Employee Health and Employee Productivity in Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kitui County, Kenya
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Employee productivity, which is a key driver of employee performance in Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutes, has been found to be poor. This poor productivity has been attributed to a lack of innovativeness and a low level of competency in the employees' agenda. The purpose of this project was to determine the effect of employee-related factors on employee productivity in Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutes in Kitui County, Kenya. Specifically, the research sought to examine the effect of employee health on employee productivity in Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutes in Kitui County, Kenya. This study is moulded on Ability, Motivation and Opportunity Theory. The study used a descriptive survey design and sampled 278 respondents from the target population of 463 in the 17 targeted Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutes in Kitui County. The study found that individual health issues have a high chance of affecting their lifestyle and their mental health, which in turn will affect how they carry out their duties at their workplaces. The study recommends that employers are always sensitive to the health of their employees and ensure that any emerging health issues concerning their employees are addressed in time. The study further recommends that policies should mandate well-being audits and employee satisfaction assessments as part of institutional accreditation and quality assurance. The government should also allocate specific budgetary provisions for staff welfare programs and promote harmonized guidelines on workload, remuneration, and career progression to reduce burnout and enhance retention.
Authors: Irene Makokha Shibalira, Hannah Orwa Bula
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204497115