EFFECT OF STAKEHOLDER FACTORS ON COMPLETION OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KISII COUNTY
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This study explored the effect of stakeholder factors on completion of road construction projects in Kenya with specific objectives being client related factors, contractor related factors, consultant related factors, and external factors. Contingency theory, Expectancy theory, theory of planned behaviour and stakeholder theory were the anchors of the study. The instruments of data collection were structured questionnaires. The target population consisted of 80 project managers, road engineers, project managers, road supervisors, road inspectors, road surveyors and contractors in Kisii County. The unit of analysis were on-going and completed road projects implemented by Kisii county government. Simple random sampling was used to select 80 of whom 70 respondents returned the questionnaires representing 87% respondents. This study produced both quantitative and qualitative data. Once the questionnaires were received, they were coded and edited for completeness and consistency. Analysis of quantitative data was done by using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 24. The findings showed that client related factors had a significant positive relationship with project completion. 30.9% of the variation in project completion can be attributed to the factors associated with the client. Contractor related factors had a statistically significant positive relationship with project completion. From regression analysis, 33.4% of the variation in project completion can be attributed to contractor related factors. Consultant related factors had a statistically significant positive relationship with project completion. 14.8% of the variation in project completion can be attributed to consultant related factors. External factors had a statistically significant positive relationship with project completion accounting for 28.9% for its variation. Clients should ensure there are enough funds to finance the project without delaying any payment to the contractor. Contractors selected for any construction project should have enough financial capacity and adequate equipment of the right quality and should have some control over sub-contractors. This would ensure the project is completed within budget, time and meet client specifications. Consultants should be present on site to supervise project activities and also communicate effectively any information including variation orders, design documents, and sample materials to the client and contractor promptly.
Keywords: Client, Contractor, Consultant, Road Construction
CITATION: Ouma, D. O., & Omwenga, J. (2021). Effect of stakeholder factors on completion of road construction projects in Kenya: A case study of Kisii County. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 8 (4), 14 – 26.
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