Influence of Technical Skills on the Performance of Correctional Facilities Projects in Nakuru Main Prison

Abstract

Correctional facilities play a crucial role in maintaining law and order within society. They serve as institutions where individuals convicted of crimes are incarcerated, rehabilitated, and ideally, reintegrated into society as law-abiding citizens. Project performance measures are crucial indicators of the effectiveness of correctional facilities like Nakuru Prisonstherefore the study sought to assess the influence of technical skills on performance of correctional facilities projects in Nakuru main prison. The study was guided by the concept of entrepreneurial self-efficacy theory, training needs assessment theory, project management competency theory and the human capital theory. The study adopted descriptive research design. The targeted population was 52 officers in Nakuru Main prison. Since the target population was manageable the study adopted census technique to incorporate all the 52 targeted officers. The study used primary data which was collected through questionnaire. The pilot study was conducted in Naivasha Maximum Prison. was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24. Descriptive statistics involved the use of measures of central tendencies (mean) and measures of dispersion. Inferential statistic involved the use of correlation and regression analysis to establish the nature of relationship between study variables. After analysis data was presented in form of a table. From the study concluded that there is a strong positive correlation between technical skills and performance of correctional facilities projects in Nakuru main prison, (r = 0.541; p < 0.05). From the findings the study recommended that the prison department can develop training programs aimed at instilling an entrepreneurial mindset within correctional facilities. In addition the study also recommends is essential to provide administrators with relevant training based on the specific projects within correctional facilities. For instance, if construction projects are underway, administrators should receive training in construction management, quality control, and safety procedures