Influence Of Financial Management On Peformance Of Community Water Supply Projects In Kieni East District, Nyeri County, Kenya
Abstract
This study was carried out to determine the influence of financial management on
performance of community water supply projects in Kieni East District, Nyeri County.
The main objective of the study was to investigate financial management factors that
influence performance of community managed water supply projects in Kieni East
District, Nyeri County. Specific objectives included to establish the extent to which
budgeting for operation and maintenance of water systems influences the performance of
community water supply projects, the extent to which water tariffs contributes to the
performance of community water supply projects and to assess financial administration
and its influence on the performance of community water supply projects. This study will
assist managers in government, private sector and local communities in the formulation
of strategies aimed at promotion of good governance through implementation of
functional water supply projects. The analysis will assist the Kieni East District Water
Office to know whether the financial management strategies being used are working. The
literature review intended to identify what other researchers have done in the area of
financial management on performance of community water supply projects. Data was
collected through questionnaires. The common type of water project was mainly gravity
fed water projects. The main problems with the water projects were broken pipelines,
damaged water intakes and siltation. Members of the community contribute towards the
budget through cash, labour, and voluntary contributions. If there are adequate funds for
operations and maintenance of community water supply projects then the performances is
expected to be good. The main source of funds for carrying major repairs, and system
expansion or augmentation was from water projects this clearly shows that water tariffs
charged can influence the performance of community water supply projects. Records of
funds collected were kept in various books such as members registers, ledger, minute and
work attendance register books. The financial management skills of the water
management committee were established to be of acceptable standards. Public meetings
were held mainly twice a year; notice boards, reports and annual general meetings were
used to inform community members about the income accrued from the water services
and project expenditures. In conclusion it’s important for community financial
monitoring to be in place as it influences the performance of water supply projects.
Citation
Mararo ,J.W.,2013.Influence Of Financial Management On Peformance Of Community Water Supply Projects In Kieni East District, Nyeri County, Kenya.Publisher
University of Nairobi College of Education and External Studies
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5964]