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    ASSESSING PROJECT NEEDS IDENTIFICATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN KENYA: A CASE FROM KAJIADO COUNTY
    (management university of africa, 2025-11) Kimani Joseph Alvin; Dr. Nyaga Juster Gatumi
    The sustainability of development projects is increasingly critical in addressing poverty and promoting inclusive growth; however, in arid and semi-arid areas like Kajiado County, many community-based initiatives fail due to poor Needs Identification, with up to 65% collapsing within three years despite substantial investment. This study examined how project needs identification influences the sustainability of the Health and Livelihood Improvement (HELI) Project in Kajiado County. Anchored on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory and supported by the Logical Framework Approach, Theory of Constraints, and Resource-Based View, the study adopted a descriptive research design targeting 1,000 stakeholders, from which 278 were sampled using simple random sampling inOlchoronyori and Lorien villages. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and key informant interviews, with instruments showing strong validity (CVI = 0.81) and reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.89). Analysis using SPSS v26 applied both descriptive and inferential statistics, revealing that Needs Identification significantly influenced sustainability. The study concluded that sustainability is best achieved through integrated needs identification and recommended participatory planning, capacity building, and policy integration. Further research in other geographic and sectoral contexts was suggested to validate and expand these findings.
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    EFFECT OF CARBON MARKETS ON PERFORMANCE OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION INITIATIVES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KOKO NETWORKS.
    (management university of africa, 2025-11) Mambo Ivy Wanjiru; Dr. Nyaga Juster Gatumi
    Climate change has had severe impacts globally and across different sectors. The global South, Kenya included, is bearing the brunt of these changes, which necessitate the process of adjusting to the change. In this regard, several adaptation initiatives have been initiated to address this need. To ensure the sustainability of these initiatives, financing should be sustainable, which has been a major challenge. This study, therefore, seeks to investigate the influence of carbon markets on the performance of climate adaptation initiatives in Kenya. This study is anchored on the theory of financial intermediation. Employing a descriptive research design, the study targeted 31 climate adaptive initiatives in Kenya with a focus on KOKO Networks and shall utilize census sampling. Data collection will be done using structured questionnaires administered through Survey Monkey. Data analysis will be done through descriptive and inferential statistics. This study will be useful to policymakers in creating policies that ensure project sustainability. Project managers shall also benefit through this in understanding best ways to structure future projects using the most suitable financing mechanisms for the project.
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    STAKEHOLDERS’ INVOLVEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF ROAD PROJECTS IN KENYAN COUNTIES: A CASE STUDY OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY.
    (management university of africa, 2025-11) Jackson Langat; Dr. Nyaga Juster Gatumi
    The objective of this study was to investigate how stakeholder involvement practices influence the performance of road projects in Uasin Gishu County, and the specific objective was to determine how baseline information provision influences the performance of road projects in Uasin Gishu County. In this study, Participatory Development theory and Stakeholder Theory were used, with the anchor theory being Stakeholder Theory. The study was conducted using a descriptive research design, with a target population of 152 respondents from Usain Gishu County and a sample size of 110, where stratified random sampling was adopted. The researcher used a questionnaire as the min research instrument, and data were analyses using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS version 25. Presentation of analyzed data was done using percentages, mean and standard deviation by use of frequency tables The study findings showed that baseline information provision significantly affects the performance of road projects in Uasin Gishu County. A positive linear relationship between baseline information provision and project performance suggests that project management teams should ensure adequate provision for baseline data collection. The study recommends that project managers should focus on collecting and sharing baseline information for road projects, involving stakeholders in defining key performance indicators (KPIs), and establishing standardized protocols for data collection and sharing.
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    THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
    (management university of africa, 2025-11) Pauline Wambeti Muriithi; Dr. Nyaga Juster Gatumi
    This study investigated the role of stakeholder engagement in ensuring the sustainability of disaster preparedness and response projects in Baringo County, Kenya, a region prone to recurrent droughts and floods. Utilizing a descriptive research design, data was collected from 120 Disaster Risk Management committee members through structured questionnaires, analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The results demonstrated that robust engagement of community members, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders significantly enhanced ownership, resource mobilization, and effective project implementation, accounting for 68% of the variance in project sustainability (R² = 0.68, p < .001). Community involvement in planning and inter-agency coordination during evaluation emerged as key predictors of sustained outcomes. Barriers such as conflicting agendas and weak feedback mechanisms were identified as impediments. The study recommendsestablishing formal stakeholder forums, capacity-building workshops, standardized feedback systems, and policy incentives to foster inclusive and sustained collaboration, thereby strengthening the resilience and longevity of disaster management initiatives in Baringo County.