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INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF MOI STADIUM IN EMBU COUNTY KENYA CHARLES NJOKA NJAGI A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management of the University of Nairobi 2020 i DECLARATION This research project is my original work and has not been presented for an award in any University. Signature ………………………………………. Date ……………………………………… CHARLES NJOKA NJAGI L50/29874/2019 This research project report has been presented for examination purposes with my approval as the University supervisor. Signature……………………………. Date…………………….………… PROF. PETER KEIYORO, SCHOOL OF OPEN, DISTANCE, AND E-LEARNING UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ii DEDICATION This research work is dedicated to my wife, Jeannette M. Njoka together with my children: Elsie Karina Njoka and Elvis Baraka Njoka for their moral support during the course of this study. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I want to personally acknowledge the instructions, guidance and mentorship of my supervisor, Prof. Peter Keiyoro who has been very instrumental in my undertaking of this Research Proposal. His professional guidance, suggestions and prompt corrections were of immeasurable benefit towards writing this proposal. My heart felt appreciations go to the academic staff at University of Nairobi Embu Learning Centre, in particular Dr. John Rugendo, Prof. David Macharia,, Dr. Antony Mungai and Dr. Joash A. Migosi for their support during the entire period of study. Their guidance during class lectures and research training were crucial to my academic growth. I would like to thank the entire fraternity of the School of Open and Distance Learning, University of Nairobi, for giving me the opportunity to study and gain holistic knowledge especially in the subject of Project Planning and Management. Moreover, I am grateful to all those whom I consulted while carrying out this study, people without whom this work would not have been possible. Last but not least, I wish to pay special tributes to my fellow classmates for the comradeship they have displayed throughout the entire period we have been together. Additionally, our intellectual engagement in the form of class discussions and debates enabled me to have an open mind in terms of critiquing and accommodating multiple perspectives. I owe you all a debt of gratitude. iv TABLE OF CONTENT DECLARATION........................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION.............................................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................... iv LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................... ix LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................................... x ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS .................................................................................... xi ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................. xii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background of the Study ...................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem ...................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Purpose of the Study ............................................................................................................. 4 1.4 Objectives of the Study ......................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Research Questions ............................................................................................................... 4 1.6 Significance of the Study ...................................................................................................... 5 1.7 Limitation of the Study ......................................................................................................... 5 1.7 Delimitation of the Study ...................................................................................................... 6 1.8 Basic Assumptions of the Study ........................................................................................... 6 1.9 Definition of Terms Used ..................................................................................................... 6 1.10 Organization of the Study ................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................ 8 2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 Stakeholders involvement in project identification and project performance. ..................... 8 2.3. Stakeholders involvement in project planning and project performance ........................... 13 2.4 Stakeholders’ Involvement in project implementation and performance of Public Projects ............................................................................................................................... 15 2.5 Stakeholder Engagement in Project Monitoring& evaluation and Project Performance ... 17 2.6 Theoretical Framework ....................................................................................................... 20 2.6.1 The Stakeholders’ Theory ............................................................................................ 20 2.6.2 The Kanter Theory of Change ..................................................................................... 22 2.7 Conceptual Framework ....................................................................................................... 24 v 2.8 Summary of Literature Review ........................................................................................... 25 2.9 Research Gaps ..................................................................................................................... 26 CHAPTER THREE ...................................................................................................................... 28 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................. 28 3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 28 3.2 Research Design.................................................................................................................. 28 3.3 Target Population ................................................................................................................ 28 3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Procedure ................................................................................ 29 3.4.1 Sample Size .................................................................................................................. 29 3.4.2 Sampling Procedure ..................................................................................................... 30 3.5 Data Collection Instruments ............................................................................................... 30 3.6 Validity of Research Instruments........................................................................................ 31 3.7 Data Analysis Techniques ................................................................................................... 32 3.8 Operational Definition of Variables .................................................................................... 33 3.9 Ethical Considerations ........................................................................................................ 34 CHAPTER FOUR ......................................................................................................................... 35 DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATIONS ........................................ 35 4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 35 4.2 Questionnaire Return Rate .................................................................................................. 35 4.3 Personal Information of the Respondents ........................................................................... 35 4.3.1 Respondents’ Gender ................................................................................................... 36 4.3.2 Respondents’ Age ........................................................................................................ 36 4.3.3 Respondents Resided and Worked in Embu County ................................................... 37 4.3.4 Respondents’ Duration of Residence and Work in Embu County .............................. 37 4.3.5 Respondents’ Highest Academic Qualification ........................................................... 38 4.3.6 Respondents’ Work Sector .......................................................................................... 38 4.4 Stakeholder