EFFECT OF STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS IN NYAMIRA COUNTY, KENYA
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The objective of the study was to establish the effect of stakeholder involvement on implementation of solid waste management projects in Nyamira County in Kenya. The study was important to the County and National Government, NGOs, and public/society academicians, researchers. The study was directed by stakeholder theory. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Research design used was descriptive research since it described the phenomenon as it was based on different characteristics. The targeted population was heterogeneous and hence the need for a stratified random sampling technique. The target population was 220 employees of Nyamira County Government comprising Environment CEC and Directors, County and Sub-County Environmental Officers and Enforcement Officers. A pilot study test was conducted on 22 respondents which represented 10% of the sample. The test was done to check the dependability and legitimacy of the instruments. Data was gathered utilizing an organized survey which was administered personally. The data was then examined utilizing the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). The study adopted a multiple regression analysis to determine the relationship between the independent variables and dependent variable. It was noted that there was a strong positive relationship between stakeholder involvement and implementation of solid waste management projects in Nyamira County in Kenya. The findings revealed that stakeholder involvement was very significant. Based on these findings, it was recommended that; the County needed to involve stakeholders in the implementation of solid waste management. County government should identify and involve all the stakeholders during the early phases of SWM projects because this would ensure that the stakeholders’ interests and concerns about the project were captured, incorporated and addressed. The involvement of relevant stakeholders would also assist in monitoring and evaluation during implementation SWM projects.
Key Words: Stakeholder Involvement, Solid Waste Management
CITATION: Onchong’a, S. O., & Mutiso, J. (2019). Effect of stakeholder involvement on implementation of solid waste management projects in Nyamira County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (3), 585 – 596.
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