Influence of Strategic Leadership on Organizational Performance in Charitable NGOs in Nairobi County

Abstract

This paper sought to examine the influence of strategic leadership on the organizational performance of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. The study applied a descriptive research design. The population for the study was 1427 employees of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. Stratified random sampling was applied in addition to the Taro Yamane formula to come up with a sample size of 313 respondents. The study gathered data through questionnaires which were administered both physically and online. Data collected was analyzed through both descriptive and inferential analysis. Results revealed a β of 0.269 and a p-value of 0.001, between strategic leadership and the organizational performance of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. The study concluded that strategic leadership had a positive and significant influence on the organizational performance of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. The study recommended developing clear mission and vision statements to guide organizations’ activities effectively. Additionally, the study recommended that charitable NGOs should promote ethical conduct at all levels, with strategic leaders serving as exemplars of integrity and accountability. Lastly, the study also recommended that charitable NGOs should invest in decision-making skills and regularly monitor performance to further enhance organizational effectiveness.