Abstract: This study examined the influence of resource capability on the sustainability of health projects sponsored by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in collaboration with the county government in Kitui County, Kenya. The study was motivated by persistent challenges in Kenya’s health sector, including inadequate service quality, limited technical capacity, inefficiencies, and governance constraints that undermine project sustainability. The study specifically assessed the effect of financial, human, ICT, and physical resource capabilities on the sustainability of NGO-supported health projects. It was guided by the Resource-Based View Theory, Contingency Theory, and Human Capital Theory. A descriptive research design was adopted, targeting six health projects, with a census of 82 respondents drawn from project staff. Data was collected using structured questionnaires, with validity and reliability established through content validation and Cronbach’s alpha. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression and correlation analysis, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Findings revealed that human resource capability had the strongest and most significant positive influence on project sustainability (β = 0.533, p < 0.001), followed by ICT capability (β = 0.282, p < 0.001) and financial resource capability (β = 0.157, p = 0.007). Physical resource capability had a positive but statistically insignificant effect (β = 0.095, p = 0.072). The results indicate that human expertise, ICT integration, and financial management are critical determinants of sustainable health project performance, while physical resources alone are insufficient to ensure sustainability. The study concludes that sustainable health project outcomes depend on integrated resource capability management, with emphasis on human capacity development, ICT adoption, and financial accountability. It recommends strengthened staff training, improved digital systems, and enhanced financial governance to support long-term project sustainability in NGO–county government collaborations.
Keywords: Resource capability; Project sustainability; Non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Health projects; County government collaboration.
Title: Resource Capability and Sustainability of Health Projects Sponsored by Non-Governmental Organizations in Collaboration with County Government in Kitui County, Kenya
Author: Sarah Kathei Kioko, Morrisson Mutuku
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: 337-346
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 01-June-2026
