International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 836-860
ISSN:
2311 7575
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA
Sarah Chepchumba and Prof. Emmanuel Awour
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Green Procurement, Ethical Sourcing, Organizational Performance, Public Sector, Kenya
This study explored how Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) practices
influence organizational performance at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
The research adopted a cross-sectional census design involving 155 employees directly
engaged in procurement and operational functions. Four key SSCM domains were
examined—green procurement, waste management, resource efficiency, and ethical
sourcing—while performance was assessed through indicators of cost efficiency,
regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, and employee engagement. The
findings revealed that sustainability practices are increasingly integrated into CA’s
operations, though their maturity varies. Green procurement and ethical sourcing
emerged as the strongest performance drivers, demonstrating clear links to efficiency,
transparency, and institutional credibility. In contrast, waste management and resource
efficiency were less developed and contributed minimally to measurable outcomes,
reflecting operational rather than strategic application. The regression model explained
a meaningful share of performance variance (R² = 0.288; adjusted R² = 0.269; F, p < .001),
confirming that SSCM practices collectively influence organizational results but require
balanced implementation. The study concludes that while procurement reforms have
already yielded tangible benefits, operational sustainability must be strengthened
through improved monitoring, accountability, and capacity building. It recommends
embedding sustainability criteria and life-cycle costing into procurement, enhancing
supplier verification, and establishing departmental dashboards to track energy, water,
and waste metrics. Overall, the research affirms that institutionalizing SSCM within
Kenya’s public sector can advance both performance efficiency and the broader national
sustainability agenda