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    Determinants of Public Participation on Women's Leadership in Nyatike Sub County, Migori County, Kenya
    (Tangaza University, 2024-10) MILLICENT DOROTHY KAJIMBA
    This study investigates the determinants of public participation in women's leadership in Nyatike Sub County, Migori County, Kenya. It specifically examines the factors influencing women’s involvement in decision-making processes, assesses the impact of institutional policies on women's leadership, and evaluates the effectiveness of public participation mechanisms in enhancing women's leadership within the region. Guided by feminist, public administration, and participatory development theories, the research employed a mixed-methods design utilizing a convergent parallel approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The target population consisted of men and women leaders aged 18 years and above, with a sample size of 200 respondents selected through stratified random sampling for quantitative data and purposive sampling for qualitative insights. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and in-depth interview guides, with subsequent analysis performed using descriptive and inferential statistics via the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed that socio-cultural factors, including traditional gender roles and family responsibilities, significantly impede women's participation in decision-making, affecting 55% of respondents. Institutional policies were shown to have limited effectiveness, as only 28% of participants recognized their role in promoting women's leadership. Moreover, public participation mechanisms were underutilized, with only 45% of respondents indicating meaningful engagement in decision-making processes. Statistical analyses, including Pearson correlation and chi-square tests, indicated weak associations between gender distribution, monthly income, and institutional biases. In conclusion, the study highlights the critical role of sociocultural constraints and inadequate institutional support as significant barriers to women's leadership in Nyatike Sub County. To enhance women’s participation in leadership roles, the study recommends the implementation of gender sensitization programs aimed at challenging entrenched traditional norms, policy reforms to strengthen institutional frameworks, and the promotion of inclusive public participation initiatives to ensure women’s voices are meaningfully incorporated into decision-making processes. Additionally, the study advocates for further research to investigate additional factors influencing women’s leadership participation and to assess the long-term impact of the proposed interventions on women’s roles in leadership.