THE INFLUENCE OF TRAINING STRATEGY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT KENYA POWER CENTRAL RIFT REGION
Sharon Jepkirui Too - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Josphat Kwasira - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of training strategy on employee performance at Kenya Power Central Rift Region. The population of this study was 1421 respondents that were drawn from the different departments and geographical locations in the region. The sample size for this study constituted 93 respondents. The researcher used both purposive and simple random sampling technique to select respondents at KP central rift region. The research used a questionnaire to collect data. Descriptive statistics data analysis method was applied to analyze numerical data gathered using closed-ended questions. The study recommends that Kenya Power should enhance their training programs to encompass all employees in their departments. The training programs should also be regularized and geared towards sharpening the skills of employees and also to bridge the knowledge gap. Additionally, continuous training should be geared towards stimulating employee productivity and performance. It was noted that there is correlation between performance and trainings. Kenya Power Central Rift Region should encourage training and development policy and award programs based on performance to enable workers to upgrade their skills and knowledge in their field or other relevant and urgently manpower areas. This will encourage to not only competition but also will motivate them for higher performance as well as positively improve community perception their services. Lastly, one of the key factors for Kenya Power Central Rift Region workers is career path and professional development.
