Browsing by Author "Kipchumba, Heather Eddah"

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    Capacity Building and Service Delivery among National Administration Officers in Embu County, Kenya
    (International Academic Journal of Law and Society, 2025-03) Towett, Lucy Jemutai; Kipchumba, Heather Eddah
    Kenya government continues to enhance service delivery to the public through improved coordination and optimal resource utilization. To do so, the government relies on the expertise of National Government Administration officers (NGAOs) mainly deputy county commissioners (DCCs), Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs), chiefs, and Assistant Chiefs to deliver its mandates to the public. The government also engages Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs on regular capacity building to ensure their skills remain at per. Besides these efforts NGAOs still demonstrate inadequate skills necessary to deliver effective services implying a potential disconnect between capacity building (training) and their needs. Therefore, the specific objective of this study was to determine the effect of training to service delivery among NGAOs in Embu County, Kenya. Methods: The study used a mixed method research design where it combined a survey (quantitative) and structured interviews with key informants (qualitative). The study targeted 226 participants, 64 chiefs and 141 assistant chiefs distributed in the six sub counties in Embu County and 15 Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) and 6 Deputy County Commissioners (DCCs) Results: The study had a total of 148 participants out of anticipated 226 leading to 65.5% response rate. Among the participating National-Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), (84, 56.8%) held positions as assistant chiefs, (62, 41.9%) as chiefs, and (2, 1.4%) as assistant county commissioners. The findings indicated that only (57, 38.5%) of participated NGAOs have attended capacity building in the last 3 years. These results demonstrate a good number of NGAOs may have not attended capacity building program due to variety of reasons. Conclusion: There was insufficient recent capacity building training opportunities highlighting the effect of inadequate capacity building training on service delivery. Without recent training, NGAOs may lack updated skills and knowledge necessary for effective service delivery, potentially leading to inefficiencies or shortcomings in their performance.
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    Community-Based Organizations’ Contribution to Covid-19 Pandemic Management in Kisumu County Kenya
    (RJI Reviewed Journal International of Education Practice, 2024) Onyango, Cosmas; Kipchumba, Heather Eddah
    The wave of Covid-19 brought a shock that harmed the worldwide economic system, disrupting the usual way of life. The inadequacy of governments to offer critical services necessitates the call for this gap to be filled by other non-governmental stakeholders like community-based organizations (CBOs). Self-initiated projects such as creating pandemic attention to minimize the scourge of the virus and offering different material help are a means through which CBOs can attain this task. Strategic Nyakach (SN) is the biggest, most active CBO with initiatives that have addressed various demanding situations within Nyakach Sub-County. This research analyzed the contribution of CBOs to promote community standards during the covid-19 pandemic in Kenya. The research used the Collective action theory, and resource Mobilization theory. The analysis sampled Nyakach Sub-County purposely as the place of study. Descriptive research layout and purposive stratified random sampling with varying proportion in line with stratum was applied and, 100 citizens of Nyakach Sub County were randomly selected for the reason of gathering the statistics required. For statistics instruments, the study used questionnaires and interview schedules. A Pilot study was done to test efficacy and dependability of the instruments. 5 non-randomly selected respondent residents of Nyakach Sub-county participated in the pilot study, carried out in 2022. Bar charts, figures and tables were used for visual comparison of frequencies. The qualitative non-coded statistics from the family respondents and KII interviews was thematically analyzed alongside the set objectives to present credence to the voices of the respondents. The researcher ensured that ethical concepts were followed and the respondents were privy to their rights. Study permit was sought from Kenyatta University and NACOSTI. Ministry of health Covid-19 pointers were followed throughout the study. The research findings identified the partnership interventions put in place by Strategic Nyakach CBO and other stakeholders and its impact in managing the pandemic. However, the study found that despite the great efforts and the positive impact it had on the locals, the Financial Aid Department was unable to meet the large support need due to the large financial support needed for the project. This calls for intrinsic partnerships with agencies in various governmental and humanitarian fields to achieve this goal.
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    Determinants of Urban Refugee Youths Self-Reliance, in Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (Journalof Public Policy & Governance, 2024-07) Wambugu, Iddah Wangui; Kipchumba, Heather Eddah
    In urban centers, humanitarian assistance to refugees can be sparse, and insufficient to foster self-reliance, which is shaped by social and economic factors. Thus, urban refugee youths exercise a higher degree of self-reliancethan those in camps. The study sought to establish the determinants of urban refugee youths self-reliance in Nairobi City County, Kenya.The study targeted 2972 refugee youths butsampled 297. It draws on data from questionnaires andanalyzed questions using contentanalysisand descriptive and inferential statistics.Most refugee youths, 80%, said theyreceived support from their social networks, with 74.2% valuing and 5.8% not valuing self-reliance. Self-reliance increased where they depended on these networks for housing, work, and emotional support, butwas absent where social capital was unavailable.The correlation (r = 0.30, p = 0.00) and regression (β = 0.726, p = 0.00) results revealed that social networks significantly influenced self-reliance.On financial training, 63.3% of the refugee youth indicated having participated in financial training, with 43.5% valuing and 19.8% not valuing self-reliance. Financial training increased self-reliance by helping them to save, pay back loans, or borrow to invest, but hindered it by increasing over-dependence on credit.The correlation (r = 0.738, p = 0.00) and regression (β = 1.871, p = 0.00) results also indicated that financial training significantly influenced self-reliance. On education training, 77.6% of the refugee youthsstated having participated in education training, with 54.5 % valuing and 23.1% not valuing self-reliance. Education and Training enhanced their self-through increased employabilityand pathways to decent work through wage or self-employment. At the same time, some refugee youths lamented they were still unemployed after completing TVET. The correlation (r = 0.151, p = 0.020) and regression (β = 0.1512, p = 0.00) results also indicated that education significantly influenced self-reliance.Regarding legal support, 64.3% of the refugee youths reported having sought legal representation, with 51.6 % valuing and 12.7% not valuing self-reliance. Legal support enhanced the refugee youth self-reliance by facilitating their access to business permits, and pro-bono lawyers’services. Legal support failed tofoster self-reliance where the refugees lacked awareness of their economic, social,and education rights. The correlation (r = 0.260, p = 0.020) and regression (β = 1.497, p = 0.002) results also revealedthat legal support significantly influenced self-reliance.The study proposes that humanitarian actors offer selected skilled refugee youths financial start-up capital for micro-enterprises as well as conduct business incubation and follow-ups after financial training.The study also recommends that TVET designers and funders develop curricula that are responsive to market demands to be relevant and deliver skills that are useful in the local labor markets.
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    Effective Community Participation Mechanism in Security Control in Mount Elgon Constituency, Bungoma County
    (International Journal of Current Aspects, 2024) Masudi, Emmah; Kipchumba, Heather Eddah
    This study sought to analyze community participation and security in Mt. Elgon constituency, Bungoma County. The thesis of this study is that community participation seems to be more prominent as an alternative strategy in combating insecurity in Mt Elgon. The objective of the study was to find out how effective community participation mechanisms is in security control in Mt Elgon constituency. This study was informed by complexity theory and Stakeholder theory to offer insights on social relations and behavior relevant for peace building. These theories were purposely selected since it explains and enhances a better understanding of the variables affecting the research questions. Methodologically, the study adopted both the qualitative and quantitative methods, drawn from the primary and secondary sources. This study primarily targeted community policing committees, national government administrative officers, religious leaders and the Kenya police. By use of Yamane formula, 127 respondents were selected to take part in the study. A non-probability sampling technique that adopts a purposive sampling method was used in selecting respondents. Besides, descriptive statistical methods were used in processing and analyzing data. Primary data was obtained using questionnaires and interview guides. A pilot study was carried out to test the validity and reliability of data. The study found out that neighborhood watch, community intelligence gathering, community meetings, community hotlines and community policing are some of the most effective community participation mechanisms effective in security control in Mt Elgon constituency, Bungoma County. Further, the results indicated that indigenous and restorative practices significantly contribute to security control in Mt Elgon region. Nevertheless, there are specific areas like re-integration and compensation that needed improvements. Besides, the relationship between the police and community in Mt Elgon region was poor, thus the need to create trust and hold community meetings to improve the relationship. This study recommends that the NPS should Having units specifically trained on dealing with the community participation. The NPS should also educate and create awareness to the local communities and other stakeholders on the importance of contributing to national security.
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    The Impact of Public Awareness and Participation on Kenyan National Assembly Legislative Process
    (Journal of Public Policy & Governance, 2025-06) Gikibi, Caroline Njeri; Kipchumba, Heather Eddah
    Public participation is a crucial pillar of democratic governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness in decision-making. In a functioning democracy, the creation of laws through legislative processes is not merely a technical procedure, it is a collective endeavor that demands the people's voice. Public involvement motivates the government to enhance transparency, engagement, and responsibility. This research investigated how public awareness impacts public engagement and influences the legislative process of bills in Kenya's National Assembly. This paper examines how the process of public participation, the design of public participation, and the literacy levels influence public awareness of the legislative processes in Kenya’s National Assembly. The study was based on the notion of good governance and participatory democracy. This study employed a descriptive research design to investigate the role of public awareness in legislative engagement. Data was gathered through structured questionnaires distributed to a targeted group comprising staff of Kenya’s National Assembly, stakeholders involved in bill formulation, and public members from Nyandarua County selected using the Slovin Formula to ensure representativeness. The study analysed the quantitative data using the multinomial logistic regression model, a generalized linear model used to check whether the explanatory variables, including the demographic characteristics, were a significant fit to the model and sufficiently explained the passage of Kenyan parliamentary bills. These variables were found to be significant to the model using the Likelihood Ratio Test. Notably, the study revealed that a majority of respondents lacked awareness of both public participation as well as the Children’sBill2021.This lack of awareness highlights the need for improved strategies to increase public involvement. The study establishes a significant relationship between public awareness, participatory structure, and engagement in discussion using empirical data, theoretical insights, and case studies. The findings underscore the need for enhanced civic education, strategic communication, well-structured public participation processes, and policy reforms to bridge the gap in participation.