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Abstract: Inadequate monitoring and evaluation has led to poor project performance. In Kenya, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was established in 2003 to channel resources to the constituency level, the grassroots, where they are mostly needed. The fund has transformed marginalized areas albeit with challenges. This study sought to investigate the effect of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation practices on performance of National Government-CDF projects in Samburu County, Kenya. The objectives were: to find out the effect of M&E planning, resources allocation to M&E, training of M&E staff and participation of community members in M&E on the performance of NG-CDF projects. Descriptive research design was adopted. A target population of 51 completed and ongoing NG-CDF projects, initiated in the start of 2017/2018 financial period in Samburu County, were studied. Stratified random sampling technique was used to pick 30 projects (59%) as a sample. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to collect primary data from the respondents. Completed questionnaires were collected, organized and analyzed by the use of SPSS computer program to generate valuable information that was interpreted to answer the research questions. Descriptive statistics; frequencies, percentages and standard deviations were estimated. Findings were presented in charts and tables. Multiple regression models were used to establish the relationship between the dependent and independent variables and the study found out that they had a positive and strong relationship; M&E planning and M&E resource allocation were significant. The study, based on the findings, recommends that M&E-planning framework must be supported by NG-CDF; M&E funds to be increased and disclosed to communities. Proper community sensitization/capacity building needs to be done prior to project implementation. |
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