Influence of Project Planning Practices on Performance of Affordable Housing Projects in Rwanda: A Case Study of Mpazi Project in Kigali

This study examined the influence of project planning practices on the performance of affordable housing projects in Rwanda, with reference to the Mpazi Affordable Housing Project. Specifically, the study assessed the effect of project budgeting practices, project scheduling and timelines, stakeholder engagement and participation, and monitoring and evaluation practices on the performance of affordable housing projects. Data were collected from 133 respondents using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics including correlation and regression analysis with the support of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically.