Determinants of Donor-Funded Disability Projects’ Success in Kibera Informal Settlement in Nairobi City County, Kenya

Titus Masila Mutinda – The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya
Wilkins Ndege Muhingi – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Celestine Ndanu Mwaniki – The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya

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Abstract: Managing projects with numerous activities and deliverables can be highly stressful, particularly in Africa, where achieving project success remains challenging. This study investigated factors determining the success of donor-funded disability projects in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on stakeholder participation. Grounded in the Theory of Change and Empowerment Theory, the study aimed to understand how these frameworks contribute to project success. A mixed-methods approach was used, employing a convergent concurrent design. The study targeted 52 donor-funded projects, involving 1853 staff members. Using purposive sampling, 10 projects were selected, with 330 respondents chosen through Yamane’s formula. Quantitative data were collected via structured questionnaires, while qualitative insights were gathered from in-depth interviews. The reliability of the instruments was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.788. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 25, with descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic content analysis for qualitative data. Ethical standards, including informed consent and confidentiality, were strictly adhered to. The study achieved a high response rate of 84.84%. Statistical analyses, including ANOVA, correlation, and regression, indicated significant relationships between stakeholder participation and project success. The findings revealed a problem with stakeholder participation in Kibera, with an average mean of 1.6107 suggesting limited stakeholder involvement. The study recommended conducting comprehensive stakeholder analyses to enhance engagement and project success.