The Influence of Project Leadership Skills on Implementation of Water Projects in Kenya

This study is to analyse the influence of project leadership on implementation of water projects in Kenya. Transactional theory was applied and literature review was done and a conceptual framework developed to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design adopted. The target population was from the eight water projects being implemented across the country and the accessible population was 1,675 staff members in the eight service boards in the country. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was applied. Questionnaires based on a five-point Likert type scale were distributed through drop and pick-up method for collection of primary data. Reliability of the instrument was measured using Cronbach alpha coefficient and the variable returned satisfactory scores above 0.7. Validity of the study constructs was done through factor analysis and results were significant. One hundred and seventy-four (174) questionnaires were distributed out of which one hundred and forty-four (144) were returned. The descriptive results showed a positive bearing on implementation of water projects, and the same applied to the moderating variable. A regression model was fitted to the data and it was found to be statistically significant. Project leadership explained 33.4% variation in implementation of water projects. There was Strong positive correlation between project leadership and implementation of water projects in Kenya. Concluded that Project leadership had a positive and significant influence on implementation of water projects in Kenya. Recommended that Project leaders need to demonstrate clearly what is expected from the project team and make it clear on what deliverables are expected from them.