Employee Engagement and Employee Performance in the County Government of Siaya

Purpose: The overall objective of the study was to assess the influence of employee engagement on employee performance in Siaya county, Kenya. The Specific objectives focused on the influence of work environment, leadership, team work and compensation as the selected independent variables. Methodology: The study research design was correlation research design. This study was limited to Siaya County Government and was done between September and December 2024. The target population of the study was 1,087 employees of Siaya County government from which a sample of 337 was selected. The selection of the respondents was done through purposive sampling Data analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics through use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings: The study results showed that there was significant influence of employee engagement on employee performance. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommends that county governments should create conducive work environments as these lead to improved performance. The organizational leadership should encourage and motivate staff towards their goals and team spirit encouraged. Lastly, attention should be paid to various forms of compensation to aid in staff productivity.