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Item Budgeting practices and performance of public Technical and vocational education training Institutions in Kiambu County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2025-04) Somba, Sophia KalekyeTo deliver on their mandate of developing competent and skilled human capital, public TVETIs are required to implement practices that ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively utilised and in so doing enable them to contribute to Kenya’s national growth and development agenda. Towards this end, this study sought to investigate the effect of budget practices on the performance of public TVETIs in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study’s specific objectives was to ascertain the effect of budget planning, budget compliance and budget reviews on the performance of TVETIs in Kiambu County, Kenya. The theories guiding the investigation were the economic theory of budgeting, the new management public management theory, and the stakeholder theory. A descriptive design was applied to meet the study objectives, which entailed the collection of primary data using questionnaires from a population of 41 public TVETIs in Kiambu County, Kenya. Reliability and validity of the data collection instrument were done through the Cronbach Alpha tests and content validity assessments. The data was analyzed through descriptive, content and regression analysis and the results were presented in tables, figures and narratives. The study’s descriptive findings indicated that budget planning; budget compliance and budget reviews were moderately implemented in public TVETIs in Kiambu County. Further, the regression analysis ascertained that budgeting practices were positively and strongly correlated with performance (R=0.703). Specifically, budgeting practices accounted for 49.4% of variations in performance among public TVETIs in Kiambu County. Further, the findings revealed that budgeting practices were significant predictors of performance (F (107, 3) =33.857 p=0.000<0.05). The results indicated that budget planning had a positive and significant effect on the performance; budget compliance had a positive and significant effect on performance. Further, the study found that budget reviews positively and significantly influenced performance. The study recommends that budget planning practices of public TVETIs be reviewed at the policy level to ensure that the communication processes used in the institutions be improved so that the impact of budget planning can continue to shape performance positively and significantly. Furthermore, it is recommended that personnel allocated duties related to budgetary practices in public TVETIs seek to adhere to legislative and best practices guidelines. Future studies should be done to investigate the implementation of budgeting practices in both public and private TVETIs in other Counties in Kenya. The aim of the studies should be to determine whether there is consistency in implementation and whether they have a significant effect on performanceItem Effect of Integration of Information Communication Technology on Performance of Fraud Investigators at Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2025-02) Mutoka, DennisFraud entails the deliberate misappropriation the organizational resources for personal benefit using one’s occupation. The action is deliberate is characterized by concealment, violation of trust, and deception with the aim of embezzling the resources of an organization for personal gains. Fraud investigation entails the process of evidence collection and examination with regard to the alleged or suspected fraud to establish whether fraud, theft, or deception occurred. Several factors make it hard for law enforcement officers to investigate fraud, which include collecting evidence, tampering of evidence by perpetrators, and problems in storing evidence for judicial proceedings. In addition, fraud perpetrators are knowledgeable in destroying evidence. As such, the application of ICT in solving such security problems from fraud is essential. Thus, the study sought to establish the effect of ICT in collecting evidence on fraud investigators performance, and the effect of ICT in examining evidence on the performance of fraud investigators within the DCI, Kenya. The study also sought to determine the effect of ICT in processing fraud evidence on the performance of fraud investigators and the effect of ICT in preserving fraud evidence on the performance of fraud investigators within the DCI, Kenya. The theories guiding the study included the theory of reasoned action, diffusion of innovation theory, and technology acceptance model. The investigation adopted a descriptive research design with a target population involving the Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers working at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters in Kiambu Road Nairobi totaling 565 respondents. Simple random sampling was used in selecting a sample while stratified sampling was used to select respondents from various units. Primary data was adopted and was collected using structured questionnaires. SPSS version 26 was utilized in data analysis, which included both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive results involved frequency and percentages. Inferential analysis entailed correlation and regression analysis. The study found that the integration of ICT in the collection of fraud evidence has a significant and positive effect on the performance of fraud investigators with a beta level of 0.47 and a significance level of 0.000<0.05. Furthermore, the integration of ICT in the examination of fraud evidence has a significant and positive effect on the performance of fraud investigators with a beta level of 0.418 and a significance level of 0.000<0.05. The integration of ICT in the processing of fraud evidence had a significant and positive effect on the performance of fraud investigators with a beta level of 0.477 and a significance level of 0.000<0.05. The study finally found out that the integration of ICT in the preservation of fraud evidence has a significant and positive effect on the performance of fraud investigators with a beta level of 0.42 and a significance level of 0.000<0.05. The study thus concluded that the integration of ICT in fraud evidence collection, examination, processing, and preservation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of fraud investigators. The study recommended that the DCI should fully adopt ICT in its process of collecting fraud in various departments. As technology advances, so do fraudsters. The adoption of ICT should be included in the process of fraud evidence collection by making it easy for witnesses and suspects to record statements. The DCI should also utilize ICT in the examination of fraud evidence collected. ICT utilization makes it effective and efficient for the DCI officers to examine the evidence collected. The DCI ought to fully adopt the use of ICT in fraud evidence processing. This would curb cases of evidence tampering that can jeopardize the success of fraud prosecution. The study finally recommended that the DCI ought to enhance the fraud evidence preservation. This could be done through the use of multiple servers placed strategically at different locations to enhance the availability of the evidence should need arise in futureItem Implementation of Training and Development Programs and Service Quality in the Public Sector: A Case of Kenya Revenue Authority(Kenyatta University, 2025-04) Mumbi, YvonneThe study aims to explore the impact of Training and Development programs on service quality within the public sector, with a specific focus on the Kenya Revenue Authority. While the significance of T&D initiatives in enhancing service quality is widely recognized, there exists a gap in understanding the specific mechanisms through which these programs influence service quality, particularly within organizations like the KRA. Existing research emphasizes the importance of T&D programs in equipping employees with the requisite skills and competencies to address evolving service demands, yet limited empirical evidence exists regarding the direct effects of planning, execution, and monitoring and evaluation of these programs on service quality outcomes within the context of the KRA. To address this gap, this study aimed to achieve three objectives: firstly, to examine the effect of planning of T&D programs on service quality; secondly, to investigate the effect of execution of T&D programs on service quality; and thirdly, to establish the effect of monitoring and evaluation of T&D programs on service quality. The study was based upon theories of Human Capital, Service Quality, and Organizational Learning to provide theoretical underpinnings. A descriptive survey research design was employed, targeting a population of 200 employees within the KRA directly involved in or affected by T&D programs. This includes finance officers, Human Resource personnel, ICT staff, Legal Service and Board Coordination officers, marketing and communication officers, and operation officers. From this target population, a census was adopted for the sample size. Total population, was selected using convenience sampling. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, and necessary permissions obtained from the University and the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for conducting the study within its premises as well as from the county commissioner. The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) was utilized for data analysis, employing descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) for quantitative data. Fisher's test will also be employed to analyse the effect of variables on each other, while qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. Data presentation involved the use of tables, charts, and graphs to visually represent the quantitative data, making it easier to interpret the findings. Qualitative data will be presented in a narrative format, highlighting key themes and patterns that emerge from the content analysis. Through this comprehensive approach, the study aimed to provide valuable insights into the relationship between T&D programs and service quality within the KRA, thus contributing to both theoretical understanding and practical implications for organizational development and management.Item Stakeholders Management and Completion of National Government Constituency Development Projects in Makueni County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2025-05) Adoyo, Carolyne OdhiamboGovernment-funded projects have long-term impacts on environment and socioeconomics in any country. However, despite government efforts to provide funding for development, Kenya has seen a sharp rise in the number of unfinished and failed projects and only 5% of projects have been effectively completed. Therefore, the study goal was to assess stakeholder management effect on projects completion of National Government Constituency Development in Kibwezi West Constituency in Makueni County, Kenya. The study specifically assessed the effects of stakeholder planning, communication, and conflict resolution on project completion. Stakeholder, resource-based view, and contingency theories served as the theoretical anchored. Descriptive design was applied. Target population comprised managers of projects and supervisors of 75 completed NG-CDF projects in 6 financial years in Makueni County. Slovins formula was used to calculate a sample of 63 respondents. Primary data was collated via structured close-ended questionnaire. The study examined validity of questionnaires through content and construct validity and reliability by using Cronbach’s alpha. Using inferential as well as descriptive analysis, data was analysed. Graphs, charts and tables were utilized in descriptive analysis, whereas multiple regression methods were utilized in inferential analysis. Ethical considerations were observed duly. The study found that stakeholders' management had a strong and significant correlation (r=0.665, p<0.001) with completion of projects. According to the results of the study, 44.2% of the changeability in the completion of these projects is explained by stakeholders' management. Stake holder communication (p<0.001) was found to be significant with a unit change in communication predicted to yield a 0.546 change in completion of constituency development projects. The study concluded that effective stakeholder management, including planning, communication, and conflict resolution, significantly enhances the completion of National Government Constituency Development Fund projects in Kibwezi West Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya. The researcher recommended that the government should ensure that there are well-defined and efficient communication channels among stakeholders involved in the development projects. Implement regular meetings, workshops, and reporting mechanisms to facilitate the exchange of information and updates. This can be done by utilizing various communication tools such as email, project management software, or online platforms to enhance communication efficiency.Item Capacity Building and Service Delivery among National Administration Officers in Embu County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2025-05) Towett, Lucy JemutaiKenya 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 engage 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 (resources, training, and adaptability) and their needs. This study investigated the effect of capacity building on service delivery among NGAOs in Embu County, focusing on the influence of training, resource availability, and ability to adopt change. Employing a social survey design with mixed methods, the research involved questionnaires and interviews with NGAOs. 148 NGAOs from anticipated 226 participated in the study responded. It was established that only (57, 38.5%) of participated NGAOs have attended capacity building in the last 3 years with the main focus being leadership (92, 64.3%). Personal security (73, 49.3%) and technology (45, 30.4%-very difficult; 52, 35.1%-difficult) were among the most critical resources reported that restrains NGAOs capacity to deliver effective services. Participated NGAOs were unsure the type of capacity development training provides necessary skills (e.g., use of communication technology, paralegal) tailored to their role (3.28 ± 1.119) and perception was similar across the four categories [X 2 =13.852 (8); 0.086]. Ordinal regression analysis revealed that work experience, level of education, job title mutually explains a moderate proportion (15.1%) (Pseudo R-Square values, Nagelkerke = 0.151) of variance regarding participated NGAOs satisfaction in their involvement in the development of capacity building program. Moreover, level of education showed a significant effect on satisfaction levels (p = .039), specifically, postgraduates demonstrated significantly lower odds of satisfaction compared to those with high school education (odds ratio = 0.013, 95% CI [0.000, 1.630], Wald χ²(3) = 7.219, p = .065) suggesting that individuals with higher educational qualifications may have different expectations or perspectives regarding stakeholder involvement in capacity building initiatives. Work experience also played a significant role, with NGAOs having 5-10 years of experience showing significantly higher odds of satisfaction compared to those with less than 5 years (odds ratio = 5.320, 95% CI [1.738, 16.287], Wald χ²(4) = 12.368, p = .015). It was concluded that recent capacity building training opportunities were lacking, which has had a noticeable impact on service delivery. NGAOs expressed widespread dissatisfaction with their limited involvement in shaping capacity training programs. There is a need to develop and implement more frequent and up-to-date capacity building training opportunities that focus not only on leadership development but also on enhancing technical skills relevant to the duties of NGAOs. Additionally, further research is imperative to explore other factors that could substantially influence NGAOs' satisfaction with capacity building training.Item Devolution of Social and Health Functions and Its Effects on Curbing Gender Based Violence in Wajir County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2025-05) Aden, Leila HawaThe study examines effect of devolution in social and health functions in the prevention of gender based violence within Wajir county, Kenya. Specifically, it examined the impact of devolution in four areas: medical services, youth, gender and social services, early childhood education, and water and sanitation services. Data was collected through semi structured questionnaire and descriptive research design was employed in the study. Regression analysis was the model used to examine relationship curbing GBV, devolution of early childhood education, devolution of water and sanitation services, medical service and devolution of youths, gender and social services. Results from the regression model suggest that devolution of healthcare access led to reduction in GBV cases (β = -0.509, p < 0.001). It was also revealed that devolution of early childhood education led to reduction of GBV cases (β = -0.339, p < 0.001). However, there was little impact from devolving youth, gender and social services (β = -0.072, p = 0.311) and significant impact of water and sanitation services became questionable (β = -0.153, p = 0.062). The findings suggest that while some devolved functions play a meaningful role in reducing GBV, others require improved implementation and policy focus. The study called for enhanced coordination in different sectors to fully eliminate gender based violence cases. The research underscores the need for strategic funding in local health and education systems.Item Allocation of National Government Constituency Development Fund and Access to Public Secondary School Education in Meru County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2025-03) Njoroge, Leah WairimuPublic secondary school education has a big role in fostering economic development and increasing income levels, particularly for individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite these potential benefits, access to public secondary education in Meru County has experienced a decline since 2013. Transition rates from 2018 to 2022 consistently fall below national averages, ranging from 61.5% to 69.7% compared to the national rates of 81.3% to 86.8%. The reported dropout rates in Meru County, varying from 10.9% to 15.9% during the same period, raise concerns about the obstacles students face in completing their secondary education. Obstacles to transitioning to secondary schools, such as high expenses, poverty, additional school fees, and unfavorable learning environments, disproportionately impact learners from economically disadvantaged families. The NGCDF represents one of the governmental measures to reduce education costs. The implementation of the NGCDF has not solved the problems learners encounter when trying to get access to quality secondary school education. This research examined the effects that national government constituency development fund distribution has on quality public secondary school education accessibility across Meru County in Kenya. Research investigated how NGCDF funding affected physical facilities and educational resources and school feeding program on access to quality secondary school education. The research was anchored on production function and the human capital theory employing descriptive design, targeting all public secondary schools Meru County including 72 principals, 72 school bursars and 11 members of the NGCDF committee members. The researcher employed a census approach because of the limited number of respondents which reached 155. A questionnaire served as the method for collecting the necessary information. The data collection went through two stages of analysis using descriptive statistics to compute mean values alongside standard deviation calculations. Public secondary school education in Meru County receives essential influence through NGCDF allocations from the National Government according to the research findings. Adequate funding for physical facilities, such as classrooms and libraries, leads to higher student enrollment and retention rates, as well as improved academic performance due to a conducive learning environment. Similarly, sufficient allocation for teaching and learning resources, including textbooks and computers, enhances educational outcomes by supporting effective teaching practices and boosting student engagement. Additionally, school feeding programs have been shown to positively impact attendance and concentration by addressing nutritional needs, further emphasizing the interconnectedness of these factors. In conclusion, targeted investments in physical infrastructure, teaching resources, and nutritional support are essential for improving educational access and quality, highlighting the importance of strategic NGCDF allocations.Item Reward Management Practices and Performance of Governmental Agencies in the Water Sector, Kenya: A Case of Northern Water Works Development Agency(Kenyatta University, 2025-04) Abdihakim, Ibrahim IbrahimPrevious studies in the field of reward management practices concentrated on private sector firms and educational institutions. A significant number of them also happened to have been conducted outside Kenya and in particular, outside the water sector. The study reviewed presented a methodological gap on the need to use primary data and use a semi-structured questionnaire. The context on employee performance was also different from this study context on organizational performance. The study therefore, endeavored to fill this empirical knowledge gap by establishing the effect of reward management practices on performance governmental agencies in the water sector in Kenya. The study objectives were to investigate the effect of financial incentives, employee recognition, promotions and training and development affected performance in Northern Water Works Development Agency, Kenya. The study was guided by Herzberg two-factor theory, expectancy theory, and equity theory. The study used a descriptive research design and exploratory research design. Participants in the study consisted of upper-level managers and supervisors from the Northern Water Works Development Agency in Kenya. The study targeted 32 managers and 41 supervisors at Northern Water Works Development Agency, Kenya. A census study was used. Primary data was gathered with the use of questionnaires. A data collection letter was issued from graduate school at Kenyatta University. Additionally, a letter of research permission was requested from the National Commission of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation analysis and regression analysis) were used in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 24 to evaluate the quantitative data. Data in the form of tables and figures were used to display numerical information. The analysis of financial incentives indicated a moderate to high level of agreement among respondents regarding their positive influence on performance and motivation, aligning with existing literature. Similarly, respondents perceived positive practices of employee recognition, promotions, and training, consistent with previous research emphasizing their impact on organizational performance and employee satisfaction. While areas of organizational performance strengths were identified, such as customer service and productivity, there were also areas for improvement. Despite individual factors not strongly correlating with each other, collectively, they significantly contributed to enhancing organizational performance, as confirmed by regression analysis. Consequently, policy recommendations include allocating resources to training initiatives, developing robust water management policies, investing in infrastructure projects, launching public awareness campaigns, and strengthening institutional capacity. Suggestions for further study involve longitudinal assessments of incentive schemes, comparative policy analyses, evaluations of community engagement strategies, and studies on technological innovations' adoption and impact in the water sectorItem Effect of National Government Administration on Coordination of Security Function in Baringo County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2022-06) Otieno, Ochola WycliffeAbstractItem Determinants of Implementation of ICT Strategies in the Kenya Judiciary: Case of Kajiado High Court Region(Kenyatta University, 2023-06) Ndunda, Agnes NdanuSignificance of strategy implementation is emphasized in strategy lifecycle since it is the only quantifiable evidence of proper Strategy Management in any organization. ICT strategy implementation is seen as the adoption and implementation of e-governance in organisations through use of ICT in operations and processes. The Kenyan Judiciary tasked with justice delivery, which is not a devolved function, hence, the pace and effect of implementation of ICT strategies in any court station away from the administrative centre is a sizeable reflection of the overall effect of ICT use in justice delivery within the country. This is very crucial as the country tries to adopt the e-governance model of administration for efficient and effective service delivery, as properly laid down in the ICT strategic plan. This need was accelerated by the Covid 19 outbreak in the year 2020, which limited physical contact between stakeholders in the justice sector, hence necessitating faster implementation of ICT strategic plan to provide virtual platforms for justice delivery. The study sought to examine whether Organizational Culture, Financial and Human Resources, ICT Infrastructure and ICT Governance within the Kajiado High Court Region formed a considerable part of determinants of ICT strategies implementation. In order to achieve this, four objectives were formulated as a guide to the study; they aimed at examining whether Organisational Culture, Resources allocated for the ICT, state of ICT Infrastructure and ICT Governance had a determining effect on ICT strategies implementation, in Courts within Kajiado High Court Region. The study adopted a mixed method Case Study design. It employed a mixture of quantitative and qualitative research methods with both closed ended questionnaire and open-ended questions used to collect data from 72 judiciary personnel within the three court stations under study. Census Sampling Design was used. The study was conducted in Kajiado, Loitoktok and Ngong Law-court Stations, which are under Kajiado High Court Region. The quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 24.0), Content and Multiple Regression Analysis on determinants of ICT strategies Implementation as the dependent variable against variables listed in the objectives. Interview questions were analysed by content analysis. The study found that Organizational culture had a positive and significant effect on ICT strategies implementation (3=0.459, p < 0.05). ICT governance had a positive and significant effect on ICT strategies implementation of (B=0.451, p < 0.05). ICT infrastructure had a positive and a significant effect on ICT strategy implementation (B=0. 067, p < 0.05). The study concluded that Organizational culture, ICT governance, ICT Human and Financial Resources and ICT Infrastructure affects ICT strategies Implementation. The study recommends that the management of court stations ensure that there is no lack of understanding of ICT strategies implementation. ICT training should be focused on. There should be better involvement of implementing personnel at ICT strategies formulation to minimize ignorance. Clear cut ICT strategies leadership should be identified at strategies formulation stage for ease of direction during implementation.Item Fiscal Transfers and the Implementation of Infrastructure Projects in Marginalized Areas in Garissa County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2022-06) Fouzia, Abdikadir DahirAbstractItem Effectiveness of Youth Sport Engagement on Crime Management in Kwale County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2023-06) Maithya, Mengi William,Item Governance Practices and Health Projects Management by Local Non-Governmental Organisations in Narok County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2022-11) Munjua, Mary WairimuAbstractItem Effect of Public Participation on Budget Implementation in The Devolved Government in Kenya: A Case of Garissa County(Kenyatta University, 2023-06)AbstractItem Effect of Public Participation on Budget Implementation in the Devolved Government in Kenya: a Case of Garissa County(Kenyatta University, 2023-06) Shuriye, Abdishakur MohamedAbstractItem Effect of Public Participation on Performance of National Constituencies Development Funded Projects: A Case of Kinango Constituency in Kwale County, Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2020-12) Mwatero, Hamisi OmariAbstractItem Vetting Process of Judges and Judicial Service Delivery in Kenya(Kenyatta University, 2022-06) Langat, Chepkemoi JudithAbstractItem Role of Public Participation in Enhancing Governance Process in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi City County(Kenyatta University, 2021-12) Orwochi, Anthony MoturiPublic Participation is the fulerum of democratic governance. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 makes public participation in governance a key prerequisite to development. This study is conceptualized to investigate the role of public participation in enhancing county governance processes in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by the following specific objectives that seck to: establish the level of public participation in the governance processes; examine the awareness of the public on existing legal framework for public participation in the governance evaluate the influence of public participation methods on the governance processes; and identify the barriers to public participation in governance processes in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by two theories — Participatory and Stakeholder — as the main theoretical underpinning to be used to connect the study variables. The study employed a descriptive survey design as the research methodology, and purposive and stratified sampling to select 93 respondents from a population of 848602 participants comprising of senior county officials, county assembly members, ward administrators, and county residents. The study instruments used were questionnaires and key informants interview schedule. For validity and reliability of the research instruments pilot study and test-retest was used. The data was coded and entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22, to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was arranged thematically and presented through narration. The study found that the level of public participation enables the public to have various platforms to ventilate, canvass, and build consensus on governance issues; awareness of existing legal framework by the public is critical in helping the citizen understand how and when they should participate in key issues of governance; methods of public participation designed by the county government management and other relevant partners affect governance processes; and respondents had the knowledge of how critical barriers to public participation was to enabling the citizens contribute to issues of county governance thereby affecting governance processes. The study recommended the need for County government to ensure provision of proper awareness and sensitization of the public on existing legal framework, meticulous application of public participation methods; and minimizing the structural and procedural barriers so as to enhance collaborative efforts in realizing effective and efficient county governance. The study also suggested that further research is needed on the effect of the level of education on the efficacy of public participation in county governance, as well as examining the interface between perceptual barriers and the effectiveness of county governance.Item Role of Public Participation in Enhancing Governance Process in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi City County(Kenyatta University, 2021-12) Orwochi, Anthony MoturiPublic Participation is the fulerum of democratic governance. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 makes public participation in governance a key prerequisite to development. This study is conceptualized to investigate the role of public participation in enhancing county governance processes in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by the following specific objectives that seck to: establish the level of public participation in the governance processes; examine the awareness of the public on existing legal framework for public participation in the governance evaluate the influence of public participation methods on the governance processes; and identify the barriers to public participation in governance processes in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by two theories — Participatory and Stakeholder — as the main theoretical underpinning to be used to connect the study variables. The study employed a descriptive survey design as the research methodology, and purposive and stratified sampling to select 93 respondents from a population of 848602 participants comprising of senior county officials, county assembly members, ward administrators, and county residents. The study instruments used were questionnaires and key informants interview schedule. For validity and reliability of the research instruments pilot study and test-retest was used. The data was coded and entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22, to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was arranged thematically and presented through narration. The study found that the level of public participation enables the public to have various platforms to ventilate, canvass, and build consensus on governance issues; awareness of existing legal framework by the public is critical in helping the citizen understand how and when they should participate in key issues of governance; methods of public participation designed by the county government management and other relevant partners affect governance processes; and respondents had the knowledge of how critical barriers to public participation was to enabling the citizens contribute to issues of county governance thereby affecting governance processes. The study recommended the need for County government to ensure provision of proper awareness and sensitization of the public on existing legal framework, meticulous application of public participation methods; and minimizing the structural and procedural barriers so as to enhance collaborative efforts in realizing effective and efficient county governance. The study also suggested that further research is needed on the effect of the level of education on the efficacy of public participation in county governance, as well as examining the interface between perceptual barriers and the effectiveness of county governance.Item Effects of Performance Appraisal on Employee Performance in Kilifi County Hospital(Kenyatta University, 2023-05) Menza, Ndoro ChristineThe current performance appraisal system and practices in Kilifi County Hospital exhibit weaknesses, which need to be urgently addressed if employee performance appraisal is to be used to improve the quality of work and health services as a whole. This study sought to assess the influence of performance appraisal on employee performance in Kilifi County Hospital in Kenya. The study's objectives were to determine how training, feedback mechanisms, leadership styles, and how compensation influences employee performance. The research adopted a descriptive survey study design. The target population consisted 94 respondents including 4 doctors, 39 nurses, 27 support staffs and 18 researchers and 6 administrative and management representatives. Data collection was dome using a structured questionnaires and interview guide. The instruments reliability was tested using comelation coefficient. The data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean, percentages, frequencies and inferential statistics including multiple regression. The qualitative data was transcribed and arranged into several topics based on the study’s objectives. Frequency tables were used to present the data. The study results indicated that training had a positive and significant effect on employee performance (=0.170, p<0.05), Feedback mechanisms had a positive and significant effect on employee performance (3=0.263, p<0.05), Leadership style had a positive and significant effect on employee performance ($=0.231, p<0.05) and compensation had a positive and significant effect on employee performance ($=0.213, p<0.05). The study concluded that relevance of the objectives enables the health workers to attain the required level of performance. Communication between the staff and managers assists in tracking overall employee performance. Employees prefer remunerative rewards as good performance is observed and then rewarded, the chances of it being repeated are increased. The study recommend that organizations should establish and adopt performance appraisal systems that would enable effectively appraisal of the employees and therefore providing opportunities to the management in identifying staff training needs, identify performance targets, and improve employees performance.