Determinants of community participation in the implementation of development projects in Kenya, A case of Kwale County
Abstract
Poverty, illiteracy and inadequate infrastructure remains to be a great challenge experienced in the area. Despite various actors channeling their resources and efforts in addressing such pertinent issues through the establishment of those development projects, local community participation is seen to be a key impediment that derails the implementation of these projects thus affecting its intended objectives/goals. This formed the basis of conducting the current study to examine the determinants of community participation in the implementation of development projects in Kwale County. . The study was guided by the following objectives: To establish the extent to which leadership, culture, commitment and level of literacy determines community participation in the implementation of development projects. The survey used a descriptive research design. The target population was 1194 drawn from residents of Kasemeni location in Kinango sub-county. A sample size of 300 were obtained by applying Yamane (1967) formula. Questionnaires were used as instruments of data collection. Data was analyzed through the use of SPSS and presented through frequency and percentage tables accordingly. The findings revealed there was a positive correlation between leadership, culture, community support, level of literacy and community participation in the implementation of development projects in Kwale County. The research concluded that leadership influence community participation in the implementation of development projects in Kwale County. It was also concluded that cultural values, norms, belief, patriarchy and traditional practices of the community need to be addressed when undertaking such mega development projects in the area. Besides, it was noted that community support contributes to community participation in the implementation of development projects in Kwale County. Further, the study concluded that many residents in the area are illiterate or semi-illiterate, hence they lack requisite skills and knowledge to participate in the development projects in the area. The study recommended there should be a good rapport between local Leadership and project implementers/developers. It is also recommended that project implementers need to understand and observe the community culture. Moreover, the study recommended project implementers should establish good collaboration and relationship with the community before, during and after the project.
Keywords: Leadership, Culture, Community support, Literacy level and Community participation
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