CORRECTION MATRIX TEMPLATE
No. Section Recommended Candidate’s Effected Corrections
Corrections
1 Preliminary Identify which specific The study now focuses specifically on the
Pages education policies or Water Act of 2016 and other key
reforms you are accountability policies governing water
examining. services in Kenya. This shift allows for a
more targeted analysis of how legal and
institutional frameworks influence
sustainable water service delivery. By
concentrating on this act, the research
highlights key accountability mechanisms in
Kenya’s water sector, making the study
more precise and relevant.
Additionally, this refinement strengthens the
connection between policy discussions and
real-world applications in Turkana
County. By examining the implementation
of the Water Act of 2016, the study
provides a structured evaluation of its
impact on water governance, transparency,
and service efficiency. This focus will help
assess the role of policy enforcement
bodies, such as the Water Services
Regulatory Board (WASREB), in ensuring
sustainable water access for communities.
2 Background Reduce the overall The background has been revised to
of the Study length of the background eliminate redundant details and provide a
and the statement of the more structured comparison between
problem. international accountability policies and
Kenya’s water governance. The study now
briefly discusses global examples before
focusing on the Water Act of 2016 and its
specific implementation in Turkana
County. This approach ensures clarity while
retaining relevant contextual information.
Moreover, the revised section now explicitly
explains why Turkana County was chosen
as the case study. Given Turkana’s arid
climate, poor infrastructure, and
governance inefficiencies, it presents a
unique environment for evaluating the
practical effects of accountability policies.
The study also highlights key governance
structures, including WASREB and
KEWASNET, to demonstrate how
institutional oversight and advocacy shape
water service delivery in the region.
Explain why Kenya is a The revised background clearly justifies
significant case study why Turkana County was chosen. The
and if there are particular county faces severe water shortages,
regions or NGOs of governance challenges, and inadequate
interest. infrastructure, making it a relevant case for
analyzing accountability policies in
Kenya’s water sector. Furthermore,
Turkana’s marginalized status and
dependency on donor-funded and
government-supported projects provide a
lens through which accountability
frameworks can be assessed for
effectiveness.
The updated background also emphasizes
the contributions of key stakeholders,
including government agencies, civil
society organizations, and community-
based institutions. Organizations such as
WASREB regulate accountability, while
NGOs like KEWASNET advocate for
greater transparency and improved
water access. By detailing these actors, the
study sets the foundation for evaluating how
collaborative governance impacts water
service sustainability.
3 Problem Define what aspects of The revised problem statement now clearly
Statement NGO contributions you outlines the role of NGOs in water
are focusing on— governance, with a specific focus on
funding, policy funding mechanisms, stakeholder
advocacy, or program engagement, and policy implementation.
implementation. NGOs are instrumental in bridging
governance gaps in regions like Turkana,
where government resources are often
inadequate. The study now includes
examples of NGO-led initiatives, such as
community water infrastructure projects,
transparency efforts, and advocacy for
policy enforcement.
While NGOs play a vital role in improving
water service delivery, several challenges
hinder their impact. These include limited
financial resources, lack of coordination
with government agencies, and weak
policy enforcement mechanisms. The
study now explores these barriers to
effective accountability, ensuring a
structured evaluation of how NGO
contributions align with Kenya’s legal and
policy framework. By addressing these
challenges, the research provides insights
into how accountability measures can be
strengthened for long-term water
sustainability.
