An analysis of corporate responsibility of the cement manufacturing companies in Kenya

Notwithstanding the reality that a number of CSR research work are so far carried out in nations that are highly developed, not many studies were carried out locally with emphasis on the firms that manufacture cement. Arguably, CSR enables firms that manufacture cement to legitimize the business activities that they are involved in due to the extent of negative environmental effects that accompanies cement manufacturing. In general, this study focused on the analysis of firms that manufacture cement in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive and qualitative methodology. The focus was on companies that manufacture cement in Kenya. This research made emphasis on data from six team members of each company. The implication is that thirty-six (36) respondents made up the sample units. This research depended on both primary and secondary data. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used in the analysis of the collected data. The study established that companies that manufacture cement are involved in CSR activities at different capacities. This research also reached a conclusion that regulations given by the Government have an influence on the companies that manufacture cement especially their CSR activities. The research equally opined that there is a high level of motivation by cement manufacturing companies specially to participate in CSR. Lastly, it can be concluded firms that manufacture cement involvement in CSR activities lead to growth and development in their operations. This is possible and will be achieved through increased market growth, improving characteristics of goods and increasing the profit levels of firms that manufacture cement. CSR initiatives have been identified as helping to reduce compliance costs, particularly with regard to pollution control. The recommendations of this research is that cement manufacturers need to raise concerns on the need for being socially responsible. Equally, the cement manufacturers need to be confident regarding managing operating expenses, so that these companies can include CSR initiatives in their annual plans.