MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Phyllis Masaa Ndothya
Master of Business Administration (Project management) Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Perris Chege
Department of Management Science School of Business, Economics and Tourism Kenyatta University, Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study aims at establishing the influence of variations in scope on performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. The research design used in this study was a descriptive survey. Managers and workers at Kenyan state businesses dealing with energy were the focus of this research. Where a sample size of 191 was selected at random from a pool of 368 using a proportional stratified sampling technique. The main data was gathered via the use of self-administered questionnaires. The data was also analyzed with the use of SPSS 21.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics were also used to examine the data. Quantitative variables were evaluated using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The relationship between the dependent and independent variables was assessed via the use of a multiple regression analysis. The data that was analyzed was given in tabular form. The research findings indicate a robust and statistically significant correlation between approval processes and performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. This is evidenced by the beta coefficient value of 0.715 and have p-values less than 0.05. These results suggest that improvements in approval processes have a positive impact on the performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is advisable for energy-based state corporations in Kenya to enhance the performance and completion rate of their capital projects. This can be achieved by allocating their financial, technical, and human resources towards improving efficiencies in the variations in scope.

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INFLUENCE OF VARIATIONS IN SCOPE ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

INFLUENCE OF VARIATIONS IN SCOPE ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

Brian Kithinji Njoka
Student, MA Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Naomi Gikonyo
Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study aims at establishing the influence of variations in scope on performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. The research design used in this study was a descriptive survey. Managers and workers at Kenyan state businesses dealing with energy were the focus of this research. Where a sample size of 191 was selected at random from a pool of 368 using a proportional stratified sampling technique. The main data was gathered via the use of self-administered questionnaires. The data was also analyzed with the use of SPSS 21.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics were also used to examine the data. Quantitative variables were evaluated using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The relationship between the dependent and independent variables was assessed via the use of a multiple regression analysis. The data that was analyzed was given in tabular form. The research findings indicate a robust and statistically significant correlation between approval processes and performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. This is evidenced by the beta coefficient value of 0.715 and have p-values less than 0.05. These results suggest that improvements in approval processes have a positive impact on the performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is advisable for energy-based state corporations in Kenya to enhance the performance and completion rate of their capital projects. This can be achieved by allocating their financial, technical, and human resources towards improving efficiencies in the variations in scope.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF CARE INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Phyllis Masaa Ndothya
Master of Business Administration (Project management), Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Perris Chege
Department of Management Science School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University, Kenya

ABSTRACT

Humanitarian action, encouraging enduring change, creative solutions, and expanding impact are the 2020 goals of CARE International's program plan. Massive investment has been put in place to ensure that projects at CARE International in Nairobi County in Kenya achieve its objectives through the generous funding of donor agencies. The study was informed by the objectives; to determine the influence of M& E plan, M& E financial support, M& E training and M& E stakeholder engagement on performance of projects implemented by CARE International in Nairobi County, Kenya. A total 155 projects respondents among 5 projects were considered for this research, and from them, a random sample of 140 was chosen. A questionnaire was employed to gather information for the investigation. The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation approved the research's data collection procedures (NACOSTI). Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was used for both descriptive and inferential statistics analysis on the acquired data (SPSS). The findings showed that all four independent variables had a positive and substantial impact on projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study concludes M&E planning is a vital tool in enhancing project performance as well as its influence on strategic planning, on M&E stakeholders ensure M&E reports are shared with donors for learning and recommendation in case of any change requests. The study also found that M&E training influenced the performance of the staff therefore ensure adequate and appropriate training of M&E field staff. Finally, on M&E financial support its important to ensure a resource mobilization unit. The study recommends raft measures to be undertaken in order to address the challenges impeding efficient and effective implementation of projects to enhance performance. The researcher further suggests more research be done to assess other factors affecting performance in CARE International projects.

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INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT PROCESSES ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT PROCESSES ON PERFORMANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ENERGY-BASED STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

Brian Kithinji Njoka
Student, MA Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Naomi Gikonyo
Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study aims at establishing the influence of procurement processes on performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. The research design used in this study was a descriptive survey. Managers and workers at Kenyan state businesses dealing with energy were the focus of this research. Where a sample size of 191 was selected at random from a pool of 368 using a proportional stratified sampling technique. The main data was gathered via the use of self-administered questionnaires. The data was also analyzed with the use of SPSS 21.0, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics were also used to examine the data. Quantitative variables were evaluated using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The relationship between the dependent and independent variable was assessed via the use of a multiple regression analysis. The data that was analyzed was given in tabular form. The research findings indicate a robust and statistically significant correlation between procurement processes and performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. This is evidenced by the beta coefficient value of 0.592 and have p-values less than 0.05. These results suggest that improvements in procurement processes have a positive impact on the performance of capital projects in energy-based state corporations in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is advisable for energy-based state corporations in Kenya to enhance the performance and completion rate of their capital projects. This can be achieved by allocating their financial, technical, and human resources towards improving efficiencies in the procurement processes.

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EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE IN RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AT RORYA DISTRICT, TANZANIA

EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE IN RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AT RORYA DISTRICT, TANZANIA

Jumanne Charles Obogo
Open university of Tanzania, Tanzania

Dr. Janeth Isanzu
Open university of Tanzania, Tanzania

ABSTRACT

Motivation of employees plays an important role in transforming an organization or an institution. Employee motivation is a sensitive matter, so it is needed to determine performance of employees in achieving their goals. Several previous researchers have proven a positive and significant effect of motivation on employee performance. Motivation is an important element for employees performance. In rural secondary school compared to urban secondary school at Rorya District council teachers need to be motivated. Descriptive research design was used. The population of the study included all the 568 academic staff, Administrative staff & Management staff of Rorya District Council. The sample size of 235 respondents was used. Sampling techniques include both probability and non-probability. Questionnaires were more relevant in collecting data from a relatively large sample through written responses. Findings showed that majority of the respondents representing 54.1% believed that they were motivated with the working environment condition at Rorya District Secondary Schools. From the field survey, the results showed that 45.9% of the respondents disagreed to receive financial support from local government when they were in difficult situation and 34.7% agreed to receive financial support when they were in difficult situation. It was indicated that majority of the employees were motivated when well recognized. This result showed that majority of the employees was neutral regarding relationship that they have with superior. This means that the service should find solution to this problem by reducing the power distance between the superiors and their subordinates. The conclusion of the study is that recognition had positive effect to the employee performance. Reward was among the major factors that increased employee performance and productivity. Effect of promotion on employees performance was very minimal. There was positive effect of benefits on employee’s performance especially with salary payment.. Therefore, the recommended that management staff should improve employee motivation aspects on teachers in schools. They should to structure motivations tools so as to match with the nature of the work done by the employee and make them enjoy.

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