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Item INFLUENCE OF ICT INFRASTRUCTURE ON KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA(2023-08-01) Anne Chepkoech Kimaru, Meshack Misoi, PhD , Robert GithinjiKnowledge has become a significant source of competitive advantage in today's knowledge economy. The objective of this research was to determine the influence of ICT Infrastructure on knowledge management in manufacturing enterprises in Uasin Gishu County. The sub constructs of ICT infrastructure were digital information carriers, social-media, enterprise systems and Industry 4.0 technologies. The study was anchored on the Knowledge Based View theory of the firm. Literature evaluated indicated a beneficial association between ICT Infrastructure and knowledge management however, there were conceptual, contextual, and methodological gaps noted. Ex-post facto research design was used in this study. The target audience consisted of 142 managerial staff in 34 manufacturing enterprises encompassed in the Kenya Association of Manufacturers 2021 directory. A sample was chosen using a multistage random sampling process. In consequent sampling stages a formula devised by Miller and Brewer 2003 was used to derive an appropriate sample size. Structured questionnaires were utilized whereas, face validity and content validity approaches were used in the validity tests. Reliability was checked using Cronbach’s alpha whereas inferential statistics were used to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed that ICT infrastructure had a significant positive influence on knowledge management (β1=0.411, p=0.000). The study concluded that in order to remain relevant organizations should invest in ICT infrastructure and in particular those in use in the current 4th Industrial revolution. Finally, the study suggests that future researchers investigate the impact of ICT and other organizational practices on knowledge management in various industries in order to strengthen our country's economy.