Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Initiatives on Sustainability of Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Project in Kenya Forest Service

The general objective of the study was to determine the influence of monitoring and evaluation initiatives on sustainability of Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Donor funded project in Kenya Forest service. The specific objectives were to determine the influence of implementation of recommendations and influence of funding on sustainability of Miti Mingi Maisha Bora donor funded project in Kenya Forest Service. The theories applied are Programme theory and Dynamic capability theory. The study employed descriptive research design. The target population was 25 Enterprise product groups of   charcoal, Aloe, honey and seedlings in Makueni, Mwingi, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Meru North, Garissa and Ijaara Zones with population of 75 respondents. The three selected were   the chairman, secretary and a committee member serving as support organ to the groups. Data collection method in this research study was conducted through administering questionnaires to the respondents. Quantitative research methodology with field survey design was   used while descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression techniques was applied with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) used in data analysis and results presented in tables showing percentages and ratios. The findings revealed that there is a positive association between Implementation of recommendations and sustainability of Miti Mingi   Maisha Bora donor funded project as shown by a correlation coefficient of 0.605. There is a positive significant association between funding and sustainability of Miti Mingi Maisha Bora donor funded project. This is shown by a correlation coefficient of 0.303. The study concluded that adopting management approach has enhanced implementation of recommendation for better sustainability of the project. Funding is crucial where activity implementation is to be achieved as per the project design and goals. Also, the study finally recommended an appropriate internal and budgetary controls within the project that will enhance proper   funds management.