Management Strategies and Sustainability of Health Projects Funded By Non-Government Organisations in Machakos County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | NgoviDavid Mutiso | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-13T07:10:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-13T07:10:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-09 | |
| dc.description | A Research Project Submitted To The School Of Business, Economics And Tourism In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of The Degree Of Master Of Business Administration (Project Management) Of Kenyatta University. September, 2025 Supervisor Josphat Kyalo | |
| dc.description.abstract | Sustainability health projects in Kenya remains a major challenge and despite of efforts to improve the health status of communities. A big number of health projects fail within three years of initiation. Every project exists to achieve certain goals and objectives but the achievement of these goals and the sustainability of the project dependents on several factors among them resources availability. One of the greatest challenges facing project funded by non-profit organizations is self-sustainability. Health projects funded by non-government organizations are formulating different management strategies not only because funding is decreasing but due to donors shifting their focus to new areas. Most non-governmental health funded projects are faced with sustainability challenges which can be attributed to difficulties in design, monitoring, and implementation of project management strategies which may impact negatively on overall sustainability. Objectives of this research were; to investigate the factors affecting the sustainability health project funded of non-government health projects in Machakos County to establish effect of management competence, budget allocation, stakeholder participation and digital inclusion affect the sustainability health projects funded by non- governmental organizations in Machakos County. Descriptive survey research design was adopted targeting 250 project managers, team leaders, communication officers, projects representatives, contractors and consultants from these projects from Machakos County. The sample size of 80 respondents was selected through stratified random sampling. Primary data was gathered with the support of the questionnaire that had undergone pilot testing. Content and construct validity was tested with the aid of the supervisor and two experts in the field of project management. Reliability was determined based on pilot testing results where Cronbach Alpha Coefficients were computed and interpreted at 0.7. The analysis was done through use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential analysis. Descriptive analysis included means and standard deviations, correlation and regression and presented through tables and figures. The stakeholder participation, digital inclusion, budget allocation and management competence were found to have a positive significant influence on the sustainability of project funded by non- governmental organization in Machakos County, Kenya. The study concludes that engaging local communities, government entities, and other relevant parties in the planning and implementation phases of these projects is essential for their long-term success. Digital inclusion facilitates improved communication, access to information, and the ability to leverage online resources, which can lead to greater community participation and ownership of projects. Budget allocation facilitates the implementation of various sustainability practices and also fosters collaboration among stakeholders, including local communities, government entities, and private sector partners. Effective management practices, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement, significantly contribute to the overall success of these projects. The study recommends that non-governmental organizations should prioritize stakeholder engagement as a core component of their project design and execution. NGOs should prioritize strategies that promote digital literacy and infrastructure development as part of their project planning and implementation processes. NGOs should explore various funding avenues, including grants from international organizations, partnerships with private sector companies, and crowdfunding initiatives. There is need for establishing mentorship programs that pair experienced project managers with less experienced individuals can facilitate knowledge transfer. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/32411 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Management Strategies and Sustainability of Health Projects Funded By Non-Government Organisations in Machakos County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |