CRITICAL PARAMETERS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS IN INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION, KENYA

Abstract

This study sought to examine critical parameters influencing the implementation of information technology projects in Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Kenya. The study specifically sought to examine the influence of staff technical capacity, and resource allocation on the implementation of information technology projects in Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Kenya. This research employed the explanatory research design. The target population of the study was 153 staff working in 9 departments in the headquarters of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. This study made use of Slovin's Formula to determine the study’s sample size. This study used stratified random sampling in the selection of the sample size from the target population. The study made use of both primary and secondary data. Secondary data was obtained from annual reports of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission reports. Primary data was collected by use of semi-structured questionnaires. To test for the data collection instrument’s validity and reliability, a pilot test was carried out. The questionnaires generated both quantitative and qualitative data. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data from the open-ended questions and the results will be presented in a narrative form. Quantitative data was analyzed by use both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of a statistical software known as the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 25) as a tool. The study found that staff technical capacity has a positive and significant effect on implementation of information technology projects in IEBC. In addition, resource allocation has a positive and significant effect on the implementation of information technology projects in IEBC, Kenya. This study therefore recommends that the IEBC should conduct on the job training on regular basis to enable the existing employees to refresh and enhance their knowledge as well as cope up with updates and amendments in modern technology. The Kenyan government should increase the budget allocation to the IEBC to facilitate the purchase of adequate machinery, tools and equipment as well as employ and train adequate staffs to ensure the election technology projects are carried out in the most effective manner.[1]

[1] Matilu, S. N., & Wabala, S., (2023). Critical Parameters Influencing Implementation of Information Technology Projects in Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Kenya. International Journal of Management and Business Research, 5(1), 205-219