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Dissertation Chapters | Public Policy | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1773 - 1776 | Kenya
Collaborative Governance Challenges and Conservation of Protected Forests: A Case of Karura Forest, Nairobi City County, 2019-2023
Abstract: Collaborative governance has emerged as a key approach to managing shared natural resources, particularly protected forests, where multiple stakeholders interact. This study examines how governance challenges affect conservation outcomes in Karura Forest. A descriptive mixed methods design was applied, drawing on managing the commons theory, stakeholder theory, and the advocacy coalition framework. Data were collected from 130 respondents using questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The results indicate that resource constraints, power imbalances, trust deficits, and diverse stakeholder interests significantly influence conservation outcomes, jointly explaining 83.4% of observed variation. Resource constraints were identified as the most influential factor. The findings highlight the importance of inclusive governance reforms, equitable resource allocation, balanced power structures, and strengthened trust among stakeholders. The study contributes to understanding how collaborative governance dynamics shape conservation effectiveness in urban forest settings.
Keywords: Collaborative Governance, Conservation, Power Imbalance, Resource Constraints, Trust Building, Mixed Methods, Forest Governance, Urban Forestry, and Kenya
How to Cite?: Kangara Anthony Chebe, David Minja, "Collaborative Governance Challenges and Conservation of Protected Forests: A Case of Karura Forest, Nairobi City County, 2019-2023", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1773-1776, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26327192133, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26327192133