Abstract: This study identified that the existing studies have not given much weight to how specificity orientation influences implementation of intra-national economic regionalisms policies in Kenya. To fill this gap, the study sought to empirically assess the extent to which specificity orientation influences implementation of intra-national economic regionalism policies, with a reference to Lake Region Economic Bloc in Kenya. The total population of the study comprised of 634 individuals, consisting of 13 members of the Council of Governors, 130 County Executive Committee Members, 440 Members of County Assembly, 27 Economic experts and 24 members of the Lake Basin Development Authority. Proportionate stratified sampling was used to obtain a sample of 245 individuals. The study utilized semi-structured physical and online questionnaires and interview schedules to collect quantitative as well as qualitative data. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used for the quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis utilized themes, patterns and trends that emerged from the responses. The correlation result, r(157)=0.659, ρ=000 indicated that there is a significant positive correlation between specificity orientation and implementation of the intra-national economic regionalism policies. The regression results β=0.648, ρ<0.05 further indicated that specificity orientation significantly predicts implementation of the economic regionalism policies. Therefore, the study concluded that specificity orientation significantly influences implementation of intra-national economic regionalism policies in the Lake Region Economic Bloc. The findings provided robust empirical evidence on the emerging importance of specificity on implementation of intra-national economic regionalism policies. The study recommends a regular, systematic and comprehensive measurement and assessment of standards, targets, performance indicators and control systems as a crucial aspect of implementation of economic regionalism policies in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.

Keywords:  Specificity Orientation, Implementation of Economic Regionalism, Economic Bloc.

Title: Specificity Orientation and Implementation of Intra-national Economic Regionalism Policies in Kenya’s Lake Region Economic Bloc

Author: Christopher Ogola, Dr. Wilson Muna, Prof. David Minja

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2025 - February 2025

Page No: 1-10

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 02- January -2025