The District Focus for Rural Development (DFRD) Policy in Kenya: An evaluative case study of the Mosocho Water Project in Kisii District is an exciting book which brillintially argues that development programmes that regard people as mere recipients, as opposed to actual creators of change usually fail. This book will be useful for students pursuing degree programmes in community development, sociology or development studies. Additionally, this book is essential reading for Non-governmental organization and ordinary citizens who will find it useful in enabling them improve their contribution to an inclusive system of citizen participation.