Influence of stakeholder management on performance of renewable energy projects in Kenya.

Abstract

This study assessed the influence of stakeholder management on the performance of renewable energy projects in Kenya. The study was grounded in the Stakeholder Theory which provided a multidimensional lens for examining how institutional and managerial practices shape project outcomes. The study adopted an explanatory research design was targeting stakeholders involved in the implementation of renewable energy projects across Kenya. 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. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis to determine the nature and strength of the relationships between the PPP drivers and project performance. The findings revealed that stakeholder management had a positive and statistically significant influence on project performance. The study concludes that the successful implementation of renewable energy projects in Kenya requires strategic attention to inclusive stakeholder engagement. It recommends that project managers adopt integrated planning approaches and that policymakers strengthen regulatory frameworks to support sustainable project outcomes. 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.