PROJECT MANAGEMENT STANDARDISATION PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN TRANS NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
Keywords:
Project Management Standardisation Practices, Performance, Public Infrastructure Projects, Project Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationAbstract
This study examined the relationship between project management standardisation practices and the performance of public infrastructure projects in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The investigation focused on key dimensions of standardisation: project planning, and monitoring and evaluation. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, targeting a census of 135 respondents drawn from the Department of Public Works, Roads, Transport, Infrastructure, and Energy. Data was collected using semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires, enabling the collection of quantitative and qualitative insights. A pilot study involving 10% of the target population was conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the research instrument. Reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha value exceeding 0.7, and the content validity index (CVI) met the accepted threshold. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Version 28, and findings were presented using tables and figures. The results indicated that all four standardisation practices had a statistically significant and positive influence on project performance, with project planning showing the strongest relationship. Based on these findings, the study recommends strengthening institutional frameworks for planning, and monitoring. The insights generated are expected to inform policy formulation, improve project delivery, and contribute to academic and professional discourse on project management in devolved governance systems. The study recommends replication in other counties and sectors to validate and extend these findings.
Key Words: Project Management Standardisation Practices, Performance, Public Infrastructure Projects, Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
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