Stakeholder engagement and participatory approaches influence the effectiveness of donor-funded projects. Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) methodologies ensure that local communities play an active role in decision-making, leading to more sustainable outcomes. Given the complex socio-political landscape of Kisumu Central Sub-County, there is a critical need for inclusive and context-responsive project monitoring strategies. Initiatives that have integrated local leaders, you...
The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of project M&E Staff capacity on the performance of donor-funded projects. Social Change Theory guided the study. Convergent Parallel Design was adopted with a sample of 81 respondents purposively selected from 27 donor-funded projects in Obunga and Nyalenda informal settlements. Data was collected from project managers, M&E officers, and field officers. Qualitative data was analysed through content analysis, and Quantitative data usin...