This study explored gender dynamics in informal establishments in Kenya. The objective was to uncover the underlying factors that cause difference in productivity between men and women-owned establishments in Kenya’s ...

Institutions play a role in determining the economic growth and development of a country. Like many developing countries, Kenya focuses on policy, legal frameworks and development strategies for MSEs due to their ability ...

The interface between information communication technologies (ICTs) and innovation remains largely under-researched. Attempting to bridge this knowledge gap, this cross-sectional study of Kenya’s micro, small and medium ...

The informal sector accounts for about 75 per cent of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The sector is hampered by slow growth rate, lack of finances ...

The informal sector enterprises are affected by diverse shocks that substantially affect their operations. Most of these shocks tend to have drastic negative impact on the affected enterprises, leading to business closure, ...

The informal sector in Kenya is characterized by limited job security, low productivity, low incomes, unskilled apprentices, low absorption of technology, poor working conditions, unfair competition to formal establishments, ...

Advancing gender equality in the labour market is critical to enhancing productivity. Historically, labour market structures have led to unequal distribution of opportunities and resources, leaving women disadvantaged, ...

The East African Region is already experiencing increased climate change impacts including extreme weather conditions, persistent drought, floods, and landslides and rising sea level which threaten food security and efforts ...

Introduction Studies in Kenya indicate that drugs and substance abuse among young people in learning institutions is a growing social and public health problem. Most of these studies have, however, focused on young persons ...

Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy, directly contributing 34.2 per cent of the annual GDP and another 27 per cent indirectly (KNBS, 2019). The agricultural sector is yet to fully exploit the potential of the ...