SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Abstract
Purpose of the study: The study examined the effect of sustainable procurement practices on the performance of State Corporations in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive research design. Data collection was done through questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the data, while inferential statistics provided deeper insights into the relationships between sustainable procurement practices and organizational performance. SPSS was used for the analysis.
Findings: The study highlights that sustainable procurement practices significantly influence the performance of state corporations in Nairobi County, Kenya, with procurement planning, information technology, supplier management, and ethical considerations all playing critical roles. While procurement planning and supplier management contribute positively to efficiency and cost savings, gaps remain in policy clarity and stakeholder engagement. Information technology enhances data management and strategic decision-making, though its full potential in resource allocation and sustainability requires further exploration. Ethical procurement practices are crucial for maintaining transparency and integrity.
Conclusion: The study concludes that sustainable procurement practices significantly influence the performance of state corporations in Nairobi County, Kenya, with procurement planning, information technology, supplier management, and ethical standards all contributing meaningfully to operational efficiency, cost savings, transparency, and strategic decision-making.
Recommendations: The study recommends that state corporations should strengthen stakeholder engagement and policy clarity by developing structured frameworks that ensure procurement policies are well-communicated and accessible to all relevant parties. Moreover, it is recommended that state corporations should establish robust oversight mechanisms that promote transparency and accountability while strengthening ethics training programs to encourage adherence to best practices and reduce unethical procurement behaviors such as favoritism and bribery.
Keywords: Sustainable procurement practices, performance, state corporations, Nairobi city county, Kenya
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