PARTICIPATORY MONITORING AND EVALUATION ON COMPLETION OF KENYA POLICE HOUSING SCHEME PROJECTS

Objective: The study aimed to investigate how participatory monitoring and evaluation influences completion of Kenya police housing scheme projects. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. Project Management Theory and Participatory Development Theory stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation. Method: Pragmatism paradigm and mixed method design were adopted. The study employed descriptive statistics involving the use of measures of central tendencies and measures of dispersion and inferential statistics to analyze quantitative data. In addition, the researcher conducted a Pearson’s correlation and a simple regression analysis. Results and Discussion: The study found a strong correlation between the completion of Kenya police housing scheme projects and participatory monitoring and evaluation. The overall F statistics, (F =119.092, p<1.23E-46<0.05), indicated that there was a very statistically significant relationship between participatory monitoring and evaluation (development of TOR, designing participatory instruments, participatory planning for evaluation exercise, and conducting participatory fieldwork) and completion of Kenya police housing scheme projects. The study recommends that Kenya police housing scheme projects should establish an independent monitoring and evaluation department that identifies, analyses, monitors and controls housing projects. Research Implications: The findings would contribute to practice as it would benefit construction industry professionals and contractors operating in Kenya. By adhering to efficient resource allocation practices, contractors can enhance project efficiency, minimize wastage, and adhere to budget constraints. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by enriching the existing knowledge on completion of Kenya police housing scheme projects by giving deductions on the relation to participatory monitoring and evaluation. Other scholars used the study results as a locus for future studies in regard to the role of participatory monitoring and evaluation as well as underpinning theories.