Evaluation of the Relationship between Stakeholder Partnerships and Sustainable Water Service Provision in Kenya: Perspectives from Mandera County
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2026-03
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Empirical studies indicate that the implementation of national water policies yields mixed
outcomes in terms of their influence on water service provision. While some contexts report
improvements in access, quality and sustainability, others continue to experience limited progress
due to institutional, financial and environmental limitations. In Mandera County, there are still
gaps understanding the effective implementation of these policies, as evidenced by perennial water
scarcity, inadequate infrastructure, and unequal distribution of services. The purpose of this study
was therefore to determine the effect of stakeholder partnership on the provision of water services
in Mandera County. The study was underpinned by Institutional Theory. The study was informed
by pragmatism philosophy and employing a descriptive survey research design. The target
population comprised 535 participants drawn from various key stakeholders in Mandera County,
including the Water Resources Authority, Mandera Office, Mandera County Companies,
community leaders, representatives from the Non- Governmental Organization, County
Government of Mandera Water Department, and the National Drought Management Authority.
The researcher used Slovin’s formula to obtain a sample size of 229 respondents. The study used
both descriptive and inferential statistical methods in analysis. The findings were presented on
tables. The findings revealed that the coefficient of determination (R Squared) was 0.495, implying
that 49.5% of the variation in the provision of water services in Mandera County is explained by
stakeholder partnership. The ANOVA results showed that the model was statistically significant
in explaining the effect of stakeholder partnership on the provision of water services. The
regression coefficient results in revealed a positive and statistically significant relationship
between stakeholder partnership and provision of water services (β = 0.683, p = 0.000 < 0.05). In
view of the findings, the study recommends that County government of Mandera County
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Omar, M. A., Muna, W. & Minja, D. (2026). Evaluation of the Relationship between Stakeholder Partnerships and Sustainable Water Service Provision in Kenya: Perspectives from Mandera County, Journal of Public Policy & Governance, 10(2), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t4377