnaires to collect the data. In order to ascertain how valid and reliable the questionnaires are, a pilot study was carried out. Descriptive statistics was used to collect summary statistics including means and standard deviations while inferential statistics helped in measuring the causal relationship between the variables and included correlation and regression analysis. The generation of the statistics was through SPSS program (v.25.0). The study employed both figures and tables to present the results of the study. Findings: The results established that product innovation practices, process innovation practices, technological innovation practices and market innovation practices positively and significantly affect the organizational performance of Islamic commercial banks in Kenya. This is shown by respective beta values of 0.398, 0.311, 0.443 and 0.295 and respective significant values of 0.002, 0.009, 0.000 and 0.01.
Journal of business and economic development, 2020
Succession planning in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the ... more Succession planning in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the management of human resources, but also as institutional strategic management component for ensuring performance and growth. The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the succession planning practices on performance of non-governmental organizations in Kenya. The study was motivated by recent collapse in non-governmental organizations in Kenya owing to leadership wrangles after the exit of key officials. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The data was obtained from the council of NGOs in Kenya. The target population consisted of ten local non-governmental organizations located within Nairobi County. The unit of analysis was the employees working with these Non-governmental organizations. A sample of employees was drawn from the population. The study used purposive and stratified sampling to sample ten non-governmental organizations from which simple random sampling was used to get the sample size. The main instrument for collecting primary data was a questionnaire. Each participating organization filled 10 questionnaires. The statistical analysis included; descriptive statistics and inferential statistics to determine the strength of a relationship between variables to establish the strength of association between dependent and independent variables.
Social Science Research Network, 2018
The overarching goal of sugar manufacturing firms is long term survival and the ability to wade o... more The overarching goal of sugar manufacturing firms is long term survival and the ability to wade off competition evident in the industry. This requires manufacturing firms to rapidly develop emanating from manufacturing technological advancements, frequent innovations, as well as rapid developments in their structural capacities. The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of structural decisions on performance. Specifically, the study sought to: explore the effect of capacity on the performance, assess the effect of process on the performance, examine the effect of structure on the performance, and to determine the effect of operations and development on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was based on Routine Based Theory and adopted both descriptive and experimental research designs anchored on realism ontology, and used both quantitative and qualitative approach. The unit of analysis was sugar manufacturing plant. The respondents were sought through both purposive and simple random sampling strategies, yielding a sample of 165 respondents. Structured questionnaires and interview schedule were used to collect primary data. Data was processed both descriptively and inferentially using Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS version 21. EFA, correlation analysis and regression analysis, were equally used, while qualitative data analysis was done through expert judgment, scenario mapping and critical thinking. The overall study results revealed that structural decisions have insignificant effect on performance.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2014
Following high incidences of violence and unrest in secondary schools in Kenya which reached the ... more Following high incidences of violence and unrest in secondary schools in Kenya which reached the peak in 2008, the Ministry of Education recommended establishment of an autonomous student council system as the strategy towards realizing a peaceable school. The rationale for this study was thus, to evaluate the effect of socializing the student council leaders on conflict management in secondary schools within Kakamega County. The study established that, the performance of the student leaders was better than that of the other students: a likely effect of secluded socialization of the student leaders. Regression of means showed that 65.1 percent of socialization of the student leaders could be explained by the secondary schools' socialization efforts. The study thus concluded that, while socialization within the school had an overall positive linear relationship with conflict management, other variables also contributed to the efficiency of student leaders in conflict management.
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Social Science Research Network, Nov 13, 2020
This study sought to establish the relationship between innovative strategies and firm growth of ... more This study sought to establish the relationship between innovative strategies and firm growth of solar energy corporations in Nairobi county, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine how: process innovation strategies, product innovation strategies, market innovation strategies and organizational innovation strategies influence growth of selected renewable energy organizations in Nairobi county. The study was anchored on three theories; resource-based theory, dynamic capabilities theory, and the diffusion of innovation theory. The study adopted explanatory research design targeting all the 34 renewable energy companies licenced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to exclusively deal in solar consumer devices. As the population was small, census survey was adopted. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires formulated on a fivepoint Likert-type scale. The questionnaire was pilot tested in ten renewable energy companies that did not deal exclusively with consumer products. To ensure reliability of the study used Cronbach's Alpha coefficient. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings of the study indicated that innovative strategies positively influenced firm growth.
Social Science Research Network, Mar 13, 2018
The stiff competition in Kenya’s sugar sector is competing away industry profits. As a result, th... more The stiff competition in Kenya’s sugar sector is competing away industry profits. As a result, these sugar firms find themselves in debts and losing money. To explore the critical factors of these sugar manufacturing firms, the study sought to assess the effect of competitive priorities on their operations performance. The specific objectives were to: assess the effect of cost on the performance; to explore the effect of delivery on the performance; determine the effect of flexibility on the performance; and to assess the effect of quality on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study hypotheses were statistically tested at α = 0.05. The study was hinged on both Strategic Contingency Theory as well as RBV, and adopted both descriptive survey and experimental research designs anchored on realism ontology, and used both quantitative and qualitative approach. The unit of analysis was sugar manufacturing plant, and targeted all the 12 licensed sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The respondents were sought through both purposive and simple random sampling strategies, and a sample of 165 respondents was generated. Structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview schedule were the main tools to collect primary data. A pilot study was done to test the validity and reliability of the survey tools. Data was processed and analyzed both descriptively and inferentially using Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS version 21. EFA, correlation analysis and regression analysis, correlation analysis were equally used, while qualitative data analysis was done through expert judgment, scenario mapping and critical thinking, presented using frequency distribution tables. The overall study results revealed that competitive priorities have a significant effect on performance. Based on the findings, the study concluded that the management of these sugar firms needs to identify appropriate critical factors on which to compete.
Journal of business and economic development, 2020
Career development in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the m... more Career development in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the management of human resources, but also as institutional strategic management component for ensuring performance and growth. The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the career development practices on performance of local non-governmental organizations in Kenya. The unit of analysis was the employees working with these local non-governmental organizations. A sample of two hundred and ten employees was drawn from the population. The study used purposive and stratified sampling to sample ten local non-governmental organizations from which simple random sampling was used to get the sample size. The study adopted a cross sectional design. The main instrument for collecting primary data was a questionnaire. Each participating organization filled ten questionnaires. Descriptive and Inferential analysis were used to determine the strength of association between career development and organizational performance. The findings revealed that career development has a significant effects on internal business and significantly contributes to performance of Non-Governmental Organizations. Based on the findings and conclusions, the study recommends that there is need for the NGOs to have well documented human resource plans as well as mechanisms to operationalize them; this should be done with the participation of all the staff and frequent feedback taken for possible modifications. There is need for top management to be sensitized on the potential influence of human resource planning and organizational performance to win their commitment and support.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Oct 20, 2022
The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of organizational commitments on perf... more The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of organizational commitments on performance of Non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County. The study was premised on four theories namely social exchange theory, cooperative game theory, resource-based theory and Stakeholders theory. A descriptive research design was used for the study. Primary information was used for the study which was assembled using semi structured questionnaires. The first section of the questionnaire collected bio data information of the respondents while the other sections had questions from the four variables of the study. The target population was 53 non-governmental organizations operating in Nairobi County. The unit of observation was managers from the three levels of management that is the lower level, middle level and top-level managers 3 managers were selected from each of the fifty three non-governmental organizations for the study. A sample of 112 managers was selected for the study. Collected information was scrutinized for descriptive, inferential correlation and regression analysis. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24 was used for Data Analysis. Study outcomes was displayed in form of frequency tables, percentages, and charts. Data results found out that Organizational Commitment, significantly and positively influence the performance of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Nairobi County. The study recommends that NGOs in Nairobi County embrace Organizational Commitment.
Social Science Research Network, Nov 13, 2019
The link between innovation strategies and organizational performance is a key issue in the field... more The link between innovation strategies and organizational performance is a key issue in the field of strategic management that contributes towards the overall performance and objectives. The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of innovation strategies on performance of investment cooperatives in Kenya. The study was anchored on innovation diffusion theory. The study used descriptive research design. The target population was 40 respondents and adopted stratified sampling technique. The study purposively sampled finance managers, investment managers. Semi structured questionnaire was the main instrument of collecting primary data. Data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively using SPSS version 24 and Microsoft excel. The study utilized multiple regressions analysis and correlation analysis to the nature of relationships. The study findings revealed that organization has adopted mobile applications, portals, and mobile money services to facilitate the speedy delivery of services to the customers that has led to the improvement in performance. The study recommends that relationship between innovation strategies and performance of investment cooperatives in Kenya should be enhanced to improve overall performance.
Social Science Research Network, Nov 10, 2018
The need to adopt the right corporate governance mechanisms is driven by the monitoring system. T... more The need to adopt the right corporate governance mechanisms is driven by the monitoring system. The central role of board of directors in this process has therefore been recognized and currently gaining significant attraction. The purpose of the study was to explore the contributing role board independence on performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was based on internal control theory. A descriptive design was adopted for the study. The unit of analysis was the commercial banks and unit of observation was the board members and managers of the commercial banks yielding a total of 44 chairpersons and 44 managers of the commercial banks. The study used structured questionnaire to collect primary data. On the other hand, secondary data were obtained from published documents to supplement the primary data. A pilot study was conducted to pre-test the validity and reliability of instruments. Data was analyzed using both quantitatively and qualitatively using SPSS version 24 and Excel. Quantitative methods involved a descriptive were used to present quantitative data in form of tables and graphs. The study further adopted a regression analysis to determine the relationship among the variables at 5% level of significance. The study results revealed that board independence positively and significantly influence performance of commercial banks in Kenya.
The International Journal of Business and Management, Apr 30, 2022
This study examined the influence of strategic positioning strategies on the competitiveness of p... more This study examined the influence of strategic positioning strategies on the competitiveness of private universities operating and licensed in Nairobi City County, Kenya. To achieve the stated aim of the study, the following specific objectives were used: to explore the influence of cost leadership strategy, to establish the influence of market focus strategy, to establish the influence of product differentiation strategy, and to examine the influence of innovation strategy on the competitiveness of private universities. The study was supported by the following theories: Porter's theory of competitive position analysis, the game theory as well as the innovation theory. The study adopted ddescriptive research design. Target population for the study was ninety-three respondents comprising of the DVC(A) and Deans of schools. A simple random sampling strategy was used to collect primary data using semi-structured questionnaires and corroborated by secondary sources of data. Both qualitative and quantitative data collected was analyzed both descriptively and inferentially with the help of statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 24 and MS Excel 2010 and findings presented by statistical tables. From the study results, strategic poisoning strategies were found to have a statistically significant effect on the competitiveness of the surveyed private universities. Based on the study findings, the study recommended that the universities improve their strategic positioning strategies so as to improve their competitiveness.
Journal of business and strategic management, Mar 15, 2023
Purpose: The dominant feature of the modern financial system is a high pace of innovation practic... more Purpose: The dominant feature of the modern financial system is a high pace of innovation practices, both in terms of their number and value. Thus, it is important to analyze their influence on the financial system. The current study aimed at determining the effect of innovation practices on the financial performance of Islamic banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence product innovation practices, process innovation practices, technological innovation practices and market innovation practices on the organizational performance of Islamic banks in Kenya. This study was informed by the following theories and models: the innovation diffusion theory of innovation, the Henderson-Clark model of innovation, the Task Technology Fit theory of innovation and the Shareholder's Wealth Maximization (SWM) Theory. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design and targeted 3 Islamic banks in Kenya with a total of 142 managers. The sample selection was scientifically guided using the Yamane (1967) simplified formula to calculate the sample size of 105 respondents. The study used structured questionnaires to collect the data. In order to ascertain how valid and reliable the questionnaires are, a pilot study was carried out. Descriptive statistics was used to collect summary statistics including means and standard deviations while inferential statistics helped in measuring the causal relationship between the variables and included correlation and regression analysis. The generation of the statistics was through SPSS program (v.25.0). The study employed both figures and tables to present the results of the study. Findings: The results established that product innovation practices, process innovation practices, technological innovation practices and market innovation practices positively and significantly affect the organizational performance of Islamic commercial banks in Kenya. This is shown by respective beta values of 0.398, 0.311, 0.443 and 0.295 and respective significant values of 0.002, 0.009, 0.000 and 0.01.
Journal of business and economic development, 2020
Succession planning in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the ... more Succession planning in the recent past has received more attention not only as a concern for the management of human resources, but also as institutional strategic management component for ensuring performance and growth. The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the succession planning practices on performance of non-governmental organizations in Kenya. The study was motivated by recent collapse in non-governmental organizations in Kenya owing to leadership wrangles after the exit of key officials. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The data was obtained from the council of NGOs in Kenya. The target population consisted of ten local non-governmental organizations located within Nairobi County. The unit of analysis was the employees working with these Non-governmental organizations. A sample of employees was drawn from the population. The study used purposive and stratified sampling to sample ten non-governmental organizations from which simple random sampling was used to get the sample size. The main instrument for collecting primary data was a questionnaire. Each participating organization filled 10 questionnaires. The statistical analysis included; descriptive statistics and inferential statistics to determine the strength of a relationship between variables to establish the strength of association between dependent and independent variables.
Social Science Research Network, 2018
The overarching goal of sugar manufacturing firms is long term survival and the ability to wade o... more The overarching goal of sugar manufacturing firms is long term survival and the ability to wade off competition evident in the industry. This requires manufacturing firms to rapidly develop emanating from manufacturing technological advancements, frequent innovations, as well as rapid developments in their structural capacities. The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of structural decisions on performance. Specifically, the study sought to: explore the effect of capacity on the performance, assess the effect of process on the performance, examine the effect of structure on the performance, and to determine the effect of operations and development on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was based on Routine Based Theory and adopted both descriptive and experimental research designs anchored on realism ontology, and used both quantitative and qualitative approach. The unit of analysis was sugar manufacturing plant. The respondents were sought through both purposive and simple random sampling strategies, yielding a sample of 165 respondents. Structured questionnaires and interview schedule were used to collect primary data. Data was processed both descriptively and inferentially using Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS version 21. EFA, correlation analysis and regression analysis, were equally used, while qualitative data analysis was done through expert judgment, scenario mapping and critical thinking. The overall study results revealed that structural decisions have insignificant effect on performance.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2014
Following high incidences of violence and unrest in secondary schools in Kenya which reached the ... more Following high incidences of violence and unrest in secondary schools in Kenya which reached the peak in 2008, the Ministry of Education recommended establishment of an autonomous student council system as the strategy towards realizing a peaceable school. The rationale for this study was thus, to evaluate the effect of socializing the student council leaders on conflict management in secondary schools within Kakamega County. The study established that, the performance of the student leaders was better than that of the other students: a likely effect of secluded socialization of the student leaders. Regression of means showed that 65.1 percent of socialization of the student leaders could be explained by the secondary schools' socialization efforts. The study thus concluded that, while socialization within the school had an overall positive linear relationship with conflict management, other variables also contributed to the efficiency of student leaders in conflict management.
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