Working Conditions and Performance of Nyamira County Assembly Employees, Kenya
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2025-12
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Kenyatta University
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The working conditions for employees of the Nyamira County Assembly are comparable to those in other county governments. The factors that contribute to suboptimal employee performance include an inadequate physical work environment, lack of job security, and excessive workloads. Counties have made efforts to improve these conditions, but many staff members continue to experience challenges due to insufficient infrastructure and limited resources, which affect efficient job performance. Additionally, a growing imbalance between professional and personal life has negatively affected the productivity of the employee. These challenges raise concerns about the effectiveness of service delivery within the county assembly. This research aimed to investigate the association between employee productivity and the work environment in Nyamira County Assembly. The study assesses how employee performance is affected by the physical workspace, job security, work-life balance, and workload. The research design used in the study was descriptive. The sampled respondents included assembly employees, 43 administrative staff, 58 support staff and 12 legislative assistants. A questionnaire was used to gather quantitative data. Regression analysis, mean, and standard deviation were used in the statistical analysis of the data. Content analysis was used for the study of qualitative data. Ethical considerations for the study included informed consent, confidentiality, objectivity and anonymity. The findings of the study indicated that Nyamira County assembly employees' working conditions affect their performance. Job security was identifiedā as the most influential factor, which shows its critical role in promoting employee commitment and productivity. A supportive physical work environment, robust job security, and effective work-life balance are strongly associated with enhanced employee performance. The study recommends that the county prioritise improvements in office space and implement noise reduction measures to optimiseā the physical work environment. Furthermore, management should communicate and consistently enforce job retention and career progression policies to strengthen job security.
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A Research Project Submitted to the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration of Kenyatta University. December 2025
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Weldon Kibet Ngāeno