Influence Of Public Private Partnership Model On Completion Of Water Projects In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Abstract
Completion of the project is considered as a source of concern to both public and
private sector clients. Project implementation varies among various options. In all the
implementation options, various factors will play out to determine if the project will be
implemented successfully. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of
public private partnership on completion of water project in UasinGishu County, Kenya.
The study specific objectives were to determine how financial support by public private
partnership model influences completion of water project, establish how technical
expertise by public private partnership model influence completion of water project.
Ascertain how budgetary plan by public private partnership model influence completion
of water project and establish how community support by public private partnership
model influence completion of water project. The study was informed by transactional
cost theory and stakeholders’ Theory. Descriptive survey research design was employed
in the study. From the target population of 395 employees the study used simple random
sampling technique to select a sample size of 198. The study used five point structured
questionnaires and document analysis as the main tools for collecting data. Cronbach
Alpha Coefficient indicator was used to test internal consistency of the items. Data was
analysed using both descriptive and inferential analysis. Descriptive methods such as
frequencies mean and standard deviation were used to provide general trends of the data.
Inferential statistics included Pearson correlations to show the relationship between
variables.Results were interpreted and required recommendations made at the end of the
study.It was found that financial support as a component of PPP model, the study
revealed that partners assist in connecting the potential donors for funding. The partners
also ensure that no operation is affected by inadequate funds. They assist in the
management of funds and ensure that utilization of funds is monitored by both
partners,technical expertise provided within PPP model showed that employees with
expertise are provided by the partners,budgetary plan revealed that all partners participate
in the budgeting process. Also, their partners’ explanations are provided when the budget
is revised. Free discussions between partners on the budget are increased and contribution
from partners to the budget is viewed importantly. Additionally, communication of
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details of budget policy and guidelines to people responsible of preparation of budget is
often made. There is however doubt if proposals relating to the budget are challenged
before development of budget. Finally, community support revealed that the community
participates in project planning. It does this by providing a human force. Additionally,
free discussions between partners on community are encouraged. The contribution from
the community is viewed importantly hence the project partners allow community
opinions and views. As well, the community provides technical assistance to the
project.Recommendations for the study were financial support is key in enhancing project
performance. As a result, there is need for public private partnerships in water projects so
that no operation is affected by inadequate funds.technical expertise is instrumental in
enhancing project performance. Consequently, there is need for partners to provide
employees with the needed expertise to lead the project to a success.budget planning, it is
utmost necessary for all partners to participate in the budgeting process. This study
focused on the influence of public private partnership on completion of water project in
UasinGishu County, Kenya, furtherance can be replicated with a larger, more
representative sample. Furthermore, it would be interesting to know whether the observed
findings hold for other Counties as well
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University of Nairobi
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