| dc.contributor.author | Moi, Edna J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Jumanne, Andrew S. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Njoroge, Jane | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-19T18:02:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-19T18:02:42Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2520-4696 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | 10.47672/ajppa.1327 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.mut.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6969 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: Devolved administrative structures serve a critical role in insulating public officials
against power abuse and enhancing the stability of the political environment. Since the
inception of devolution in Kenya, proper operationalization of devolved administrative
structures ought to be in place. The problem lies in the operationalization of devolved
administrative structures that has led to poor service delivery. This study intended toibridge the
gap by determining the effect ofipublic accountability practices on theidevolved administrative
structures.
Methodology: The study incorporated institutional theory explaining an institution as entities
that are dependent on each other to form complete systems that are concerned with internal
interdependence. The target population was 500 respondents from Taita Taveta and Makueni
Counties. Purposive sampling was utilized to sample the top leadership who are mandated to
oversee functions in the devolved administrative setups; the governor’s, deputy governors,
speakers of county assembly and clerks of county assembly. Random sampling technique was
utilized to sample members of county assemblies, county executive members, chief officers,
county public service board members, directors, sub-county administrators, ward
administrators, and village administrators
Findings: The study found significant relationship betweenipubliciaccountability
andidevolvediadministrativeistructures.
Recommendation: This study recommends that top leadership in Counties must come up with
project ideas which are persuasive and create improvement of devolved administrative
structures that give persuasive transformation. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | American Journal of Public Policy and Administration | en_US |
| dc.subject | Public accountability, devolved administrative structures, Taita-Taveta, Makueni, Counties, Kenya | en_US |
| dc.title | Public Accountability Practice and Devolved Administrative Structures in Selected Semi-arid Counties in Kenya | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
