INFLUENCE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN COUNTY ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FORMULATION IN NYANDARUA COUNTY, KENYA

Public participation plays a significant role in the success of devolved governments Kenya. The study therefore sought investigate influence public county annual development plan formulation Nyandarua with objectives being to determine participants’ selection criteria during County plan, methods participants engagement formulating County, and establish feedback mechanisms County. was informed by two theories that are vital unwrapping puzzle surrounding involvement Theory Empowerment Cognitive Engagement Theory. From reachable population 334,932 citizens county, sample size 384 were selected through snowball sampling technique. A survey research design adopted where questionnaires structured unstructured interviews utilized gather information from participants. Data analysis done using SPSS software (version 26.0). results provided statistical evidence positive exists between formulation. Specifically, three drivers; criteria, engagement, tested this found be have on recommends initiation strong measures promote awareness integrated planning, Annual Development Plan program should tailored encompass dynamic nature demographic characteristics government needs improve relation, reporting as well policy communication positively related levels . Key words: Formulation, Communication, Feedback, Participation CITATION: Kiongo, M. P., Moi, E. (2023). Influence Strategic Journal Business & Change Management, 10 (1), 576 – 587.