Factors Influencing Implementation of Kenya's Vision 2030 in Government Institutions: A Case of Kenya School of Government

The purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing implementation of The Kenya vision 2030 in government institutions. A case of Kenya School of Government. The study was guided by the following objectives to examine organizational factors that affects the Kenya school of government implementation of vision 2030, to investigate the extent of strategy implementation toward achievement of vision 2030 in the Kenya school of government and to examine the human resources effectiveness in Kenya school of government in implementation of vision 2030. The beneficiaries of this study are goverment and pravite institutions particularly top management incharge of strategic plan implementation. This study used a mixed methodology which entailed both qualitative and quantitative methodology. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population for this study was 133 subjects comprising top management 19, departmental heads 30, and sectional heads 40 and 44 lecturers in Kenya school of government Nairobi. Random sampling was used to select top management 6, departmental heads 9, sectional heads 12 and lecturers 13. The study utilized two sets of data collection instruments, which are questionnaires and interview schedule. The content validity of the interview and observation schedule was ascertained with the help of my research supervisor. Before the actual data collection the researcher tested the reliability of the instrument using Spearman Brown prophesy formula of split half technique. Data from the field was collected, cleaned, coded and recorded. Data collected by use of the questionnaire, will be coded, and analyzed, using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS 20). Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the quantitative data obtained. This specifically included percentages and frequency counts. On the other hand, qualitative analysis entailed analysing in words or pictures by collecting data, recording peoples experiences not selecting any pre-chosen aspect. The qualitative data obtained in this study was analysed by organizing them into similar themes and tallying the number of similar responses. The results of data analysis were presented using frequency distribution tables, bar graphs and pie charts. Based on the findings of this study, the researcher makes the following conclusions The management of the Kenya school of Government did emphasize on the implementation of vision 2030 to the staff. However, there was shortage of funds that were directed towards the initiative, with most of departments receiving less than 25 % of the expected funding. The study further concluded that the management of Kenya School of Government did have strategies to implement the vision 2030. However, majority of the staff members indicated that they were not acquinted with what to do in order to participate in the realization of vision 2030. recommendation There is need for the institutions of higher Learning management to effectively involve staff and students in strategic planning process in order to improve service delivery in the Institutions. The study also recommends that evaluative reviews and audits of benefits and drawbacks of Vision 2030 initiative on service delivery should be done in public institutions in order for the staff to learn from the experiences. Stability of resources enhances the motivating effect of Vision 2030 strategy hence improving service delivery.