Board Composition andFinancial Performance of Agricultural Cooperative Societies in Kericho County, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorKurgat, David K.
dc.contributor.authorGatauwa, James M.
dc.contributor.authorSimiyu, Eddie M.
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-13T12:29:48Z
dc.date.available2025-10-13T12:29:48Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionArticle
dc.description.abstracturpose:To assessthe influence of board compositionand firm sizeon the financial performance of agricultural cooperative societies in Kericho County, KenyaMethodology:The study targeted84 agricultural cooperative societies in Kericho County.Data was obtained from 49 agricultural cooperative societies’annual reports using a data extraction form covering the period between 2017 and 2022.Findings:Panel regression analysis was used and the findings indicated that board composition had a negative and significant influence on the return on investment of the agricultural cooperative societiesUnique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:Thestudy concluded that board composition hasa negative and significant influence on the return on investment. Thestudyalsorevealed that firm size had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between board composition and return on investment. The study recommended that the management of cooperative societies develop policies focusing on promoting diversity and expertise within board composition.
dc.identifier.citationKurgat, D., Gatauwa, J., & Simiyu, E. (2025). Board Composition and Financial Performance of Agricultural Cooperative Societies in Kericho County, Kenya.International Journal of Finance and Accounting,
dc.identifier.issn2518-4113
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/31695
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBoard Composition andFinancial Performance of Agricultural Cooperative Societies in Kericho County, Kenya
dc.titleBoard Composition andFinancial Performance of Agricultural Cooperative Societies in Kericho County, Kenya
dc.typeArticle
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