Factors Influencing Sustainability of Irrigation Projects in Kibwezi Sub-County, Makueni County-Kenya
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FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN KIBWEZI SUB-COUNTY, MAKUENI COUNTY-KENYA DANIEL C. M. MASYA RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI. 2016 DECLARATION This research project is my original work and has not been presented to any university or any other institution for any academic award. _____________________________ __________________________ Signature Date Daniel C.M Masya. Reg. No. L50/76988/2014 This research project has been submitted for examination with my approval as the university supervisor. _____________________________ __________________________ Signature Date Mr. Nebart O. Avutswa Lecturer University of Nairobi School of Continuing and Distance Education ii DEDICATION This research project is dedicated to my wife Regina, sons Michael, Peter and daughter Cecilia for the moral support they have offered me to ensure I complete the course. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First I thank God for giving me good health that has enabled me complete the research project. I am greatly indebted to my supervisor Mr. Nebart O. Avutswa, Lecturer in the University of Nairobi, School of continuing and Distant Education for continuous technical guidance, support and for reviewing the research project. I would like to acknowledge the University of Nairobi for giving me an opportunity to widen my academic boundaries through a master‟s degree program. I want also to thank my Lecturers for their kind assistance during the time I spent at the University. Many thanks go to employees of University of Nairobi, Machakos Extra mural center for their support with valuable information during my study which has greatly enabled me complete my research. Many thanks go to technical staff in the ministry of Agriculture, Sub county Administrators and farmers of Kibwezi Sub County for sparing their time to provide me with crucial information during my research. I am grateful to my classmates who have offered moral support and ensured that I dedicate my time to complete the research project. Lastly I would like to thank my wife, sons and daughter for their moral support and encouragement that saw me complete my research project. iv TABLE CONTENTS DECLARATION............................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION.................................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................... iv LIST OF TABLES ......................................................................................................... viii LIST OF FIGURES ...........................................................................................................x ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................ xi ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................................... xii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................1 1.1 Background Information .......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem ......................................................................................... 2 1.3 Purpose of the Study ................................................................................................. 4 1.4 Research Objectives ................................................................................................. 5 1.5 Research Questions .................................................................................................. 5 1.6 Significance of the study .......................................................................................... 5 1.7 Basic Assumption ..................................................................................................... 6 1.8 Limitations ................................................................................................................ 6 1.9 Delimitation of the Study ......................................................................................... 6 1.10 Definition of Significant Terms used in the Study ................................................. 8 1.11 Organization of the Study ....................................................................................... 9 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ...............................................................10 2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 10 2.2 Water Availability .................................................................................................. 11 2.3 Technology ............................................................................................................. 14 2.4 Institutional Factors ................................................................................................ 15 2.5 Financial Factors .................................................................................................... 18 2.6 Theoretical Framework .......................................................................................... 20 2.7 Explanation of Relationship of Variables in Conceptual Framework .................... 22 2.8 Gaps in Literature Review ...................................................................................... 23 2.9 Summary of the Literature Review ........................................................................ 23 v CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ..............................................24 3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 24 3.2 Research Design ..................................................................................................... 24 3.3 Target Population ................................................................................................... 24 3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Procedure .................................................................... 25 3.4.1 Sample Size ...................................................................................................... 25 3.4.2 Sampling Procedure ......................................................................................... 26 3.5 Data Collection Instruments ................................................................................... 26 3.6 Validity and Reliability of Instruments .................................................................. 26 3.6.1 Validity of Instruments .................................................................................... 26 3.6.2 Reliability of Instruments ................................................................................ 27 3.7 Methods of Data Analysis ...................................................................................... 27 3.8 Ethical Issues .......................................................................................................... 27 3.9 Operational Definition of Variables ....................................................................... 28 CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION .......................................................................................................29 4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 29 4.2 The Study Response Rate (Responses from Farmers of Kibwezi Sub County) .... 29 4.3 Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents .................................................. 29 4.4 Status ...................................................................................................................... 32 4.5 Water and Availability ........................................................................................... 34 4.6 Technical Factors ................................................................................................... 36 4.7 Institutional Factors ................................................................................................ 39 4.8 Financial Factors .................................................................................................... 42 4.9 Correlation Analysis ............................................................................................... 46 CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. ......................................................................................48 5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 48 5.2 Summary of Research Findings ............................................................................. 48 5.2.1 Demographic Characteristics ........................................................................... 48 vi 5.2.2 Water Availability ............................................................................................ 48 5.2.3 Technical Factors ............................................................................................. 49 5.2.4 Institutional Factors ......................................................................................... 49 5.2.5 Financial Factors .............................................................................................