ABSTRACT
The Nubian women-owned micro enterprises continue to encounter structural
challenges despite multi-intervention strategies aimed at providing conducive
environment for their growth. This study sought to assess the factors that affect the
growth of Nubian women-owned micro enterprises in Nyanchwa, Kisii County. This
study’s specific objectives were; to interrogate the impact of the nature of the
business, the Nubian women socio-economic characteristics, gender ideology and
legal framework on their micro enterprises. The independent variables were nature
of business, Nubian women socio-economic and cultural characteristics and the
legal framework. Micro enterprise growth was treated as the dependent variable
while politics and ethnic exclusion were the intervening variables. The study
findings will be used to inform policy formulation, empowerment strategies and
long-term remedies on challenges faced by Nubian women micro-entrepreneurs. The
study employed a cross sectional survey design that was largely qualitative and
quantitative in nature. The target population was all the 78 registered and nonregistered
micro enterprises owned by the Nubian women of Nyanchwa. The study
sampling technique was a survey census of all the Nubian women enterprises in
Nyanchwa. Primary data was collected by the help of semi-structured questionnaires
with closed and open-ended questions. Data was collected through interviews and
observation by the researcher. Interviewing was done during site visits to the Nubian
women micro enterprises. Secondary data was obtained from journals, books,
government documents, women group data and business enterprise records. Data
reliability was enhanced through test re-test method. This test validated the tools for
use and helped to improve the instruments where necessary. Pilot study was also
conducted with 10 women entrepreneurs before the final survey was undertaken.
The pilot study was useful in ascertaining the reliability of the research instruments
in relation to the research objectives. Collected data was subjected to both
qualitative and quantitative analysis. Analysis entailed transcription, editing, coding,
and establishing patterns and interpretation. The analysed data was presented by use
of themes, bar graphs, frequency tables and charts. The study established that
limited access to finance, the nature of the enterprise, the socio-economic
characteristics of the Nubian women entrepreneurs as well as the legislative
framework impede the growth of the Nubian women-owned micro-enterprises in
Nyanchwa, Kisii County. The study recommended that various stakeholders to
undertake multi-intervention strategies to mitigate on the challenges facing Nubian
women micro entrepreneurs. The Nubian women micro entrepreneurs need to
register their micro enterprises, the national government need to fast track issuance
of identification documents to the Nubians. Both the national and county
governments to implement empowerment policies and programmes for Nubian
women micro entrepreneurs. Developmental agencies need to have regular training
and mentorship programmes targeting the Nubian women micro entrepreneurs.
Financial institutions need to adopt flexible lending policies to accommodate Nubian
women micro entrepreneurs. The study recommends for a detailed analysis of the
factors affecting the performance of other marginalised women-owned micro
enterprises in Kenya.
SIMION, J (2021). Factors Affecting The Growth Of Women-Owned Micro Enterprises In Kenya: A Case Of The Nubian Women In Nyanchwa, Kisii County, Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-the-growth-of-women-owned-micro-enterprises-in-kenya-a-case-of-the-nubian-women-in-nyanchwa-kisii-county-kenya
SIMION, JANET "Factors Affecting The Growth Of Women-Owned Micro Enterprises In Kenya: A Case Of The Nubian Women In Nyanchwa, Kisii County, Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 01 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-the-growth-of-women-owned-micro-enterprises-in-kenya-a-case-of-the-nubian-women-in-nyanchwa-kisii-county-kenya. Accessed 08 Sep. 2024.
SIMION, JANET . "Factors Affecting The Growth Of Women-Owned Micro Enterprises In Kenya: A Case Of The Nubian Women In Nyanchwa, Kisii County, Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 01 Jun. 2021. Web. 08 Sep. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-the-growth-of-women-owned-micro-enterprises-in-kenya-a-case-of-the-nubian-women-in-nyanchwa-kisii-county-kenya >.
SIMION, JANET . "Factors Affecting The Growth Of Women-Owned Micro Enterprises In Kenya: A Case Of The Nubian Women In Nyanchwa, Kisii County, Kenya" Afribary (2021). Accessed September 08, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/factors-affecting-the-growth-of-women-owned-micro-enterprises-in-kenya-a-case-of-the-nubian-women-in-nyanchwa-kisii-county-kenya