Oketch, Caroline Maneno2022-02-012022-02-012016-05Oketch. C. M. (2016). Factors Affecting The Effectiveness Of Monitoring And Evaluation Systems Among Faith Based Organizations In Kenya: A Case Study of the Kenya Young Men’s Christian Association in Nairobi County. Daystar University School of Human and Social Scienceshttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3856Master Of Arts In Monitoring And EvaluationThis study examined factors affecting the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation systems among FBOs with a specific focus on Kenya YMCA. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the role of Monitoring and Evaluation systems in Kenya YMCA as a Faith Based Organization in Kenya, examine the extent to which monitoring and evaluation systems are used in Kenya YMCA, analyze factors affecting the effectiveness of M&E systems in Kenya YMCA and recommend strategies that would enhance the effectiveness of M&E systems among FBOs in Kenya. A descriptive survey of 105 respondents from YMCA branches within Nairobi County was conducted using mixed method. The main instruments of data collection instruments included self-administered questionnaire, key informant and focus group discussion guides. A response rate of 95% was achieved. Data analysis using computer programs ENVIVO (Version 11) for qualitative analysis and SPSS Version (22) for quantitative analysis and content analysis revealed the various factors affecting effectiveness of M&E systems at the Kenya YMCA. The study found out that the role of M&E systems was mainly in project planning. It also found out that M&E systems were greatly used during needs assessment. On factors affecting effectiveness of M&E systems in Kenya YMCA, the study found that donors had strong influence in effectiveness of M&E systems. The key strategy to enhance the effectiveness of M&E systems was skilled and professional staff. The study recommended institutionalization of M&E systems in FBOs to enhance programming. The study also recommended utilization of M&E systems in all stages of the project cycle, sufficient budgetary allocation and stakeholder involvement for improved accountability.enThe Effectiveness Of Monitoring And Evaluation SystemsFaith Based Organizations In KenyaKenya Young Men’s Christian Association in Nairobi CountyThesis