Determinants of public participation in Kisumu County integrated development plans, Kenya
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2025-05
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
This research sought to investigate the determinants of public participation in County Integrated Development Plan and actual implementation in Kisumu County. The study specifically sought to assess the typologies and processes of public participation for County Integrated Development Planning, examine the roles played by various stakeholders in public participation in integrated development plans, determine the various levels of public participation in integrated development plans and explore the phases in integrated development planning in integrated development plans for Kisumu County. This study was grounded on cognitive engagement theory, stakeholder participation theory, group model for public participation and the verifier determinant theory. The study adopted the descriptive research design in addition to a sample of 103 respondents being purposively sampled. The study collected both secondary and primary data using self-administered questionnaire, libraries, journals and journal articles as well as the world wide web. The findings was analysed through content analysis and presented inform of frequency tables. Out of the 103 questionnaires distributed, 95 of them were returned, duly filled representing a 92.22% response rate. Consistent with the study findings, the study reached at the following conclusions. On the first objective, the study concluded that, there was Limited Provision of Development Drafts and Reasoning: The study indicates that government agencies in Kisumu County provide development drafts and reasoning for their selected projects to a limited extent. This suggests a potential area for improvement in transparency and communication between the government along with the public regarding development initiatives. Besides, there is insufficient Arrangement of Meetings and Workshops: On the second objective, this study concluded that, stakeholders play a substantial role in the integrated development planning process in Kisumu County. On the third objective, the study concluded that the technical know-how among employees plays a significant role in their effectiveness during task execution, leading to optimal input in prioritizing projects and achieving actual performance. On the fourth objective,the current research established that, there are challenges and limitations in various phases of Integrated Development Planning in Kisumu County, including government engagement, transparency in project introduction, influence of expertise management groups, consultation on project prioritization, public control over project implementation, and the implementation of mandates for public participation. On first objective, the study recommends that, government agencies should improve the provision of development drafts and reasoning for selected projects. On the second objective the study recommends that, given the relatively limited pressure exerted by community opinion leaders on the county government for higher project allocations, there is a need to strengthen community engagement and advocacy efforts. On the third objective, there should be a recognizition of the critical role of technical know-how among employees in driving successful development initiatives. On the fourth objective,there is need of fostering greater engagement and collaboration between government agencies and stakeholders at all levels of development planning process
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A research project submitted to the school of law, arts and social sciences in partial fulfilment for the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration of Kenyatta University, May 2025
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Dr. Weldon K Ng’eno