Impact of Stakeholder Engagement on the Success of Road Infrastructure Projects in Meru County – Kenya
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2025-07-24
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IJARKE Business & Management Journal
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This study examines the role of stakeholder involvement in the success of road construction projects in Meru County, Kenya.
Recognizing the challenges faced by these projects, such as quality assurance, budget constraints, and time management, the
study focuses on how stakeholder participation can mitigate these issues. Specifically, it investigates the impact of stakeholder
involvement in project identification, planning, implementation, and monitoring phases on project success. Drawing on
stakeholder theory and contingency theory, the research targets four road development projects in Meru County: C91 Junction Ruiri-Isiolo, Meru eastern and western by-pass, Mati Road, and Nchoroiboro-Ruiri Road. A descriptive research approach and
purposive sampling yielded a sample of 60 participants, including government officials, project managers, engineers,
contractors, local community members, and NGOs. Using primary data collected via questionnaires, the study analyzed the
relationships between variables through multiple linear regression. Findings reveal that stakeholder involvement significantly
enhances project success, particularly through active engagement in project identification, planning, implementation, and
monitoring. Consequently, the study recommends that road construction projects in Kenya prioritize stakeholder engagement
to improve project outcomes and sustainability
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Muttai MK, Ondara A. Impact of stakeholder engagement on the success of road infrastructure projects in Meru County, Kenya. Int J Acad Res Bus Manag (IJARKE). 2025;7(2):1–10. doi:10.32898/ibmj.01/7.2article01.