INFLUENCE OF REPORT MONITORING PRACTICE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ROAD PROJECTS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
Abstract
Purpose of Study: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of report monitoring practices on the implementation of road projects in Nakuru County, Kenya.
Problem Statement: The implementation of road projects in Nakuru County, Kenya, is hindered by ineffective report monitoring practices, leading to poor transparency, delayed decision-making, and failure to achieve project objectives. These issues undermine the sustainability and accountability of road infrastructure development.
Methodology: A correlational research design was employed, targeting 447 stakeholders, with a sample of 211 respondents selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations) and inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis) via SPSS Version 26.0.
Result: Report monitoring practices showed a strong positive influence on road project implementation (β = 1.098, p = 0.000), with a high correlation (r = 0.753, p < 0.01).
Recommendation: The Nakuru County government and road agencies should adopt standardized reporting templates and digital tools to enhance transparency and decision-making. Future research should explore barriers to standardizing report monitoring in resource-constrained settings.
Keywords: Report Monitoring Practices, Road Project Implementation, Transparency, Nakuru County, Infrastructure Development.
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