BOARDS FUNCTIONS, GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES AND PERFORMANCE OF DEVOLVED UNITS IN KENYA

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide descriptive information regarding board
functions, accountability practices, and governance structures on the performance
of devolved units in Kenya. It will provide a link between board functions,
accountability practices and governance structures on the performance of devolved
units in Kenya. It will also aid top management and policy makers in the public
sector to underscore the role of boards, improve accountability practices and
connection of governance structures in the public sector performance. The entity in
the study is the 47devolved units in Kenya that provides service to citizens. This
study was anchored in the positivism paradigm as well as a descriptivecorrelational-cross-sectional
research designs. The target population of the study
was all 47 Devolved units in Kenya focusing on the six devolved governance
structures. This article contains sufficient data to permit calculation of the likely
board roles, accountability practices and governance structures on performance of
devolved units in Kenya. The study adopted Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
technique and multiple regression models in establishing the relationships.
Hypothesizes were tested at 5 percent level of significance. From the results, CPSB
function and governance structures have significant positive influences on the
devolved units in Kenya at 5% level by 0.5505 holding other factors constant. Based
on the findings, the study suggests for improvement in the devolved units good
governance structures and best board functions, better revenue collection and
suitable budget allocation of devolved units in Kenya to enhance accountability,
effectiveness, efficiency for service delivery and perfect devolved units’ performance
in Kenya. The article can be used in any undergraduate or graduate courses to
generate more knowledge on boards, accountability practices and governance
structures on organ