Project Management Practices And E-Goverment Performance In Kenya Trade Portal

In recent years, the global landscape has witnessed a transformative shift towards digitalization, with governments increasingly turning to electronic platforms to enhance service delivery and efficiency. Within this context, the implementation and success of e-government projects have become pivotal for nations striving to harness the benefits of technology in public administration. The Kenya Trade Portal stands as a noteworthy example of such initiatives, reflecting the nation's commitment to leveraging digital solutions for trade facilitation. The general objective of this study was to assess the effect of project management practices on egovernment project performance: a case of Kenya Trade Portal. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effect of technological integration, stakeholder involvement, monitoring and evaluation, and risk management on the performance of Kenya Trade Portal. The study made use of primary data using structured questionnaires. An explanatory research design was adopted. The target population included all the 125 employees of the Kenya Trade portal from the various departments and fields. The collected primary data was analyzed descriptively by use of means and standard deviation and inferentially by use of correlation and regression analyses. The study found that technological integration had a significant positive effect on project performance Stakeholder involvement also significantly influenced project performance. Furthermore, the study revealed that monitoring and evaluation had a positive and significant impact on project performance. Risk management was found to have the strongest effect on project performance. The model indicated that the project management practices studied were highly influential in determining the success of the Kenya Trade Portal. In conclusion, the study confirms that project management practices play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance of e-government projects like the Kenya Trade Portal. The study recommends that project managers prioritize continuous technological upgrades, engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems, and adopt comprehensive risk management strategies to further enhance project outcomes.