Project Management Practices and Performance of National Government Constituency Development Funded Infrastructural Projects in Kenya: A Case of Senior Secondary School Projects, Nakuru County

Abstract

Purpose: The study sought to determine the effect of project management practices on the performance of national government-funded projects in Kenya, focusing specifically on Ministry of Education senior secondary school projects in Nakuru County. The study considered project management practices including control tools and stakeholder engagement.

Methodology: The descriptive research design was used in this study. The target population was 2610 from all registered public senior secondary schools and the 11 Nakuru County constituency committee members. Using the systematic purposive sampling technique, the total sample size was 200 respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. Data analysis comprised descriptive statistics and regression analysis.

Results: The study found that there was a significant effect of control tools and stakeholder engagement on the performance of constituency development-funded Infrastructural projects in Kenya.

Conclusion: Control tools are essential for improving the performance of NG-CDF infrastructure projects. Stakeholder engagement plays a crucial role in the success of NG-CDF infrastructure projects. Project monitoring should be improved through digital tracking systems and regular site inspections to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Identification involvement should be enhanced by engaging community members and key stakeholders early in planning to align projects with local needs.  Closure participation should be encouraged by involving stakeholders in final inspections and handovers to ensure project acceptance and sustainability.