EFFECT OF RESOURCE PLANNING ON PERFORMANCE OF ROAD PROJECTS FUNDED BY BOMET COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

Abstract: The integration of economic development needs with the enhancement of residents' quality of life is essential and can be achieved through infrastructure initiatives, particularly in road construction. In Bomet County, a significant portion of the population experiences insufficient access to roadways. Commonly identified issues affecting the road sector's performance in Bomet County include mismanagement of funds, project delays, and subpar service delivery to road users, despite the substantial financial resources provided by the government in its various budgets. This study employed a descriptive research methodology. The target population consisted of 203 employees, which included five county officials from the County Roads, Public Works, and Transport Department, fifty-two project managers, and fourteen members of the project management committee. A total of 52 projects were utilized to randomly select 112 respondents through stratified sampling. This group comprised project managers, project management committee members, and county officials from the Department of Roads, Public Works, and Transportation. Primary data was collected using questionnaires designed in a semi-structured format. The research yielded both qualitative and quantitative findings. The validity and reliability of the research instrument were evaluated through pilot testing. Descriptive statistics were applied to analyze the quantitative data, which was encoded and entered into SPSS (Version 24), while the qualitative data were examined thematically. Additionally, a regression analysis was performed to determine the correlation between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The results are presented through tables, charts, and graphs. Various ethical considerations were meticulously assessed throughout the experiment to ensure the reliability of the results. The correlation analysis indicated a robust and statistically significant positive relationship (r=0.650, p=0.000) between resource planning and the success of road projects. The study recommends that Bomet County Government should make sure that the roads projects in the County have the funding the funding complete them. The county administration should use rigorous resource management procedures to guarantee the effective execution of road development projects. Keywords: Resource Planning, Project Performance. Title: EFFECT OF RESOURCE PLANNING ON PERFORMANCE OF ROAD PROJECTS FUNDED BY BOMET COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA Author: David Kipkemoi Kirui, Dr. Perris Chege International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 12, Issue 3, July 2024 - September 2024 Page No: 287-295 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 09-September-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13735883 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/effect-of-resource-planning-on-performance-of-road-projects-funded-by-bomet-county-government-kenya