PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY IN KENYA

Japheth Maingi Musili, Dr. Annastacia Musembi

Abstract


For any endeavor or project to be implemented fully, it means that its objectives have to be achieved. It’s not guaranteed that project management practices will result to effective implementation of solar energy projects in the telecommunication industry but implementation of projects to a good percentage depends on the way it is managed and controlled. The challenges met during the application of project management practices has been during project planning, exceeding the set budget and going beyond its set schedule and poor quality. This study seeks to examine the influence of project management practices on the implementation of solar energy projects in the telecommunication industry, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of project planning practices and assess the influence of risk management practices on the implementation of solar energy projects in the telecommunication industry in Kenya. The study was underpinned by the theory of scheduling, and enterprise risk management theory. The target population was 180 key implementers and decision makers. These are the key implementers of the 60 solar energy projects implemented in telecommunication sites for (Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya) and 4 telco infrastructure companies (Atlas Towers, American Towers Corporation-Kenya, AlanDick and Seal Towers) from the telecommunication industry in Kenya. The unit of observation was the Project Directors, Project managers and two team members from each of the project. The unit of analysis was the 60 solar energy projects. A sample size of 124 was drawn using Yamane formula. Questionnaires were the main data collection instrument that was tested for validity and reliability in a pilot test and study. The study conducted correlation, descriptive and inferential analysis of the data collected. The study aims to establish the relationship between project management practices and implementation of solar energy projects in Kenya. The findings were presented in table and figures and discussed. The findings were useful to project managers, scholars and project practitioners.

 

Key Words: Project Management Practices, Project Planning Practices, Risk Management Practices, Implementation of Solar Energy Projects, Telecommunication Industry 


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