Project Management Practices and the Implementation of Water Projects in Kenya: a Case of Masinga Kitui Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of record keeping, risk management, M&E, and communication on the execution of water projects in Kenya. It investigates their effect on project execution and the expansion of water availability using a mix of methodologies. The necessity of sound M&E procedures for monitoring progress and guiding choices is highlighted by the findings. Strong recordkeeping improves accountability and transparency. Strategies for risk management reduce disruptions and boost resilience. Collaboration is encouraged by open communication, which also helps project goals fit regional need. The study highlights the need of using these elements to enhance the execution of water projects and support sustainable water access and management in Kenya. To achieve these objectives, a descriptive survey research design was used. 566 people who live in the target area responded. The formulas provided by Krejcie and Morgan (1970) were used to determine the sample size, which was 170. A simple random sampling approach that was stratified was used to select a representative sample for this inquiry. Self-administered questionnaires were employed to gather primary data, and data collection sheets were utilized to gather secondary data. Quantitative data was examined through expressive statistics. Results show that about 58% of the participants agreed to very minimal extent that there was good supervision of events. In conclusion, effective record-keeping, risk management, monitoring, and communication procedures are crucial to the successful implementation of water projects in Kenya, which...