Abstract: The performance of the project has consistently demonstrated a significant correlation with Monitoring and Evaluation. As evident on a global scale, both private and public sectors have embraced M&E systems in their projects, leading to commendable project achievements. While M&E approaches are not new in Kitui County, the performance of certain key county development projects leaves much to be desired. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the influence of stakeholder participation approach on the performance of the Umaa dam project in Kitui County, Kenya. A descriptive research design was implemented to carry out this study. The focus of the study was on the Umaa dam project in Kitui County, and a total of 45 respondents were selected from various sectors and organizations involved in the project, including county and national government, contracting, and consultation organizations. The study participants were provided with semi-structured questionnaires to collect primary data. Descriptive analysis was used to calculate frequencies, means, and standard deviations, while inferential statistics such as correlation and regression analysis were employed to assess the strength of relationships between variables. The study findings revealed that stakeholder participation approach had a positive and significant influence on the performance of the Umaa dam project in Kitui County, Kenya. The study concluded that stakeholder participation in M&E activities can ensure that all relevant stakeholders have a clear understanding of the evaluation process's objectives and purpose. The study recommended that project managers should engage with stakeholders during the planning stages, involve them in the data collection process, and share the findings of M&E with them.
Keywords: Stakeholder Participation Approach, Project Performance.
Title: INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION APPROACH ON THE PERFORMANCE OF UMAA DAM PROJECT IN KITUI COUNTY, KENYA
Author: Priscillah Mutethya John, Dr. Morrisson Mutuku
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, October 2023 - March 2024
Page No: 437-444
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 22-March-2024
