| dc.description.abstract | The growing global emphasis on clean energy transition has intensified the implementation of renewable energy projects, particularly through Public-Private Partnerships. However, the performance of such projects in Kenya has remained inconsistent, prompting the need to assess the influence of key PPP drivers financial structuring, stakeholder management, resource management and risk management on the performance of renewable energy projects in Kenya. The study was guided by theories such as the Pecking Order Theory, Stakeholder Theory, Resource-Based View Theory and Prospect Theory, which provided a multidimensional lens for examining how institutional and managerial practices shape project outcomes. The study adopted an explanatory research design. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires, while secondary data were obtained from relevant project reports and regulatory agencies. The target population was 380. Sample size was 195. The stratified random sampling technique was the most appropriate approach for this study. The findings revealed that all four variables: financial structuring, stakeholder management, resource management, and risk management had a positive and statistically significant influence on project performance. The study concludes that the successful implementation of renewable energy projects through PPPs in Kenya requires strategic attention to financing models, inclusive stakeholder engagement, efficient resource allocation, and robust risk management frameworks. The study recommends strengthening PPP-driven renewable energy projects through short-term actions like expanding innovative financing options, enhancing stakeholder engagement, building technical capacity and adopting risk and climate resilience frameworks. Long-term priorities include creating a centralized financing hub, institutionalizing participatory governance, modernizing grids with storage solutions, and reinforcing regulatory frameworks with clear risk-sharing and policy consistency. The study also identifies gaps for future research, particularly the need to explore the roles of technological innovation, regulatory governance and longitudinal project tracking in the evolving renewable energy landscape. | en_US |
