INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF BUSINESS INCUBATION MODELS ON THE GROWTH OF WOMEN AND YOUTH–LED CLEAN ENERGY ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
By:
Gladys Chematia Butia
MSc Commerce(Finance & Investment)
The clean energy enterprises in Kenya have grown rapidly in the recent years due to the commitment by the government to promote sustainable development projects. The growth has encouraged entrepreneurs in clean energy sector particularly women and youth to establish businesses on solar and clean cooking technologies. However, these entrepreneurs face a lot of constraints which include lack of business support, access to credit and systemic cultural factors. Business incubation models have supported these entrepreneurs to navigate these constraints. The models provide assistance which include mentorships, access to capital, training and awareness creation to support growth of these enterprises. This research aim is to investigate the various business incubation models used by women and youth-led clean energy enterprises in Kenya, analyzing the systemic factors that influence model selection, and assessing their impact on business growth. The findings will contribute to the development of more effective support models for these entrepreneurs, leading to increased participation of women and youth in Kenya’s clean energy sector.
Keywords: Business incubation models, systemic factors, clean energy enterprises