ROLE OF MONITORING LEVEL ON COMPLETION RATE OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MANDERA COUNTY, KENYA.

Abstract

This study was conceived with an aim of finding out the role of monitorind on completion rate of development projects in Kenya. The objective is to assess monitoring level on completion rate of development projects in Mandera County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design where County Government of Mandera officials, questionnaires were given to 160 respondents who were chosen using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) method, a sample of 113 respondents were obtained. After collection of data, it was analyzed and conclusions drawn. The pilot study was conducted on 8 respondents in Mandera West Sub County. Descriptive statistics was used whereby the information was presented into charts, tables and graphs. The results reflect a strong consensus among respondents regarding the role of monitoring levels in supporting project plans and the engagement of stakeholders in planning. Additionally, there is agreement that project plans are designed to mitigate potential risks and establish clear

goals. The study recommends that county governments should plan to have quality standards in place before the projects are implemented