Question

Devolution in Kenya was touted as a solution to development inequalities in the country. The citizens believed in the constitution that the creation of the county governments would bring services closer to them, enhance access to leaders and ultimately achieve development at a faster rate. The performance of the counties has recently become a subject of discussion by every Kenyan. It has been over three years since, but tangible results are not evident with blame between National and County governments and institutions thereof increasing by the day. County governments have not established their foot in revenue collection, legislative agenda is yet to take root with the county assemblies having been grounded by the pull and push for higher pay by the members, minimal capacity of the MCAs to legislate and debate Bills and county residents developing apathy towards their county leaders. The Council of Governors is concerned with this and has instituted a research in which you are the lead person.   

Suggest an appropriate title that this research can take                                         

Outline any four specific research objectives for the study                                  

Draw a schematic diagram of a conceptual framework that the research should adopt clearly indicating the various types of variables.                                                        

Briefly explain any four ethical considerations that you would bear in mind while conducting your research.                                                                                         

Answer 1

Suggest an appropriate title that this research can take                                          (2 marks)

“Implementing devolution in Kenya: Opportunities and challenges”

Outline any four specific research objectives for the study                                   (4 marks)

1. Revenue collection mechanism
2. Capacity of MCAs to legislate and debate Bills
3. Citizens attitude towards country’s leadership
4. Audit and due-diligence reports

In the first place, the absence of comprehension of key issues around devolution is producing a lot of question between partners with a few, particularly the minority coalition in the two places of parliament, trusting that the national government is looking to disappoint devolution. A few provinces, for example, challenge the piecemeal exchange of capacities that has occurred up until this point, contending that all forces gave in Schedule Four of the Constitution be exchanged without a moment's delay. This request is somewhat determined by conviction with respect to area governments that authorities of the national government and neighborhood government structures being eliminated stay angry of the intrusion of their past extent of expert. While this might be valid, the truth on the ground is that numerous region governments, if not all, do not have the ability to assimilate every single such power inside such a here and now. This contention is reinforced when one considers, for example, that Kenya as of now needs prepared and experienced administrative drafters, financial and monetary arranging specialists to sufficiently provide food for the 48 areas. Income portion is likewise ended up being a disruptive issue. By law, districts are qualified for slightest 14% of the aggregate National Revenue gathered. Regardless of numerous provinces at present getting a charge out of satisfactory subsidizing, there is as yet an inclination that budgetary allotments should be expanded, and that the focal government is hesitant. Numerous district governors have since propelled a vivacious battle to that impact and have translated the apparent national government hesitance as a ploy to baffle the viability of regressed units. On nearer investigation however, the truth, as with the exchange of energy, is that province governments don't have the retention limit with respect to over 14% of the national government income. Added to this are requests by province get together experts, similar to their national partners, for expanded compensation and advantages past the $~1500 month to month bundle.

Draw a schematic diagram of a conceptual framework that the research should adopt clearly indicating the various types of variables.      

It depends on what framework was taught in the class.

Briefly explain any four ethical considerations that you would bear in mind while conducting your research.                                                                                          (4 marks)

1. As country revenue/budget to be allocated to 47 countries. We should make sure no one should get preference treatment. There should be no bias in allocating of resources.
2. All the people should be able to access all the facilities/services without any discrimination on the basis of Gender or race etc.
3. No preference should be given to any local or politically influenced vendor to complete project. We should follow fair bidding process.
4. Urban and rural areas should get separate projects depending on need instead of one generic project to all the places.