Browsing by Author "Ngugi, L."

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    Influence of Geographical Information Systems Integration in Monitoring and Evaluation on Performance of Community Development Projects at World Vision Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2020-08) Atandi, E. N; Ngugi, L.
    This study sought to determine the effect of Geographical Information Systems integration in Monitoring and Evaluation, and how it influences the performance of community development projects at World Vision Kenya. The research design was descriptive, targeting a total population of 183 employees working for World Vision Kenya with a sample size of 125 respondents. Data collection was done by use of online self administered questionnaires and quantitative data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics on Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive analysis incorporated frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis and results presented in tables and charts. Results showed that Geographical Information Systems (GIS) progress tracking had a positive correlation and significantly influenced performance of community development projects. GIS data integration had a positive correlation with performance of community development projects and significantly affected the performance of community development projects. GIS information sharing had a positive correlation and significantly influenced performance of community development projects. GIS data sharing positively and significantly influenced performance of community development projects and GIS data management also positively and significantly influenced performance of community development projects. The study aimed at benefiting project managers in tracking progress of community development projects by use of GIS, provide World Vision staff with the skills to monitor project progress and performance trough GIS, help donors in accessing data in online portals powered by GIS, and support national and county governments in strengthening their monitoring and evaluation systems for tracking performance of government infrastructural projects. The study recommended that GIS should be factored in project design with emphasis on GIS in progress tracking to ensure good performance of projects, there was need to decentralize GIS to local level planning and implementation of community and government projects along with the right skill set to harness the power of GIS in project implementation. As well, academic institutions needed to package basic GIS data management skills in all community development/project management courses, to enable learners collect, analyse and interpret GIS data, for proper decision making.
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    Project Management and Implementation of Community-Based Projects in Siaya County, Kenya
    (The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2021-06) Siwa, D. O.; Ngugi, L.
    This study sought to evaluate the effect of Project Management factors on the implementation of community projects in Siaya County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to evaluate the effect of project design on the implementation of community-based projects, to evaluate the effect of management support on the implementation of community-based projects, to evaluate the effect of resource allocation on the implementation of community-based projects and to evaluate the effect of community participation on the implementation of community-based projects in Siaya County, Kenya. In order to achieve the set objectives, the study adopted a descriptive research design. The research targeted 356 ongoing community projects in Siaya County. Using stratified random sampling 72 of the projects were selected. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from the study respondents who included five most informed project management officials selected from each project. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation. Additionally, inferential analysis was performed using the linear multiple regression model. The study findings highlighted that project management factors are key to effective implementation of community-based projects. Based on the findings, the study concluded that project management factors provide an effective management system that ensures projects are completed on time, using the allocated resources and attaining high quality standards. The study recommended that the project teams should target improving the management of risk on different phases of the project cycle through adaptation of existing risk management approaches and development of new approaches. This study should assist project managers identify opportunities, follow the allocated budget, meet set timelines, and attain the established quality standards when implementing projects.
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    Stakeholder involvement and performance of government water supply projects in Garissa County, Kenya
    (2023-11-18) Galgallo, A.; Ngugi, L.
    This study ascertained how the success of water delivery projects in Kenya's Garissa County is affected by stakeholder involvement. The study employed a cross-sectional and descriptive research design. The study targeted 47 water projects in Garissa County that were put into place between 2013 and 2021 was the study's target population. The researcher collected data from 47 project managers. The research used a census approach because the quantity of respondents was minimal and controllable. Both descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze the data. The study took both qualitative and quantitative data into account. Tables and figures were used to display the data that was created. The researcher deduced that the respondents participated in project initiation to a moderate extent. It was also established that the respondents participated in project planning to a moderate extent. Additionally, it was deduced that the respondents participated in project implementation to a great extent. The study concluded that there was a significant strong positive correlation between project initiation project planning, project implementation and performance of water projects. However, the researcher inferred that there was insignificant effect of changes of monitoring and evaluation on performance of water projects. The government and other development agencies need to enhance stakeholder participation in project initiation; this would result into more sustainable water projects in Garissa County, Kenya. The government and development agencies need to strengthen stakeholder participation project planning, as this would enhance project ownership and result into more water projects in Garissa County, Kenya. The government and development partners should further adopt mechanism that for greater stakeholder engagement in project implementation, this would better outcomes in terms of sustainability of water projects in Garissa County, Kenya. The government and other development partners need to encourage stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation processes for the water projects. This would help them to identify gaps and challenges as well as the extent to which the project is impacting on their lives, this will enhance the sustainability of such projects