Effect of Resource Planning on Performance of Road Projects Funded by Bomet County Government, Kenya
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2024
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The integration of economic development needs with the enhancement of residents' quality of life is
essential and can be achieved through infrastructure initiatives, particularly in road construction. In Bomet
County, a significant portion of the population experiences insufficient access to roadways. Commonly identified
issues affecting the road sector's performance in Bomet County include mismanagement of funds, project delays,
and subpar service delivery to road users, despite the substantial financial resources provided by the government
in its various budgets. This study employed a descriptive research methodology. The target population consisted of
203 employees, which included five county officials from the County Roads, Public Works, and Transport
Department, fifty-two project managers, and fourteen members of the project management committee. A total of
52 projects were utilized to randomly select 112 respondents through stratified sampling. This group comprised
project managers, project management committee members, and county officials from the Department of Roads,
Public Works, and Transportation. Primary data was collected using questionnaires designed in a semi-structured
format. The research yielded both qualitative and quantitative findings. The validity and reliability of the research
instrument were evaluated through pilot testing. Descriptive statistics were applied to analyze the quantitative
data, which was encoded and entered into SPSS (Version 24), while the qualitative data were examined
thematically. Additionally, a regression analysis was performed to determine the correlation between the
dependent variable and the independent variables. The results are presented through tables, charts, and graphs.
Various ethical considerations were meticulously assessed throughout the experiment to ensure the reliability of
the results. The correlation analysis indicated a robust and statistically significant positive relationship (r=0.650,
p=0.000) between resource planning and the success of road projects. The study recommends that Bomet County
Government should make sure that the roads projects in the County have the funding the funding complete them.
The county administration should use rigorous resource management procedures to guarantee the effective
execution of road development projects.
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Kirui, D. K., & Chege, P. (2024). Effect of resource planning on performance of road projects funded by Bomet County Government, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 12(3), 287–295. https://www.researchpublish.com