AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

Monica Michu, Dr. Anthony Osoro

Abstract


Despite the importance of road construction projects, the performance of these projects in Nairobi City County has been marred by several challenges. The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of agile project management strategies on performance of road construction projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives are to examine the effect of; extreme strategy and incremental strategy on the performance of road construction projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study was guided by Goal-setting theory, and the Incremental Theory of Decision Making. This research study used descriptive research design. The study targeted 29 road projects and 290 project management staff.  The Yamane formula was used to get a sample of 168 respondents that were selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected by use of semi-structured questionnaires. The pilot test was conducted with 17 individuals which represented 10% of the total study sample size. Content validity was confirmed through expert review, while construct validity was evaluated using factor loadings, all of which met the threshold (AVE > 0.5). Reliability analysis using Cronbach’s Alpha showed strong internal consistency, with all variables scoring above 0.7. The overall reliability scale was 0.862, indicating that the questionnaire items were appropriate for data collection.  Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 28. Data presentation was done using tables and charts. Pearson correlation was applied to assess the strength of the relationship between predictor and response variables, while multiple regression analysis was used to determine the influence of agile strategies on project performance. The regression analysis confirmed that agile project management strategies significantly influence the performance of road construction projects in Nairobi City County. Incremental strategy (β = 0.357, p < 0.05) had the strongest positive impact, emphasizing the importance of structured execution and phased implementation. Extreme strategy (β = 0.288, p < 0.05) highlighted the role of rapid decision-making. These findings confirm that agile strategies enhance efficiency, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration, leading to improved project outcomes. To optimize agile project management, the study recommends adopting digital monitoring tools, improving financial forecasting, streamlining stakeholder engagement, and investing in adaptive leadership training.

 

Key Words: Agile Project Management Strategies, Extreme Strategy, Incremental Strategy, Performance, Road Construction Projects


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