Browsing by Author "Maina, Peter Kariuki"

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Project Management Practices and Sustainability of Water Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-06) Maina, Peter Kariuki
    Kiambu County in Kenya, like other growing regions in the world, has some issues associated with limited water supply. It is for this reason that the sustainability of water projects in such regions is crucial to guarantee access to clean water in the future. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a range of project management practices, such as stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, management commitment, and digital inclusion, on the sustainability of projects toward more sustainable outcomes in Kiambu County. Some of the theories utilised in this research are the stakeholder theory, resource dependence theory, Lewin's theory of change, and Technology acceptance theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population constituted 20 projects and 200 participants or members or employees comprising team leaders, project managers, community representatives, and managers. The sample size was 105 respondents drawn using stratified random sampling. The findings established that stakeholder involvement significantly influences project sustainability (β=0.290; p=0.003). Additionally, Resource Allocation has a substantial impact on Project Sustainability (β =0.317; p=0.003). Furthermore, there was evidence of a substantial impact of digital inclusion on project sustainability (β =0.350; p=0.003). The final factor influencing project sustainability is management commitment (β =0.032p=0.824). The study concluded that by involving every stakeholder in decision-making processes, cost-sharing, and process monitoring will increase the sustainability of a project. Secondly, there is a need for the employment of suitable and competent human resources and a budget that all stakeholders have approved. Project requirements must be properly defined to produce a quantifiable result. Furthermore, firms can make sustainable concepts a reality by utilizing digital mapping, social media, and information management. Finally, aspects including expertise, change in management, and project management training are crucial for projects to succeed. The devotion of the management team is one of the most crucial elements of any high-quality project management. The study recommends that stakeholder involvement is essential for the success of any water project. They must participate specifically in the project's decision-making, cost-sharing, monitoring, and assessment processes. Second, it is recommended that resources be properly allotted by proper budgeting, the employment of qualified human employees, and the timely scheduling of resources. Thirdly, for businesses to remain competitive, they must deploy technology infrastructure effectively and give data security top priority. Finally, factors like employee proficiency, change in management, and training from top-level project management are crucial for projects to succeed. By addressing these key factors, water projects in Kiambu County and similar regions can achieve greater sustainability, ensuring continued access to clean water for communities in need.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Project Management Practices and Sustainability of Waterprojects in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (The Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management, 2023) Maina, Peter Kariuki; Kyalo, Josphat
    Rapidly developing areas like Kiambu County constantly struggle with strained water resources. Suitable project management approaches can help increase the sustainability of water projects in such areas. This study aimed at investigating effect of a range of project management approaches, such as stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, management commitment, and digital inclusion on the sustainability of projects toward more sustainable outcomes in Kiambu County. Some of the theories utilized in this research are the stakeholder theory, resource dependence theory, Lewin’s theory of change, and the technology acceptance model. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population constituted about 20 projects and 200 participants or members or employees comprising team leaders, project managers, community representatives, and managers. The sample size was 105 respondents drawn using stratified random sampling. The findings established that stakeholder involvement significantly influences project sustainability. Additionally, Resource Allocation has a substantial impact on Project Sustainability. Furthermore, there was evidence of a substantial impactof digital inclusion on project sustainability. The final factor influencing project sustainability is management commitment. The study concludes that by involving every stakeholder in decision-making processes, cost-sharing, and process monitoring will increase the sustainability of a project. There is need for employment of suitable and competent human resources, a budget that has been approved by all stakeholders. Project requirements must be properly defined to produce a quantifiable result. Furthermore, firms can make sustainable concepts a reality by utilizing digital mapping, social media, and information management. Finally, aspects including expertise, change management, and project management training are crucial for projects to succeed. The devotion of the management team is one of the most crucial elements of any high-qualityproject management. The study recommends that stakeholder involvement is essential for the success of any water project. They must participate specifically in the project's decision- making, cost-sharing, monitoring, and assessment processes.