Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of Training and development as a strategic
human resource management practice in achieving institutional performance. A multi-respondent
survey of qualitative and quantitative data was collected using questionnaires from the 400 staff
selected through purposive and stratified sampling from a population of 2496 Employees from Narok
County Government. The data collected using self administered questionnaires was analyzed using
descriptive statistics; Percentages, Mean and Standard deviation and inferential Statistics; Factor
Analysis, Pearson Correlation Coefficient, and Chi-square. The study findings show statistical estimates
of Pearson’s R of 0.594, Phi value of 2.766 and Cramers V is 0.532 and both have a P- value of 0.000. The
Pearson chi square is 2312.640 with 806 degrees of freedom and a p- value of 0.000. The critical chi
factor at 800 degrees of freedom is given as 880.275 which is far much below the calculated factor. This
is a significant association and dependency between training and development and the performance of
county governments in Kenya. The study therefore recommends that institutions should emphasize on
strategic development, adoption, integration and implementation of training and development practice
as examined in the achievement of institutional performance of Narok County Government. The findings
are useful to the government of Kenya, Narok County Government, Staff and contribute to the
knowledge gap.
