Kamau, Sabina Njoki2026-03-022026-03-022025-10https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/32602A Research Project Submitted to the School of Business, Economics and Tourism in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Project Management) of Kenyatta University, October 2025 Supervisor: 1.Morrisson MutukuOrganizations frequently encounter the challenge of identifying a suitable implementation partner. The process of selection can prove to be intricate and time-consuming. Due to high demand, implementation partners may have limited availability. At times, the most qualified implementation partners may be in high demand and unable to take on new projects. Hence, this research aimed to explore the impact of partnerships on project implementation in Jubaland, Somalia, focusing on the World Vision Somalia – Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP). The specific objectives included assessing the influence of partners’ capacity, local partners’ accountability and transparency, and partners’ stakeholder engagement on the successful implementation of the Somalia resilience project. This study was guided by systems theory, stakeholder theory, and realistic evaluation theory. The research utilized a descriptive research design to conduct the study. The target population consisted of 95 respondents, including 22 project managers and 73 project team members. A total of 95 respondents were surveyed to determine the sample size for the study. Questionnaires were used as the data collection tool for all participants. A preliminary investigation was conducted involving 10 participants who were not be included in the primary study. The researcher evaluated the construct validity and content validity in order to establish the questionnaire's validity. To assess the internal consistency of the research instrument, the Cronbach's alpha test was utilized to calculate a correlation coefficient. Furthermore, a multiple regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between independent and dependent variables. The research indicated that the partner’s capacity, local partners’ accountability and transparency and partners’ stakeholder engagement had a significantly positive impact on the implementation of the Somalia Resilience Project. The research findings show that various partners contribute distinct abilities and knowledge, including agricultural expertise, involvement with the community, financial skills, and technical assistance. The research findings suggest that diverse collaborators contribute distinct abilities and proficiency, including agricultural expertise, community involvement, financial administration, and technical assistance. When local partners exhibit strong accountability and transparency, it builds trust with stakeholders like community members, government entities, and international donors. When stakeholders participate in decision-making, they are more likely to feel ownership of the project. The research suggests that the organization should carry out a comprehensive evaluation to pinpoint the exact skills and knowledge deficiencies within partner organizations. The roles and responsibilities of all local partners involved in the project must be clearly defined by the organization. The entity should carry out an extensive identification of all possible stakeholders, such as local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partnersenThesis