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Project procurement process and performance of major dam projects in Kenya
Abstract
Effective major dam project procurement process in sourcing for quality construction materials and qualified professionals has huge positive effect on performance of major dams. In Kenya however, situation analysis reports on some major dam projects revealed low and questionable performance. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of project procurement process on performance of major dam projects in Kenya. The study utilized descriptive research design, with a sample size of 221 respondents comprising officials from ministries of water sanitation and irrigation and other government departments, water service organizations, donors and local persons directly affected by dam construction projects. Respondents were selected through stratified sampling, and primary data collected using a questionnaire. Content and construct validity was used to test the data collection tool, while Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used for assessment of instrument’s reliability. The data was analysed using IBM SPPS Version 24, while descriptive statistical analysis was used to summarize data through frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Inferential statistics was used to ascertain the relationship between the variables. Both descriptive and linear regression analysis results showed that project procurement process has significant positive influence on performance of major dam projects in Kenya. The study concluded that transparent project procurement approaches like clear competitive bidding and effective contract management methods can significantly influence performance of major dam projects in Kenya. The study recommended that relevant dam project management authorities ensure that the entire procurement process for supply of quality goods and services and cost controls is effective and above board, and the risks well managed. Additionally, an environment effective collaboration between project team members and suppliers should always be in place.
