The purpose of this study was to investigate empirically the influence of principals’ leadership styles on the organizational performance of primary teachers training colleges in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya. Independent variables comprised Laissez faire？and autocratic leadership styles, while the dependent variable was organizational performance. The study employed a quantitative method approach with questionnaires as the instruments for data collection. The target population for this study was 245 tutors and 9 principals in the 5 public and 4 private primary teachers training colleges. The study sample was 225 tutors and the 9 principals. Leadership styles were measured using the adapted version of the Multi-factor Leadership Style Questionnaire. The？study found that both Laissez faire？and autocratic leadership styles were less exhibited by principals of PTTCs in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya. Laissez faire？leadership style was least exhibited. The study also revealed that both Laissez faire？and autocratic leadership styles negatively influenced the organizational performance of PTTCs. Lastly demographic characteristics did not have statistically significant influence on organizational performance of PTTCs in the Lake Victoria Region of Kenya.
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