Assessment of Stakeholders’ Participation in the Construction of Dandora New Stadium in Embakasi North Constituency, Nairobi County

Abstract

The stakeholder involvement in development projects has been a going concern by donors, NGOs and governments in general for better ownership and sustainability of the project implemented in rural and urban communities. This study assessed stakeholders’ participation of Nairobi City County development project; “Embakasi North Constituency Dandora Stadium construction project.” The study used both qualitative and quantitative research approach where data was gathered through field interviews and focused group discussions. The findings were presented by use of figure and tables for analysis. The sample composed of eighty-nine community members who included the local community, local leaders and youth group. Findings so of the study indicated existence of low stakeholder participation in county development projects. According to the study, there were low levels of participation in the project by the local community. Limited stakeholder mobilization initiatives, trainings and capacity building activities came out as great contributor to poor involvement and participation by the locals in the development project. From the findings and conclusions, the study recommends for a more mobilized and empowered community participating in the undertakings of county development projects. It concludes that creation of an enabling environment through mobilization and trainings is critical to ensuring maximum community participation and subsequent impact on the monitoring and evaluation and sustainability process of the county development projects. This should entail active initiatives to train and mobilize local community members and enhance the capacity building activities within the community. In addition, it is vital that the county government make clear to the public effective ways of participating in its projects. The study also recommends creation of enabling environment to the locals to ensure their motivation to participate in the projects effectively.