EXTERNAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION CONSULTANT FACTORS AND PERFORMANCE OF KENYA NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY PROJECTS IN NYANZA REGION, KENYA

Alfred Gogo, Dr. Samuel Wabala

Abstract


The study sought to establish the relationship between external M&E consultant factors and the performance of KENHA projects, focusing on how project team qualifications, and consultant capacity impact project outcomes. This study was anchored on motivation theory, and resource-based view theory. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. The target population comprised 217 stakeholders, including project managers, M&E consultants, engineers, and other key personnel directly involved in KENHA projects. Stratified random sampling was used to select a representative sample of 139 respondents, ensuring the diverse perspectives of key stakeholders were captured. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. The questionnaires were distributed using a drop-and-pick-up-later approach, and research assistants facilitated data collection to enhance the response rate. Validity was ensured through content and construct validity, with expert reviews guiding the refinement of the research instruments. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, with a threshold of 0.7 set as the minimum acceptable value for internal consistency. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS), which facilitated the computation of descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that all factors significantly impact project performance, with coefficients of 0.389 (p = 0.000) for project team qualifications, and 0.412 (p = 0.000) for consultant capacity. These findings suggest that enhancing qualifications, and capacity positively affects project outcomes. The study concludes that investing in professional development, and increasing consultant capacity are critical for achieving superior project performance. It is recommended that KeNHA continuously prioritize the professional development of project teams, and enhance consultant capacity to optimize project success.

Key Objectives: External M&E Consultant Factors, Performance, KENHA Projects, Project Team Qualifications, Consultant Capacity


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