Evaluation of Factors Affecting  Road Maintenance in Kenyan Counties Using the Ordinal  Priority Approach

Mouhamed Bayane Bouraima; Yanjun Qiu; Clement  Kiprotich Kiptum; Kevin  Maraka Ndiema

doi:10.47852/bonviewJCCE2202272

Authors

Mouhamed Bayane Bouraima School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China and Organization of African Academic Doctors, Kenya
Yanjun Qiu School of Civil Engineering and Highway Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
Clement Kiprotich Kiptum Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Eldoret, Kenya
Kevin Maraka Ndiema Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Eldoret, Kenya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewJCCE2202272

Keywords:

ordinal priority approach, road maintenance, county, Kenya

Abstract

Improving Kenya's complete road network has been used to alleviate poverty and achieve the Vision 2030 goals. Roads enhance all areas of social development, including demand for and access to information, health, and education, in addition to poverty alleviation. However, the majority of Kenyan highways are plagued by a variety of maintenance concerns. This study aims to rank counties according to critical severity based on factors affecting road maintenance using an Ordinal Priority Approach (OPA). Five challenges that could have an impact on road maintenance were looked at from the views of three decision-makers. The results of the study show that road materials are the least challenging aspect affecting road maintenance performance, while procurement practices are the most problematic. The studies also revealed that Nairobi County is most affected by these factors, whereas Nakuru County is least affected. In light of the findings, recommendations were made to assist both the government and the road sectors in dealing with these difficulties.

Received: 14 June 2022 | Revised: 26 July 2022 | Accepted: 16 August 2022

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.