Abstract: Implementation of infrastructure development projects in Kenya's energy sector is subject to numerous challenges affecting project performance, including bureaucratic delays, heavy capital requirements, and inaccessible financing. This study examined the influence of project management dynamics specifically stakeholder involvement, project planning, project leadership, and risk management on the performance of infrastructure development projects in Kenya's energy sector. An explanatory research design was adopted, targeting 1,996 employees across 7 infrastructure projects, from which a stratified random sample of 333 respondents was drawn using the Taro Yamane formula. Data were collected via semi-structured questionnaires, validated through construct and content validity, and assessed for reliability using Cronbach's alpha (α ≥ 0.70). Both descriptive statistics and inferential analyses (Pearson correlation and multiple regression) were employed. Findings revealed that stakeholder involvement (β = 0.551), project planning (β = 0.674), project leadership (β = 0.663), and risk management (β = 0.406) each had a positive and statistically significant influence on project performance (p < 0.05). The model explained 61.1% of the variance in project performance (Adjusted R² = 0.611). The study concludes that early stakeholder involvement, comprehensive planning, resilient leadership, and robust risk management are critical determinants of successful energy infrastructure delivery in Kenya. Recommendations include institutionalising stakeholder engagement platforms, deploying project management software, fostering leadership capacity development, and establishing historical risk databases to guide future projects.
Keywords: Project management dynamics, stakeholder involvement, project planning, project leadership, risk management, infrastructure development, Kenya energy sector.
Title: Project Management Dynamics and Performance of Infrastructure Development Projects in Kenya;s Energy Sector
Author: Charles Karanja Kariuki, Morrisson Mutuku
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 14, Issue 1, April 2026 - September 2026
Page No: 591-599
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 13-June-2026
