Risk Management Practices and Implementation of County Integrated Development Plan in Homabay County, Kenya
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2025-12
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Risks continue to shape the implementation of County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) globally, yet limited evidence exists on how risk management practices influence CIDP outcomes in Homa Bay County. This study examined the effects of risk identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk communication on the implementation of the 2018–2022 CIDP in Homa Bay County. The study was anchored on the Modern Portfolio Theory and the Theory of Change. A descriptive research design was adopted, targeting 234 respondents, including the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Finance and Economic Planning, the Chief Officer for Finance and Economic Planning, project managers, business persons, youth groups, women groups, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) involved in CIDP implementation. A sample of 146 respondents was selected through stratified and simple random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and interview guides, and a pilot study was conducted in Migori County among 15 officials. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, while content, face, and construct validity were applied. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis in SPSS, whereas qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that all four predictors—risk identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk communication—significantly influenced CIDP implementation, with regression beta coefficients demonstrating positive relationships. Based on the results, the study recommends institutionalizing county risk management frameworks, strengthening early detection systems, enhancing adaptive mitigation strategies, and improving community sensitization to promote participation and resilience in future CIDP implementation. All predicators influenced CIDP implementation significantly with the beta values indicating a positive relationship. From the results, the study recommends the need to institutionalize risk management frameworks to positively influence the implementation of the County Integrated Development Plan in the future. The risk management strategy for the county should also ensure strong, effective, and robust early detection systems, adaptive mitigation plans, proper and enhanced sensitization among the locals so as to build awareness, enhance participation and boost resilience
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A Research Project Submitted to the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Masters of Public Policy and Administration of Kenyatta University, December, 2025
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1. Jane Gakenia Njoroge