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    Managerial Capabilities and Performance of Kenya Railways Corporation, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-03) Some, Raymond K.
    One of the corporations that has portrayed poor performance as a result of managerial issues is the Kenya Railways Corporation. This entity was forced to engage in restructuring as a result of poor performance. This resulted in some long-serving managers given the option of accepting junior positions or exit. The shake up of the top mantle at Kenya Railways is an indication of lack of optimal managerial capabilities in running the affairs of the corporation. This study aimed at investigating the impact of managerial capabilities on the performance of Kenya Railways Corporation. The specific objectives of this research were; to determine the effect of networking capability on performance of Kenya Railways Corporation, Kenya, to establish the effect of opportunity sensing capability on performance of Kenya Railways Corporation, Kenya, to assess the effect of opportunity seizing capability on performance of Kenya Railways Corporation, Kenya, and to find out the effect of innovation capability on performance of Kenya Railways Corporation, Kenya. This study was informed by the theories of Resource-Based View, Agency, along with Dynamic Capability and Balanced Score Card model. There was the use of descriptive and explanatory research design which helped in meeting the study’s objectives. The research had Kenya Railways Corporation as its unit of analysis. A total of 192 employees from finance, procurement, operations, and legal departments formed the target population. In arriving at the target sample of the study, there was the use of census sampling technique whereby all the 192 employees from the selected departments formed the sample for the study. The main data collection tool in this research was the questionnaire administered through drop and pick method. A pilot study comprising of 19 respondents was done at Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Limited to assess the validity and reliability of the research instrument. After ascertaining this, the researcher then proceeded to the field to collect data. The collected data was then analyzed using descriptive along with inferential statistics after feeding data on SPSS version 2.1. Analyzed data was presented in figures, tables as well as graphs. The research findings indicated that 80% of respondents believe strong networking capabilities contribute to superior performance at Kenya Railways Corporation, with benefits such as increased efficiency, innovation, competitiveness, and market share growth through collaborative partnerships. A strong correlation was also observed between opportunity sensing and performance, with 90% of respondents affirming its role in revenue growth, market expansion, and profitability, while 100% agree that these capabilities enhance financial performance and organizational agility. Opportunity seizing was also perceived as crucial for performance, with 95% of respondents acknowledging its role in revenue growth and market expansion while opinions on risk management remain divided, with 65% viewing it as a means for calculated risk-taking. Apart from that, innovation capability was widely linked to performance, with 80% associating it with revenue growth and competitiveness, though perceptions on fostering creativity are mixed, as 60% of respondents express skepticism about its direct link to profitability. The study recommended that the Kenya Railways Corporation should enhance networking strategies, optimize opportunity sensing, strengthen opportunity seizing capabilities, promote an innovation culture, and engage in continuous evaluation and adaptation to maximize performance and responsiveness to market changes.
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    Managerial Capabilities and Performance of Kenya Railways Corporation, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-03) Some, Raymond K.
    One of the corporations that has portrayed poor performance as a result of managerial issues is the Kenya Railways Corporation. This entity was forced to engage in restructuring as a result of poor performance. This resulted in some long-serving managers given the option of accepting junior positions or exit. The shaking up of the top mantle at Kenya Railways is an indication of lack of optimal managerial capabilities in running the affairs of the corporation. This study aims to investigate the impact of managerial capabilities on the performance of Kenya Railways Corporation. The specific objectives of this research include assessing the influence of networking, opportunity sensing, opportunity seizing, and innovation capability on the performance of Kenya Railways Corporation. This study was informed by the theories of Resource-Based View, Agency along with Dynamic Capability. There was the use of descriptive and explanatory research design which helped in meeting the study’s objectives. The research had Kenya Railways Corporation as its unit of analysis. A total of 192 employees from finance, procurement, operations, and legal departments formed the target population. In arriving at the target sample of the study, there was the use of census sampling technique whereby all the 192 employees from the selected departments formed the sample for the study. The main data collection tool in this research was the questionnaire administered through drop and pick method. Before giving questionnaires to the respondents, there was a test for validity and reliability of this research instrument. After ascertaining this, the researcher then proceeded to the field to collect data. The collected data was then analyzed using descriptive along with inferential statistics after feeding data on SPSS version 2.1. Analyzed data was presented in figures, tables as well as graphs. The research findings indicate that robust networking, opportunity sensing, opportunity seizing, and innovation capabilities significantly enhance the performance, profitability, and resilience of Kenya Railways Corporation, despite some differing views on their effectiveness and associated risks. Kenya Railways Corporation should enhance networking strategies, optimize opportunity sensing, strengthen opportunity seizing capabilities, promote an innovation culture, and engage in continuous evaluation and adaptation to maximize performance and responsiveness to market changes.