Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation Process On Performance Of Mtwapa – Kilifi Road Construction Project In Kilifi County, Kenya

Lammeck Aruya Mogire, Fred Wabomba Nguti and Dr. Stella Karimi Silas
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Lammeck Aruya Mogire: Mount Kenya University
Fred Wabomba Nguti: Mount Kenya University
Dr. Stella Karimi Silas: Mount Kenya University

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 4, 553-561

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to examine participatory monitoring and evaluation process on performance of Mtwapa – Kilifi Road construction project in Kilifi County, Kenya. In order to achieve the general objective, the study was guided by specific objectives: to establish the extend of stakeholder engagement, and data collection processes on the participatory monitoring and evaluation process on the performance of Mtwapa- Kilifi Road construction project in Kilifi County, Kenya. The Stakeholder theory and Theory of project management laid the ground for the need to conduct the study. In order to conduct the study to meet the objectives, descriptive and cross-sectional research designs was used. The research targeted the population of 320 that is road engineers, contractors, road users and road laborers. The sample size was 175 respondents determined by Slovin’s formula. The study adopted stratified random sampling to collect data. The researcher administered a closed ended questionnaire and interview guides as the data collection instruments in order to obtain primary data. The data collection tools were piloted and tested to check the validity and reliability before conducting the actual study. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics presented in form of percentages (%) and frequencies (f). Qualitative data obtained from interview schedules was transcribed organized into themes and presented in prose according to the research objectives of this study. The SPSS version 25 was used to carry out this. The study findings were presented by graphs and tables. The research findings established that stakeholder’s participation has great impact in project implementation of road projects in Kilifi County. In support of this, it can be noted that efficient management of stakeholders minimizes uncertainties posed by stakeholders on projects scope, cost, time, quality and objectives. It was also concluded that success of project implementation is hinged on efficient management of stakeholders. The study findings revealed that for monitoring processes to function properly it requires management support as a mediating factor for a project to succeed. The study recommends management should give their support to all levels of stakeholders for projects to succeed.

Date: 2024
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