Influence of capacity building on financial performance of Kenya Power and Lighting Company, Kenya

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the influence of capacity building on the financial performance of Kenya Power and Lighting Company. The theory that anchored this study was the theory of performance. The target population for this study were employees of Kenya Power who were directly involved in the implementation of the last-mile projects. There are 242 employees directly involved in the last mile of the project implementation. Given that the target population is not too large, the study employed a census. Data were collected using structured questionnaires with closed-ended questions. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyse data. The data was examined using inferential and descriptive statistics. The study established that Kenya Power Limited Company's financial performance improved significantly as a result of capacity building. Further, regression analysis demonstrated that capacity building had a significant influence in determining KPLC's financial performance. It was concluded that capacity building has a significant influence on KPLC's financial performance. The study recommended that the company step up the various capacity-building aspects to enhance its financial performance.