dc.description.abstract | Strategic planning involves articulating the direction, objectives and clear actions
required to realize the desired strategic vision of an organization (Balanced Scorecard
Institute, 2013). The aim of this research project was to investigate on strategic planning
practices adopted by Kajiado County. The study was a case study and used both primary
and secondary data. The target population was the executive committee of the County
Government of Kajiado. Primary data was collected using self-administered interview
guides. The data collected through the interview guides was qualitative in nature and
was analyzed thematically using content analysis. From the findings, the study concluded
that Kajiado County was actively involved in strategic planning. The study also
concluded that strategic planning at Kajiado County was formal and that the vision and
mission statement, and strategic plans at the county were formally documented. The
County has a well stated vision and mission that is in line with Kenya vision 2030. The
study also concluded that the county carried out an extensive situational analysis to
analyze its stakeholders, and review its internal and external environment. The study also
established that financial constraints, time constraints and consensus building were the
major challenges faced during strategic planning at Kajiado County the strategic plan
developed own content based on the vision. The respondents revealed that there are a
number of issues that are covered under the Kajiado County strategic plan. The plan
clearly elaborates the county plans on social and economic transformation within the
county; development of infrastructure to facilitate service delivery; provision of reliable
energy in order to assist in the development of manufacturing sector in the county; to
improve science and technology and innovation; to conduct land reforms in the county;
to engage in the development of human resources and provision of efficient and effective
public service; promotion of tourism activities in the county and promotion of
manufacturing activities in the county in order to provide employment opportunities to
many unemployed young people. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher
recommends that further research should be done on the other counties within the
country and further research should be done as well on Strategic planning
implementation by Kajiado County. | en_US |