Abstract: Community-based projects have had a tremendously positive influence on development in many countries around the world. The efforts of community-based projects are having a positive impact on an estimated two million people in Kenya. However, it has been noted that the majority of community development initiatives in Kenya have failed to sustain themselves, become self-sufficient, and the communities have failed to continue running them. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of of stakeholder participation on the performance of community development projects in Machakos County, Kenya. The research design for the study was descriptive. In Machakos County, Kenya, seven community livelihood projects that were finished between 2018 and 2022 were the study's target population. To ensure that every respondent is fairly represented, the study employed stratified sampling. A simple random sampling method was used to choose the respondents. 259 respondents make up the sample. The data for this study were gathered using a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire's validity was assessed in this study using criteria validity, construct validity, and content validity. This study was evaluated for reliability using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient test. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (means, standard deviation, frequency, and percentages). Inferential statistics (regression analysis) were used to determine the extent to which one variable affects another. The study discovered that the effectiveness of community development projects in Machakos County, Kenya, was positively significantly impacted by stakeholder participation. The study comes to the conclusion that stakeholders are an essential part of every project and company. According to the study, in order for a project to succeed, all parties involved must have a thorough understanding of its goals and procedures.
Keywords: Stakeholder Participation, Project Performance.
Title: INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
Author: Emily Wangui Muchemi, Dr. Lucy Ngugi
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 12, Issue 1, April 2024 - September 2024
Page No: 39-45
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 11-April-2024
