Resource Mobilization and Successful Implementation of Virtual Weighing Station Project by Local Firms in Kenya

Abstract

Resource mobilization has gradually become relevant to all local firms of Kenya in the context of the global economic crisis, declining resource flows and greater demands for accountability. While it is recognized that there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach and that different firms need to mobilize resources in different ways, there are some commonalities that pertain to all firms. Resources are the driving forces of organizations. Local firms need resources to effectively implement programs that improve the lives of their beneficiaries. However, local firms complain about not having enough resources to accomplish their goals since they often rely on singular funding streams from donors, which are provided over a limited time. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of resource mobilization on local firms’ successful implementation of virtual weighing station projects in Kenya. The research was guided by the following specific objectives: 

• To assess the effects of Human Resource mobilization on the successful implementation of virtual weighing stations by local firms in Kenya. 


• To establish the effects of financial mobilization on the successful implantation of virtual weighing stations by local firms in Kenya. 


• To establish the effects of material mobilization on the successful implementation of virtual weighing stations by local firms in Kenya. 


• To investigate how the use of technology affects the successful implementation of virtual weighing stations by local firms in Kenya.

Theories such as resource mobilization theory, resource-based view theory and constraints theory were used for the development of this research. The research employed descriptive and explanatory research designs, given the small target population, which entailed officials from KeNHA (20), contractors’ staff (20) and project suppliers (10). Data were collected through the administration of interviews and questionnaires, while analysis was undertaken through the use of tools such as the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). From the data collected and analyzed, the study employed the use of descriptive statistics such as percentages, variances, means and standard deviations to analyze the data. The findings of the study indicated that human, financial, material and technology resource mobilization positively affects the successful implementation of virtual weighing stations in Kenya. From these findings, this research drew its conclusions on how resource mobilization influences the successful implementation of virtual weighing stations across the country by local firms.