ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTATION PRACTICES ON POULTRY PROJECT PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM UZIMA CHICKEN LTD, RWANDA

The general objective of study was assessing the effect of project implementation practices on performance of poultry projects in Kicukiro District, Rwanda.Evidence from Uzima Chicken Ltd, rwanda A Case study of Uzima Chicken Ltd, This study investigates how implementation practices influence the success of poultry projects in Rwanda, addressing key issues such as low productivity, disease outbreaks, and sustainability challenges that hinder industry growth.the study used descriptive and correlational design. The study population target was 179 employes where the sample size was undertaken to be same as 179 respondents.The study used primary data in data collection with questionnaire instrument and the data was analysed by SPSS tool. The findings revealed that project Implementation planning, project resource scheduling , and communication management strategies had a notable impact on project performance.The overall mean scores that project Implementation planning, project resource scheduling,and communication management strategies were 4.88,4.53 and 4.76 respectively,while the overall mean for project performance was 4.63 and it showed a positive performance tendency.The Pearson correlation results showed significant relationships between the independent variables and project performance, with correlation coefficients of 0.672 for project Implementation planning, 0.808 for project resource scheduling, and 0.799 for communication management strategies.However, regression analysis indicated that project Implementation planning (p = 0.394) was not statistically significant project resource scheduling(p = 0.000) and communication management strategies (p = 0.000) all were statistically significant predictors of project performance. Overall, the inferential results demonstrated that 78.5% of the variation in project performance could be explained by Project implementation practices, while the remaining 21.5% was attributed to other external factors not covered in the study. With the recommendation, MINAGRI should consider revising its regulations to provide updated and practical guidelines that support agricultural companies in refining their project implementation practices. By developing a strategic framework that integrates planning, resource allocation, and communication, Uzima Chicken Ltd. can foster an environment that promotes enhanced project performance and successful outcomes in the poultry industry. These directives were not only streamline project operations but also facilitate better performance monitoring and evaluation, ultimately contributing to the overall sustainability and growth of the agricultural sector in the Kicukiro District