Determinants Of Implementation Of Asbestos Waste Disposal Projects In Machakos County, Kenya

Purpose: The general aim of the study was to assess the determinants of implementation of asbestos waste disposal projects in Machakos County, Kenya. The study specifically aimed to establish the influence of technical factors on implementation of asbestos waste disposal projects; to establish the effect of financial factors on implementation of asbestos waste disposal projects; to ascertain how stakeholder involvement affected implementation of asbestos waste disposal projects and to determine the effect of monitoring and evaluation on implementation of asbestos waste disposal projects in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research with a study population of 394 staff working at NEMA Machakos branch, public health department and department of housing Machakos County. The study applied probability sampling design by using a stratified random sampling technique to select a sample size of 80 respondents. The main data collection instruments were the questionnaires containing both open ended and close ended questions which were pretested using a pilot study. Descriptive statistics data analysis method was applied to analyze data. Finally Multiple Linear Regression model was employed to establish the significance of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The findings were presented using tables and charts. Results: Findings from the study showed that technical factors, financial factors, stakeholder involvement and project monitoring and evaluation affected project implementation in Machakos County. The study concluded that technical factors followed by financial factors then Stakeholder involvement and lastly project monitoring and evaluation had the largest impact respectively on implementation of asbestos disposal projects in Machakos County. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the management should train all the employees on how to undertake their job tasks effectively, the county should set aside land for disposal of asbestos , stakeholder involvement plans should be developed, public awareness increased through proper communication channels and that participative leadership styles should be employed by the managers.