NGO intervention measures, performance and trends of women-operated MSEs in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya

Abstract

This paper discusses the interventionary measures undertaken by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in relation to the performance of enterprises operated by women entrepreneurs. It highlights growth trends as regards sales volumes, profits and job creation, accumulation of assets and record keeping in women's micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The study was an expost-facto, exploratory survey that used questionnaires, interviews, and observation in data collection among 195 sampled women entrepreneurs in Eldoret Municipality. The data was analyzed quantitatively using descriptive and inferential statistics such as Regression analysis and chi-square distribution. It was found out that there is a positive linear relationship between NGO interventions and the performance and growth of women-operated MSEs. It was recommended that NGOs should continue assisting women entrepreneurs, increase credit levels, put more emphasis on training and enhance business counselling/mentoring follow-up sessions.