How to approach development projects in Kenya

Development projects in Kenya have gone a long way in ensuring that the lives of many people in the rural and even in the urban areas are uplifted.

Due to lack of jobs in the country, these projects have come in handy in ensuring that these people have something to keep them busy and also to help them put food on their table.

However, for these projects to achieve their intended mission, there are various factors which must be followed and adhered to.

Let’s look at some of the ways these projects can be approached so as to ensure that they benefit the right people.

Development projects in Kenya

Tips on how to approach development projects in Kenya

Use local professionals

As much as most of these development projects are funded by foreign donors it does not mean that we should also hire or employ professionals from abroad to execute the projects. Professionals in the country understand more the issues on the ground and as such are in a better position to address them.

Long term projects

Many development projects in the country last for a period of two years or less something which I feel should be changed. They need to be given more time in the form of long term projects. I know most of us will agree with me when I say that the two year period or less is not sufficient enough for the completion of these projects.

Due to the time limit, many projects are not completed and thus they do not meet the targets and the mission they were intended to. This way the people and lives, we intended to change or uplift remain unchanged.

Encourage locals to participate

Since projects are started to uplift the lives of those living in the targeted area, it's important that the local people are involved in the execution of the project so as to achieve its intended goals. This is why it is important that the people responsible for these projects incorporate the local people in the projects so as to ensure that they feel part of it from the onset.

Accountability

Accountability is one of the areas that we need to look into if we are really serious about success of development projects. This is why the people responsible for any project must be able to account for the funds given to them. Without accountability, most of these projects will not achieve their intended goals and as such the local people who are meant benefit from them will not.

Evaluation

The projects should also be evaluated so as soon as they are completed so as to ensure they achieved their goals and that the funds allocated to the projected was actually utilized well. This is also the stage where issues which could could have hindered the success of the project can be identified and corrective measures undertaken.

If we do this to all the development projects in Kenya, I am sure many lives will be transformed for the better.