International Research Journal of Business and Strategic Management
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Cash Transfer Programs in Nairobi City County, Kenya
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Currently, Kenya’s main cash transfer programs reach, directly or indirectly, an estimated 7.5% of the total child Population. Despite progress in expanding the number of beneficiaries, Kenya’s cash transfer does not yet reach the vast majority of persons with severe disabilities in the poorest wealth Quintiles, even though coverage is pro-poor. This study sought to establish the influence of M&E budget and M&E reporting on the performance of cash transfer programs in Nairobi City County, Kenya. This study used a descriptive research design. The study targeted cash transfer programs in Nairobi City County, Kenya, focusing on four major initiatives under the Inua Jamii framework across all 17 constituencies. The target population consisted of NG-CDFC committee members and programme beneficiaries, totalling 204 respondents. Using the Yamane (1967) formula, a sample of 135 respondents was selected for the study. The study used a stratified random sampling technique in choosing the sample size of targeted respondents. This study used questionnaires to collect primary data. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. Inferential statistics were used to test the relationship between study variables. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The study results were presented through the use of tables. The study concludes that M&E budget and M& E Reporting have a positive and significant effect on performance of cash transfer programs in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Organizations implementing cash transfer programs in Nairobi City County should prioritize adequate allocation of funds specifically for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and establish robust M&E reporting frameworks that emphasize accurate data collection, timely reporting, and effective information dissemination. Government and relevant regulatory bodies should develop and enforce policies that support effective M&E practices in cash transfer programs.
Keywords: M&E Budget, M&E Reporting, Performance of Cash Transfer Programs
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