The Relationship between the Kaimosi Rural Service Programme’s Mission Objectives and Its Activities in Vihiga County in Kenya.

Abstract

This study aimed to analyse the relationship between the Kaimosi Rural Service Programme’s (RSP) mission objectives and its activities in Vihiga Sub-county County (formerly Hamisi district). The contingency theory guided this study, which shows how factors interact in an interdependent manner to produce either positive or negative results. The analysis adopted a descriptive survey research design where the relationship between the NGO’s mission objectives and its activities was investigated. This study applied two approaches: qualitative and quantitative, to collect data. The analysing unit was made up of the RSP staff and field officers, key informants and twelve Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), six from each of the two divisions of Vihiga Sub county. The study used both probability and non-probability. Data was obtained through focus group discussions, questionnaires, and observation schedules. Data collected was processed and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Tables and figures were used to summarise the findings. The study revealed that RSP is meeting its objectives. However, it still faces the challenge of matching its mission and its operations on the ground. If the decisions made affect some staff, this can be a point of contention within the organisation. Furthermore large percentage of respondents was of the view that the organisation structure is closed.