Abstract

The source of livelihood for majority of people in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) is mainly livestock. Thus, water is critical in this region. However, in the ASAL regions this has not been fulfilled as conflicts, human and livestock diseases and waterborne diseases are prevalent due to water shortages. The purpose of this study was to establish the role of devolution of water services, transformational leadership on water provision in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya. Specifically, the study determined the influence of devolution of water services on water provision in ASAL in Kenya, established the moderating effect of transformational leadership on the relationship between devolution of water services and water provision in ASAL in Kenya. The study used positivism research orientation.Cross- sectional survey research design was adopted. The target population entailed the 113 sub-counties in ASAL where a sample of 89 sub-counties was targeted. Questionnaire helped in collecting primary data. Secondary data collection was done via desk study. Findings of this study would contribute useful information that would help in the formulation of an action plan for sustainable water management, water conservation and how leaders who inspire, motivate employees can achieve these results. From the findings, the study recommended the need to improve water conservation, protection of catchments and water sources. The study also recommends leaders in ASAL to inspire their subordinates to achieve effective, efficient and sustainable management of both urban and rural water services.

Highlights

  • Researchers have highlighted the problems in water provision in different countries, Kenya included

  • This study explored the interplay between devolution of water services, leadership styles and water provision in ASAL

  • This study explored the interplay between devolution of water services, transformational leadership, and water provision in ASAL

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Introduction

Researchers have highlighted the problems in water provision in different countries, Kenya included. A study by Peprah, Oduro-Ofori and Asante-Wusu (2015) in Ghana investigated provision of water in Awutu-Senya East Municipality, Ghana. The study, it was showed that, individuals’ contribution on daily water production amounted to 64.2% with public water provision effort constituting 35.8%. 45% constituted salty water with 28% being contaminated and impure. In Kenya, Wagah, Onyango and Kibwage (2010) studied accessibility of water services in Kisumu municipality. The findings showed that 77.1% of household could access piped water only 25% accessed the minimum recommended amount. Low-income households were the most affected by poor accessibility to water. The few studies done locally (Abdumlingo & Mwirigi, 2014; Kobia & Bagaka, 2014) are narrow and suffered from conceptual gaps since they only addressed merits and demerits of decentralization governance

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