International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 583-601
ISSN:
2311 7575
EFFECT OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ON SUSTAINABILITY OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
Christine Jepkoech and Tom Kawino
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
: Stakeholder participation, sustainability, solid waste management projects, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
The sustainability of solid waste management projects remains a major challenge in many
developing countries despite substantial investments in infrastructure and technology.
This study examined the effect of stakeholder participation on the sustainability of solid
waste management projects in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study was guided by
Stakeholder Theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target
population consisted of 250 different individuals actively involved or affected by SWMPs
in the county. A sample size of 152 respondents was achieved using the Yamane formula.
Participants was sampled using stratified sampling. The information was collected using
questionnaires, and a pilot study was carried out in Nakuru City to determine the validity
and reliability of research instruments. The data was subsequently coded and placed into
a computer where the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 25) was used
to analyze them. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The
descriptive statistics was based on frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation
and inferential statistics were correlation and regression analysis. Analyzed data was
presented in form of tables. The results revealed that stakeholder participation has a
positive and significant effect on sustainability of Solid Waste Management Projects in
Uasin Gishu County, Kenya (β1=0.207, p=0.004). The study concluded that Stakeholder
participation is crucial for sustainability of Solid Waste Management (SWM) projects in
Uasin Gishu County. It recommends that county governments institutionalize
stakeholder participation frameworks that promote regular consultation, transparency,
and community engagement in waste management initiatives. The study contributes to
policy and practice by providing empirical evidence that stakeholder participation is a
critical determinant of sustainability in public environmental projects and underscores
the importance of inclusive governance for effective solid waste management in Kenya.