August 2025 Public Sector Governance, Policy and Administration Past Paper Answers

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QUESTION ONE
(a) Identify FIVE functions of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) in Kenya. (5 marks)
(b) Examine FIVE contributions of research to public policy development and innovation. (5 marks)

(c) Explain FIVE approaches to enhancing public confidence in fiscal transparency and accountability. (5 marks)

(d) Discuss FIVE components of a strong Monitoring and Evaluation system for effective policy implementation in the public sector. (5 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION TWO
(a) Summarise FOUR roles of county governments in improving service delivery within Kenya’s devolved system of governance. (4 marks)
(b) The public procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 governs how public institutions utilise resources in procuring goods and services to ensure value for money and public interest.

Required:
Analyse THREE measures that public entities could undertake to ensure efficient resource utilisation during procurement and service delivery as guided by the Act. (6 marks)
(c) Citizen participation is the cornerstone of democratic governance and inclusive decision-making. For it to be effective and sustainable, deliberate mechanisms must be established to engage citizens meaningfully in public affairs.
With reference to the above statement, describe FIVE platforms that could be adopted to institutionalise citizen engagement in governance processes within the public sector. (10 marks) (Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION THREE
(a) Examine FIVE ways in which judicial review contributes to good governance in public administration. (5 marks)
(b) Describe FIVE theoretical perspectives that have shaped the development of public policy. (5 marks)

(c) Discuss FIVE components of the legal and institutional framework that support public resource management.
(10 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
(a) Explain FIVE challenges that public administration face in your country. (5 marks)
(b) Describe FIVE principles of corporate governance applicable to public sector institutions. (5 marks)

(c) Assess FIVE reasons that justify the need for public participation in governance processes. (10 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a) Outline FIVE principles of public finance management in your country. (5 marks)

(b) Explain FIVE roles of county executive committees in your country. (5 marks)

(c) Identify FIVE legal provisions that support devolution in Kenya. (5 marks)
(d) Assess FIVE factors that hinder public policy analysis in Kenya. (5 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)