In Secondary Schools: the Case of Kwanza Constituency-Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
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FACTORS INFLUENCING COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FUNDED BY CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND (CDF) IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: THE CASE OF KWANZA CONSTITUENCY-TRANS NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA. BY AMOS BIKETI NAKITARE A Research Project Report 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. 2016 DECLARATION This is my original work and it has not been presented for an award in any other university. Signature …………………………………… Date…………………………… AMOS BIKETI NAKITARE L50/73515/2014 This research project has been submitted for examination with my approval as the university supervisor. Signature …………………………………… Date…………………………… DR. OMONDI BOWA Department of Educational Studies, University of Nairobi. ii DEDICATION This research project is dedicated to my parents Julius Nakitare and Bridgit Mulati both of whom had an exceptionally deep passion for education, to my wife Issabelah Nasimiyu for her continuous encouragement, to my two sons Felix Simiyu and Fergul Watitwa who were missing my direct care during my study and lastly to all those who give of themselves so that others may live, you have ever been my inspiration. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I thank the University of Nairobi, particularly the Nairobi Extra Mural Center staff who were of great support throughout my course, their efforts are greatly appreciated. This research would not have been completed without patient guidance of supervisor and instructor Dr. Omondi Bowa, I say thank you for the constant and thorough guidance. I am also grateful to my lecturers and fellow students who have contributed to my academic advancement. Above all, I thank the Almighty, Ever Lasting and Loving God, for granting me knowledge, wisdom, good health and seeing me safe this far. I thank God for enabling me to complete the whole coursework, which was not easy due to work pressures. “Glory to God”. iv TABLE OF CONTENT DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ ii DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................. iv TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................................................. v LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................................... viii LIST OF TABLES ......................................................................................................................... ix LIST OF ABBREVIATION AND ACRONYMS .......................................................................... x ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................... xi CHAPTER ONE: ............................................................................................................................ 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background to the study ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem .................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Purpose of the Study ........................................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Objectives of the Study ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Research Questions ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.6 Research Hypothesis ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.7 Significance of the Study .................................................................................................................... 5 1.8 Delimitation of the study .................................................................................................................... 5 1.9 Limitation of the Study ....................................................................................................................... 6 1.10 Basic Assumptions of the Study ....................................................................................................... 6 1.11 Definition of significant Terms ......................................................................................................... 6 1.12 Organization of the Study ................................................................................................................. 7 CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................................ 8 LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 Timely completion of construction projects ....................................................................................... 8 2.3 Economic Risks and Timely Completion of Projects. ........................................................................ 9 2.4 Community participation and Timely Completion of CDF construction Projects. ........................... 10 2.5 Availability of funds and Timely Completion of Projects ................................................................ 12 2.6 Technical competence of Project Manager and Timely Completion of Projects. ............................. 14 2.7 Theoretical Framework ..................................................................................................................... 16 2.7.1 Stakeholder theory ..................................................................................................................... 16 v 2.7.2 Resource Dependency theory ..................................................................................................... 17 2.8 Conceptual Framework ..................................................................................................................... 17 2.9 Research gaps .................................................................................................................................... 18 2.10 Summary of chapter. ....................................................................................................................... 19 CHAPTER THREE: ..................................................................................................................... 20 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................. 20 3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 20 3.2 Research Design ................................................................................................................................ 20 3.3 Target Population .............................................................................................................................. 20 3.4 Sampling procedure .......................................................................................................................... 21 3.5 Sample size ....................................................................................................................................... 21 3.5 Data collection instruments ............................................................................................................... 21 3.5.1 Questionnaires ............................................................................................................................ 21 3.5.2 Interview .................................................................................................................................... 22 3.6 Data Collection Procedure ................................................................................................................ 22 3.6.1 Pilot testing of research instruments .......................................................................................... 22 3.6.2 Validity of the Research Instruments ......................................................................................... 23 3.6.3 Reliability of the research instrument ........................................................................................ 23 3.7 Data Processing, Analysis and Presentation ..................................................................................... 23 3.8 Correlation and regression analyses .................................................................................................. 24 3.8 Ethical Issues .................................................................................................................................... 25 3.9 Operationalization of Variables 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