Effect of Project Management Drivers on Implementation of Power Projects in Coast Region

Abstract

The general objective of the study was to examine the project management drivers affecting implementation of power projects in Coast Region. The target population comprised of 172 project managers implementing the ongoing projects at KPLC, REREC, KENGEN and KETRACO in the Coast region. This study adopted descriptive survey design. Stratified random sampling method was used to select relevant respondents from across the board in the various categories of contractors, site managers, civil engineers, site supervisors and consultants. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data from respondents. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 28. The study found out that there was a positive and significant relationship between project communication and implementation of power projects in Coast Region. There was a positive and significant relationship between project monitoring and implementation of power projects in Coast Region. There was a positive and significant relationship between project stakeholder management and implementation of power projects in Coast Region. Lastly, there was a positive and significant relationship between project planning and implementation of power projects in Coast Region. Based on the findings, the study concluded that project communication, project monitoring, project stakeholder management and project planning have a positive and significant effect on the implementation of power projects in Coast Region. The study recommended that one way for project managers to promote communication is to ensure that reports reach members in time; to schedule times when members gather and communicate; and to ensure that communication records are available to team members. Secondly, monitoring ought to be done consistently with a specific end goal to have the capacity to track the project and distinguish issues sufficiently early before they leave hand. It is also recommended that project teams should ensure that stakeholder's intervention level is always known. Project activities should be planned based on the careful analysis of the project stakeholders and their interests. Lastly, complex projects require a proper and approved plan. This is important because, without this platform, project implementation and completions will not happen.