The Effect Of Public Participation On The Budgeting Process In Kenya: A Case Of Mombasa County Government

ABSTRACT Participation is a process through which stakeholders’ input and share control over development initiatives, decisions and resources which affect them. The concept of public participation in the budgeting process has been extensively examined by scholars. Various scholars are all in agreement that participation of stakeholders in the budgeting process adds value. This study sought to establish the effect of public participation on the budget preparation process in Kenya: a case of Mombasa county government. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the effect of public p…