Abstract: Corruption has been identified as a major barrier to economic and social development in developing countries, and considerable research as been done into the causes of and the solutions to corruption in these countries. In this regard, this study sought to investigate effects of leadership strategies on corruption eradication focusing on Kiambu County. Specifically, this study seeks: to identify the effects of corruption in leadership in public offices in Kiambu County; to establish identify the causes of corruption in leadership in public offices in Kiambu County; to identify establish the extent types of corruption in leadership in public offices in Kiambu County; to identify determine the ways in of eradicating which corruption in leadership in public offices in Kiambu County can be eradicated. The research design to be used in the study is the survey design. The target population for the study includes the MCAs from the 56 County Assemblies in Kiambu County plus the nominated MCAs in the county. A sample size of 30 MCAS was used for the study. This study used a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. From the findings, it is clear that MCAs in Kiambu County are not satisfied with their current salary. These public servants perceive that they do not get a fair remuneration as per their expectations which may hinder the fight against corruption in the County and the country at large. However, remuneration has a moderate effect on corruption and increasing salaries of public sector workers may not necessarily reduce corruption. Regarding personal relationships and corruption, it can be concluded that business ties are the most influential relationships that enable corruption in public sector. Others with a lesser but significant effect are social ties and relationships between public officials. Personal relationships have a moderate effect on corruption eradication. When ongoing personal interactions between government officials and entrepreneurs are extensive, the opportunities for engaging in corruption might increase.
Keywords: Remuneration; Personal relationship; Greed.
Title: Effects of Leadership Strategies on Corruption Eradication in Kiambu County
Author: Ngure, Martin Wachira, Dr. Ombui, Kepha
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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