Green Procurement Practices and Supply Chain Performance in County Government of Uasin Gishu in Kenya

Abstract

Green procurement has become a vital strategy for organizations seeking to improve sustainability and minimize environmental impact. The main objective of the study was to examine the effect of green procurement practices on the supply chain performance in the Uasin Gishu county government. Specifically, the study aimed to identify the implementation of green procurement practices in Uasin Gishu County government, to establish the impact of green procurement practices on supply chain performance in Uasin Gishu County government and to establish the challenges facing the implementation of the green procurement practices in Uasin Gishu County government. The study was guided by institutional theory, resource dependency theory and transaction cost economic theory. The green procurement practices were operationalized using product and material sustainability, energy and resource efficiency, supplier engagement and waste reduction and supply chain performance was measured using efficiency, inventory turnover and effectiveness. The study used a case study research design, targeting 24 employees working in the procurement and supply chain management in the 12 departments at the Uasin Gishu county government. The study employed primary data with the use of an interview guide. The study used content analysis as the method to analyze data. With 75% response rate, it was established that The Uasin Gishu county government have implemented product and material sustainability, energy and resource efficiency, supplier engagement, and waste reduction. It was revealed that the adoption of these practices significantly enhances overall supply chain efficiency, moderately increases inventory turnover rates, and improves operational effectiveness. The study recommended that Uasin Gishu County government should integrate sustainable procurement policies into their procurement framework. Policy makers and regulatory bodies to develop and enforce policies that support green procurement at a broader level. Future research could benefit from employing descriptive, exploratory, or causal designs. This approach facilitates the application of inferential statistical techniques, such as regression and correlation analysis. These methods are crucial for making inferences and drawing conclusions, offering a more objective alternative to qualitative approaches, which may involve subjectivity.