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    Effects of Organisational Structure on the Security of Critical Energy Infrastructure in the State Department for Energy in Kenya
    (IJARKE Business & Management Journal, 2024) Kiambi, Robin Kinoti; Minja, David
    Effective performance and service delivery of any organizational depends on how it has efficiently organized its structure. Across the globe and more so in Kenya Security of critical energy infrastructure has emerged as a momentous disquiet. Coercions such as cyber-attacks, physical sabotage, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions pose substantial jeopardies to the holistic service in the energy infrastructure systems. Kenya has engaged to a multifaceted continuous ambitious development projects in the energy sector. However, the standing of resilient and secure energy infrastructure becomes even more manifest. Critical bottle neck ranging from vandalism, theft, and sabotage have compromised the integrity of energy infrastructure, disrupted energy supply chains have resulted in substantial financial losses and nationwide power outages. It is from this backdrop that the current study sought to conduct a study on the effect of organisational structure, on the security of critical energy infrastructure in the State Department for Energy in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Resource dependency theory. The study adopted cross-sectional research design. The target population comprised of officials in the State Department for Energy, Ministry of Energy, Energy sector professionals including engineers, technicians, and managers, and representatives from private energy companies, totaling to 3503 individuals. A sample of 360 individuals was drawn from the target population. The study adopted a multiple linear regression modeling to address the specific objectives. The study finding was presented in tables, figures, and charts. The study findings revealed that an organizational structure has a positive effect on the security of critical energy infrastructure in the State Department for Energy in Kenya. Thus, the research recommends that organizations should enhance their structure by balancing centralization to secure critical energy infrastructure in Kenya. Additionally, the State Department for Energy should refine its structure, and foster a security conscious culture for effective service delivery to meet global standards.