The County Government of Siaya, through the Directorate of Public Participation & Petitions (PP&P), invites all Siaya County residents to participate in a Citizen Participation Survey. This survey is a critical part of the County's effort to assess and improve public participation processes in line with the ongoing development of the Siaya County Public Participation Policy and the amendment of the Siaya County Public Participation & Petitions Act, 2015.
1.0 Purpose of the Survey:
This survey aims to gather valuable insights into the effectiveness of current public participation mechanisms in the county and to identify ways to strengthen citizen engagement in county decision-making. The information collected will guide the formulation of the Siaya County Public Participation Policy and assist in the revision of attendant legislation.
2.0 Objectives:
The survey seeks to:
- Assess the extent to which the constitutional provisions for public participation are being met.
- Evaluate the development and implementation of legal frameworks and legislation supporting public participation.
- Review the public participation practices in key governance processes, including the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027, Annual Budget Estimates 2024-2025, and County Finance Bills 2024-2025.
- Gather community expectations for enhancing public engagement in county governance.
- Identify best practices and areas for improvement in public participation.
3.0 How to Participate:
Siaya County residents are encouraged to provide their feedback by completing the Siaya County Citizen Participation Survey questionnaire which can be accessed on the county website- www.siaya.go.ke
click here to access the online form :
A copy of the filled-in survey questionnaire can be delivered at the county, sub-county, or ward offices or through the email – pp@siaya.go.ke and copy to abayojared@yahoo.co.uk. For any queries, kindly get in touch with the Director of Public Participation & Civic Engagement - 0722717657
The deadline for submission: The survey will be open from Friday 18th April 2025
Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of Siaya County’s governance and ensuring that every citizen's voice is heard.
Thank you
Hon. CPA George Nying'iro
CECM, Finance & Economic Planning