ABSTRACT

Despite the importance of projects, performance issues still plague them due to inadequate risk management. This results in unsustainable results, resource waste, and, in extreme situations, project failure. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of risk management on the performance of projects, a case of Edmund Rice Catholic Education Centre in Kajiado County, Kenya. A convergent parallel research design was utilized, targeting 95 respondents at ERCEC through questionnaires and interviews. Because of the small target population, a census method was employed to include all individuals. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis, while qualitative data was thematically analyzed. To maintain the study’s integrity, ethical principles including informed consent and confidentiality were adhered to. The results showed that Risk Management, (r = 0.514, p = 0.000 < 0.05), had a significantly positive association with Performance of Projects. The study concluded that effective risk management enhances project performance. This study recommends that organizations strengthen risk management through capacity building, consistent monitoring, and expert involvement in high-risk projects to sustain performance and ensure long-term success.