The influence of Corporate governance on the management of CO-Operative Movements: a case study of Kakamega Entrepreneurs SACCO

Abstract

The basic aim of this research was to investigate the influence of Corporate Governance on the management of Co-operative societies. The Primary objectives of this study were: • To identify the root causes of wrangles • To prescribe solutions to the root causes • To recommend systems to avoid reoccU1Tence of the wrangles The population of the study comprised of25 respondents from KES.17 In the study both primary and secondary data were used to collect data. The instruments used included questionnaires and schedules. The questionnaire contained both open ended and closed ended questions. The responses were analyzed using qualitative techniques. The findings were presented using tables and charts. The research ultimately foU11d out that Corporate Governance influences the way Co-operative societies are managed by issuing guidelines on how certain matters are to be handled in the best interest of the society at large.