The Influence of Utility Relocation on Implementation of Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo-Kabuga Road Project in Rwanda

Abstract: This study assessed the Influence of Utility Relocation on Implementation of Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo-Kabuga Road Project in Rwanda, despite the country’s notable progress in infrastructure development aligned with Vision 2050 and the National Transport Policy. It focused on key challenges including land acquisition, utility relocation, community resistance, and resource constraints. Guided by Implementation Theory in Complex Projects and Resource Constraints Theory, the study adopted a cross-sectional case study design using mixed methods. Data were collected from 100 respondents (selected from 133 using Slovin’s formula) through questionnaires, interviews, and document review. Reliability testing through a pilot study (10 participants) produced Cronbach’s alpha values above 0.7, confirming internal consistency. Quantitative data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 30 and MS Excel 2016, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Descriptive findings indicated strong agreement that land acquisition challenges negatively affect project implementation, with mean scores ranging from 4.32 to 4.68 and standard deviations between 0.45 and 0.73. Correlation analysis revealed strong, positive, and statistically significant relationships between project implementation and utility relocation (r = 0.542, p < 0.001), community resistance (r = 0.508, p < 0.001), and resource constraints (r = 0.601, p < 0.001).Regression analysis showed that all variables significantly influenced project implementation, with resource constraints having the strongest effect (β = 0.421, p = 0.016), followed by utility relocation (β = 0.394, p = 0.021) and community resistance (β = 0.372, p = 0.028). The overall regression model was statistically significant (F = 21.934, p < 0.001) and explained 41.7% of the variation in project implementation (R² = 0.417). The study concluded that delays and inefficiencies were mainly due to poor coordination among utility agencies, compensation disputes, and limited financial and human resources. It recommended early coordination with utility providers, transparent and timely compensation, community sensitization, adequate budget allocation, capacity building for valuation teams, and strengthened monitoring systems to enhance effective implementation of road construction projects in Rwanda. Keywords: Utility Relocation, Implementation, Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo Kabuga Road Project. Title: The Influence of Utility Relocation on Implementation of Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo-Kabuga Road Project in Rwanda Author: Irankunda Denys, Dr. Naomi Njoroge International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 14, Issue 1, April 2026 - September 2026 Page No: 8-14 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 02-April-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19387624 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/the-influence-of-utility-relocation-on-implementation-of-mulindi-gasogi-rusororo-kabuga-road-project-in-rwanda