PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN KIAMBU AND NAIROBI COUNTIES, KENYA

Ziana Rugut, Dr. Anne Marie Wairimu Mungai

Abstract


In Kenya, the number, magnitude and value of youth and women empowerment projects meant for socio-economic development like standard gauge railways has increased threefold over the last ten years. The main focus of this study is to establish the effect of project management strategies on economic empowerment for women and girls in Kiambu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya. Specifically, this study sought to determine the effect of stakeholder’s involvement on economic empowerment for women and girls in Kiambu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya and to establish the effect of project planning on economic empowerment for women and girls in Kiambu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya. This study was guided by stakeholder’s theory and the contingency theory. This study used a descriptive research design. The unit of observation was the group leaders in each group. The two counties have over 1,193 registered women groups. The total population therefore was 1,193 respondents. The study used stratified random sampling technique to select a sample of 300 respondents from the target population. This study relied on both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through use of semi structured questionnaires. The study also conducted 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 study used to establish the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. Data was then presented in a tables, bar charts and pie charts.The study concludes that stakeholder’s involvement has a positive and significant effect on economic empowerment for women and girls in Kiambu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that project planning has a positive and significant effect on economic empowerment for women and girls in Kiambu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya. Based on the findings, the study therefore recommends that women empowerment groups should strive to actively promote and facilitate women's participation in decision-making processes related to economic development initiatives. In addition, the study recommends that women empowerment groups should prioritize gender-responsive budgeting and resource allocation strategies.

Key Words: Project Management Strategies, Stakeholder’s Involvement, Project Planning


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