Factors influencing implementation of constituency development funds projects in public secondary schools in Mombasa county, Kenya

Abstract

The study sought to ascertain factors influencing implementation of CDF projects in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish whether skills influence implementation CDF projects in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya, stakeholders participation influence implementation CDF projects in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya, project characteristics influence implementation CDF projects in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya and finally and not the least to determine whether accountability influence implementation CDF projects in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. The target population of study comprised beneficiaries of CDF projects in Kisauni Sub-County as well as school head teachers who were involved in projects implementation. The researcher selected a sample of 118 respondents consisting both students and Head Teachers. A descriptive survey method was used in this study due to its reliability and ability to produce statistical information that could be analyzed. A pilot study conducted using pre-test method to test the viability and reliability of questionnaires administered. The hypothesis was tested to determine the relationship between independent and dependent variables using Pearson chi-square at 95% level of confidence .The relationship between skills, stakeholders’ participation, project characteristics and accountability and implementation of CDF projects in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. The findings indicated that skill, stakeholders’ participation,accountability and project characteristics influence implementation of constituency development funds in public secondary schools inMombasa County. The study concluded that skills are keys to development,integration of stakeholders to development,projects; duration, value,benefits and type; should be considered and transparency are critical for success of projects.