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Mediating effect of Contract Management on Financial Risk Management Instruments and Performance of Hydroelectric Energy Projects in Kenya

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  • Amolo Elvis Juma Amolo, PhD

    (University of Nairobi, Kenya)

  • Charles Mallans Rambo, PhD

    (Associate Professor PhD, University of Nairobi, School of Open and Distance Learning, Kenya)

  • Charles Misiko Wafula, PhD

    (Senior Lecturer PhD, University of Nairobi, School of Open and Distance Learning, Kenya)

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The under exploitation of Renewable energy projects in Kenya has been alluded to financial constraints arising from investor’s negative perception of the regions high investment risk. The purpose of the study was to assess the mediating influence of Contract management on the relationship between financial risk management instruments and performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study adopted pragmatism paradigm and descriptive survey design while questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a census of 94 participants. Validity coefficient of 0.775 and reliability coefficient of 0.781 were obtained. Analysis involved descriptive statistic and inferential statistic of Correlation and Regression at a significance level of 0.05. The hypothesis:2. H0: Contract Management does not significantly mediate the relationship between financial risk management instruments and performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya was rejected since P=0.000

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  • Amolo Elvis Juma Amolo, PhD & Charles Mallans Rambo, PhD & Charles Misiko Wafula, PhD, 2021. "Mediating effect of Contract Management on Financial Risk Management Instruments and Performance of Hydroelectric Energy Projects in Kenya," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 8(6), pages 32-39, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:8:y:2021:i:6:p:32-39
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