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    Management Competencies and Performance of Health Projects Funded By Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (Strategic Journals, 2025-08) Kyalo, Irene Nthenya; Kyalo, Josphat
    This research ascertained the effect of management competencies and success of health projects funded by Nairobi City County, Kenya. Descriptive and inferential research design was utilized in this research. The target audience was 12 completed health projects with 180 staffs. Stratified random sampling was employed to determine a sample size of 80 respondents. Structured questionnaires were distributed to respondents to obtain data. The SPSS was utilized for data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, variance, and correlation was employed to illustrate the relationship between variables. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to demonstrate the link between research variables. The questionnaire's validity was assessed via Content validity, Construct validity, and Criterion validity. The Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was utilized to assess reliability. The study found that the managerial communication (β=0.0152, p=0.002), interpersonal skills (β=0.0417, p=0.003), decision making (β=0.0612, p=0.004) and problem solving (β=0.0338, p=0.003) had a favorable significant influence on the success of health projects funded by Nairobi City County. The study concludes that effective managerial communication enhances collaboration among team members, leading to improved coordination in health projects financed by Nairobi City County. Interpersonal skills facilitate effective communication among team members, ensuring that everyone is on the same page regarding project goals and objectives. Effective decision-making significantly enhances the performance of health projects funded by Nairobi City County by ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and strategically. Fostering collaboration among stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community members, to create more effective health solutions. The research recommends that the County should carry out an in-depth analysis of the communication strategies employed by managers to convey information about the performance of health initiatives supported by Nairobi City County. The County should focus on developing active listening techniques to better understand community needs and concerns during health initiative meetings. The County should implement stakeholder engagement strategies to gather diverse perspectives and insights that can inform the evaluation and performance assessment of health initiatives. The County should develop a comprehensive training program for health workers to enhance their analytical skills and decision-making processes.