FISCAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN NORTH EASTERN REGION, KENYA

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Published Oct 20, 2024
DOI https://doi.org/10.61426/business.v5i1.254

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ABDIRAHMAN ADAN
PhD Scholar, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
WARIO GUYO, PhD
Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
MAKORI MORONGE, PhD
Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Abstract

Changes in fiscal structures have resulted in a movement in the political sphere from a more localized to a globalized concept and from centralized to decentralized institutions. Little research has been done in the Kenyan context examining the correlation between fiscal structure and community social transformation. This study's primary goal is to investigate how fiscal structure affects social transformation in the North Eastern region of Kenya. This study used the pragmatism philosophical framework and employed an explanatory with a descriptive cross-sectional design. The unit of analysis comprised of counties of the North Eastern region of Kenya which included Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties. The unit of observation was the senior employees (Job group M to S) in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties. The target population was 2002 senior employees of the 3 County governments. The research instrument generated both quantitative and qualitative data. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics comprised of frequencies, percentages, mean score, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics included correlation analysis and linear regression analysis. The study further established that fiscal structure has a positive and significant effect on social transformation in the North Eastern region of Kenya. The study recommends that it is crucial for the county government to continue reinforcing these mechanisms by implementing regular audits and public disclosures. Regular audits will provide an objective evaluation of fund management, while public disclosures will keep the community informed about fund allocation and usage.

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Vol 5 No 1 (2024)
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ABDIRAHMAN ADAN, PhD Scholar, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

PhD Scholar: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

WARIO GUYO, PhD, Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

MAKORI MORONGE, PhD, Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

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