PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF INUA JAMII CASH TRANSFER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA

Leah Githinji, Dr. Anne Marie Wairimu Mungai

Abstract


The main objective of this study was determining the effect of project cost management on sustainability of Inua Jamii cash transfer community development programs in Kiambu County. The specific objectives were to examine effect of cost estimation, and cost budget on sustainability of Inua Jamii cash transfer community development programs in Kiambu County. The study employed a descriptive research design. The study population comprised of the four Inua Jamii Cash Programs.  The unit of observation was the County Social Development Officer (SDC), assistant social development officers in the 12 sub counties, and   community development extension officers spread in the 60 ward.  The study sample was 73 hence census. Questionnaires were used for data collection. A pilot test was conducted with 7 staff representing 10% of the sample. This study used content and construct validity. Cronbach’s Alpha test was used to ensure reliability. Data analysis was analyzed to generate both descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean) and inferential statistics (correlation, and regression). Significance was less than 0.05.  Data was tabulated. Findings show that; a strong significant relationship between cost estimation and program sustainability  (r=0.863, p=0.000), a strong significant relationship between cost budget and program sustainability  (r=0.868, p=0.000). Recommendations are; this program managers  should; adopt suitable  cost  estimation methods which are key element of project cost management that enhance sustainability of programs, adopt best practices to monitor the Inua Jamii cash programs, and adopt use of innovative methods to accurately control project costs.

Key Words: Project Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Cost Budget, Sustainability, community development programs, Kiambu County

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