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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Planning on Performance of Agribusiness Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Management studies and Social Science Research, 2024) Mbugua, David; Kimutai, Gladys
A lot of funds are spent on the public services by the government, amounting to between 15-45 percent of gross domestic product which has an immense effect on the agribusiness projects. One of the most pressing issues confronting policymakers and those with an interest in the sector is the declining performance of the agribusiness projects in regard to their growth. This study established the relationship between monitoring and evaluation planning and performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was underpinned on the resource-based view theory. Descriptive and explanatory research design were adopted. Twenty-eight agribusiness projects in Kiambu County were targeted. Sample size was 82 respondents comprising of the agribusiness projects. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data whereas data collection sheet was used to collect secondary data. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis was conducted. Results showed that respondents agreed to a great extent that monitoring and evaluation planning influenced performance of agribusiness projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. Correlation analysis demonstrated a significant positive linear relationship between performance of agribusiness projects and M & E planning. Additionally, regression analysis showed that monitoring and evaluation planning influenced project performance positively and significantly. The study concludes that M & E planning helps in setting project goals and objectives thus improving project performance and recommends that communication and reporting are essential components of project monitoring and evaluation as they help to facilitate information sharing, improve collaboration and supporting decision making.
Green Procurement Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Food and Beverage Processing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(EdinBurg, 2024-07) Wambui, Sinaida Mary; Chege, Perris
The primary aim of this study wastoestablish the relationshipbetween green procurement practices and food and beverage processing firms’supply chain performance in Nairobi City County, Kenya.This research employedcross-sectional descriptive research designs. A total of 217 food and beverage processing businesses in Nairobi City County, Kenya, was thetarget. Stratified random sampling was used to choose a representative sample of 108 companies. Using a drop and pick-later approach, a structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary data. 15 processing companies from nearby Kiambu County participated in a pilot study that the researcher used to evaluate the validity and dependability of the research tool. An internal consistency method with a coefficient of 0.7 or above was considered reliable using Cronbach's Alpha. A diagnostic examination was conducted. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the data analysis. The mean, percentage, and standard deviations of the data were displayed. To analyze the data, inferential statistics were employed.There is a strong and positive correlation between green procurement methods and supply chain performance. The results confirmed that the variable's P-value was 0.000, R2 = 0.446, β = 0.152, and t = 2.503.According to the study's findings, the majority of Nairobi City County's food and beverage processing companies have embraced green procurement strategies. The research indicates that the processing industry used green procurement extensively in a number of ways, including green specification, cost-cutting, eco-friendly products, environmental policy, green-designed products, environmental impacts, environmental awareness seminars, and the purchase of hard-to-dispose-of items. Therefore, the study concludedthat processing firms must heavily invest in green procurement methods with regard to sustainable procurement practices to improve supply chain performance. Organizations should implement rules that prioritize the best green procurement practices. These include procuring products with greenspecifications and areeco-friendly, the firm to develop an environmental policy, the firm to reduce its environmental impacts in terms of energy conservation and conduct environmental awareness seminars.
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Planning on Project Implementation by National Lands Commission in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research., 2023-06-19) Mutsune, Silas Odindo; Ngugi, Lucy
A well-defined project strategy that will guide the implementation phase often precedes a project. However, changes often occur as the event progresses. The national lands commission projects continue to encounter major delays, cost overruns, and projects never went according to plan. In this regard, the study investigated the influence of monitoring and evaluation planning on project implementation by National Lands Commission in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The descriptive research design was employed in study methodology. 6 projects being implemented by the commission were targeted and 66 respondents among them 6 project managers and 60 project team members were the respondents. These respondents received structured questionnaires to gather data for the study. A total of 6 questionnaires were first piloted to ensure that met the required standard in collecting final data for the study. This was determined by subjecting the questionnaires for validity and reliability tests whereby three test for validity including; content validity, criterion validity and face validity were applied. Cronbach's alpha test was used to measure reliability. The study’s data was qualitative and quantitative and thematic method and descriptive statistics was used respectively in analysis data. The study used inferential statistics to see how the variables interact with each other. The data was presented in the form of tables and figures. The regression analysis results indicated that M&E planning, had a positive significant influence on project implementation. The study concluded that M&E planning helps in making decisions with clear objectives in mind and helps you concentrate on results that matter, while M&E allows you to learn from past successes and failures as well as lessons learned during project execution. The study recommended that project managers should define project objectives by defining the project's purpose, the process to follow and how stakeholders will be informed that the project is accomplishing its purpose.
Critical Success Factors and Performance of Fibre Optic Infrastucture Projects by Information and Communication Technology Authority, Kenya
(International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations., 2023-08-17) Ngugi, Allan Kabiru; Mutuku, Morrisson
gives the country’s economy a boost. The study focused on the effect of critical success factors and performance of fibre optic infrastructure projects in Information and Communication Technology Authority, Kenya. Project managers, the finance team, the stakeholders, and the management team on the various projects being carried out under Information Communication and Technology Authority, Kenya, are the study’s target population. The study found that project financing, top management support, stakeholder’s engagement and project monitoring had a significant positive influence on the project performance of fibre optic infrastructure projects in Information and Communication Technology Authority, Kenya. The study concluded that financing projects through the project finance route offers various benefits such as the opportunity for risk sharing, extending the debt capacity, the release of free cash flows, and maintaining a competitive advantage in a competitive market. The top management support relates to effective decision-making to manage risk and to authorize business process change. The stakeholder engagement is an ongoing process because the stakeholder landscape is forever shifting. The study recommended that the project managers should focus on a few critical financial metrics that are essential to specific business cases. The top management of the organization should communicate vision to the team members on the project being implemented so as to set clear expectations about the spirit of the project. Any effective stakeholder management approach requires you to first identify, assess and map stakeholders according to interest and influence so as to identify who key stakeholders are and how they are similar or different in terms of needs and opinions.
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity for the Development Tool on Performance of Nongovernmental Projects in Turkana County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2023-09-16) Ekwang’a, Lokinei Michael; Mutuku, Morrisson
The critical role played by Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya is to promote development and reduce poverty by implementing socio-economic programs and projects. This has seen huge investments being channeled towards NGOs based projects and therefore, their successful implementation and performance is equally critical. However, despite the significant investment that continues to be made towards NGOs based projects, most of them suffer a myriad of challenges hindering their completion within scheduled time, experiencing cost overruns, or fail to meet the required quality standards all of which are parameters of project performance. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of monitoring and evaluation capacity for the development tool on performance of nongovernmental projects in Turkana County, Kenya. The study employed both descriptive and crossectional research designs and the target population comprised of ongoing/completed 148 NGOs based projects in Turkana County, between the year 2014 and 2022. A stratified random sampling design was applied to take care of the different sectors where the NGOs based projects are being implemented. 20% of the target population comprised the sample size of 30 projects. The target respondents comprised of M&E officers, project managers, procurement officers, finance officers and development partners’ representatives, all comprising 180 respondents as unit of observation. The primary data was collected using a semi-structured survey. Construct validity was determined by matching the operationalized variables to the theoretical construct. Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient of internal Consistency was used to evaluate the reliability of the data. The qualitative data was examined using descriptive as well as inferential statistics. The study established that M&E capacity tools development had a positive significant influence on the performance of nongovernmental based projects in Turkana. The study concluded that M&E tools help project managers to track and measure project progress toward organizational impact goals. The study recommended that project managers should select an M&E tool depending on the type of information required, the available resources, and the unique assessment goals and objectives.
Effects of Vendor-Managed Inventory on the Performance of Public Health Institutions in Nairobi City County Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2023-11-07) Kirimi, Justus Mwiti; Mutuku, Morrisson
The functioning of Kenya's public health system has long caused the country's citizens much anxiety. Health is a prerequisite for better social development, less poverty, and the accomplishment of the social pillar goal of Kenya Vision 2030. In Kenya, it is anticipated that a decentralized health system would increase service delivery efficiency, encourage innovation across the board, enhance access to and equality of available services, and encourage accountability and transparency in service provision. The Kenya Health Policy 2014- 2030 offers direction to the health sector in defining and describing the necessary actions in accomplishing the government's health objectives. The policy is in line with Kenya's Constitution and global responsibilities to health. As a comprehensive platform for managing the success of immunization programs, the inventory optimization systems in public hospitals enable managers at all levels to manage stock and keep an eye on the supply chain. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the effect of vendor-managed inventory on the performance of public health institutions in Nairobi City County Kenya. The study utilized descriptive research design. The study population consisted of 180 county staff consisting of the county pharmacist, sub county pharmacist, pharmacist in charge and hospital administrators. The respondents were picked using purposive sampling and simple random sampling. Primary data was gathered by utilization of questionnaires which were tested for reliability and validity. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics for analysis of quantitative data. Descriptive statistics consisted of mean, mode median and standard deviations. While inferential statistics consisted of regression and correlation analysis with the assistance of SPSS to analyse the data. The study found the vendor-managed inventory had a positive significant effect on the performance of public health institutions in Nairobi City County Kenya. The study concludes that vendor managed inventory goal is to reduce inventory-related costs for both parties. When suppliers manage inventory, stock is replenished only when necessary, which reduces overstock and costs for the retailer. The study recommends that the hospitals should openly share information with the vendor to build confidence that it is able to fulfill customer needs and every order that comes through.
Risk Management Determinants and Performance of Residential Buildings Construction Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2023) Mbui, Kahanya Nickson; Ondara, Alfayos
Project performance is evaluated based on cost, time, and quality. Residential building construction projects encounter various risks that hamper those components of performance. Risk management enhances project performance and it is affected by various determinants. This study established the impact of risk management determinants on performance of residential buildings construction projects in Nairobi, Kenya. The identified determinants were risk mitigation strategy, risk management skills, project organization structure, and resource allocation. The study was anchored on decision theory, cost-benefit analysis model, and stakeholder theory. The target population was 1024 projects undertaken by contractors in the NCA 1, 2, 3 categories. The applied stratified random sampling method yielded 103 projects as the sample size (sampling factor being 0.1). Descriptive survey research design was used. The pilot study comprised sample of 5 projects. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The response rate from the targeted sample was 73.8% which was above the expected threshold. Data analysis was done on SPSS for both inferential and descriptive analysis. The respondents’ education level was noted to be 42.11%, 36.16%, and 19.74% for post-graduate, undergraduate, and diploma respectively. 50% of the respondents had worked between 5-10 years, 36.84% had worked over 10 years, while 13.16% had worked for less than 5 years. A reliability analysis was conducted using Cronbach’s Alpha test which yielded 0.762, an indication of higher level of internal consistency. The model summary indicated R to be 0.676 which showed high levels of correlation between project performance and the identified determinants. Regression analysis yielded coefficients that resulted in the equation, Y = 1.779 + 0.258X1 - 0.049X2 + 0.303X3 + 0.120X4. That illustrated that all determinants had positive correlation with project performance except project organization structure. The study concluded that risk management strategies and risk management skills had positive and significant impact on the project performance of residential buildings’ construction in Nairobi, Kenya. Project stakeholders were recommended to adopt these strategies without fail. The study recommended undertaking the study in other areas to ascertain a comparative analysis on the significant determinants.
Influence of Communication on Implementation of Roads Construction Projects by Kenya Urban Roads Authority in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2023-08-25) Nzuki, Lester Musyoka; Mutuku, Morrison
Numerous factors, all connected to an organizational system, can contribute to a project's failure. These include improperly setting objectives, inadequate project plans, numerous changes, and insufficient control measures, among other things. Projects frequently fail because of a lack of skills or subpar implementation due to poor performance. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of communication on implementation of roads construction projects by Kenya Urban Roads Authority in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The type of research design that was used in this study was descriptive research design. The target population in this study was 5 projects being implemented by KURA from the year 2018 to 2022. The target respondents consisted of 75 respondents including 5 Project Managers and 70 Project Team members. A sample of 75 respondents formed the sample size of the study. Primary data collection was through questionnaires which were sent to all sampled respondents. Validity of the tool was measured through content, criteria and construct validity testing. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using the Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (i.e. mean and standard deviation) and presented in tables. The study used inferential statistics, i.e. correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis, to identify the relationship between variables. According to the study, communication had a considerable positive impact on the Kenya Urban Roads Authority's road development projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study concluded that efficient communication is critical to project management since it allows projects to progress smoothly and on time. The study suggests that for efficient communication during project implementation, the organization should be aware of its team's location, its members' origins, whether or not they have taken any personality tests, and the kind of resource each team member is.
Influence of Benchmarking on the Performance of Road Infrastructure Projects in Wajir County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2023) Mohamed, Garad Saney; Mutuku, Morrisson
Road infrastructures projects in Kenyan county administrations sometimes face challenges in meeting their set completion deadlines. A significant percentage of these projects exhibit delayed completion, with a time frame ranging from two to five years beyond the originally projected deadline, and in certain cases, they may even become indefinitely suspended. Certain projects may face uncertainty about their completion due to the presence of subpar work, which undermines the overall quality of the projects. Consequently, these projects experience delays and incur significant cost overruns. The aim of the current study was to investigate the influence of benchmarking on the performance of road infrastructure projects in Wajir County. The study was descriptive, the population of the study was 148 employees in Wajir county government, stratified random sampling technique was applied to sample 108 staff who provided data for the study by filling questionnaires that were administered both physically and online. The data collected was analyzed through both descriptive and inferential analysis. Results of the study were presented in tables and narratives. Bench Marking and performance revealed a β of 0.098, t=1.041 which was also associated with a p-value of .301>0.05. The study concluded that benchmarking had a positive but insignificant effect on the performance of road projects in Wajir County. The study recommended for revision of benchmarking practices as well as a commitment to make benchmarking across other counties, the current benchmarking practices were not found popular which could be a reason for the non-significant effect of benchmarking on the performance of road projects, actual visits in other counties for benchmarking roads projects or outside will be a step in evaluating whether well-designed benchmarking have a better effect on performance.
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.
Influence of Project Leadership on Project Implementation by Ministry of Health and Sanitation Services in Turkana County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2023) Keya, Charles Simiyu; Mutuku, Morrisson
Projects can fail for a variety of reasons, which present themselves in different ways and at different stages of the project. A huge number of health initiatives launched by the Turkana County government are facing significant scheduling and financial management issues. As a result, the project takes longer than expected, increasing the associated expenditures. Furthermore, the projected benefits are only partially or never achieved as a result of a variety of poor project implementations. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of project leadership on project implementation by ministry of health and sanitation services in Turkana County, Kenya. The descriptive research design was adopted in the study. The study's target population consisted of ten health initiatives run by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in Turkana County, Kenya. There were 55 responders, including 5 project managers and 40 project team members. Because the population is small, the study relied on a census of 55 people. Structured questionnaires were used to obtain primary data for the investigation. Six respondents participated in a pilot research conducted by the Ministry of Public Works in Turkana County. The content validity test was used to assess the validity of research instruments. Cronbach's alpha was utilized to calculate a correlation coefficient to evaluate the research instrument's internal consistency. To evaluate quantitative data, descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used. The study also used inferential statistics, such as multiple regression analysis. According to the findings of the study, project leadership had a positive and significant impact on the project implementation by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation Services in Turkana County, Kenya. The study finds that project leadership is a social influence process focused on maximizing a team's efforts to attain a goal. According to the study, in order to ensure project success, the leader's approach should be adaptable, collaborative, and innovative.
Project Planning Practices and Performance of Building Construction Projects in International Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business Change & Management, 2023) Ochieng, I. A.; Tumuti, J.
This study determined the impact of human resource planning, financial resource planning, material usage planning and time management in influencing the performance of construction projects in Nairobi International Schools. This research was based on the Resource Based View Theory, Constraint Theory, Stewardship Theory, and Project Management Competency Theory. The selected sample consisted of 33 projects conducted inside the Nairobi International Schools. The research included a total of 231 participants, including project managers, executive committee members, and principals from each of the 33 international secondary schools. The methodology of stratified sampling was used. Yamane formula was used to arrive at 146 respondents. The data collection method used of semi-structured questionnaires. Piloting was done in Kitengela International School where six respondents were used. Construct and content validity was tested. The study findings indicated that majority of the projects accorded human resource management function as an important role and that majority of the firms conduct training to its project team members. The results indicated that project completion was being done without much struggle and that the budgeted funds were enough to complete the project. The study further established that all material resources allocated were in use and that project output had been well defined. The study also found that quality projects planning was being carried out effectively. It was also clear that that activity duration had been well estimated, time schedules were well developed, and that project scope had been well specified during planning phase. The study concluded that human resource planning, time management, material resource planning and financial resource planning positively and significantly contributes to performance of the construction projects. The study concluded that construction firms should conduct proper and continuous training programs aimed at developing human resources in the industry. The study suggested that the cost estimation ought to be founded on the project scope and be associated to the project plan. The study recommended the creation of time plans in accordance with previously created work-breakdown structure.
Project Management Capabilities and Performance of Projects Implemented by Commercial Banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management, 2023) Charo, Florence; Gachengo, Lydia
This study investigated the relationship between project management capabilities and the success of projects at commercial banks in Kenya. The research focused on four specific areas: influence of managerial skills on project performance, role of stakeholder engagement on commercial bank projects, effect of budget allocation on project performance, and the influence of employee training on selected commercial bank projects in Nairobi City County. The study was based on program theory and stakeholder theory and used a descriptive survey design. The population for the study were project managers from various commercial banks (N=294). A sample of 165 projects were chosen using proportionate stratified random sampling while data was collected through a structured questionnaire administered to project managers. SPSS version 25.0 was used to compute descriptive and inferential statistics, while the results were presented in tables and figures. Results indicated that all four predictor variables had a significant and positive linear relationship with project performance (p < .05). The study recommended that commercial banks should focus on improving managerial skills, increasing stakeholder participation, allocating adequate budgets, and providing relevant employee training to enhance project performance. However, the four variables only explained 57.9% of the variance in project performance, indicating the need for further research to include additional variables and explore other sectors beyond commercial banks. Future studies can also adopt qualitative techniques to supplement the quantitative findings in this study.
An Investigation of Digital Capabilities and Performance of Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2023) Njoroge, Grace Wanjiru; Kyalo, Josphat
This study established the influence of digital capabilities on the performance of telecommunication companies in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of digital infrastructure, digital proficiency, information quality and data integrity on the performance of telecommunication companies in Kenya. The study utilized descriptive research design and targeted 137 technical personnel from ICT departments in the three major telecommunication companies in Kenya. Using a sampling formula, a sample size of 102 respondents was utilized. The study revealed that digital infrastructure (β=0.227; p=0.011) and digital proficiency (β=0.407; p=0.000) significantly influences Performance of Telecommunication Companies. Moreover, it was established that there exists statistically significant influence of information quality (β=0.189; p=0.016) and data integrity (β=0.173; p=0.021) on Performance of Telecommunication Companies. The study concludes that digital infrastructure is a vital component that allows businesses to execute significant innovations to support their goals. Furthermore, the availability of proper software is critical to the efficient operation of a company's digital operations. Furthermore, personnel in organizations must have the requisite skills and capabilities to exploit digital technologies. Data quality allows organizations to make more informed decisions and increase operational efficiency. Firms must invest in data quality if digital technology is to be useful. The study recommends that organizations ought to deploy digital infrastructure that satisfies the firms requirement in terms of hardware, software and network coverage for them to be competitive. Secondly, telecommunication companies need to prioritize digital competencies of their staff if they need to boost and maintain organizational efficiency. Thirdly, firms ought to invest heavily on data quality through implementation of current Digital Infrastructure. This promotes effective data transmission which is accurate and reliable. Finally, it can be recommended that companies must invest in quality of data if digital technology is to be useful.
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.
Project Cost Control Techniques and Performance of Water Projects in Kericho County, Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management, 2023) Chepkemboi, Bichang’a Lornah; Kimuta, Gladys
This study investigated on project cost control techniques on performance of water projects in Kericho County, Kenya. The study variables were grounded on the organizational control theory, the transaction cost theory and the theory of project management. The study applied descriptive research design and targeted 16 completed water projects as the unit of analysis. There was use of semi-structured questionnaires that was first pilot tested and found to be valid and reliable in collecting primary data. The findings showed that improvements in performance of the water projects was due to cost estimation using different models, price variations and forecast that helped in reducing cost overruns. Findings showed project budgeting significantly influenced performance of the water projects based on the budget guidelines, reducing risks, budgets informing project decisions and maximum utilization of resources. The monitoring and evaluation function helped improve performance by regular checks on progress of implementation of project plans, improving transparency, accountability and mechanisms. The results showed that project expenditure controls enhanced performance of the water projects setting limits, authorization process to access resources, monitoring costs and implementing cash flow management systems. The study concluded that project cost control techniques of cost estimation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation and expenditure controls had positive and significant effects on performance of the water projects in Kericho County. The performance improved in terms of quality and sustainability of the project, keeping to the budget lines and completion on time. The study recommended project managers and team to implement cost control techniques for improvement in performance of projects. It also recommended that county governments to train contractors and project managers on budgeting, expenditure control, cost estimation and monitoring and evaluating project activities. It was recommended that the policy makers should formulate regulations and laws that support control of costs for delivery of quality projects.
Project Management Practices and Performance of Road Construction Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management, 2021) Mongina, C.; Moronge, M
The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of project management practices on performance of road construction projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design. The study population was 120 (road engineers, supervisors, inspectors, surveyors and contractors). The study targeted the completed road projects, constructions of the new and upgrading of the old roads in the study area. The study adopted a census and administered a questionnaire as the data collection tool for primary data collection. The data collection instrument was pilot tested to confirm whether it was valid and reliable for data collection before carrying out the actual study. The study intended to have both qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data was subjected to thematic analysis while descriptive and inferential analyses were used to analyze the quantitative data. The study carried out diagnostic tests before inferential analysis fit the conditions, assumptions and expected models. It was established that there existed a strong positive relationship between the project management practices and performance of road projects. The study results implied that project management practices jointly accounted for 77.20% of the performance of road projects. This implied that project management practices need to be factored to improve performance of road projects. Results revealed that all the project management practices had a positive and significant relationship with implementation of road projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. However, the magnitude of the influence was different for the specific project management practices. The project planning had the largest effect followed by project M & E then project funding and finally the project risk management. Consequently, this study provided project managers involved in the implementation of road projects with the insights of how to improve implementation of projects through adoption of project management practices. The key recommendations were that road project managers should embrace project management practices such as project planning, project funding, project M & E and project risk management in order to realize project implementation success of the roads.
Stakeholder Management and Performance of Projects Funded by The Compassion International in Busia County, Kenya
(19, 2023-09) Mulama,Joseph Martin; Sang, Paul
Purpose: It has been noted that not more than 50 percent of all the Compassion International Kenya Assisted Projects (CIKAPs) succeed in their operations within the first year of operation. This prevalence of the CIKAPs has yet to optimize poverty alleviation, given the 16.8 percent of the poverty levels in Busia County Kenya. This hinders the implementation of their projects thus making them not realize their intended outcomes. Thus, the study analyzed the effect of stakeholder management on the performance of CIKAPs in Busia County Kenya. Methodology: The research design for the current study was a descriptive research design. The population included 16 CIKAPs in Busia County Kenya. The study focused on a total of 52 CIKAPs staff in in Busia County Kenya. A census survey was utilized on all the 52 CIKAPs staff in Busia County Kenya. Questionnaires were the research instrument. The researcher carried out pretesting of the questionnaires for the Compassion International Kenya Assisted Projects in Vihiga County since it was not part of the selected scope of the main study. Encoding was done by assigning integer rankings to previously altered data in order to give the data significance using SPSS v26.0. Results: The study found that stakeholder identification, stakeholder risk assessment, stakeholder communication and stakeholder compensation have a positive and statistically significant relationship with project performance. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: From the findings, the study recommended that to ensure good performance of projects funded by Compassion International in Busia County, Kenya, it is important to focus on improving stakeholder identification, stakeholder risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and stakeholder compensation. Overall, these recommendations aim to enhance stakeholder engagement, mitigate risks, improve communication, and ensure fair compensation, ultimately contributing to the successful performance of projects funded by Compassion International in Busia County, Kenya
Management Information Systems Capabilities and Performance of Ship Building Industry in Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management, 2024) Tsalwa, Leonard Andanyi; Kyalo, Josphat
The study investigated the capabilities of management information systems and the performance of ship building industry in Kenya. The study employed a quantitative approach by use of questionnaires to collect data on the variables. The reliability of the data collection instrument was measured using Cronbach’s Alpha and the pilot test was carried out at Kenya Shipyards Limited. The study established that Centralized Database significantly influence Performance of Ship Building Industry (β=0.253; p=0.010). Furthermore, it was found that Service Delivery significantly improves Performance of Ship Building Industry (β=0.174; p=0.045). Moreover, it was observed that Information Security significantly impacted Performance of Ship Building Industry (β=0.248; p=0.008). Finally, it was revealed that Digital Infrastructure significantly impacts performance of Ship Building Industry (β=0.345; p=0.000). The study concludes that since a centralized database provides accurate and timely access to data from every division, it is considered essential for managing the operations of the company. Secondly, a company's ability to stay relevant depends on having efficient corporate information systems in place. That is why one of the most important measures of a company's efficacy is how fast it can fix everyday issues. Thirdly, businesses must put in place a variety of information security measures and create strategies to guard their data from threats if they hope to stay competitive. Finally, an ICT infrastructure is necessary for a business to operate efficiently. Thus, when information technology infrastructure is not properly deployed in the company, it may hinder business operations. The study recommended that a system audit be conducted on a regular basis to verify that the company's data management system is configured and operating as intended to support management goals. It is suggested that businesses spend more on cyber security in order to stay competitive, as organizations with strong network security systems are believed to be less vulnerable to data theft and sabotage. Finally, businesses gain from e-business because it gives them the opportunity to access clients at a fair price and without being restricted by geographic location. Establishing contemporary e-business protocols in this area can help businesses perform better as an organization.
Data Analytics and Organizational Performance of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
(Research Bridge Publisher, 2023-12) Apondi, Odula Linda; Chege, Perris
Organizational performance, a pivotal metric determining its sustainability and standing among stakeholders and shareholders, was the focal point of investigation in this study within the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and its relationship with data analytics. Four specific objectives were established: to evaluate the impact of descriptive analytics on KCAA's organizational performance; to assess the influence of prescriptive analytics on the same; to understand the relationship between predictive analytics and KCAA's organizational performance; and to scrutinize the effect of diagnostic analytics on KCAA's organizational performance. The study drew upon three established theoretical frameworks: the Resource-Based View (RBV), the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and the Schumpeterian Innovation Theory. The research encompassed 1400 technical and operational staff across KCAA's headquarters in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, along with airline operators and pilots. A pilot study, conducted with 30 respondents, ensured the reliability and validity of the research instrument. Reliability tests yielded a Cronbach alpha coefficient averaging 0.79, indicating strong reliability, while validity tests confirmed the instrument's validity, with Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values surpassing the 0.5 threshold. The primary study involved 300 randomly selected participants, utilizing questionnaires for data collection. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis, revealing a strong positive correlation among variables. Specifically, various types of data analytics displayed positive significance: Descriptive Analytics (β = 0.133, t = 2.046, p < 0.05), Prescriptive Analytics (β = 0.198, t = 3.146, p < 0.05), Diagnostic Analytics (β = 0.190, t = 3.089, p < 0.05), and Predictive Analytics (β = 0.120, t = 1.961, p = 0.05). Diagnostic tests affirmed the absence of multi-collinearity, data normality, and heterogeneous data. Respondents collectively acknowledged the significant impact of data analytics on KCAA's organizational performance, with the study concluding that KCAA had not fully leveraged data analytics, leading to the recommendation of a policy framework prioritizing their ongoing big data ICT initiatives, and advocating for regular implementation of diagnostic analytics to enhance aviation performance, employee engagement, and overall organizational success.

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