International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume VI, Issue VI, June 2022 | ISSN 2454–6186
Kemboi, Duncan Kiprono1 Dr. Mwenda Mary Nyawira2
1MA Project Planning and Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya
2Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Abstract: Good health is a primary concern for all nations globally and therefore countries worldwide strive towards coming up with well-thought-out healthcare systems which guarantees citizens healthy lives as well as advocate for and promote wellbeing for everyone. Constitution of Kenya, 2010, indicated right to health as one of the basic human rights that should never be compromised at all cost. The research therefore sought to evaluate the influence of funding mechanisms on quality of healthcare projects in Kenya: A case of ward-level prioritized healthcare projects in Keiyo South Sub-County. The research adopted Equity of Access to Healthcare Theory. The research made use of descriptive research and correlation research designs with a target population of 500 persons and a sample size of 208 persons determined using Silverman’s formula. Interview guides and questionnaires were used in data collection. The results were analyzed and presented in form of mean, percentages, frequencies and standard deviation whereas inferential statistics made use of Pearson Correlation to display the strength and direction of the relationship among the predictor and response variable. ANOVA was used to establish the goodness of fit of the linear regression model. A conclusion was made that funding mechanisms at county level have a big influence on quality of healthcare projects. The research recommended use of expert-guided public participation meetings during project’s prioritization. The research furthers recommended that the National Treasury & Planning should always give top priority to the county governments when it comes to the release of funds to them so as to ensure that there is smooth operations at the counties.
Key Words: funding mechanisms, healthcare, quality
I. INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Nations globally strive to ensure that their citizens are able to have universal access to healthcare. In the year 2015,the UN General Assembly developed a new development blue print that aimed at transforming the world through the introduction of the 2030 Agenda. The goal set out in the agenda is to have an healthcare system which guarantee people healthy lives as well as advocate for and promote wellbeing for everyone. The 2030 Vision for Sustainable Development recognizes and appreciates the pressing need to put quality of care in the