Project Governance and Performance of Road Construction Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.70619/vol6iss1pp1-17-743Keywords:
Project Governance, transparency, Communication approach, stakeholder involvement, accountability, Performance of Road Construction ProjectsAbstract
The performance of road infrastructure projects is critical to any economy's growth and development. Road construction projects are one of the primary drivers of development and economic progress in Kenya as it strives to achieve Vision 2030. Road construction projects should be completed on schedule, under budget, and to an excellent standard, as they are essential to a nation's economic growth. Due to their delayed start and premature completion, road improvement projects in Nairobi County are a major source of trouble. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of project governance on the effectiveness of road construction projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The precise goal was to examine how the performance of the road project in Nairobi County is affected by accountability, stakeholder involvement, transparency, and communication strategy. Stakeholder theory and the Theory of Constraints were the two leading theories that guided the study. The descriptive and explanatory research designs were used. Thirty-nine road construction projects from 2015 to 2021 were the focus of this study. Project managers, representatives from KURA, KeRRA, and the Nairobi County Government were the respondents. A census of all the road construction projects was conducted. To collect primary data, semi-structured questionnaires were employed. tested. The instrument's validity and reliability were assessed using data from the pilot. The study variables were correlated using correlation analysis and regressed using regression analysis. The study found that transparency, communication, stakeholder involvement, and accountability had a positive and significant effect on project performance. The study concluded that transparency in project processes guarantees clarity and enhances governance and decision-making. The project's success is influenced by the level of formality in communication between project teams. Stakeholder participation in road construction projects is crucial for efficient execution, adherence to the project plan, timely completion, and effective resource utilization. The success of projects depends on fundamental ethical principles like accountability, justice, and honesty. The study recommends that the county government should establish robust communication channels. Project managers should develop an effective communication plan. Stakeholders should be thoroughly evaluated by project managers, supervisors, and contractors to ensure the project's success. The policymakers for road construction projects should ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities to avoid confusion and misunderstandings.
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