Project Management Practices and Implementation of Development Projects in Kenya: A Case Study of Marsabit County
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2023-11
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This study purposed at ascertaining the effect of project management practices on the implementation of
development project in Marsabit County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to ascertain the influence of
project planning on the implementation of development project, to investigate the influence of stakeholder
participation evaluation on the implementation of development project, to find out the effect of resource
allocation control on the implementation of development project and to establish the effect of leadership
monitoring support on the implementation of development project in Marsabit County, Kenya. The research
was underpinned on stakeholder theory and theory of planning. The study employed a descriptive survey
research approach. The research targets 65 project managers and 235 project team members working at
Marsabit County Government. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized to select 90 respondents. Data
was obtained through structured questionnaires. The collected data was analyzed with the SPSS version 26.
The analyzed data were displayed in frequency tables, charts and graphs. The study findings showed that project
planning (β=0.362, P-value = 0.003), stakeholders’ participation (β=0.304, P-value = 0.002), resource
allocation control (β=0.297, P-value = 0.002) and leadership monitoring support (β=0.268, P-value = 0.003)
had a positive significant relationship toward the implementation of development projects. The study concluded
that project management practices are vital in the implementation of development projects. It emphasized the
need for skilled project managers, robust planning, stakeholder engagement, and adaptability to navigate the
complex and ever-evolving landscape of development projects. The study recommended that there is need for
detailed project planning that includes well-defined scopes, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation. The
project plans should be adaptable and account for potential changes and uncertainties. The government should
allocate resources efficiently and ensure proper budget control to prevent financial overruns. Also, resource
utilization should be monitored to optimize cost-effectiveness while maintaining project quality.
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Guyo, D, Y., & Njoroge, J. (2023). Project management practices and implementation of development projects in Kenya: A case study of Marsabit County. Reviewed Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 4 (1), 704 – 718.