MONITORING AND EVALUATION CAPACITY BUILDING PRACTICES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMMES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

Roseline Indakwa Machio, Dr. Mary Kamaara

Abstract


Cash transfer programs play a crucial role in addressing poverty, reducing inequalities, and promoting social welfare in Kenya. However, cash transfer programs in Nairobi City County, Kenya, face several challenges that hinder their effectiveness and impact on vulnerable populations. The general objective of this study is to assess the influence of M&E capacity building practices on implementation of cash transfer programmes in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to assess the influence of M&E coaching on implementation of cash transfer programmes in Nairobi City County, Kenya and to examine the influence of M&E workshops and seminars on implementation of cash transfer programmes in Nairobi City County, Kenya. This study was guided by Social Exchange Theory and Resource-Based View (RBV). This study used descriptive research design which involved gathering of data that describes events then organizing, tabulating depicting and describing the data. This study targeted cash transfer programmes in Nairobi County. This study targeted employees tasked with the implementation and oversight of the cash transfer programmes. The total target population was therefore 265 employees tasked with the implementation and oversight of cash transfer programmes in Nairobi County. The study used Yamane (1967) formula to calculate the sample of 160. The study used stratified random sampling technique in choosing the sample size targeted respondents. This research used a questionnaire to collect primary data. Pilot study was administered in order to test for validity, reliability and practicability of the research instruments. This study collected quantitative data. Quantitative data was coded then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software version 22. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data in frequency distributions and percentages which were presented in tables and figures. Inferential statistics comprised of regression and correlation analysis. The study concludes that M&E coaching has a positive and significant influence on implementation of cash transfer programmes in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study concludes that M&E workshops and seminars have a positive and significant influence on implementation of cash transfer programmes in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the management of cash transfer programmes in Kenya should establish a robust M&E mentoring system that provides ongoing support to program staff. By pairing experienced M&E professionals with local field staff, mentoring can help build capacity, reinforce best practices, and address challenges in real-time.

Key Words: M&E Capacity Building Practices, Cash Transfer Programmes, M&E Coaching, M&E Workshops and Seminars


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