Stakeholder Participation and Sustainability of Wind Power Projects in Kajiado County, Kenya

Abstract: The sustainability of development projects is critical for delivering long-term social, economic, and environmental benefits to communities. However, many initiatives fail to achieve this due to inadequate stakeholder participation, leading to delays, conflicts, and cost overruns. This study investigates the role of stakeholder engagement in enhancing the sustainability of wind power projects in Kajiado County, Kenya, focusing on the Kipeto and Ngong Hills wind energy projects. Drawing on Stakeholder Theory and Resource-Based Value Theory, the research examines how the involvement of diverse actors across project phases—identification, planning, implementation, and monitoring—affects long-term project outcomes. Data were collected from 135 stakeholders, with a stratified random sample of 100 respondents, using structured questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential analyses, including Pearson correlation and multiple regression using SPSS 27, assessed the relationship between stakeholder participation and project sustainability. Findings demonstrate that continuous and structured stakeholder engagement significantly enhances project viability, highlighting the need for project managers and policymakers to integrate participatory strategies in renewable energy initiatives to ensure sustainable outcomes. Keywords: Wind energy projects, Stakeholder participation, Project sustainability, Renewable energy development. Title: Stakeholder Participation and Sustainability of Wind Power Projects in Kajiado County, Kenya Author: Charles Maina Gachira, Josphat Kyalo International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 2, October 2025 - March 2026 Page No: 844-853 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 12-March-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18981180 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/stakeholder-participation-and-sustainability-of-wind-power-projects-in-kajiado-county-kenya