Publication: Enhancing Road Infrastructure Performance in Kisii County, Kenya: The Critical Role of Monitoring and Evaluation Tools
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2024-04
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International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications
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Kenya’s vision 2030 identifies infrastructural development as one of the very crucial pillars to economic growth. However, the
projects are awash with delays in completion, cost and time overrun an index of their poor performance. Therefore, there is a need
for reliance on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to enhance performance of these construction-oriented projects for infrastructural
development. In this regard, the purpose of this study was to analyze the Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Tools on the
performance of Road Infrastructural Projects funded by the County Government of Kisii in Kenya. The study sought to analyze the
influence of; progress reviews, balanced scorecards, performance contracting and project audits on the completion of road
infrastructural projects funded by the County Government of Kisii. The study was guided by program and theory of project
management. It adopted a descriptive research design based on samples drawn from across construction projects funded by the
county government of Kisii from 2013 to 2022. The target population was 180 respondents. Using Taro Yamane's (1967) formulas,
a sample size of 124 respondents was determined and distributed proportionately using Neyman's allocation formula. Data were
gathered using structured questionnaires and an interview schedule. Using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, it was determined if the
instrument satisfied the 0.7 or higher requirement. The study found that regular progress reviews significantly contribute to effective
stakeholder engagement in road infrastructure projects. The application of the balanced scorecard in monitoring and evaluating
projects has a beneficial impact on multiple dimensions of project management. The use of performance contracting was found to
significantly influence the achievement of project goals and enhance individual staff performance. The study also found that project
audits play a crucial role in identifying weaknesses in project management processes and recommending corrective actions. The
study concludes that the effective implementation and utilization of monitoring and evaluation tools, progress reviews, balanced
scorecards, performance contracting, and project audits, are crucial for enhancing the performance of road infrastructure projects.
The study highlights how important it is to keep refining these methods and instruments in order to close the gaps and variations in
stakeholder views that have been found. The results of the study support the adoption and improvement of monitoring and evaluation
mechanisms as a top priority for the Kisii County Government and the construction industry in order to improve stakeholder trust,
support project outcomes, and guarantee the county's road infrastructure is developed sustainably.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Tools, Progress Reviews, Balanced Scorecards, Performance Contracting, Project Audit