MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS IN NYAMIRA COUNTY, KENYA

Gladys Nyaboke Nyakaru, Dr. Anne-Marie Wairimu Mungai

Abstract


The study sought to establish the influence of monitoring and evaluation practices on performance of agricultural projects in Nyamira County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the influence of M&E communication advocacy on performance of agricultural projects in Nyamira County, Kenya, to determine the influence of M&E financial capacity on performance of agricultural projects in Nyamira County, Kenya. This study used a descriptive research design. The total target population was 437 respondents involving Nyamira County officials, project managers, community leaders and Ministry of Agriculture officers. The sample size was derived from the target population using Yamane’s sample size determination formula. Therefore, the sample size for the study was 209 respondents. Primary data was used in this study. The study’s primary data was obtained using semi-structured questionnaires. Quantitative and qualitative data was generated from the closed-ended and open-ended questions, respectively. Inferential and descriptive statistics were employed for analysis of quantitative data with the assistance of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). The study results were presented through use of tables and figures. The study concludes that M&E communication advocacy has a significant effect on Performance of agricultural projects in Nyamira County, Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that M&E financial capacity has a significant effect on Performance of agricultural projects in Nyamira County, Kenya. From the results, the study recommends that Nyamira County government should ensure effective flow of monitoring and evaluation information to all stakeholders to enhance project performance. In addition, the county should ensure adequate budget is allocated for monitoring and evaluations to ensure agricultural projects are implemented effectively

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