Abstract

This study sought to determine factors affecting adoption of green procurement practices in energy sector in Kenya; a case study of Kenya Pipeline Company. The specific objectives were to investigate the effect of technological advancement, procurement policies, employee competencies, financial performance and operational cost on adoption of green procurement practices in energy sector in Kenya. The study will be of significance to the management of Kenya Pipeline Company, and other researchers.


The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population for the study was 300 employees of Kenya Pipeline Company, from which a sample size of 75 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling method. The instruments of data collection were questionnaires. The questionnaire comprised of both open ended and closed ended questions. The study findings were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods and presented in form of tables and figures.


According to the findings of the study 87% of the respondents agreed that technology advancement affect adoption of green procurement practices in energy sector in Kenya while 13% disagreed, procurement policies by 84% while 16% disagreed, employee competencies by 89% while 11% disagreed, 83% of the respondents agreed that financial performance affects adoption of green procurement practices in energy sector in Kenya. Ninety-four percentage (94%) of the respondents agreed that operational cost affect adoption of green procurement practices in energy sector in Kenya while 6% disagreed.


The study recommends the management should have their systems automated. In regard to procurement policies the study recommends the management to review legislations to ensure compliance with the international procurement systems requirement. In regard to employee competencies the study recommends that the management should employ professional trained procurement staff and continuously train the staff on emerging issues on public procurement practices. In regard to financial performance the study recommends that the management provide a good working environment for employees so as to enhance their efficiency and performance. In regard to operational costs the study recommends that the management should make use of automation so as to reduce their operational costs.