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An analysis of the critical success factors for effective implementation of enterprise resource planning(ERP) system in selected public service sector organisations in Kenya
(2014-08-27) Masika, John Simiyu; Kimutai, Gladys
ERP projects are complex and involve changing business processes, introduction of information technology and changing the way people do business. Various studies have been undertaken on ERP projects and they conclude that these projects are faced with a number of challenges examples being taking long time to complete, overrunning budget and failing to deliver business objectives. This study was designed to analyse the critical success factors (CFS) that impact the effective implementation of ERP system projects in selected public service sector organisations in Kenya. A descriptive research methodology using questionnaires was used to collect data from selected public sector organisations spread across the various sectors of Kenyan economy. The target population comprised of 163 public sector organisations spread across the economy. The respondents from the selected organisations comprised ERP project team members, project managers, and managers. Also data was also collected from ERP system consultants. The sample size of the selected organisation was fifty six (56). Each selected organisation had three (3) respondents who are directly involved in ERP projects, giving an expected respondents of 168 in the study. 119 responses were received giving a response rate of 71%. Eight (8) key independent variables (CSF) were identified and analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, mode, and standard deviation). SPSS version 20 was used to analyse the data and the results presented in tables, bar charts, and pie charts. The results were analysed to establish effects of the eight (8) variables on the success of the ERP projects in terms of three (3) indicators of project success i.e. project outcome, timeliness and budget. The results conclude that most of the ERP projects in public sector organizations are perceived by the respondents as having failed. Majority of the projects achieved a success rate of less than 50%. 92% indicated that their projects were completed behind schedule while 43% indicated that their projects did have a budget overrun. Majority of the respondents disagreed that their projects brought about the organisational benefits which are generally considered to be key outcomes of any ERP project. The other conclusion from the study is that the most critical success factor for ERP implementation is the selection of the supplier. This factor is closely followed by; training program, business process re-engineering and change management in that order. The research recommends that organisations should pay more attention to the selection of suppliers since it is the most high ranking critical success factor. Data classification and migration though important has less impact on the overall success of ERP projects compared to the other seven variables.
Determinant of effective monitoring and evaluation systems a case study of national youth service empowerment projects (Nairobi region)
(2013-03-01) Oluoch, Solomon Otieno; Kimutai, Gladys; Rosemary, James
Monitoring and Evaluation are closely related concepts that are distinct but complementary. Monitoring is a continuous collection of data on specified indicators to facilitate decision making on whether an intervention is being implemented in line with the design while evaluation is the periodic and systematic collection of data to assess the design, implementation and impact in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, distribution and sustainability of outcomes and impacts. The youth in general is facing one of the greatest development challenges at the moment, and the government and donors have come up with interventions to address this issue. The objectives of this study were to find out factors influencing effective monitoring and evaluation of the National Youth Service empowerment projects. The study was to determine how effective the empowerment projects implemented by NYS are monitored and evaluated. Data for the study was collected using the descriptive method where a questionnaire was administered to managers and supervisors. The data was subsequently analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings identified monitoring and evaluation system and compared them with the best practices. The findings further indicated that those working on ongoing projects are under pressure to demonstrate and learn from the impact of their work, involved all stakeholders to show the long-term effect of their work to the intended beneficiaries. The results of the study show that monitoring and evaluation practices of the NYS fell short of the best practices, most of the best practices were inconsistently done and others were not done at all. Planning of the monitoring and evaluation was adequately and consistently done by the respondents. The study also identified quite a number of the challenges the NYS faced in carrying out monitoring and evaluation of the youth empowerment projects. These challenges made it hard for the NYS to effectively monitor and evaluate the projects they implement. The most significant ones include inadequate funds, lack of expertise, and lack of baseline data. The study made some recommendations in order to mitigate the challenges faced.
Determinants of government human resource information system adoption in ministries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013) Ogoti, Ruth Bitutu; Sang, Paul; Kimutai, Gladys
There have been 42 Ministries in the Kenyan coalition government during the years . 2008-2013. The Government Human Resource Information System is one of the major egovernment projects that have been implemented as part of Kenya's e-Government and Vision 2030 strategy. The study identifies the most salient determinants influencing the adoption and diffusion of the GHRIS in government ministries in Kenya as perceived by the civil servants. Different information systems adoption frameworks are explored in the literature review and compared to in the discussion section against the findings observed. The researcher used questionnaires as the data collection tool and carried out purposive sampling of all the 42 Government Ministries in Kenya by interviewing a human resource officer and an information technology officer from each. The researcher then carried out data analysis, whereas data presentation was in descriptive and inferential forms. The study reveals the various determinants that have played significantly in GHRIS adoption with keen analysis on perceived usefulness, security, documentation, computer anxiety, actual usage, perceived ease of learning how to use GHRIS, Ministry support, behavioural intention to use GHRIS, social influence and trust of GHRIS. There has also been a cross analysis on the moderating factors of gender, age and education in the adoption of GHRIS. 73.8% response is that GHRIS is receiving support from the respective Ministry administrators, Behavioural Intention to Use (BIU) was depicted positively as 88% intend to use GHRIS in their job and perceived ease of use is high 65%; a strong social influence cumulative of 71.4% and 81% of the respondents characterized GHRIS as trustworthy. These promote the adoption of GHRIS in Ministries in Kenya. On the other hand, GHRIS physical security is low as only 39.3% of the respondents indicate that it is sufficient proving that security risk is one of the major barriers to the adoption of leT while documentation has no effect on the adoption of GHRIS. It is recommended GHRIS to be used to access monthly pay slips as it is more efficient and saves paper thus preserving the environment. Furthermore, online pay slips can improve confidentiality and convenience. Presentation is essential in the enjoyment of any software, and a clear graphical interface should do the trick in promoting GHRIS enjoyment by civil servants and thus lead to more adoption of GHRIS in government ministries in Kenya. Trust in GHRIS can also be enhanced by better system programming and threat control against hackers and fraudulent access. Use of GHRIS will increase accountability, reducing fraudulence, fair accessibility to government job applications, a chance to apply for training courses or scholarships being offered by the government. In addition, adoption of GHRIS will increase citizen empowerment and offers the Kenyan government a unique opportunity to enhance not only its operational transparency, clarity of purpose and responsiveness to citizens but also its own internal efficiency and effectiveness.
Factors Affecting Monitoring and Evaluation of Microfinance Institutions' (MFI's) Projects in Kenya. A Case Study of Murang' a County.
(Kenyatta University, 2014-09-29) Maina, P. Gichuki.; Sang, Paul; James, Rosemary; Kimutai, Gladys
This study was motivated by the extensive interaction of the researcher and the rural folks who were the key target group by the ever increasing Microfinance Institutions (MFls). After making frantic efforts to make enquiries on why most of those given the loans either ended up closing down theirbusinesses or stagnating at the same economic status, considering that the poverty levels in Murang'a County was at 29% (internet), it was discovered that most of the financiers rarely followed up the intended projects with their clients. Through observation and oral interviews, it was discovered that most of those projects failed within the first one year due to lack of business and entrepreneurial skills. Lack of practical, step-by-step' business and technology-enablement programs inhibited sustainable SME competitiveness and growth. This research therefore studied the factors that affected Monitoring and Evaluation of MFIs projects. The researcher sampled out eleven (11) out of all the financial Institutions with branches in the urban and rural areas, all based in Murang'a County Headquarters. Those eleven were purely MFls. The researcher carried out a census to gather data from the top level management numbering fifty- five (55), of the selected MFIs. However, only thirty three responded, making 60% of the intended 100%. The research design used in this study was descriptive survey. Descriptive survey is the investigation in which quantity and quality data is collected and analyzed in order to describe certain phenomenon (Reid, 1998). According to Long, N. (1996), Qualitative research allows the subjects being studied to give much 'richer' answers to questions put to them by the researcher, and may give valuable insights which might have been missed by any other method. Not only does it provide valuable information to certain research questions in its own right but there is a strong case for using it to complement quantitative research methods.
Factors affecting the performance of projects in Hargeisa Somaliland: a case study of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
(2014-08-27) Hussein, Fowzia Ibrahim; Kimutai, Gladys; Sang, Paul
The United Nations development Programme, (UNDP) is the UN's global development network working in 177 countries, advocating for change and connecting countries to share knowledge, experience and resources to help their citizens build a better life. In Somaliland, UNDP supports three main thematic programs - The Itule of Law and Democratic Governance, Poverty reduction and Environmental Protection, HIV and Aids. Under each programme there are a number of projects. The UNDP is among the various international and humanitarian actors that have expressed interest of venturing into Somaliland, a breakaway region from Somalia that is not recognized by the international community as a sovereign nation. The UNDP has been carrying out various projects to ameliorate the livelihoods of the people in Somaliland. Despite the voluminous articles, studies and publications written about the war torn and hunger-stricken region of horn of Africa, none of them has focused on this "relatively peaceful part of Somalia. More significantly, no study has investigated the factors affecting the performance of UNDP projects in Sornaliland creating a knowled~e gap. The general objective of the study was to investigate the factors affecting the performance of projects in Hargeisa, Somaliland: a case study of the United _Nations Development Program (UNDP) projects. This study used a descriptive research design. The target respondents included the 65 staff members working in the UNDP offices in Somaliland as well as the 55 management team in the Ministry of Planning of Somaliland. Others respondents included the 100 stakeholders and beneficiaries of the UNDP projects in the Hargeisa Region of Somaliland. A sample of 20% (44 respondents) was selected using stratified random sampling. The study used a survey questionnaire administered to each member of the sampled respondent 'The researcher administered the questionnaire individually of all the respondents of the study. Quantitative data collected was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics and presented through pie charts, graphs and table. The information was displayed by use of tables, bar charts, graphs and pie charts and in prose-form. Tables and other graphical presentations as appropriate were used to present the data collected for ease of understanding and analysis. The study recommends that the concerned stakeholders should ensure that the various aspects of bud Y~g are well focused to enhance project success in Somaliland. This would involve looking at various aspects of budgeting such as prices and costs due to inflation, availability of resources within the area or within the time, cost constraints in project implementation, disbursement of cost forecast, work packages such as labor rates and indirect costs. The study also recommends that for the UNDP projects to realize their intended benefits to the citizens there are need to lay down proper strategies with regard to timing of the UNDP projects. Proper staff and stakeholder training, time forecasting and various other factors should be considered to enhance success. The study further recommends that for UNDP projects to meet user requirements there is need for implementing proper guidelines with regard to process for deciding on formulating a project, final objectives should be documented and approved, how the beneficiary needs addressed in order of priority and involvement of the relevant Somaliland authorities or beneficiary. The study finally recommends that there is need to equip the relevant stakeholders with the relevant skills and knowledge on the importance and sustain ability of UNDP projects in order to enhance their performance.
Factors influencing implementation of allpro beekeeping project in Kajiado and Mwingi Districts
(2013-01-25) Mbae, Robin M.; Kimutai, Gladys; James, Rosemary
Project implementation is of major importance as it determines the achievement of the set objectives of a project. It attracts a lot of attention particularly to the beneficiaries and the stakeholders alike and even the general public. Their involvement is of great contribution to its success. The purpose of projects is to improve social and economic status of the people. Kenya has been a net importer of beekeeping products and the challenge has been why the deficit despite the many government and private projects being and having been carried out. The implementation of these projects, design and use of the required tools and techniques needs to be analyzed and ascertained. Four key issues, stakeholder involvement, financing, capacity building and culture have been focused to establish their relationship in the implementation of a beekeeping project. Thus, this study critically evaluated the issues involved in implementation of ASAL Based Livestock and Rural Livelihoods Support Project (ALLPRO) in Mwingi and Kajiado Districts. This research study adapted a descriptive survey design and employed simple and stratified random sampling. The research was conducted using data that is both qualitative and quantitative data. Structured and unstructured questionnaires were used to collect data from the implementers, stakeholders and the beneficiaries of the project. The results showed that there was low stakeholder involvement that contributed to the low performance of implementation of the ALLPRO beekeeping project. Since the typical Kamba and Maasai beekeepers are traditionally unwilling to compromise traditional ties for modern beekeeping practices, culture was found to have greatly influenced implementation in both districts. There were both positive and negative cultural characteristics that influenced implementation. Majority of the respondents identified financing as the key driver. Stakeholder involvement and capacity building were also cited by many respondents, while a number prioritized culture factors. Other indicators that influenced implementation included, proper timing, training and adoption of appropriate technologies for the project. Based on these findings, project coordinators need to find ways to adjust project implementation programmes to involve stakeholders and cope with cultural characteristics of the target beneficiaries.
Factors influencing the effective implementation of CDF projects in Masinga constituency
(2012-07-10) Ndeto, Mueni Esther; Kimutai, Gladys; James, Rosemary
This study looked at the-Whole practice of project management with a close regard to the phase of project implementation being the phase that carry most of the project- effort (85%). The principle objective was to investigate the factors influencing the effective implementation of CDF projects in Masinga constituency. The CDF projects are meant to foster national development from the grass roots level, sub location. Each constituency has a committee directly involved in the allocation of funds to various projects in their respective areas. These projects are normally prioritized as per the urgent needs of that particular area - Pressing Needs Identification (PNI). The study concentrated on one constituency. The study focused on reliable responses from CDF beneficiaries and the CDF project officers. The findings of the study have both theoretical and practical implications for the future of CDF projects and National Development in Kenya particularly the remote and poverty stricken rural areas. This enables them to be self-reliant and develop both socially and economically. Practically the study is useful to policy makers in different sectors of national building. Data was collected by use of questionnaires. A pilot study was carried out at Kangonde sub-location to determine the validity and reliability of the questionnaires before the actual study was carried out. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data. The analysis gives a wide discussion on how the questionnaires were administered, the organization and management of interviews, methods of data collection and the techniques of the data analysis. Qualitative data was analyzed by content analysis from the coded information. The findings help highlight and illuminate issues of more general significance for proper management of CDF funds with special regard to general national development. From the findings of the study, it emerged that the implementation phase is very crucial to every project. The conclusions of the study show that generally the constituents were not happy with the running of CDF. The study recommends that all the CDF projects needed to be run professionally to avoid the seemingly stalling of the projects and to provide financial accountability to the general public.
Financial Innovations and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(IJCAB Publishing Group, 2020) Ireri, Naomi Wanja; Kimutai, Gladys
Commercial banks in Kenya have embraced alternative banking channels which represent a shift in delivery of banking and financial services since the alternative banking have become synonymous with commercial banks in Kenya. While banks have succeeded in leveraging available technology and provide alternative avenues to customers for banking services, the challenge it faces today is optimizing the usage of these channels so as to improve on their performance. The general objective of this study was to investigate the effects of financial innovations on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the influence of internet banking, mobile banking, agency banking and ATM banking on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by agency theory, balanced score card and diffusion of innovation theory. This study employed a descriptive research design. The study targeted44 commercial banks in Kenya as at 2017. The 16 banks which embrace all the four financial innovations from 2013 to 2017were selected using purposive sampling method. The sample size was 80 respondents who comprised of 5 senior management employees in each of the selected banks.This study used questionnaire to collect primary data from the respondents. Content analysis technique was used to analyze qualitative data collected from open ended questions in and reported in narrative form. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the quantitative data. Multiple regression analysis was used to show the relationship between independent variables against dependent variable. The study revealed that internet banking, mobile banking, agency banking and ATM banking had a positive and significant effect on the performance of commercial banks. Thisstudy concludes that the banking industry has benefited tremendously from the development of the Internet. The Internet fundamentally changed the way in which banking networks are designed to meet the client demands and expectations. Mobile banking provides a good opportunity to commercial banks in Kenya to reach many mobile phone subscribers in Kenya who had remained unbanked and unreached due to limited access to bank branch networks in the country. The access to the large masses through mobile banking of the population gives banks the opportunity to grow by reaching the unbanked population. Agency banking has led to accessibility of financial service to many customer in remote areas and hence an increase in effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery. Customers are satisfied with the automated teller machine services because of ease of use, transaction cost and service security but not satisfy with automated teller machine dispense of cash. The study recommends that the public and businesses must be encouraged to use Internet banking in their daily activities, including deposits, payments and money transfers. Commercial banks in Kenya should ensure convenience and security of mobile banking through written guidelines on convenience and security of mobile banking. Commercial banks in Kenya should increase the number of agents in estates and in the rural areas. This can be done by reducing the requirements of becoming a bank agent. The banks should employ customized software that records relevant information on automated teller machine cards so that banks can establish whether unauthorized transaction has taken place or not.
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Planning on Performance of Agribusiness Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Management studies and Social Science Research, 2024) Mbugua, David; Kimutai, Gladys
A lot of funds are spent on the public services by the government, amounting to between 15-45 percent of gross domestic product which has an immense effect on the agribusiness projects. One of the most pressing issues confronting policymakers and those with an interest in the sector is the declining performance of the agribusiness projects in regard to their growth. This study established the relationship between monitoring and evaluation planning and performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was underpinned on the resource-based view theory. Descriptive and explanatory research design were adopted. Twenty-eight agribusiness projects in Kiambu County were targeted. Sample size was 82 respondents comprising of the agribusiness projects. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data whereas data collection sheet was used to collect secondary data. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis was conducted. Results showed that respondents agreed to a great extent that monitoring and evaluation planning influenced performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. Correlation analysis demonstrated a significant positive linear relationship between performance of agribusiness projects and M & E planning. Additionally, regression analysis showed that monitoring and evaluation planning influenced project performance positively and significantly. The study concludes that M & E planning helps in setting project goals and objectives thus improving project performance and recommends that communication and reporting are essential components of project monitoring and evaluation as they help to facilitate information sharing, improve collaboration and supporting decision making.
Internal Organization Environment and Project Performance in Construction Firms within Nairobi City County, Kenya
(AJPO, 2018) Kuria, Esther Wangari; Kimutai, Gladys
Purpose: The study assessed the influence of internal organization environment on project performance in construction firms within Nairobi City County, Kenya. Methodology: The research adopted a descriptive research design that utilized a mixed research methodology. The study further adopted census sampling method hence the sample respondents was 98 employees drawn from the 49 registered construction firms in Nairobi City County. The research utilized semi-structured questionnaires for the data collection with secondary data being used to supplement the primary responses. The study relied on both descriptive and inferential statistics in the analysis process. Results: The study was able to obtain 80% response rate from the sample respondents. The findings of the study indicated that internal organization environment contributed had a positive and statistically significant association. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that construction firm should enhance their communication and feedback system, their employee training and development, reward and recognition systems as well as the shared values within the organization.
Macro-Economic Variables and Performance of Corporate Bonds at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.
(International Academic Journals, 2018) Maina, Susan Nyambura; Kimutai, Gladys
This study sought to determine the Macro economic variables and performance of corporate bonds at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. The study was guided by four specific objectives which were to determine the effect of inflation, interest rate, exchange rate and government expenditure on the performance of corporate bonds at the NSE in Kenya. The study was guided by Efficient Market Hypothesis Theory, Trade off Theory and Arbitrage Pricing Theory. The study adopted a quantitative research design that is a longitudinal survey approach. The study was done by means of a census approach. The study focused on all the companies quoted in the Nairobi Securities Exchange that had issued corporate bonds in a fifteen years period (2001 to 2015). Secondary data was collected by means of a data collection form. Analysis of the secondary data was through descriptive procedures assisted by SPSS Version 21 software. Moreover, a Pearson correlation multiple linear regression analysis were conducted to establish the influence of each of the predictor variables on the response variable. Data was presented using graphical, pictorial representation, tables as well as percentages to show the degree of influence of macro-economic variables on the performance of corporate bonds. From the study, the Coefficient of Determination, R Square indicated that 58.60% of the variation in performance of corporate bonds was influenced by variation in macro-economic variables namely government expenditure, exchange rate, inflation and interest rate. To that effect, only 41.40% of the variation in performance of corporate bonds was unexplained by the factors that were included in the model. Multiple linear regression analysis findings demonstrated that inflation rates, exchange rates and commercial banks interest rates have a negative effect on performance of corporate bonds. Government expenditure, the regression output revealed, had a significant positive influence on performance of corporate bonds. Pearson correlation analysis results demonstrated an inverse relationship between three macroeconomic variables; exchange rates, interest rates and inflation rates with performance of corporate bonds. Government spending showed a positive association with performance of corporate bonds. Recommendations were made for the government to strengthen its regulatory framework, majorly through monetary policy, to keep the macro-economic factors under check to reduce detrimental effects on performance of corporate bonds.
Monitoring and Evaluation Systems and Performance of Public Private Partnership Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(IJCAB Publishing Group, 2019) Mokua, Carren; Kimutai, Gladys
Globally, economies are increasingly facing difficulties in revamping their infrastructure. This has thus necessitated the involvement of public private partnerships (PPPs) for the last two decade. PPPs are contracts between government and private entities to finance, build and operate some elements of a public facility. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of M & E systems on the performance of public private partnership projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Specific study objectives were: to determine the availability of M&E systems, to assess the staff competence in the implementation of the M&E, to evaluate the use of Logical Framework Matrix and to assess the frequency of M&E report use which influence performance of PPPs projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. Theory of change and performance theory guided the study. Survey research design was employed. Questionnaires and interview schedules were administered in the collection of data. A population of 161 project staff in 26 projects were targeted. The study also involved 10 county government officials. Stratified sampling, simple random and purposive sampling designs were applied to select 125 respondents for the study sample. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected and analysed numerically. The analysis of data was done through Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. Inferential and descriptive statistical measures were calculated and interpreted. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, mean, standard deviations and percentages were computed and then presented using frequency tables, cross tabulations and in bar graphs. Inferential statistics such as correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression were calculated as measures of linear relationships between variables. Chi square which is a measure of independence of variables was also computed to establish the relationship between variances in samples. Cramer’s V was also calculated to establish the strength of the relationships found through chi square tests. To analyze qualitative data, a more interpretive content analysis will be employed which will involve coding and classifying data with the aim of highlighting important responses. The codes were then transformed into numeric values to be analyzed numerically. The study found out that most of the staff in the PPP do not have formal training in project management and M&E. Since they had stayed for long in their positions at work, they tended to be competent. Most of them could even design complex M&E matrix and apply it. Most of the projects have functional M&E systems but the largest proportion is not well equipped to function appropriately. Many PPPs do not always disseminate the M&E reports thus making the staff unaware of what may require more attention and changes to facilitate performance. Most of the reports are also never deliberated upon. This shows that most of the decisions made are not based on what has been found to be working in the management of the PPPs. This has negatively influenced performance. Though Logframe matrix is an important planning tool, it is not in use to plan and to monitor and evaluate the PPPs in Nairobi County. It is thus recommended that staff should be trained and deployed to work in areas of their expertise. They should also be subjected to regular refresher courses for important technological updates. All project M&E reports should be made known to all staff since when disseminated and deliberated on, these reports become useful learning and working tools.
Participatory Project Management and Success of Slum Upgrading Projects in Korogocho Informal Settlements Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Academic Journals, 2018) Njeru, Dorothy Karimi; Kimutai, Gladys
Slum upgrading projects have in existence in Kenya since 2000. Their aim is to improve the living standards of the slum residents. However, the level of poverty continues to increase in the slums. The project success of the slum upgrading projects is questioned because the number of people living in the slums is increasing. Experts’ development studies suggest that for project to be successful, participatory project management should be embraced. Despite the government of Kenya advocating for citizen participation in community development projects, the slum upgrading projects are not meeting their intended objectives. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to establish how participatory project management influences the success slum upgrading projects in Korogocho informal settlements. The specific objectives of the study were to establish how participation at different stages of project life cycle- identification, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation influence the success of the slum upgrading projects. The study was guided by the theory of change. The study was conducted in Korogocho informal settlements in Nairobi County. The participants were selected through cluster sampling and simple random sampling. The study used both qualitative and quantitative research. The research design is descriptive study. Data analysis was done by use of the regression model and SPSS software. Information was presented inform of tables graphs and narratives. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze, present, and interpret data. The result shows that participatory project management leads to the success of the slum upgrading projects. The findings show that increase in participation in the following stages of project management: project identification, project planning and project implementation increases chances of success of slum upgrading projects. There was participation in project identification stage although basing on the mean scores more participation is needed. Community members were involved in project implementation. However, basing on mean scores, more inclusion is essential to ensure success of SUPs. Participation in project implementation stage was noted. However, increase in participation in this stage would lead to increase in success of the slum upgrading projects. However, from the regression model the PPME coefficients were negative hence implicating that increase in participation at this level would decrease chance of success. Therefore, the study recommends that community members should take an active role in all of the projects being carried out in the informal settlement. More participation in project identification, project planning and project implementation should be encouraged. However, minimal participation in monitoring and evaluation should be encouraged. Further study should be done to on the same topic but with inclusion of other variables.
Sustainability of water, sanitation and health projects implemented by African medical and research foundation in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(2017) Nabifwo, Lydia W.; Kimutai, Gladys
Purpose: Sustainability of community based and managed water sanitation and health projects in Kenya remains a challenge. This study sought to investigate the factors influencing sustainability of water sanitation and health projects implemented by AMREF in Nairobi County-Kenya. Methodology: A descriptive sample survey was used to describe the findings on water sanitation and health projects as they are on the ground without bias in selected households in Kibera slums in Nairobi County. A target population of 10,515 respondents was targeted. The researcher selected a sample of 433 from the target population using stratified random sampling. Data was collected by the use of a semi-structured questionnaire. The results were presented by using frequency tables and figures for ease of reference. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study found that that there is a significant positive influence of community participation, technical expertise, funds utilization and political factors on sustainability of water sanitation and health projects. Policy recommendations: The study therefore recommends that the policy makers should ensure that the policies are favourable to the private sectors to make them have the will to participate in the project. The study also recommends that all the staff should be frequently trained to acquire the right skill to enhance expertise in execution of responsibilities. The research suggests that the same studies should be conducted on the other parts of the country to enhance better sustainability of water sanitation and health projects in all parts of the country. Key words: Sustainability, Funds utilization, Community participation, Political factors, Technical expertise

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