An investigation of the role of stakeholders participation in community development funded projects: a case of Belgut Consituency, Kericho County

Abstract

This study is about the analysis of Community Participation in Community Funded Projects with reference to Belgut Constituency, Kericho County. The focus on the study was on full participation of community in the CDF projects. This report presents the findings of a study conducted to identify the barriers that prevent stakeholder participation in community funded projects, strategies on improving people participation, together with the measures of effectiveness of these strategies. This study was triggered by the non attendance of the communities in the community development meetings, the complaints of non service delivery and little understanding of the CDF concept. The results of this study show that the communities do not fully participate in their development planning processes. The communities do not understand the purpose and existence of CDF document. The researcher hopes that this study will sensitize the community to participate in the affairs of their development that will change the quality of their lives. Belgut Constituency should improve their strategies on improving development and find ways of ensuring people participation.