Rural Development Programs in Kenya: Challenges Facing Constituency Development Fund in North Mugirango/Borabu Constituency
Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Most developing nations are still struggling for efficient use of their resources. In order to overcome physical and administrative constraints of the develop-ment, it is necessary to transfer the power from the central government to local authorities. Distribution of power from central government to local authorities improves the management of resources and community participation which is considered key to sustainable development. Kenya has initiated various rural development programmes to enhance rural development. The constituencies Development Fund is the latest rural development strategy by the Kenyan government. Since its inception, CDF has had tremendous impact among the rural communities in Kenya. However, the funds face myriad challenges that hinder transformation of lives if rural dwellers in the country. The author concludes that rural development programs are integral in improving the lives of people in the rural settings. Therefore, these programmes should be put at the top of the national agenda by the government. They should be fundamental to all national and rural policies that mitigate underdevelopment. The paper recommends that government should consider allocating more resources particularly to infrastructure such as roads to ensure that rural areas are easily accessible by all stakeholders who want to participate in rural development. In addition, there should be independent structures at the grassroots to track the progress of development projects as well as discourage misappropriation and mismanagement of CDF funds.
Authors and Affiliations
Auya Samwel, Bunei K Emmanuel, Kimeu Sylvester
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