Governce Challanges Affecting the Implementation of Devolved Governance System in Kenya. The Case of Mandera County
- August 26, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: IJRISS, Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue VIII, August 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Mohamed Ahmed Dagane, Dr George Maroko
Abstract: The devolved governance is a system of political power sharing between the national government and state or county governments. The system allocates development responsibilities to devolved governments with funding while the national government takes over certain functions which cover the needs of all devolved units under a central system in the whole country. The purpose of this study was to assess challenges facing the implementation of devolved governance system in Kenya with special reference to Mandera County. The specific objectives of the study were : to examine the effect of funding on the implementation of devolved governance system in Mandera County : to assess the extent to which revenue collection affect the implementation of devolved governance system in Mandera County: to examine the effect of accountability on the implementation of devolved governance system in Mandera County: to analyze how equitable resource distribution influence the implementation of devolved governance system in Mandera County. This study used both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. It was conducted in Mandera County. The target population was 260 drawn from County Government officials and national government officials. Purposive sampling technique was used in the study. A sample size of 210 was employed to conduct the study. Data was collected through questionnaires and and interviews. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS tool while qualitative data was analysed using content analysis methods and NVIVO . The analyzed data was presented using tables, charts and figures, diagrams and reports. Ethical factors were considered and respected during the study
I. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The devolved governance system was introduced in Kenya by the 2010 constitution. It was implemented after elections of 2013. The new constitution created 47 counties including Mandera County. Since the establishment of the devolved system of governance, different counties have experienced many challenges arising from various weaknesses in the devolved governance system. This study assessed these challemges and came up with broad recommendations for rectifying the challenges by looking at the devolved government of Mandera County.
