Stakeholder’s Involvement Practices and Devolved Administrative Structures in Selected Semi-Arid Counties in Kenya
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Date
2023-12
Authors
Jumanne, Andrew Shangarai
Njoroge, Jane
Moi, Edna Jemutai
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AJPO
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose: The existence of devolved
administrative structures is critical in protecting
public officials from abusing power. It is
therefore essential to ensure that there is
effective implementation and operation of these
structures in Kenya now that devolution has
been introduced. So far, the underlying cause of
inadequate service delivery has been poor
operationalization of structures in these
devolved administrative entities that has been
caused by ineffective managerial practices. The
objective of the study intended to bridge the
existing gap by establishing the scope of
stakeholder involvement when it comes to
devolved administrative structures; the effect of
on the relationship of the stakeholder’s
involvement on devolved administrative
structures.
Methodology: The study utilized Institutional
Theory, which depicts an institution as
networks that rely upon each other to build up
unified systems that concern shared reliance.
Target population was 500 participants from
Taveta and Makueni counties. Purposive and
Stratified Random Sampling techniques were
utilized, where a sample ofi223 was drawn
from the Target population. The design
deployed in the study was descriptive research
that sought to produce answers to
phenomenon’s questions. Data was presented
using tables and narrations.
Findings: The instrument’s reliability was
tested using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability of 0.7
that which was acceptably reliable.
Quantitative and qualitative analytical methods
were used, as data was coded in SPSS and
analysed using the STATA. Multiple Linear
Regression was used to test the effects of
stakeholders’ involvement practices on the
devolved administrative structures.
Objectively, it was found that, a significant
relationship existed between stakeholders’
involvement practices and devolved
administrative structures.
Recommendations: The study recommends
that major decision-making processes adhere to
prescribed guidelines and be guided by proper
behaviour and clear principles.
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Keywords
Strategic Leadership Practices, Stakeholder Involvement, Devolved Administrative Structures, Taveta and Makueni Counties
Citation
Jumanne, A. ., Njoroge , J. ., & Moi, E. (2023). Stakeholder’s Involvement Practices and Devolved Administrative Structures in Selected Semi-Arid Counties in Kenya. American Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 8(4), 1–33. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajppa.1716