INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT ON SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER PROJECTS IN MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA

Maryann Mwende Muendo, Dr. Samson Nyang’au

Abstract


This study sought to analyse the influence of stakeholder management on sustainability of water projects in Makueni County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of stakeholder communication on sustainability of water projects in Makueni County, Kenya and to establish the effect of stakeholder identification on sustainability of water projects in Makueni County, Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was the 6 sub counties in Makueni County. The total population was 420 consisting of 60 community leaders,40 government officials,6 project management committees and 12 county water engineers. The sample size was obtained using the Nassim formula. The 130 respondents were chosen with the help of stratified random sampling technique. This study relied on both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through use of semi structured questionnaires. The study also conducts pilot test to test the validity and the reliability of the data collection instrument. The data collection instrument generated both qualitative and quantitative data. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentages were used in this study. In relation to inferential statistics, the study used correlation analysis. This was used to establish the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. The study concludes that stakeholder communication has a positive and significant effect on the sustainability of water projects in Makueni County, Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that stakeholder need identification has a positive and significant effect on the sustainability of water projects in Makueni County, Kenya.[1]

Keywords: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communication, Stakeholder Identification, Sustainability of Water Projects


[1] Muendo, M. M., & Nyang’au, S., (2023). Influence Of Stakeholder Management on Sustainability of Water Projects in Makueni County, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science Management and Entrepreneurship, 7(2023), 343-352


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