Challenges of strategy implementation at Kenya wildlife service
Abstract
The general purpose of the study was to establish the challenges of strategy
implementation at Kenya Wildlife Service. The study was carried out through; a case
study research design focusing on the top management of KWS. Primary data was
collected from the respondents through questionnaires and interview schedules. A total of
46 questionnaires were distributed out of which, 37 responded by completing and
returning the questionnaires 9 did not respond. Secondary data was derived from KWS
strategic plan and reports. The data collected was analyzed using content analysis and
descriptive statistics to present information pertaining to the study objectives. The
research findings revealed that KWS had successfully implemented 2005-2010 strategic
plan in a record 3 years having achieved 80% of its targeted objectives, this was also
cited as the first strategic plan to be implemented by the organization since inception.
However, it was also established that the organization had encountered numerous
challenges in implementing this strategic plans. According to this research, the majority
of the respondents cited inadequate financial resources and negative national politics as
the major challenges to the organization. Further due to the successful implementation of
the strategic plan 2005-2010, KWS reviewed the strategic plan and was in the process of
implementing 2008-2012 strategic plan. Arising from the research findings, it was
suggested that the organization should lobby for more funds from the GOK and the
passing of the Wildlife Bill by Parliament for the organization to achieve its mandate.
The study focused on strategy implementation at KWS only, thus the results may not be
generalized to all public sector organizations. Therefore it is recommended that a study
be undertaken cutting across all government ministries and departments so as to enable
generalization of findings.
Citation
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