Strategic planning as a tool for organizational development in Kenyan universities a case study of Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

Abstract

This study investigated the use of strategic planning as one way of addressing the numerous challenges that affect organizational development of institutions of higher learning in Kenya. The study was conducted in Moi University, Kenya through the survey research design. Stratified sampling and purposive sampling methods were used in identifying a total of 180 middle and top level university administrators who participated in the study. Data collection methods included questionnaires and structured interviews. It was found that a majority of respondents (52.2%) believed that the current strategic plan is not likely to influence university organizational development to any significant extent. This was attributed to factors such as weak policy framework, corruption, inadequate finances and lack of goodwill and cooperation from quarters likely to be affected by strategic plan. The researchers hope that the findings will form a basis for sound strategic planning in Moi University and other institutions of higher learning in Kenya.