Abstract

Road construction is a key area when it comes to developing a nation’s economy. The sector is an enabler in the achievement of Kenya’s vision 2030 due to its ability to provide transport convenience. The building of roads in Kenya is characterized by and time delays and budget excesses as well as low quality. Poorly constructed road projects can lead to costly rehabilitation, wastage of time to repair damages, poor contractor reputation and contract terminations. This study sought to address the effect of stakeholder involvement on performance of road construction projects in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The research was guided by stakeholder theory. The study embraced descriptive study design. The target population encompassed technical staff from KeNHA, KeRRA, KURA, NCA and two matatu Saccos; Wareng and North Rift members residing in Uasin Gishu County respectively. Census sampling method was adopted where all members in the strata totaling to 101 were involved in the study. The study adopted survey research method where semi-structured types of questionnaires were used as origins of data from study respondents. Quantitative data was coded and entered into statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) version 25 and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings were dispensed in the form of frequency tables while explanations were presented in prose. It was determined that stakeholder involvement leads to improved performance in construction of road projects in the County (β1 = 0.125; p < 0.05). To sum up, stakeholder involvement positively and significantly effects discharge and completion of road construction projects in the county. It is therefore recommended that stakeholder involvement, contractor capacity, tendering practices and communication be strongly considered and exhaustively addressed during planning and implementation of all projects dealing with construction of roads in the county.

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