Influence of Early Assessment on Resolving Public Property Management Disputes in Kenya Railways Corporation

Abstract

- This study aimed at examining the influence of early assessment on resolving public property management disputes in Kenya Railways Corporation. This study was anchored on the Theory of Justice and Conflict Resolution Theory. This study employed a descriptive design. The study targeted 6 legal officers, 4 land surveyors, 12 property officers and 5 valuation officers drawn from the various departments of the Authority and the 80 tenants with active disputes with KRC. The sample involved 21 KRC staff: 5 legal officers, 3 land surveyors, 9 property officers, 4 valuation officers and 63 tenants with active disputes with Kenya Railways Corporation. The study used proportionate random sampling to involve 84 respondents. The study used primary data which was collected using questionnaire. Quantitative data both descriptive and inferential statistics was analyzed using SPSS version 28. The findings were presented using frequency tables and graphs. The findings indicated the various aspects of early assessment positively influences resolving public property management disputes. These aspects include the control costs by narrowing the scope of review, streamlines of workflows, reduction of data volumes, early risk identification and analysis and enhanced ability to evaluate potential end-game solutions. The study recommends that technical staff involved in land matters to be trained in ADR mechanisms through capacity building and exchange programs. This will enhance their skills in practicing ADR mechanisms that positively influences resolving public property management