FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN KENYA: A CASE OF THE SOUTHERN BYPASS

ROAD , KENYA

By1. Dr. Charles Wafula Misiko University of Nairobi2. Mr. Kinaro Erick Nyabaro Buconcost Projects Limited, Nairobi

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

• Introduction• Objectives of the Study• Dependent Variable• Independent Variables• Methodology• Summary of Findings• Recommendations

INTRODUCTION

• Roads play an important role as far as the economic development of the country is concerned.

• Road construction projects, like other projects have faced delays in their completion leading to immeasurable cost to society and to the contracting parties.

• This paper tries to bring out those factors responsible for the delays.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The study was guided by four main objectives:

• To establish the influence of project resource mobilization on implementation of major road infrastructure projects in Kenya.

• To determine the influence of management on implementation of major road infrastructure projects in Kenya.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY..

• To assess the influence of monitoring and evaluation on implementation of major road infrastructure projects in Kenya.

• To establish the influence of regulatory environment on implementation of major road infrastructure projects in Kenya.

DEPENDENT VARIABLE

• Implementation of projects: It is the process which involves the activities carried out from the initial stage of project conception up to the completion stage.

• Implementation of projects is normally done as per the agreed standards e.g. activities done on time, as per the budget and to the satisfaction of the stakeholders.

INDEPENDENT VARIABLES

• Projects Resource Mobilization: It is the process of locating a source of external funds and using them to implement the project.

• It also means developing relations with the resource providers, and the skills, knowledge and capacity for proper use of resources.

INDEPENDENT VARIABLES..

• Management: This refers to the organization and coordination of activities of a project in order to achieve defined objectives.

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring refers to collection of specific data on certain indicators to provide feedback to management and stakeholders with the progress of on-going project.

INDEPENDENT VARIABLES..

• Evaluation refers systematic and objective assessment of on-going projects in respect of their implementation and results.

• Regulatory Environment: This refers to legal and administrative requirements associated with project implementation. E.g Licenses and permits

METHODOLOGY USED

• A descriptive survey research design was used.

• Target population was 125 informants comprising of managers of the construction companies and the consultants.

• Stratified proportionate random sampling technique was used to select the sample.

METHODOLOGY USED..

• The sample size of the study was 94• Data was collected using semi structured

questionnaires.

• Secondary data was also collected through contract documents and progress reports for the project.

METHODOLOGY USED..

• The instruments used were questionnaires, interview schedules and document analysis.

• Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.

• Factor analysis was used to select the most important factors.

• Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to measure the relationship between variables.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

On Project Resource Mobilization Key aspects of project mobilization that

influence implementation of projects to a great extent include:

• Financing methods • Adequacy of funding

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS..

• Technology availability

• Project contract mechanism (e.g. lump sum, unit price, cost plus, etc.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS..

On ManagementKey aspects of management that influence

implementation of projects to a great extent include:

• Developing standard procedures• Risk identification and allocation

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS..

On Management..

• Communication systems • Technical capability of the management • Coordination effectiveness• Decision making structure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS..

On Monitoring and Evaluation Key aspects of monitoring and evaluation that

influence implementation of projects to a great extent include:

• Reporting and review • Responses in place • Control mechanism• Schedule follow up

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS..

On Monitoring and Evaluation..

• Performance reviews

• Data collection

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS..

On Regulatory Issues Key aspects of regulatory issues that influence

implementation of projects to a great extent include:

• Corporate taxes • Administrative approvals • Quality assurance program in place

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS..

On Regulatory Issues..

• Safety program • Sanitary and building codes • Rules on importation of materials • licenses and permits

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Government to allocates adequate resources to the infrastructure projects it plans to implement.

• Timely disbursement of cash so that the projects can start and end as planned.

• Full proof contracts to be established before the implementation of projects.

RECOMMENDATIONS..

• Management of projects be done by qualified personnel capable of handling all aspects related to projects.

• Government to look at policies and regulatory requirements in the sector with a view of harmonizing and making them friendly to the implementers.

SELECTED REFERENCES

• Alfen, H., Kalindindi, s. N., Ogunlana, s., Wang, S., Abednego, M. P., Frank-Junbecker, A. (2009). Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development – Cases Studies from Asia and Europe. Weimar: Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar, Germany.

• Chandran, E. (2004). Research methods: A quantitative approach with illustrations from Christian ministries. Nairobi: Daystar University.

SELECTED REFERENCES..

• Babbie, E. (2004). Survey research methods (2nd Ed.). Belmont: Wodsworth.

• Baker, B.N., Murphy, D.C. & Fisher, D. (1993). Factors influencing project success. International Project Management Handbook ed. D.I. Cleland and W.R.King 2nd edition 902-919, New York.

SELECTED REFERENCES..

• Assaf S. A., Bubshait A.A., Atiyah, S. & Al-Shahri, M. (2008). The Management of construction company overhead costs, International Journal of project Management, Vol. 19, 295-303.

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