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    Physical Health and Social Wellbeing Programs and Performance of West Kenya Sugar Company in Bungoma County, Kenya
    (The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2025-04-11) Wabende, Jane; Makhamara Felistus
    The West Kenya Sugar Company, a significant player in the sugar sector in Kenya has been encountering a variety of difficulties that have contributed to its subpar performance. The company is burdened with significant debt, which limits its ability to invest in necessary upgrades and expansions. Ineffective management strategies and lack of clear operational guidelines have resulted in misallocation of resources and reduced productivity. In this regard, this research aimed to examine the effect of employee wellness initiatives on organizational performance at West Kenya Sugar Company located in Bungoma County, Kenya. Specific aims were to look at how physical health and social wellbeing, affect performance at West Kenya Sugar Company in Bungoma County, Kenya. The research was directed by resourcebased theory and social support theory. A descriptive research approach was utilized in the study. Target population of 53 employees was used. A method of census was employed. A semi-structured survey was employed in the research to gather primary data. Five respondents from Mumias Sugar Company participated in pilot study. To ensure the questionnaire's validity, the research employed construct validity, criterion validity, and content validity. A Cronbach's alpha correlation analysis was conducted to evaluate the reliability of the questionnaire. Qualitative and quantitative data were gotten. Descriptive statistics focusing on central tendency measures like mean and standard deviation were utilized to analyze quantitative data, while thematic analysis was employed to explore qualitative data. Inferential statistics included correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. Tables and figures were utilized to display the findings. The research demonstrated that physical health, mental health, social wellbeing, and work-life balance positively and significantly impacted the organizational performance of West Kenya Sugar Company in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study concludes that physical health is a significant determinant of employee performance because healthy employees are generally more energetic, focused, and capable of performing their tasks efficiently. Social wellbeing encourages open communication among team members, leading to better collaboration and the sharing of ideas. The study recommends that the organization ought to establish thorough physical and social initiatives that encompass fitness classes, health assessments, nutrition seminars. The organization ought to promote a climate where employees are comfortable sharing their ideas and worries. The organization should establish mentorship systems where employees can support each other, share experiences, and build relationships