Abstract:
The study sought to investigate the effect of reward systems on the job satisfaction of employees in the
County Government of Nyeri. This research problem was examined using a descriptive design. Systematic
sampling was used to select the sample. The target population for this study was 162 employees of Nyeri
County government. Self-administered, questionnaires were used to collect data from the target
respondents. A response rate of 82.1% response rate was achieved. Reliability of the data collection
instrument was assessed using Cronbach alpha Coefficient. Frequencies and percentages were generated
from the data and presented using frequency distribution tables while multiple regression analysis was done
to establish relationship of each parameter of the independent variables in the study. The reward system
influenced approximately 11.3% of job satisfaction of among employees working in the County government
of Nyeri. The research found that there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between reward
system and employee satisfaction. The study recommended that the County Government should review staff
rewards by comparing how their counterparts are rewarded in private sector in order to increase job
satisfaction in County Government. In terms of policy the County government should have in place
transparent and elaborate reward systems for effective management of employee satisfaction. Nonmonetary rewards should be adopted adequately in the reward systems of the county governments including
recognition and placement for training and other personal development initiatives. These together with
promotions should be done in a competitive way that entrench meritocracy and eliminate the favoritisms
currently existing in such activities.
