THE INFLUENCE OF DECISION-MAKING ON SUSTAINABILITY OF PROJECTS IN KENYA

Authors:

Humphrey Mwandawiro Mwambeo, Lydiah N. Wambugu, Raphael O. Nyonje, James T. Kariuki

Keywords:

Project, Sustainability, Decision-making, Theory, Forest, Community

Abstract:

This research assessed the nexus amid decision-making and sustainability of projects. The concept of decision-making calls perusing of surroundings to understand different options for informed decisions. Theory of Change was used in the study because it shows the sequence of how inputs get converted to outcomes and impact within projects. The study was undertaken in Mbololo forest within Voi Sub County in Kenya. It used cross-sectional survey for quantitative data and ethnography for qualitative data collection. A total of 365 respondents were drawn from 4138 household heads. Six respondents for qualitative data were selected purposively. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse quantitative data while themes were helpful in qualitative data. The null hypothesis was rejected because of a statistical significance of F (1,351) = 167.075; p < 0.05. It was inferred that decision-making has a bearing on sustainability of projects.

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