Browsing by Author "Monyoncho, Ruth Nyaserema"

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    Stakeholder participation and performance of road construction projects in Kisii County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-04) Monyoncho, Ruth Nyaserema
    The County Government of Kisii has substantially invested in road construction projects to enhance transportation and stimulate economic growth. However, many of these projects have encountered delays, budget overruns, and quality complaints, affecting their success rates. This study investigates the role of stakeholder participation in addressing these challenges and improving project outcomes. The theoretical framework for this research is grounded in three principal theories: Stakeholder, Resource-Based View, and Diffusion of Innovation Theories. These theories help explore how stakeholder involvement influences project management and success, the adoption of new practices in project execution, and the utilization of resources. The research employed a descriptive design, focusing on 45 road construction projects and involving 65 participants ranging from project managers to community representatives. A questionnaire was used as the primary data collection tool. Analyses were done through SPSS version 23. Results indicated an R-square value of 78.6% in the multi-regression analysis, suggesting a strong influence of the independent variables on the observed outcomes. Descriptive statistics revealed high ratings for all study variables. However, engagement was notably lower during the planning phase. The correlation and regression analyses underscored a significant correlation with the overall project performance. To enhance project success, the study recommends aligning projects more closely with stakeholder needs and implementing a project portfolio management strategy to evaluate and select projects based on strategic importance and resource requirements. It also suggests establishing realistic timelines, developing risk assessment and mitigation strategies, maintaining detailed schedules and budgets, and creating a structured project management framework. Moreover, the research advocates fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture, implementing real-time project management tracking mechanisms, and promoting open communication and transparency. These measures are expected to serve as a model for similar initiatives in other regions.
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    Stakeholder Participation and Performance of Road Construction Projects in Kisii County, Kenya
    (IJSR, 2023-10) Monyoncho, Ruth Nyaserema; Kaburu, Franklin Kinoti
    Road projects have a crucial part to play in the economic advancement and progress of any nation as they facilitating wealth generation and creation of job opportunities. Their performance must be achieved to meet the expected goals by the project stakeholder. However, some projects bring disappointment after investment. County Government of Kisii has previously had heavily invested in road construction projects, aimed to enhance transportation and improve the economy. In analyzing of its project success rate, many have experience quality complaints, over budget and overtime. So as a result, this research targeted to determine the impact of stakeholder participation against progression of Kisii county’s construction projects on roads. Further, the research, aimed to provide feedback that can be useful to improve project performance. This research was rooted on three theories including; Diffusion Innovation Theory, Stakeholder Theory and Resource Based View Theory. A research design in the form of descriptive was utilized where population targeted included 45 road construction projects, and 65 project managers, road engineers, contractors, technical auditors, surveyors, consultants and community representatives as the unit of analysis respectively. The instrument for data collection was a semi-structured questionnaire in nature. Data was then analyzed using SPSS and MS Excel, where inferential statistics as well as descriptive were performed. The Cronbach's Alpha values of all variables above 0.7 indicated excellent applicability of the research instrument. The R-square value in multi-regression analysis shows a significant correlation of 78.6% level of variability in the dependent variable as determined by the independent variables in the model. Descriptive statistical analysis of stakeholder participation in Kisii road projects showed mean ratings that were consistently high on project identification, project implementation, and project monitoring. However, the project planning stage depicted that stakeholders were engaged only up to an extent after which they were ignored. As per the correlation and regression analysis, stakeholder engagement in project identification, project monitoring, project implementation, and project planning exhibited the strong correlation with project performance. The study therefore, recommends project to be aligned with the needs of the stakeholders, who in turn help in the determination of risks that would otherwise affect every other stage of the project cycle. Project team should implement a project portfolio management strategy that would allow systematic evaluation, ranking, and selection of projects based on their strategic fit, resource requirements, and expected returns. The study advised that risk assessment and mitigation strategies must be devised to proactively address potential challenges, and a realistic project timeline with achievable milestones should be set. More so, to develop strategies, and have a detailed facilitation schedule and a budget to be utilized throughout the project cycle. Also, develop a well-structured project management framework that defines roles, responsibilities, and communication channels among team members. Additionally, implement a comprehensive project plan that includes detailed task assignments, timelines, and dependencies, along with contingency plans for potential setbacks. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving. The study also recommends a real-time project management tracking mechanisms to capture and analyze data regularly to enable quick identification of deviations from the plan. Lastly, the study recommends to foster a culture of open communication and transparency among team members to encourage them report concerns promptly.