Influence of Funding on Prosecution of Corruption Cases in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Abstract

Corruption and other economic crimes are the impediment of Kenyan development efforts. All these crimes harm Kenyan economy.  This study investigated the influence of funding on prosecution of corruption cases in Uasin Gishu. This study was underpinned by the value chain theory, resource based view and dynamic capabilities theories. The study used purposive sample of 72 respondents of which a response rate of 83.3% was achieved that is 60 respondents. Target population consisted of the EACC investigators, ODPP prosecutors, police prosecutors, special magistrates dealing with corruption cases and counsels from the Attorney General Chambers dealing with corruption cases in Uasin Gishu County. The study utilized descriptive research design. Questionnaires were used as the data collection instrument.  Data was analysed using descriptive, inferential statistics.