Authors :
Samuel Njau Njorogea; Peter Kithaeb
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10148784
Abstract :
The purpose of the study was to investigate
the technological factors and uptake of KEBS standards
by micro small and medium enterprises in Kenya with
specific reference to Nairobi County in Kenya. The
specific purpose of the study was to determine how the
cost of technology, technological competencies
technological automation, and regulatory framework
affect the uptake of standards by micro small, and
medium enterprises in Kenya. A descriptive study
methodology was used, and a case study approach was
employed in the study to collect extensive and
unambiguous data. Nairobi County was used with a
target population of 2956 micro, small, and medium
business enterprises. These were selected from the Kenya
Bureau of Standards Product Certification office for
firms with standardization marks since 2019. stratified
random sampling techniques were applied to pick a
sample of 296 MSMEs operating in Nairobi County. The
data was corrected by use of open and closed
questionnaires which were analyzed both qualitatively
and quantitatively, where quantitative data was
presented using tables and graphs while qualitative data
was presented using descriptive notes. The findings from
the analyzed data show that respondents agreed that the
cost of technology technological competencies,
technological automation, and regulatory framework
affects the uptake of standards by micro small, and
medium enterprises in Kenya. The sturdy recommended
reduction in the cost of technology by lowering the price
of equipment software and machines. There is a need to
increase government funding for MSMEs and policies to
support local production of equipment to ensure they are
affordable for small businesses. Also, startup incentives
and packages promote the use of KEBS Standards and
the utilization of technology in production. This would
result in a higher uptake of KEBS standards which has a
positive correlation to economic development. This
accelerates the growth of the manufacturing sector,
creating employment, and increasing the GDP of the
country. Higher profit due to quality products and
services that are competitive in the market resulting in
the growth of local production by micro, small, and
medium enterprises. This is a huge milestone in opening
up the country for industrialization and the attainment
of sustainable development with economic,
environmental, and social pillars.
Keywords :
Automation,Competence,Cost, Regulations, Uptake of Standards, Technological Cost, Regulatory Framework.
The purpose of the study was to investigate
the technological factors and uptake of KEBS standards
by micro small and medium enterprises in Kenya with
specific reference to Nairobi County in Kenya. The
specific purpose of the study was to determine how the
cost of technology, technological competencies
technological automation, and regulatory framework
affect the uptake of standards by micro small, and
medium enterprises in Kenya. A descriptive study
methodology was used, and a case study approach was
employed in the study to collect extensive and
unambiguous data. Nairobi County was used with a
target population of 2956 micro, small, and medium
business enterprises. These were selected from the Kenya
Bureau of Standards Product Certification office for
firms with standardization marks since 2019. stratified
random sampling techniques were applied to pick a
sample of 296 MSMEs operating in Nairobi County. The
data was corrected by use of open and closed
questionnaires which were analyzed both qualitatively
and quantitatively, where quantitative data was
presented using tables and graphs while qualitative data
was presented using descriptive notes. The findings from
the analyzed data show that respondents agreed that the
cost of technology technological competencies,
technological automation, and regulatory framework
affects the uptake of standards by micro small, and
medium enterprises in Kenya. The sturdy recommended
reduction in the cost of technology by lowering the price
of equipment software and machines. There is a need to
increase government funding for MSMEs and policies to
support local production of equipment to ensure they are
affordable for small businesses. Also, startup incentives
and packages promote the use of KEBS Standards and
the utilization of technology in production. This would
result in a higher uptake of KEBS standards which has a
positive correlation to economic development. This
accelerates the growth of the manufacturing sector,
creating employment, and increasing the GDP of the
country. Higher profit due to quality products and
services that are competitive in the market resulting in
the growth of local production by micro, small, and
medium enterprises. This is a huge milestone in opening
up the country for industrialization and the attainment
of sustainable development with economic,
environmental, and social pillars.
Keywords :
Automation,Competence,Cost, Regulations, Uptake of Standards, Technological Cost, Regulatory Framework.
