Abstract: This study sets out to examine the role played by Social Accountability (SAcc) in promoting good governance in Kenya, more especially in county governments. It will examine how SAcc can be used in promoting good governance, through its focus on transparency, accountability and citizen participation. County governments are still politically young and how they manage the new system of devolved governance created under the new Kenyan constitution of 2010 will go a long way in determining the future of Kenya as a progressive state.The research was carried out at the Kakamega County head-office, and other field offices, not excluding the 12 sub-county offices. From the target population, a study sample of 246 individuals was selected using stratified random sampling method. Half of the sample comprised of county staff and the other half wanainchi proportionally but randomly selected from the 12 sub-counties. A study sample of Questionnaires was designed to probe the four independent variables, and analysis of data will help us establish the current lack or need for SAcc deepening. The study has shown that Kakamega County has not reached a commendable level of good governance. In order to set the County along this path, it is recommended that the county adopts and institutes social accountability mechanisms in its operations. The setting up of a liaison desk at the County Head-office, headed by an experienced SAcc champion as team leader, would be necessary since the effort needed is huge.
Keywords: Social Accountability and Good Governance.
Title: ROLE OF SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AS A TOOL FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY
Author: BONFACE NG’ONDWE MUYEMBE, PROF MIKE IRAVO
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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