Public Participation and Formulation of Finance Bills in Kiambu County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Mwangi, Simeon Mwaura | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-18T07:02:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-18T07:02:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-11 | |
| dc.description | A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Public Policy and Administration in the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences of Kenyatta University, November 2025 Supervisor: 1.Wilson Muna | |
| dc.description.abstract | There is scarce data and literature available concerning the effect of public involvement on the development of finance bills. This study aims to examine how public participation influences the creation of finance bills, specifically within Kiambu County. The investigation was directed by the following objectives: to explore the effect of the level of public participation on the formulation of finance bills in Kiambu County, to establish the effect of the approaches employed in public participation on the formulation of finance bills in Kiambu County and to examine the effect of the uptake of public participation on finance bills in Kiambu County. A descriptive study design was adopted, targeting participants from Kiambu County in Thika Sub-County. The target population for the study was obtained from the attendance register (93) of those who participated in the public participation exercise during the formulation of the finance bill. The working sample size (73) was derived through the Krejcie and Morgan sampling technique. The sampled citizen respondents were engaged through a semi-structured questionnaire. The researcher also intends to interview government officials purposively sampled as key informants in the research. The study adhered to ethical guidelines. The researcher requested permission and approval to conduct the study from Kenyatta University, the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI), and the Kiambu County government. Informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation were ensured, with data collected respectfully and used solely for academic purposes. The data collected from the research were analyzed using descriptive statistics. A thematic approach was adopted in analyzing qualitative data, while Content analysis was used to analyze secondary data. The theoretical framework underpinning this research was grounded in stakeholder theory. The study found high voter turnout (91.7%) but lower civic engagement (65% attend public meetings). MCAs and friends were key information sources, while traditional media played a minor role. Public participation improved governance but faced barriers like poor communication, transport issues, and political interference. Voting did not impact satisfaction with finance bill formulation, but regular participation did. Incentives had little effect, while access to relevant materials improved engagement. Many participants felt excluded, with limited feedback from county officials, highlighting gaps in transparency and accountability. Following the findings of this study, the county government should enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and transparency in public participation by addressing logistical barriers, improving information dissemination, and strengthening feedback mechanisms. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/32479 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Public Participation and Formulation of Finance Bills in Kiambu County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |
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