STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION IN RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT IN EMBU COUNTY, KENYA

Pauline Karimi, Dr. Anne Marie Wairimu Mungai

Abstract


The general objective of the study was to examine  role of stakeholder involvement in rural electrification projects in Embu County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; to assess influence of stakeholder informed consent on implementation of rural electrification projects Embu County, Kenya; and to establish the influence of stakeholder involvement evaluation on implementation of rural electrification projects Embu County, Kenya. This study used a descriptive research design. The study targeted 51 rural electrification projects in Embu County. The unit of observation was; 165 Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) staff, 20 Ward Public Participation Facilitators (WPPF) at the ward level, and 51 Kenya power project staff.  Taro Yamane's 1967 sampling formula was used to calculate the sample size of 148 respondents that were sampled using stratified random sampling. This research used a questionnaire to collect primary data. The pilot test was conducted with 15  respondents representing 10% of the sample. Quantitative  data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Findings were tabulated. The questionnaire met all the validity and reliability requirements and the respondents had a clear understanding of the data collection instrument hence it is good instrument for data collection. The findings suggest that stakeholder involvement evaluation and informed consent were found to significantly impact project implementation, underscoring the need for continuous feedback mechanisms and meaningful engagement with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The study recommends a holistic approach to rural electrification project implementation in Embu County, Kenya, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder involvement, and informed consent. By implementing these recommendations, stakeholders can work towards achieving sustainable and impactful electrification initiatives that benefit the local community and contribute to regional development.

Key Words: Stakeholder Involvement, Stakeholder Informed Consent, Stakeholder Involvement Evaluation, Rural Electrification Projects


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