FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE KENYAN YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS TOWARDS THE YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND: A CASE STUDY OF GATUNDU SOUTH DISTRICT, KENYA

Abstract

The main aim of the study was to determine the various interventions that influence the youth entrepreneurs towards the Youth Enterprise Development Fund and their role in attracting the youth towards the Youth Enterprise Development Fund. It focused on youth who have benefitted from the fund either to enhance their existing businesses or to start new businesses. The study will only cover only YEDF beneficiaries in Gatundu district, Kenya. The research utilized personal interviews, questionnaires, and observations to collect data from the respondents. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw the sample. This method helps improve the representation of each strata (groups) within the population, as well as ensuring that these strata are not over-represented The data was subjected to descriptive statistical analysis, and the results represented in graphs, tables and pie charts among others. The results from this study have provided an insight in the intervention programmes in the Youth Enterprise Development Fund.