Monitoring and Evaluation Systems and Project Performance in Western Kenya Water Project, Kenya

Mutisya Mulang’a, Dr. Millicent Mboya

Abstract


The performance of water projects in Kenya has raised significant concerns due to the substantial benefits for beneficiaries and the large investments involved. Unfortunately, many water projects in Kenya face challenges such as project delays, exceeding budgets, and failing to meet specifications, customer needs, and management objectives. The general objective of this study was to examine the influence of M&E systems and project performance in the Western Kenya Water Project, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish the influence of stakeholder engagement on project performance in Western Kenya Water Project, Kenya and to determine the influence of training on project performance in Western Kenya Water Project, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study focused on various groups of participants who had been involved in the Western Kenya Water project and have a good understanding of the project from its early stages through to its completion. These groups included data officers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, urban and rural water experts, technical leads, ICT specialists, finance specialists, procurement specialists, human resource specialists, project engineers, and project chiefs/deputy chiefs. In this study, all 40 employees of the Western Kenya Water project were surveyed using census sampling due to the limited size of the target population. The study relied on primary data which was collected through the use of a questionnaire. A pilot study was conducted on 10% of the sample to test the validity and reliability of the data collection instrument. The data collection instrument generated both qualitative and quantitative data. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentages were used in this study. For inferential statistics, the study used regression and correlation analysis. This was used to establish the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. Data was then presented in tables and figures. The study concludes that stakeholder engagement has a positive and significant influence on project performance in the Western Kenya Water Project, Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that training has a positive and significant influence on project performance in the Western Kenya Water Project, Kenya. The study recommends that the management of Western Kenya Water Project should foster collaboration, ensuring alignment with community needs, and promoting transparency. In addition, the study recommends that the management of Western Kenya Water Project should enhance the skills and knowledge of both project staff and local communities. Further, the study recommends that the management of Western Kenya Water Project should prove a clear understanding of the existing conditions, needs, and challenges of the communities it aims to serve. The study also recommends that the management of Western Kenya Water Project should ensure that critical project information is securely stored, easily accessible, and protected from unauthorized access or loss.

Keywords: M&E systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Training and Project Performance

 


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