Abstract: The study examines factors affecting the performance of livestock based cooperatives societies in Isiolo County. It specifically aims at finding out the effect of organizational systems, to examine corporate governance, identifying the effect of leadership and investigating whether organizational structure affects performance of the cooperatives. The study uses descriptive research design aided by the use of a questionnaire as the main data collection research instrument. In total, 205 questionnaires were distributed but only 152 successfully filled and returned giving a response rate of 74 percent. The respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Data analysis was conducted descriptively (using frequency and percentages) and inferential (Chi square test) statistics to realize the set objectives. The study discloses a significant association of the level of coordination with members/staffs interaction, implementation of policies, adoption of feedback and service to the client. In addition, there exists a significant association between adherence of bylaws with the board and staff dealings and members obtaining relevant information. The findings also disclose that performance of the cooperatives is influenced by leadership. The study concludes that corporate governance and leadership are highly associated with the performance of the livestock based cooperative. The study suggests for triangulation with other non-deposit taking societies performance and review of the policies. Further, the study advocates for the need to strengthen and build the capacity of members to appreciate its contribution towards ensuring fairness, equity and equality in the prosperous Sacco's, need for training programs on leadership and associated as well as regulating dynamics.
Keywords: Cooperative, livestock, livelihood, pastoralist.
Title: Factors affecting the performance of Livestock Based Cooperatives Societies in Isiolo County, Kenya
Author: Khalif Abdirahman Abey, Dr. John Muhoho
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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