PROJECT DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY, KENYA

Peter Macharia Murimi, Dr. Jane Queen Omwenga

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This research aimed to investigate the project design and factors contributing to the performance of road construction projects in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The construction and maintenance of roads are vital components of urban development, directly impacting economic growth, social well-being, and environmental sustainability. However, road projects in Kirinyaga County have faced numerous challenges, including delays, cost overruns, and suboptimal quality, leading to inefficiencies and hindered progress. The major objective of this study was to determine the project design factors that contribute to the performance of road construction projects in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. This study assessed the influence of stakeholder and technology on the performance of road construction projects in Kirinyaga County; Kenya. The study population comprised 4 residents per the selected 38 road construction projects that have been undertaken by KERRA within Kirinyaga County to give a total of 152 respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires administered to key informants across all leadership ranks within the organizations. The data was analyzed using, regression analysis, and correlation to establish relationships between variables relevant to project design and their impact on the performance of road construction projects. A pilot study was conducted to pretest the validity and reliability of data collection instruments. SPSS software version 27.0 will be used to produce frequencies, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to derive conclusions and generalizations regarding the population. A multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the independent variables to the dependent variable. The study found out that stakeholder management, technology management had a positive and significant effect on the performance of road construction projects in Kirinyaga County. The study recommended that to improve road construction project outcomes, it is crucial to actively involve stakeholders in planning and decision-making while integrating their feedback through regular engagement; emphasizing innovative context-sensitive technologies and ensuring transparency with local users is essential.

 

Key Words: Project Design, Performance of Road Construction Projects, Stakeholder Management, Technology Management

 


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