INFLUENCE OF PROJECT LEADERSHIP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NG-CDF PROJECTS WITHIN IGEMBE SOUTH CONSTITUENCY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract: Numerous challenges arose in the administration of the fund. These included various legal disputes that disrupted the fund's operations, unfinished projects falling under decentralized functions that were no longer eligible for funding under current legislation, and insufficient technical expertise for efficient management at the Constituency Committees and Project Management Committees level. Furthermore, discrepancies between initiated development projects and the capacity to implement them were observed. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the influence of project leadership on the implementation of NG-CDF projects in Igembe South Constituency, Meru County, Kenya. An explanatory research design was employed, concentrating on five NG-CDF projects implemented by the Igembe South Constituency over the past five years (2018 – 2022). The study involved 55 participants, including 10 project supervisors and 45 project team members, due to the limited overall population. Primary data was collected through surveys, which were initially piloted with eight participants from the Igembe North Constituency to assess content validity. The reliability of the questionnaires was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha. Qualitative responses to open-ended questions were analyzed through thematic analysis, while quantitative data was examined using descriptive statistical methods such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Additionally, an inferential analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression and the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results were presented through tables and figures. The findings indicate that effective project leadership is crucial for successful project implementation, with positive feedback from team members highlighting the significance of fostering committed teams and ensuring projects are completed on time. The study recommends that for project managers and leaders to participate in ongoing training focused on cultivating vital leadership abilities to improve the execution of projects, such as strategic decision-making, conflict resolution, and team motivation. Keywords: Project Leadership, Project implementation. Title: INFLUENCE OF PROJECT LEADERSHIP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NG-CDF PROJECTS WITHIN IGEMBE SOUTH CONSTITUENCY, MERU COUNTY, KENYA Author: Kaithia Jolland Kiriinya, 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: 64-70 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 07-April-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15166968 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/influence-of-project-leadership-on-the-implementation-of-ng-cdf-projects-within-igembe-south-constituency-meru-county-kenya