Factors Influencing Performance Of Construction Of Power Generation Infrastructure Projects In Kenya: A Case Of Kenya Electricity Generating Company, Olkaria, Naivasha
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Date
2018Author
Omenya, Nicholas N
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The Kenyan Government has identified development of key physical infrastructure in the power
sector as one of the key enablers to transform the country into an industrialized nation by 2030.
The need to increase generation and installed electricity capacity in Kenya has called upon key
industry players to initiate mega projects in the power sector towards the realization of this goal.
However, construction projects are complex and challenging in nature. Clients, consultants,
contractors, project managers and other stakeholders consider a project delivered within time, to
budget, to scope and quality as being successfully implemented. However, performance issues
such as delays, cost overruns, lack of funds, poor quality, poor safety culture, poor planning and
design among other factors have variously contributed to poor performance of construction
projects in the power generation sector. This study examined factors influencing performance of
construction of power generation infrastructure projects in Kenya with a focus on Kenya
Electricity Generating Company, Olkaria, Naivasha, Nakuru County. The study was guided by the
following objectives: to determine the extent to which regulatory framework influence
performance of construction of power generation infrastructure projects; to assess the influence of
project funding on performance of construction of power generation infrastructure projects; to
assess the degree to which construction inputs influences performance of construction of power
generation infrastructure projects, and to determine the influence of stakeholder’s involvement on
performance of construction of power generation infrastructure projects. The study was informed
by Zero Defect Theory and Sigma Six Theory. The study adopted a descriptive research survey
design targeting project implementation teams at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC
(KenGen), their consultants and contractors. 75 respondents were selected for the study. Selfadministered
questionnaires were used as the primary data collection instrument. Data collected
was analyzed quantitatively, using descriptive statistics including frequency distributions,
percentages and Karl Pearson correlation. The analysis aided by Statistical Package for Social
Scientists version 20 (SPSS ver. 20). The findings showed that 80.4% of respondents agreed that
there was very high influence of regulatory framework on performance of construction of power
generation infrastructure projects at Kenya Electricity Generating Company; 77.8% of the
respondent agreed that project funding very highly influenced performance of construction of
power generation infrastructure projects; 73.8% of respondents agreed that construction input had
very high influence on performance of construction of power generation infrastructure projects;
and 72.4% of the respondents agreed that stakeholder involvement had very high influence on
performance of construction of power generation infrastructure projects. Therefore, in conclusion,
the study noted there exists a positive correlation between performance of construction projects
and factors influencing performance of construction of power generation infrastructure projects at
KenGen PLC, Olkaria. The study also concluded that disregard of these factors would often lead
to performance challenges such as delays, cost overruns and poor quality of projects among other
undesirable project outcomes. The study, therefore, recommended careful consideration and
determination of these factors during project initiation and implementation. Such include ensuring
availability and enforcement of laws, ensuring adequate funding and cash flows, ensuring only
competent labour is employed, quality materials are used in construction works, relevant and
quality equipment are used in projects and involvement of stakeholders at every level of project
formulation, implementation and operations.
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University of Nairobi
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