| dc.description.abstract | In the Kenyan NGO sector, over 50 percent of the organizations are small and transitory in
nature, often formed to maximize on an opportunity. The last two decades have seen an increase
in non-profit organizations and yet the aspect of corporate governance has been largely neglected
in studies that test the links between governance attributes and organizational performance. This
study therefore examines the relationship between governance and performance in order to guide
in decision-making. The results of this research will shape policy among government agencies
mandated to register and regulate the performance of NGOs through their jurisdiction in
developing appropriate mechanisms to enhance improved performance
The study adopted descriptive case design targeting all NGOs in Kenya that are registered in
accordance to the NGO Coordination Act, 1990. The researcher used a stratified sampling
method in realising homogenous strata and then picking a sample from each stratum for the final
sample size of 30 NGOs out of the sampling frame. The study used a questionnaire to collect
primary data. The data was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques by use of
Statistical Package for Social Sciences.
The study found that governance and management have a major role to play as far as
organizational performance is concerned. Relevance of programs implemented, appropriateness
of the design of programs, achievement of intended results, cost and productivity, responsiveness
as well as protection of assets had the highest score of 5 as favoured by 84% of the respondents
among performance measurement tools examined. NGOs accountability remains a pressing
public concern. In response, donors around the globe have adopted performance measurement to
use with their grantees in order to ensure accountability and secure some social benefit for their
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