Integration of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and Sustainable Water Service Provision: Evidence from Mandera County, Kenya
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2026-03
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Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing
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The Kenya National Water Policy 2021 was designed to ensure sustainable water resource
management and equitable access to clean water. However, key gaps exist in its implementation
in Mandera County, where water scarcity remains a persistent challenge. The purpose of this study
was therefore to assess the effect of climate change integration 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 a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.541, implying that 54.1% of
the change in the provision of water services in Mandera County is attributed to climate change
integration strategies. Regression analysis results showed that climate change integration (β =
0.336, p = 0.000) had statistically significant positive effect on service delivery. The study
concludes that effective water service delivery in arid regions like Mandera County depends on
coordinated efforts across environmental, infrastructural, and climate-focused interventions. In
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Omar, M. A., Muna, W. & Minja, D. (2026). Integration of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and Sustainable Water Service Provision: Evidence from Mandera County, Kenya, Journal of Public Policy & Governance, 10(1), 56-74. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t4375