EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY ROJECT IN KENYA

Abstract: The standard gauge railway has provided a means of moving people and goods, although it has presented some challenges. There are challenges with ticketing, administration, and logistics of cargo clearance, as well as operational issues with the first and last kilometers of passenger movement. Secondly, corruption allegations have dogged some Kenyan government officials, which have stoked fears. The Kenya Standard Gauge Railway through Tsavo and Nairobi National Park is problematic. These challenges must be converted into opportunities for the maximization of the use of trains, even in the face of concrete progress in transport infrastructure and connectivity. Therefore, this study examined the effect of employee training on the sustainability of Kenya Standard Gauge Railway project in Kenya. This study will utilize descriptive research methods based on agency, human capital, and resource-based perspective theories. About 75 Kenyan standard gauge railway staff took part in the study. Questionnaires were issued to seven Kenyan Railways officers in a pilot study to obtain primary data. The Cronbach alpha coefficient will be utilized to assess the reliability of every questionnaire after testing for concept, criteria, and content. Mean and standard deviation were applied for the quantitative data analysis. Content analysis was applied to qualitative data. The official study employed multiple regression and correlation analysis. The employee training was found to have significant and positive contributions toward project sustainability, according to the study. The study concluded that team member training significantly contributes to the sustainability of the SGR project. A well-trained workforce is a cornerstone of project sustainability, as it guarantees operational effectiveness and congruence with the long-term objectives of the project. Policymakers should make sure that national frameworks that prioritize ongoing worker training and capacity building, especially for infrastructure projects, are developed in light of the study's findings and conclusion. Keywords: Employee Training, Project Sustainability. Title: EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY ROJECT IN KENYA Author: Muteti Cosmas Makenzi, Dr. Morrisson Mutuku International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 2, April 2025 - June 2025 Page No: 71-77 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 07-April-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15167107 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/effect-of-employee-training-on-the-sustainability-of-the-standard-gauge-railway-roject-in-kenya