INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION ON PERFORMANCE OF PROJECTS BY NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract: Many civil society organizations rely on external funding, which can be inconsistent and competitive. This can hinder project sustainability and growth. Over-reliance on foreign donors can lead to a lack of local ownership and may affect the relevance of projects to local needs. Civil society organizations may struggle with public perception, where they are viewed with suspicion or as foreign agents rather than local advocates. The performance of projects undertaken by civil society organizations in Kenya has been a subject of scrutiny, particularly in terms of their effectiveness and impact. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of stakeholder identification on performance of projects by nongovernmental organizations, the humanitarian sector in Nairobi County, Kenya. The design was descriptive. Seven civil society projects in Kenya were the focus of the study. There were 96 respondents, including 20 project managers and 76 members of the project team. A survey with 96 participants was taken. The review utilized an organized survey with both shut and questions that could go either way. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze quantitative data, and metrics like mean and standard deviation were used to summarize the distribution of the data. Inferential measurements, including connection and multiple regression analysis were used to assess the existing relationship between the study variables. The study findings showed that Stakeholder identification positively influences project performance, with a significant impact at the 0.05 level. This means that better stakeholder identification improved project outcomes. This study concluded that clearly identifying stakeholders is importance at the beginning of the project. The study recommends that the organizations should prioritize effective stakeholder identification processes, ensuring that all relevant parties are involved and their interests are aligned with project goals. Keywords: Stakeholder Identification, Project Performance. Title: INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION ON PERFORMANCE OF PROJECTS BY NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA Author: Gladys Wairimu Maina, 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: 319-325 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 23-May-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15494160 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/influence-of-stakeholder-identification-on-performance-of-projects-by-nongovernmental-organizations-the-humanitarian-sector-in-nairobi-county-kenya