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This study aims to investigate how management practices, specifically project evaluation, influence the completion of county government projects in Kitui.

May 28, 2026Open Access

Project Evaluation as a Determinant of Completion of County Government Projects in Kitui County, Kenya

Key Points

This study aims to investigate how management practices, specifically project evaluation, influence the completion of county government projects in Kitui.
Descriptive study design using purposive sampling of 300 individuals, focusing on Kitui County staff and contractors.
Stratified sampling to derive a sample size of 102 participants from Mwingi West sub county.
Data collected via semi-structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0.
Project evaluation practices positively affect project completion (B=0.623; p=0.000).
Recommended mandatory quarterly training workshops for project managers on dynamic planning and evaluation methods.
Suggestions include using Gantt charts and SWOT analysis for improved resource management.

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of management practices on the completion of projects initiated by the county government of Kitui, Kenya. Although several studies have been undertaken to examine project completion in Kenyan counties, very few have looked at the management practices that lead to the completion of the projects in Kitui county. The study examined the effects of project evaluation practices on the completion of county government of Kitui projects. The study was guided by the Theory of Constraints and the Stewardship Theory. The study was descriptive with the goal of examining the real status of administrative practices by staff of Kitui County using purposive sampling done on a study population of 300 people, who include Kitui county staff closely involved in projects at various levels, contractors, and other residents closely working in projects. The sampling was through stratified sampling to identify a sample size of 102 participants drawn from Mwingi West sub county, Kitui County, Kenya. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire instrument. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 and the inferences represented using tables, graphs and diagrams. Findings regarding evaluation practices indicated that it has a positive and significant effect on the completion of the project (B=0.623; p=0.000). This study recommends that Kitui County Chief Officer for Planning and Development should work with sub-county administrators to ensure mandatory quarterly training workshops on dynamic planning approaches for project managers and staff are carried out, incorporating Gantt charts and SWOT analysis to ensure flexibility in resource management and risk planning. Keywords: Project Evaluation, County Government Projects, Kitui County, Kenya. Title: PROJECT EVALUATION AS A DETERMINANT OF COMPLETION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN KITUI COUNTY, KENYA Author: Kyalo Kimami, Jane Njoroge International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026 Page No: 237-243 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 26-May-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20393690 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/project-evaluation-as-a-determinant-of-completion-of-county-government-projects-in-kitui-county-kenya

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