Assessment of Strategies Used In Enhancing Sustainability of Projects: A Case of Kenya National Highway Authority

Abstract

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a Kenyan government authority that focuses on road infrastructural development projects. Formation of satisfactory and xi state of art infrastructure is crucial for developing nations to achieve economic development. The aim of this study was to assess strategies used in enhancing sustainability of projects in KeNHA. The objectives of the study were to; assess the strategies used in enhancing sustainability of projects in Kenya National Highway Authority, determine indicators of sustainability of projects in Kenya National Highway Authority, assess the effect of strategies on sustainability of projects in Kenya National Highway Authority, and establish the challenges faced by Kenya National Highway Authority in sustainability of projects. The descriptive study design was used in this study because it helped the researcher to collect large quantities of data from a large population in a cost-effective and reliable manner using questionnaires. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. The study established that research and development is one of the most effective strategies for sustainability of projects. Although adequacy of funding in KeNHA to facilitate sustainability of projects was another strategy, a small number of respondents agreed with the strategy. The study concluded that R&D team in KeNHA was considered as a strategy for sustainability of projects. The study established that economic, socio and environmental effects are indicators of sustainability of projects. The research recommends availability of adequate resource mobilization and effective research and development measures to enhance strategies, implementation and enhancement of sustainability effects.