Factors influencing completion of infrastructure projects in public youth polytechnics in Bomet county, kenya

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing completion of infrastructure projects in public Youth polytechnics in Bomet County. The objectives of the study were to assess in what ways availability of funds influence completion of infrastructure projects in public youth polytechnics in Bomet County, to assess how availability of technical skills influence completion of infrastructure projects in public youth polytechnics in Bomet County, to examine to what extent stakeholder participation influence completion of infrastructure projects in public youth polytechnics in Bomet County, to assess in what ways availability of monitoring and evaluation systems influence completion of infrastructure projects in public youth polytechnics in Bomet County. The research study is of significance to the Kenya government towards investing in the youth for sustainable livelihoods which is a step in achieving the millennium development goals as well as goals of vision 2030 which are aimed at moving Kenya from developing country to middle income country by 2030.The study was to use descriptive research design, stratified random sampling was used to select 322 respondents from a target population of 1801 comprising of YP trainees, managers, instructors and BOM chairpersons. The study was both qualitative and quantitative, Questionnaires were used to collect data, and split-half technique was used in piloting of the study. Opinions of experts were used to check the validity of the instruments and reliability calculated using Pearson‘s product moment correlation co-efficient. Data was to be collected after obtaining a research permit from the relevant authorities. Descriptive statistics where Percentages, frequencies and statistical package for social scientist (SSPS) were used to analyze the data .The researcher adhered to ethical considerations while collecting the data. Further research is recommended to be carried out on factors influencing participation of stakeholders on completions of infrastructure projects.