| dc.description.abstract | This study investigated the influence of mobile technology utilization on the performance of cash-
for-work projects, focusing on the context of Kibera, Nairobi County. Kibera, one of Africa's
largest urban informal settlements, faces multifaceted challenges, including unemployment and
inadequate infrastructure. Study’s objective was to determine the effects of mobile technology
usage on project performance, objectives adopted in this study; determination of mobile digital
funds transfer platforms used to support cash for work programs, evaluation of mobile data
collection strategies applied by social entitiesfor cash for work program, assessing internet access
platforms enhancing cash for work programs in Kibera. Lastly, assessing usage of mobile
technology on monitoring and evaluationon project performance in fostering knowledge creation
for human development. The study adopted Project performance theory, Technology theory and
systems theories. the study adopted Quantitative and Qualitative research design. The study used
stratified sampling technique that ensured project participants had equal chances in participation
in the study. Stratified random sampling was also applied to ensure the inclusion in the sample of
targeted subgroups of the target population. Data collection adopted structured questionnaires
administered by the researcher on hand and pick basis. Data collected was tabulated in Ms. Excel
and SPSSversion 26 software used for analysis. Descriptive statistics tools like mean, frequency,
and percentile were used for data analysis. The data was presented in tables, figures, and for
quantitative data while qualitative data shared through recording reports from the sessions and
putting down quotes from the respondents. The findings of this study contributed to both
theoretical and practical understandings of the intersection between mobile technology,
employment interventions, and project management in resource-constrained urban environments.
The study findings showed that there is positive impact by use of mobile technology on project
performance for cash for work. There is high efficiency, security and reliability that is achieved
under cash for work projects through mobile technology. Integration has become easy under
various projects undertaken from different locations. Through mobile technology, project
stakeholders are achieving collaborations, efficient data collection that are key for project
performances. Through mobile technology, various stakeholders are able to detect potential
implementation challenges and recommend solutions. The study further determined project
challenges due to use of mobile technology as fraudsters losing thereby losing money easily
manipulate some beneficiaries. Therefore, adoption of mobile technology into project
implementation life cycles improves quality and output. Training of both project implementers and
beneficiaries on the advantages of mobile technology is recommended for high value cash for work
community projects. | en_US |
