LUCY KIROGA2026-06-032024-10https://repository.mua.ac.ke/handle/123456789/2269The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between Corporate Governance Principles, Strategic Management Practices, Business Environment and Performance of Large Manufacturing firms in Kenya. The specific objective of the study is to determine the relationship between corporate governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya; to establish the mediating effect of strategic management practices on the relationship between corporate governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya; to establish the moderating effect of business environment on the relationship between corporate governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya and to determine moderated-mediation effect on the corporate governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Resource Dependence Theory supported the performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya and was complimented by the Agency theory, the stakeholder theory and the contingency theory. The study target population was the large manufacturing firms. The study adopted mixed research approach. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The unit of observation was the top key managers in the key departments (procurement, operations and finance) of the large manufacturing firms. The quantitative data was collected using questionnaires and was coded using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics which included correlation and multiple regressions. The study results revealed that strong positive correlation (R=0.656) between corporate governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya, and that corporate governance principles accounted for 42.1% of the observed differences in the performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya, while corporate governance principles and strategic management practices accounted for 55.3% of the observed variance in the performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. Further, strategic management practices partially mediate the relationship between corporate governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. Business environment moderated the relationship between corporate governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya with 60.9% of variation in performance is explained by the interaction between business environment, corporate governance principles project planning and performance. There was a significant moderated mediation effect of business environment and strategic management practices on the relationship between corporate xiii governance principles and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study recommends that the manufacturing companies to achieve better performance they should enhance their corporate governance processes by strengthening the autonomy and proficiency of the board. Enhance transparency and disclosure by adopting comprehensive and prompt disclosure methods to provide shareholders and stakeholders with precise and pertinent information on the company's financial performance, governance structures, and risk management practices. Employ electronic platforms and other cutting-edge communication methods to improve the clarity and availability of information.Thesis