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    Factors affecting the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development projects in Kenya
    (Strathmore University, 2023) Alas, I. M.
    Across the world, population growth derives increasing requirements for infrastructural developments. The implementation to completion and appropriate use of these projects is as critical as the need for them in the first instance. Despite this, Kenya has been witnessing poor implementation of multilateral infrastructure development projects. The study sought to establish the factors affecting the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development projects in Kenya. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of strategic choice of implementing partner, determine the effect of community stakeholder engagement and assess the influence of the conditions laid out by the financier on the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development. This study was guided by three theories namely; agency theory, stakeholder theory and theory of conditionality. The study adopted mixed methods research design. The main philosophical underpinning of this study was the pragmatism. This study focused on 192 people that have a relationship with or are affected by infrastructural portfolio projects under NEDI and LAPSET. The research instrument that was used for the survey was a structured questionnaire supplemented by interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was analyzed based on the content matter of the responses. Descriptive statistics involved use of absolute and relative (percentage) frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion (mean and standard deviation respectively). Quantitative data was presented in tables and graphs and explanation was presented in prose. The study also used inferential statistics to establish the relationship between the factors affecting the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development in Kenya. Specifically, the study use chi- square to establish this relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The study results established test statistics are in the significant levels meaning that there exists a significant connection between strategic choice of implementing partner and implementation of multilateral infrastructure development projects reviewed in this study. From the study test statistics all the factors of community stakeholder engagement considered have an influence that is significant on implementation of multilateral infrastructure development projects reviewed. The study test statistics are in the significant levels which means conditions laid out by the financier have a significant influence with the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development projects reviewed in this study. The study concludes that components of strategic choice of implementing affect the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development in Kenya. On the aspects of community stakeholder engagement they all affect the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development in Kenya. The study concludes that the conditions laid out by the financier have an effect on the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development in Kenya since the project is guided by planning conditions, the project having in place effective compliance conditions and financial conditions are being taken into considerations for any project task. The study recommends that it is essential to establish the specific characteristics strategic choice of implementing partner like partnership in terms of cooperation, customer ownership issues, and intellectual property sharing if implementation of multilateral infrastructure development in Kenya is to be a success. It crucial to establish other important elements associated with community stakeholder engagement that can improve on the implementation of multilateral infrastructure development in Kenya. The study recommends that when negotiating with lenders it is important to put more emphasis on the form of security, covenant to the lenders and other aspects which allow lenders additional rights and powers in the event of non-compliance of the conditions laid out occurrence