Shaping Legislative Transformation: How Policy Frameworks Affect Change Efforts in the Parliament of Kenya

This study examined how policy frameworks affect change efforts in the Parliament of Kenya. The research was grounded on Kotter's Eight-Step Change Model. A descriptive research design was employed, targeting all staff within the Parliament of Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used, which involved including every individual in the target population to ensure comprehensive representation. Questionnaires were used to gather data. The influence of organisational change on the functioning of the Kenyan Parliament was assessed through descriptive and inferential analysis. Given the dynamic nature of organisational change in Kenya, the research aimed to shed light on the connection between organisational change and the outcomes of the Kenyan Parliament. The findings of the research revealed that Policy frameworks (PF) and performance (PERF) in the Kenyan Parliament were strongly and statistically significantly correlated. The study also found a very strong positive linear association between the independent variable (policy frameworks) and the dependent variable (performance) as indicated by the R value of 0.995, suggesting that policy frameworks play a crucial role in determining performance in Parliament. The performance of the Kenyan Parliament was predicted to rise by roughly 0.983 units for every unit increase in the policy framework, according to the unstandardised coefficient for policy frameworks (PF), which is 0.983. This illustrates how policy frameworks and performance outcomes are strongly and favourably correlated. Among the variables taken into account in the model, policy frameworks are the most significant predictor of performance, as indicated by the remarkably high standardised beta coefficient of 0.995. The study concludes that involving stakeholders in the policy development process can enhance buy-in and ensure that policies remain relevant in a changing landscape. By establishing robust policy frameworks, the Parliament of Kenya can better support its strategic objectives and drive performance improvements. In view of the findings, the study recommends that policy frameworks should be reviewed and strengthened by the Parliament of Kenya to make sure that they are still applicable and in line with their objectives. The impact of these rules on performance should be evaluated by putting in place ongoing monitoring and evaluation systems. Keywords: Policy Frameworks, Change Management, Parliament of Kenya, Legislative Reform, Organizational Transformation