MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITY (KURA) NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Dolphine Nyanchama Oroko, Dr. Millicent Mboya

Abstract


Almost 80% of all road projects done in Kenya have experienced the delay factor, most projects have either substandard when it comes to the quality aspect, abandoned due to financial issues or have taken too long to be completed. The general objective for this study was to examine the influence of Monitoring and Evaluation on project performance in Kenya Urban Roads Authority, Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of effectiveness indicators and process indicators on project performance in KURA, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population in this study entailed the Finance department, Legal, Procurement, IT, Monitoring and Evaluation department, HR and Planning department totaling to 110. Due to the number of the population, the study employed census. The study relied on primary data which was collected through use of questionnaires. Pilot study was conducted to test validity and reliability of the data collection instrument. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). The study concludes effectiveness indicators have a positive and significant effect on project performance in KURA, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study also concludes that process indicators have a positive and significant effect on project performance in KURA, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study recommends that the management of KURA in Kenya should focus on Project Monitoring and Reporting Frequency. This indicator tracks how often project progress is reviewed and reported against established benchmarks and milestones. Regular and systematic monitoring ensures that potential issues are identified and addressed promptly, enabling timely adjustments and resource allocation.

Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation, Effectiveness Indicators, Process Indicators and Project Performance


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