Critical Success Factors and the Sustainability of Small Scale Horticulture Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
Emma Namwei Kukubo, Rosemary James (PhD)

Abstract
This study sought to assess the critical success factors and the sustainability of small scale horticulture projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study examines how training programs, project financing, stakeholder involvement and production technology affect sustainability of small scale horticulture projects in Kiambu County, Kenya. The target population were all the horticultural projects that have been implemented in Kiambu County within a period of 5 years (2013-2018). The sample size was defined using Slovin’s formula and respondents selected using stratified proportionate random sampling technique. The study used primary data which was collected using semi-structured questionnaires and collected data analysed using both content analysis and descriptive statistics. Inferential statistics entailed correlation and regression analysis that enabled determination of the relationship between the research variables. The study found out that the variation on the sustainability of horticultural projects in Kiambu County is explained by the studied factors. There was low implementation of training, project financing, stakeholder engagement and production technologies among the horticultural projects in Kiambu County hence optimum project sustainability was yet to be achieved. The study recommends that the project management personnel should highly prioritize training, project financing, stakeholder involvement and production technologies during the formulation and execution of the horticultural projects. Proper budget allocation to projects and internal controls will act to improve the sustainability of these projects.

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