The Role of Leaders in Transforming Learners and Learning in the Higher Learning Institutions in Kenya

Abstract

The importance of leadership in organizations has increased and leadership training and development has advanced and peoples’ performance. Institutions in higher education are investing heavily in advancement of leadership programs aimed at improving learners’ leadership skills and scholars. To this day, many scholars in higher institutions acknowledge the changing complexities in higher learning and urge to teach students new paradigms of leadership (Roberts, 1917). Many leaders have agreed leadership is both a skill and a learned behavior hence critical role of post-secondary education in learners’ transformation. This paper seeks to explore professional approaches to learning and practice in relation to addition to providing information and knowledge for a greater sustainable future through leadership in Kenya. It post-examines the end products of education as a benefit to the society. A shift of teaching methodologies alongside learners’ ability for leadership results for total transformation.

Keywords: Learners, Leadership, Transformation, Kenya, Higher Institutions.