Browsing by Author "Sabulei, Philemon K."

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    Communication Channels and Community Engagement: A Study of the Budgeting Process in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
    (Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS):, 2024-11) Sabulei, Philemon K.; Muthinja, Moses M.
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between communication channels and community engagement within the budgeting process of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. The study examined diverse communication platforms and their impact on citizen participation. The study sought to understand how information flow shapes community involvement in resource allocation decisions. The research hypothesized that robust and accessible communication channels empower residents to actively participate in the budgeting process, enhancing transparency, accountability, and public expenditure effectiveness. Drawing from existing literature on community engagement and communication channels, the study identifies gaps in knowledge regarding the specific impact of communication channels on community engagement in budgeting, particularly in developing country contexts. The research contributes to the understanding of how communication strategies influence community participation and inform the development of evidence-based recommendations for enhancing citizen engagement in the budgeting process. This study employed a descriptive survey design. Data was collected from n=172 respondents through questionnaires and interviews. Key variables included communication channels, community feedback, guided participation, and program decisions. The study found a positive correlation between these factors and budgeting effectiveness. Robust communication, community feedback, guided participation, and community-driven programs were identified as crucial for successful budgeting. The research recommends strengthening communication channels, capacity building, and leadership roles to enhance community engagement in the budgeting process.
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    Influence of Community Participation on Budgeting Process in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-06) Sabulei, Philemon K.
    Low levels of community involvement, inadequate feedback systems, and poor communication frequently plague public budgeting in devolved entities such as Elgeyo Marakwet County, impeding inclusive and responsive governance. This study looked at how community involvement affected the budgeting process in Kenya's Elgeyo Marakwet County. The study aimed to examine the influence of community participation on the budgeting process in Elgeyo Marakwet County by focusing on four areas: communication channels, feedback mechanisms, guided participation, and community-based program decisions. It was grounded in the Community Action Planning (CAP) model, which emphasizes inclusive stakeholder involvement in development planning. A descriptive survey design was used to conduct the research, allowing for a structured investigation into how community participation influences budget formulation and decision-making processes. The study's target population consisted of 301 participants, five employees of the budget office, twenty-nine members of the general public, twenty-six ward administrators, 196 members of the ward development committee, fifteen members of the Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly's budget and appropriation committee, seven members of the public participation office, twenty-four chief officers and directors, five communication officers, four controller of the budget, and three fiscal analysts. The respondents were sampled for the study using stratified sampling. The sample size for this study was 172 respondents, proportionally distributed. Data were collected using questionnaires and an interview guide. Ethical approval was obtained, and informed consent was sought from all participants. A pilot study was carried out in Uasin Gishu County to determine the validity and reliability of the research instruments. Qualitative data collected were organized into themes which assisted the researcher in thematically analyzing data based on objectives. The analyzed qualitative data were presented in written reports. The questionnaire data were coded, arranged, and analyzed. The SPSS programme version 25 was used to analyze obtained data using descriptive and inferential statistics. Frequency, means, mode, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation are examples of descriptive statistics. Correlation and regression were used as inferential statistics. Tables were used to present the data that has been analyzed. The study findings indicated that there was a positive linear effect of channel of communication on budgeting process (β₁ = .171, p = 0.000). Community participation feedback has a positive and significant effect on budgeting process (β₂ = .259, p = 0.003). Guided community participation was found to have a positive and significant effect on budgeting process (β₃ = .315, p = 0.000). Program decisions were found to have a positive and significant effect on budgeting process (β₄ = .287, p = 0.000). The study concluded that effective budgetary process is enhanced by a continuous flow of communication. Ensuring community interaction brings together an informed society on matters of public participation and improves the budgetary process. Effective budgetary process is enhanced through good community interaction, continuous communication, and government feedback on project implementation. Increased budgetary process requires that government officials and leaders prioritize community needs, take control of the process, and ensure the community is guided by priorities. The budgetary process has been enhanced through community commitment to the laid-down programs. The study recommends strengthened capacity building, continuous communication, and active community interaction to enhance public awareness and participation. Government feedback on project implementation should be prioritized to improve transparency and effectiveness in the budgetary process.