Assessing The Contribution of Youth Enterprise Development Fund In Creating Employment Opportunities: A Case Of Embakasi West Constituency In Nairobi County, Kenya
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2023-10
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School of Applied Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University
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Youth unemployment is a significant problem in Kenya, despite YEDF existing since 2006, yet limited research on its role in youth employment creation in Embakasi West Constituency exists. The objectives of the study included assessing the contribution of YEDF in creating employment opportunities, examining the role of YEDF in supporting and empowering youth entrepreneurship, and investigating the challenges youths face in accessing YEDF. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected in two wards, namely, Umoja 1 and Mowlem. A descriptive survey design was used, with primary data being collected from a random sample of 101 YEDF recipients who benefited between 2020 and 2022, using a semi-structured interview instrument. Additionally, qualitative data was collected from a purposive sample of 10 key informants involved in the administration and implementation of the YEDF in the research constituency. Also, in-depth interviews from a purposive sample of 10 key informants were collected. The data was analyzed statistically and qualitatively. The findings show that 53% of the respondents agree that YEDF has helped reduce youth unemployment, while 67.3% of the youth participants agree that the YEDF training and mentorship programs support youth entrepreneurship and self-employment. Unfriendly loan terms, repayment challenges, and application process complications are identified as key challenges hindering YEDF accessibility to the youth. Relevant research-based solution approaches are suggested to address these challenges. It is recommended that stakeholders restructure the YEDF loan requirements such as collateral, loan amounts, and repayment periods, and revamp the training and mentorship programs to support youth entrepreneurship better.
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Masters Thesis
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Youth Enterprise, Employment, Development, Embakasi West, Embakasi West, Kenya
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Ngei , Faith. M., (2023, Thesis). Assessing The Contribution of Youth Enterprise Development Fund In Creating Employment Opportunities: A Case Of Embakasi West Constituency In Nairobi County, Kenya. School of Applied Human and Social Sciences, Daystar University