Democratic Governance and Public Policy in Kenya: Giving Voice to Citizens
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Date
2021
Authors
Moi, Edna Jemutai
Makhamara, Felistus Hilda
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Publisher
International Journal of Scientific and Management Research
Abstract
Decision-making in governance is primarily centered on issues that relate to power and
people’s voice. Citizen participation are essential to democracy and democratic governance
in any given country. The study found out that a leader has to manage public relations and
carefully dealing with political aspects and stakeholders. Democratic governance occurs in
every organization covering private and public organization. Representatives may distort
citizens’ demands to suit their political preferences as, citizens reported that the recruitment
of those participating was not on merit, and need to be connected with political leaders
making it unfair. On merit, it may lead to participation in a protest rally to use as an avenue to
express (dis-)agreement with government policies. Citizens are confused and alienated by
governing voters. Influence over policy is limited, and they become further disenchanted with
democracy
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An Article Published in International Journal of Scientific and Management Research
Keywords
Decision-making, Citizen Participation, Democracy, Democratic Governance, Voter