| dc.description.abstract | The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influenced performance of
water resource users association in the Upper Ewaso Ngiro North sub-catchment area. The
objectives of the study were to determine how water sector regulations; socio-economic
household factors; and the technical capacity influenced performance of a WRUA. Data for
this study was gathered through a descriptive survey among respondents drawn from the
household members of WRUAs in the Upper Ewaso Ngiro catchment, executive Committee
members, as well as Water Resource Management Authority officers in Laikipia County.
Simple random sampling was utilized in the selection of member respondents in the study,
while data was collected through an interview guide and household survey questionnaires. Data
collected during the study was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences
(SPSS). The study found that there is a significant relationship between water regulations on
performance of WRUAs in the Upper Ewaso Ngiro WRUAs. It also confirmed that there is a
significant relationship between the socio-economic household activities of the water resource
users and the performance of Upper Ewaso Ngiro WRUAs. Further, the study also found that
there is a significant relationship between the technical capacity of WRUAs and their
performance in water resource conservation. The study concluded that water resource users’
associations provide an opportunity for the involvement of stakeholders and beneficiaries in
joint management of water resources and conflict resolution. The study recommends that in
order to promote improved performance of the WRUAs in sustainability of catchment
conservation and protection activities, WRUA members should be given continued support by
the government, donor agencies and local leadership through institutional support mechanisms,
formation of internal policies, legislation, proper monitoring and continued capacity building.
It also recommends that there is need to regularly audit the activities and operations of WRUAs
so as to strategically enhance their performance and improve their effectiveness. | en_US |
