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    Corporate Governance Practices and Performance in Selected Arid and Semi-Arid Land County Governments in Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2022) Abdulkadir, Yasmin Shariff; Jane Njoroge; Muna Wilson Kamau
    The public expectations with devolution of governments has not been met. The public involvement and incorporation of governances‟ practices in the devolved governance was expected to facilitate formulation of responsive policies that promotes performances, timely delivery of services and efficient utilization of resources in the counties. The Constitution of Kenya prioritized public participation in the devolved governance system, by acknowledging the right of local people to manage their own matters in advancing their political, social and economic expansion. Previous literatures have shown that counties are experiencing inefficient utilization of resources and poor timely delivery of services as a result hindering effective performance. Further, studies indicate that poor governance practices adversely affects fiscal performance of an institution and the provision of services, resulting into micro and macroeconomic economic crises in an economy. The study investigated the governance practices on performance of Marsabit and Makueni county government. The primary objective was to evaluate the county governments of Marsabit and Makueni's corporate governance practices and performance. The study‟s specific objectives encompassed assessing the effects of accountability practices, transparency practices, equity practices, and responsiveness practices of a government on their performances in delivery services. It also included assessing moderating effect of Legal Framework and policies linking Corporate Governance Practice and Performance of a Government. The two counties were selected because they shared common challenges but as of 2018, Makueni county government was ranked the best in the country by the Policy Tracking Impact Public Affairs Consulting agency while Marsabit County was ranked 18th position, therefore Makueni County acted as a benchmark to Marsabit county government in this study. To accomplish the study objectives, a correlational research design and interpretivism research philosophy were applied. The target population for the study was 480 respondents (248 from Makueni and 232 from Marsabit) comprising of the county executive committee members, county directors, county chief officers, heads of groups and the community leaders in the two counties. The study employed the New Public Management Theory concept in developing a model for the study since it allows for the assessment of ways through which counties can increase their efficiency, financial control and value for money in resource allocation. Questionnaires and interview schedules were adopted in collecting primary data. A sample of 300 respondents was drawn using a purposive sampling technique (153 from Makueni and 147 from Makueni). The sample technique was relevant because of its ability to provide a reflective sample. To understand the path of the association between the variables for the study, descriptive statistics were used to examine qualitative data, thereafter; regression analysis was generated to estimate the coefficients of regression models for the study. The findings indicated that accountability, transparency, equity and responsiveness had significant positive effect to how county government performs. The study also established that government policies and regulations influence the linkage between governance practices and performance of a government. Additionally, there is need for adherence and implementation of set procedures to protect the integrity of the County‟s financial processes to enhance accountability. Further, full adherences of procurement laws are required in the counties to enhance transparency in tendering processes. In addition, public needs to be engaged actively in identification and execution of county projects to enhance equity and responsiveness of a government. In conclusion, Public Finance Management Act particularly on public participation, Public Procurement Act, AGPO regulation, and County Appropriation Act has not been fully adhered in the counties.