Abstract: This study examined the effect of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks on the performance of humanitarian projects implemented by World Vision in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Despite the organization’s significant contribution to child welfare through education, water and sanitation, and human rights programs, project performance remains challenged by delays, cost overruns, unmet objectives, and beneficiary dissatisfaction. The study specifically assessed the influence of M&E planning, budgeting, staff skills, and baseline surveys on project performance. Guided by the Theory of Change and Contingency Theory, the study adopted an exploratory research design targeting 107 projects and 749 employees, with a sample of 261 respondents selected using Yamane’s formula and systematic sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that M&E planning, staff skills, and baseline surveys significantly enhance project performance, while M&E budgeting had a positive but statistically insignificant effect. The study concludes that effective M&E systems are critical to improving humanitarian project outcomes. It recommends strengthening M&E planning, enhancing staff capacity, improving budget utilization, and institutionalizing baseline surveys supported by modern data systems.
Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework; Project Performance; Humanitarian Projects; Theory of Change; World Vision Kenya.
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Performance of Humanitarian Projects of World Vision in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Author: Brian Kipserem Chepyegon, Franklin Kinoti
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: 221-230
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 25-May-2026
