Causes of Delays in Road Construction Projects in Kenya

The majority of road construction projects in Kenya do not get completed within the initially set targets of time. Project delays frustrate the process of development, have an immeasurable cost implication to the society, and also lead to loss of reputation of the parties involved in the projects' execution. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors causing delays in road construction projects in Kenya. Project delays are a common problem internationally in the construction industry in modern times. Investigating the reasons for delay has become an important contribution to improved construction industry performance. Over seventy percent of projects initiated in Kenya are likely to escalate in time with a magnitude of over fifty percent.

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Msafiri Seboru is a civil engineer working for a multinational company in Nairobi, Kenya. He obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Arts degree in Construction Management from the University of Nairobi. He is now pursuing a PhD degree in Project Planning and Management from the same university.