PROJECT PLANNING STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF WATER PROJECTS IN ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA

Eliud Kibor Kibet, Prof. Thomas Senaji

Abstract


Access to clean water for drinking and sanitation is currently being addressed as a fundamental human right, and it is a global priority, especially in light of the Sustainable Development Goals. Every human being requires access to clean water. However, despite numerous human advancements and assistance, it remains a major struggle to ensure that all people have access to clean water. In Kenya, about 60% of the population is estimated not to have access to clean water. This problem is particularly significant in rural areas and small towns where getting water may require long physical efforts, it may come from unclean sources, or it may have to be purchased for a high price to ensure adequate hygiene and health. According to Kenya National Water Master Plan 2030, the demand for water in Kenya was at 14% in 2010 and by 2050 it is projected to be at 81%. In Elgeyo Marakwet County (EMC), one of Kenya's 47 counties, studies show that 26% of the population have access to clean water and improved sanitation services. However, a large number of Kenyans lack access to clean drinking water throughout the nation. The main objective of this study was to determine the role of project planning strategies and performance of water projects in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The specific objectives were to to determine the effect of project control on the performance of water projects in EMC and to ascertain the role of work breakdown structures on the performance of water projects in EMC. The target population included the project officers/managers, finance and procurement officers of the county, contract managers, supervisors, engineers, community members, casual workers, facilitators, and project coordinators. Resource based theory and Theory of change was used to guide this study. The study employed both prbability and non-probability sampling methods. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Regression analysis was used to determine whether the variables including water breakdown structures, and project control could be used to predict project performance of water projects. this was achieved with the help of SPSS version 27 and MS Excel. ANOVA test was used to test the significance of the prediction model. The results revealed that project control and work breakdown structures were positively and significantly correlated with performance of water projects . The study recommends that: there is a need among all stakeholders to be involved in resource planning of water projects in Elgeyo-Marakwet County to ensure that the wisdom of each is factored in for successful implementation of the project; the institutions and individuals concerned with project control have to ensure that they follow the laid down procedures and guidelines to ensure the success of the project.

Key Words: Project Planning Strategies, Project Control And Work Breakdown Structures


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