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Influence of Innovation on Performance of Textile and Clothing Businesses in Nairobi County, Kenya

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  • Dieu-Merci Nehemie Bashulile

    (School of Business and Economics, Kenya Methodist University)

  • Dorothy Kirimi, Moses Muriuki

    (School of Business and Economics, Kenya Methodist University)

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This study investigates the influence of innovation on the business performance of textile and clothing (T&C) businesses in Nairobi County, Kenya. Innovation is a critical driver for improving organizational performance, especially in industries characterized by fast-paced change and competition. The study used a descriptive research design to examine the relationship between innovation and business performance. A total of 85 T&C businesses were targeted. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, which assessed both the implementation of innovative practices and the performance of businesses in terms of profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, including regression analysis, were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between innovation and business performance, with businesses that embraced innovation in product development, customer service, and the adoption of advanced technologies reporting higher performance outcomes. The study established that innovation functions as a crucial element in boosting business achievement by helping companies achieve competitive market positions. The research team outlined three main recommendations that included establishing innovation cultures within businesses and creating supportive innovation environments with policymakers alongside studying the specific innovation types that drive performance results the most. The research findings deliver essential knowledge to textile and clothing sector managers policymakers and business owners about innovation’s critical role in enduring development and sustainability.

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  • Dieu-Merci Nehemie Bashulile & Dorothy Kirimi, Moses Muriuki, 2025. "Influence of Innovation on Performance of Textile and Clothing Businesses in Nairobi County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 5025-5033, April.
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