Influence Of Corporate Governance Practices On Service Delivery Among County Governments In Kenya A Case Study Of Isiolo County Government

Abstract

The aim of the study will be to investigate the impact of corporate governance on service delivery among county government in Kenya: a case study of Isiolo County. The study will be guided by the four objectives on the managerial skills, internal control systems, organizational transparency and the oversight role of the county assembly. Good corporate governance practices are measures put in place by firms to ensure responsive and accountable operations that are efficient, effective and sustainable which contribute positively to the society and economy while recognizing and protecting the rights of stakeholder. Corporate governance is an inclusive management style based on democratic ideals, legitimate representation and participation The corporate scandals of the early 2000s, including Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, led to a wave of regulation aimed at prevention of similar problems in future by introducing good corporate governance practices to be employed in running and managing corporations. Good corporate governance practices will help the County Governments to provide effective and responsive services to citizens in their jurisdictions. This study investigates the impact of corporate governance practices on service delivery among county Governments in Kenya. The research study will apply descriptive research design so as to determine the relationship between effective service delivery and corporate governance. The study will target the county leadership and departmental heads. Questionnaires will be administered to 170 respondents. Regression, t-test, correlation and F-test will be applied in analyzing the primary data.