http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12352 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:38:21 GMT 2026-04-05T23:38:21Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/17445 EFFECTIVENESS OF NATIONAL LAND POLICY IN ADDRESSING HISTORICAL LAND INJUSTICES IN SABOTI SUB-COUNTY, TRANS NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA KIBOI KIPKORIR WALTER Land ownership and use has intrinsic connection to community’s existence and well being. Therefore, its governance and administration immediately after colonialism has remained a focal point in public policy and academic discourse. Injustices on land stemming from colonial policy enactments resulted in unequal distribution of land, landlessness and squatting. These policy guidelines significantly impacted the socio economic well-being of several indigenous communities. The efforts towards rectifying historical land injustices, through land law reforms, has achieved less than expected. Many communities continue to struggle in poverty, with increased socio economic inequality. The purpose of national land policy is to provide mechanisms towards solving matters relating to historical land injustices. The continued existence of cases relating to land injustices triggered the need to evaluate the strengths and shortcomings of the NLP. This study therefore, assessed the National Land Policy's effectiveness in addressing historical land injustices in Saboti Sub-County, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The research objectives centered on analyzing the contributions of Land Reports, the adequacy of the National Land Policy Framework, and the extent of implementation of the National Land Policy in addressing historical injustices. Three theoretical frameworks informed the study: Max Horkheimer's Critical Theory (1937), Institutional Theory by Meyer and Rowan (1970), and Marxist Theory by Karl Marx (1818-1883). Employing a Mixed Methods Research Design, the study targeted a population of 47,603 household heads and 80 key informants, ultimately identifying a sample size of 381 household heads and 24 key informants. Data were collected and analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data analysis, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Ethical standards were upheld throughout the research process. The findings revealed a significant correlation between the impact of land reports in documenting and addressing historical land injustices (r = 0.989**, p = 0.000) and a strong correlation between the National Land Policy Framework and its role in addressing these injustices (r = 0.949**, p = 0.000). Furthermore, the results indicated a positive correlation between the level of implementation of the National Land Policy and its effectiveness in addressing historical injustices (r = 0.785**, p = 0.000). The study concluded that effectively addressing historical land injustices in Kenya requires robust government commitment to implementing viable solutions. This includes integrating recommendations from land reports into policy, aligning land policies with documented injustices, and ensuring effective implementation of the National Land Policy (NLP). This study highlights the need to address historical land injustices in Saboti Sub-County and assesses the Effectiveness of National Land Policies. It provides a roadmap for improving land governance by adopting recommendations from Land Reports, offering policymakers insights to create equitable land policy frameworks and Intentional implementation of the revised Land Policy Frameworks. Implementing these recommendations could enhance community well-being, reduce socio-economic disparities, and support a more inclusive society, contributing to the broader conversation on land reform and social justice. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/17445 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/13581 EFFECTIVENESS OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ON HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN SIRISIA SUBCOUNTY, BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA OBUSHE DENNIS OMUSE With the onset of devolution in March 2013 as provided for in the 2010 constitution of Kenya, Citizens have been given an opportunity to directly take part in decision making in the healthcare sector. This was meant to improve the status of healthcare service delivery among county governments in Kenya. However, health service delivery in Sirisia Subcounty has generally lagged behind evidenced by high bed occupancy and low number of medical personnel as cited in the (DHIS, 2019). The general objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of citizen participation on healthcare service delivery in Sirisia Subcounty. Specifically, this study tested the hypotheses that there is no significant relationship between the magnitude of citizen participation in healthcare service development, level of citizen participation and efficiency of citizen participation on healthcare service delivery in Sirisia Subcounty, Kenya. The study used empowerment theory. Both correlational and descriptive research designs were used. The target population was 17659 household heads and 107 healthcare workers in Sirisia Subcounty. 32 (30%) healthcare workers and 376 household heads in the Subcounty were selected. The healthcare workers were purposively selected while the households were randomly selected. The study relied on both primary and secondary data. Data was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. For descriptive analysis, both mean and standard deviation were computed. Inferential statistics of Correlation, Regression and ANOVA were used in the study. Results were presented using figures such as tables, charts and graphs. Firstly, results indicated that healthcare development is key in promoting service delivery in the health sector in Sirisia Subcounty (r=0.446**; P=.000). Results also showed level of citizen participation being paramount in enhancing health care service delivery (r=.334**; P=.000). Furthermore, it was established that improvement in efficient citizen participation is likely to have a recommendable effect on service delivery at the health facilities (r=.617**; P=.000). Conclusively therefore, improvement in the three independent variables, will realize 55.9% change in healthcare service delivery in Sirisia. The study also noted that all the null hypotheses were rejected, implying that there is a statistical relationship between all the three independent variables and service delivery in the health facilities. The study concludes that for healthcare service delivery to improve in Sirisia Subcounty, the three independent variables have to be implemented in accordance with the needs of citizens. The study recommends that in order to achieve the main goal of public participation, there is need to create structures, mechanisms and guidelines for citizen participation. Secondly, there is need for the study area to come up with a comprehensive public participation process which should involve stakeholders in the health sector. Lastly, the county should plan for public participation meetings geared towards problem-solving. The findings are expected to enrich available data and create awareness on citizen participation in healthcare both locally, nationally and internationally. To the academia, the study provides an insight into further research by scholars interested in the area of citizen participation. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/13581 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12358 INFLUENCE OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS PROLIFERATION CONTROL ON HUMAN SECURITY AMONG THE RENDILLE COMMUNITY OF MARSABIT COUNTY, KENYA ISAAC MEME MWENDA Globally, millions of small arms and light weapons continue to be proliferated despite international community ratifying measures as well as domestic legislations to contain the menace. This study sought to interrogate the influence of small arms and light weapons proliferation control on human security among the Rendille community of Marsabit County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to interrogate the factors that contribute to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, to assess the implication of small arms and light weapons possession on human security and, to determine the approaches to control proliferation of small arms and light weapons among the Rendille community in Marsabit County. While filling existing intellectual gap and field related challenges on small arms proliferation and human security, the study will inform policy making process on small arms related challenges in Kenya. Open system theory and Relative deprivation theory were adopted to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was used and the target population was 477 individuals, from which a sample size of 150 respondents participated in the study. Questionnaires, interview schedules and Focus Group Discussions were used in collection of primary data. Convergent parallel mixed method of data analysis was used and research ethical considerations adhered to. The findings indicated that the major factors contributing to proliferation of small arms and light weapons included the readiness for revenge attacks, conflict over resources, boundary disputes, cattle rustling, inter-ethnic conflicts, and political differences among the various ethnic groups living in the County. Secondly, with prevalent crimes such as highway banditry, cattle rustling, inter-community attacks and electoral violence associated with use of small arms and light weapons, food security, community and personal security, environmental security, health security and economic security had been negatively affected. The study also noted that sensitization and community policing, arrest and prosecution of illegal holders of firearms, amnesty, proper border control mechanisms, disarmament and registration of all illegal firearms holderswere cited as strategies to control proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Based on these findings, it was concluded that widespread proliferation of small arms have indeed affected the various aspects of human security in the study area and thus the need to mitigate the problem. The researcher recommended that government should recruit, equip and deploy adequate security personnel to Marsabit County to provide requisite security and secure the porous borders from arms traffic flow. With the help of the County Government of Marsabit, national government can identify development projects that provide an alternative source of income to the pastoralist communities. Further research was recommended on the implication of primordial social linkages among the trans border communities in proliferation of small arms and light weapons Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12358 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6409 Administrative Impact Of Restructured Provincial Administration On Selected Aspects Of Maintenance Of Law And Order In Kenya In 2010-2014: A Case Study Of Bomet County Mutisya, Josphat Safari This study sought to investigate administrative impact of Restructured Provincial Administration (RPA) as independent variable on maintenance of law and order as dependent variable in Bomet County, Kenya in 2010-2014. Based on the theory of legitimate domination, it focused on four selected aspects of maintenance of law and order measured in 2006-2010 and in 2010-2014. These formed the objectives of the study and include: analysis of the nature and causes of crimes committed, establishing the frequency of joint security operations on illicit brews and reasons for not conducting them, establishing the duration of response to scenes of crimes and why and establishing the frequency of security committees meetings and what informed them. It employed a descriptive survey design, which targeted 223 security officers with a sample of 143 respondents drawn from four security agencies purposively chosen, namely the Provincial Administration, the Kenya Police Service, the Administration Police Service and the National Intelligence Service. Data was collected through a structured open and closed ended questionnaire and analysis of written records. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics tabulated using computer Statistical Program for Social Sciences and the MS Excel. The findings were interpreted and presented in percentages and frequency graphs and charts. The findings were: that the RPA had significant negative administrative consequences on the selected aspects in 2010-2014 compared to the similar period before, the RPA contributed to increased personal, property and statutory crimes, the frequency of joint security operations on illicit brews dropped from weekly basis to monthly and need basis, the duration of response to scenes of crimes increased from minutes to hours, and that the frequency of security committees meetings increased to weekly and need basis from monthly and need basis. The new command structure in the RPA, independent security institutions, inadequate resources and entry of County government, all had negative administrative impact on the fight against crimes, the frequency of joint operations on illicit brews, the duration of response to scenes of crimes, and the frequency of security committees meetings in 2010-2014. The government should consider re-restructuring the four security agencies to overcome overlapping chain of command to enhance enforcement and coordination, establish a clear law and policy on liquor that is universal to all Counties to streamline joint operations on illicit brews, avail adequate resources to enhance response to scenes of crimes and fully operationalize Article 239 (5) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 to empower security committees. Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6409 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z