EFFECT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ACCESS ON COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
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Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya is frequently the site of numerous development projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public services, and overall quality of life for its residents. However, the completion of these projects often faces significant challenges that can lead to delays, cost overruns, and in some cases, incomplete projects therefore the study sought to assess the effect of public information access on completion of development projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was anchored on social capital theory. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population was 183 comprising of 83 project managers of county funded projects, 83 ward administrators, and 17 sub-county administrators in Nairobi County. The study adopted Slovins’ formula to get a sample of 125 respondents. Stratified random sampling was used to select the respondents who participated on the study. Questionnaire was used to collect the primary data desirable for the study. A pilot-test was conducted in Kiambu, County. The study assessed both face and content validity. Reliability was assessed through internal consistency technique, Cronbach’s Alpha values of 0.7-0.9 proved instruments to reliable. Quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science. Descriptive statistics involved the use of percentages, frequencies, measures of central tendencies (mean) and measures of dispersion (standard deviation). Inferential statistic involved the use of correlation and regression analysis. The study findings revealed that there was a positive and statistically significant correlation between public information access and completion of development projects in Nairobi County (r=0.473; p<0.05). The study concluded that public information access has a significant effect on completion of development projects in Nairobi County. From the conclusion the study recommended that project team should prioritize clear and timely communication with the public regarding project updates, potential disruptions, and resolution of issues.
Key Words: Public information access, completion of development projects, Nairobi County
CITATION: Wahome, G. N, &Gichuhi, D., &Mwaura, P. (2024). Effect of public information access on completion of development projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 11 (4), 1234 – 1246. http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v11i4.3152
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