EFFECTS OF PROBLEM STREAM ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ROAD SAFETY POLICY MEASURES IN NYANZA REGION, KENYA
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This research sought to assess implementation gaps existing in the enactment of road safety policy measures in Nyanza region using problem Framework. The study was conducted to evaluate the level to which the Problem Stream affected the implementation of road safety policy measures. The research used a descriptive survey and explanatory design with pragmatic research philosophy point of view while embracing mixed research approaches. The study utilized census, simple random sampling, and stratified random sampling, purposive sampling, and systematic random sampling techniques in drawing a representative sample. The sample size of the study was 347. The study interviewed 6 traffic base commanders, 2 county Matatu Owners’ Association and 2 NTSA county directors. The study also employed both participatory and non-participatory observation to collect supplementary data. The reliability of the study instrument was assessed using Cronbach's Alpha, while the validity was assessed using factor analysis and expert opinion. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Quantitative data was examined by means of multi-linear regression approaches and Pearson correlation analysis. Linear regression was used to analyze the moderating variable. The findings established that problem Framework influenced the implementation of motorway safety policy measures among Matatu operators to a moderate extent. The study established that the government agencies need to digitalize data on road accidents and recommended a collaborative approach between government agencies responsible for the implementation of road safety policy measures. This study concluded that Multiple Streams influence the implementation of road safety policy measures, and so there is need for all policy actors to take into account all streams whenever they intend to initiate the enactment of road safety measures. This study recommended a comparative research of the study constructs, with the inclusion of policy window and policy entrepreneurs among road safety policy measure implementers.
Key Words: Problem Streams, Policies, Implementation of the road safety
CITATION: Omweri, F. S., Muna, W., & Njoroge, J. (2023). Effects of problem stream on implementation of road safety policy measures in Nyanza Region, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (1), 269 – 285.
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