International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 334-343
ISSN:
2311 7575
THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
Pauline Wambeti Muriithi and Dr. Nyaga Juster Gatumi
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
Stakeholder Engagement, Project Sustainability, Disaster Preparedness, Baringo County, Kenya
This study investigated the role of stakeholder engagement in ensuring the sustainability of
disaster preparedness and response projects in Baringo County, Kenya, a region prone to
recurrent droughts and floods. Utilizing a descriptive research design, data was collected
from 120 Disaster Risk Management committee members through structured questionnaires,
analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The results demonstrated that
robust engagement of community members, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector
stakeholders significantly enhanced ownership, resource mobilization, and effective project
implementation, accounting for 68% of the variance in project sustainability (R² = 0.68, p <
.001). Community involvement in planning and inter-agency coordination during evaluation
emerged as key predictors of sustained outcomes. Barriers such as conflicting agendas and
weak feedback mechanisms were identified as impediments. The study recommends
establishing formal stakeholder forums, capacity-building workshops, standardized
feedback systems, and policy incentives to foster inclusive and sustained collaboration,
thereby strengthening the resilience and longevity of disaster management initiatives in
Baringo County.