Effects of Project Monitoring and Evaluation on Performance of Rural Electrification Projects in Kitui County, Kenya

Abstract

The government invests in rural electrification projects to boost the country's social-economic development and growth. However, despite the efforts put by the government, performance of the projects remains to be poor in terms of projects efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction of the customer's needs. The study sought to establish the effect of monitoring and evaluation on performance of rural electrification project in Kitui County, Kenya.  The study target population was 125 rural electrification projects where 75 respondents were targeted and census approach was used. The study recommended organization to get other independent bodies to conduct monitoring and evaluation of the projects for successful performance of projects.