EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON SUSTAINABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT IN MANDERA MUNICIPALITY GREENING PROJECT, IN KENYA
Abstract
Purpose of the Study: The study aims to examine how organizational leadership and community involvement affect the sustainability of the Mandera Municipality Greening project implemented by the County Government of Mandera.
Research Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design targeting 165 employees from Mandera County's environment department, from which a sample of 116 respondents was drawn. The sampling process combined stratified, purposive, and simple random sampling methods. Data collection involved observation of project managers and team members, with primary data obtained through researcher-administered questionnaires. Content validity was ensured through departmental expert review, while internal consistency was measured using the Cronbach alpha reliability index.
Findings of the Study: The research revealed that most participants agreed that organizational leadership significantly impacts the sustainability of environmental projects in Mandera County. Similarly, community involvement emerged as a crucial factor affecting project sustainability. The study established a strong positive correlation between both organizational leadership and community involvement with the sustainability of environmental projects in the region.
Conclusion: Based on the research findings, it is evident that both organizational leadership and community involvement are essential components for ensuring the sustainability of environmental projects in Mandera County.
Recommendations: County governments should prioritize strengthening their organizational leadership structures while ensuring active community participation throughout project implementation.
Keywords: Organizational Leadership, Community Participation, Sustainability, Environmental Project, Mandera Municipality Greening Project
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