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Abstract:
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess challenges facing the implementation of the
County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) in Narok County Government.
Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The target population
comprised of 10 County Executive Committee Members, 22 County Chief Officers who
report to CECs and 62 directorates of the respective functional sections or units of the
government in Narok County. The study utilized a census technique of data collection
meaning the target population was studied.
Results: The major findings of the study were that NCG employees were involved in the
formulation of the CIDP, the CIDP had been implemented to a moderate extent, NCG had
met less than 50% of the performance targets as well as less than 50% CIDP development
projects or interventions, the CIDP of NCG is comprehensive as per the requirements of the
constitution of Kenya 2010, NCG indeed experienced financial-related challenges, human
resource-related challenges and leadership-related challenges in the process of implementing
the CIDP. The findings also revealed that national government policies and legislation and
organization culture influenced the implementation of the CIDP.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: the study recommends that the
national government of Kenya should disburse funds to the county governments regularly and
on time, NCG should review their style of leadership to a transformational and consultative
style, and that the national government should review the national legislations and policies
that govern the operations of county governments. |