The Influence of County Government Financial Mobilization on Service Delivery in Meru County, Kenya

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the influence of county government financial mobilization on service delivery in Meru County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose, the study hypothesized that the study tested the null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between finance mobilizations.
 Methodology: The target population of the study was County government finance officers, who comprised officers consisting of the County Finance Board, Chie Executive Officer, Chief Officers, Director Revenue, Sub-county revenue coordinators, and Members of the County Assembly. The target population was 89 participants, and the sample size was 89 respondents identified through the census technique. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The questionnaire was the main tool used in data collection. Data analysis and interpretation was based on descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. In addition, a null hypothesis was tested using a t-test at 5% level of significant. A pilot test was carried out and analyzed to ensure validity and reliability of the aforementioned data collection instruments prior to actual data collection. All the variables were tested using Cronbach alpha coefficient all the variables attained a value of above 0.7 which is recommended for this type of study. The data was analyzed using S.P.S.S. software version 28.
 Results: The results of descriptive statistics showed (N = 80, M = 2.83, SD = .999. The regression analysis established that three was a positive statically significant relationship between financial mobilization and service delivery (p<0.05). The study concluded that financial mobilization in Meru county government have been moderately executed that are leading to slightly above the average service delivery in Meru County government. Thus, there is need to increase resource mobilization so as to provide seamless service to Meru residents.
 Unique contribution to theory and practice: The study provides the information on how the county governments can use the financial mobilization practice to improve the service delivery. The use of financial mobilization practice is associated with better revenue collection and utilization, therefore, a theoretical framework can be developed to guide the financial mobilization practice that can improve the service delivery.