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An Investigation Of Information Needs Of Youth Entrepreneurs In Ict Sector In The Kibera Slum In Kenya

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  • Caroline Kimuna

  • Dr. Mike Iravo

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Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the information needs of youth entrepreneurs in ICT sector in the Kibera slum in Kenya.Methodology: A descriptive research design based on survey techniques was used because it is appropriate in describing and portraying characteristics of variables of the study. The target population of this study composed of youth ICT entrepreneurs in Ayany, Kibera slum. The employees ranged from the owners of the business to the staff working in the business. The researcher used questionnaires, personal interviews and review of documentary materials to collect data for this research study. Analysis of data was both descriptive and inferential. Quantitative and qualitative data presentations methods were used.Results: What came out from the findings is that finance was the greatest constraint to the growth of SMMEs. The other constraints identified include access to information, training needs and sufficient skills to run the SMMEs. The results show that there is need for further training for the entrepreneurs to be able to run their business enterprises effectively. From the research findings, only 21% of the respondents had had graduate and post-graduate training whereas the majority, at 53% were secondary school dropoutsUnique contribution to theory, practice and policy: There is need for the establishment of an information Centre or a library in the slum area by the ministry of home affairs, under which the Kenya National Library services fall.

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  • Caroline Kimuna & Dr. Mike Iravo, 2016. "An Investigation Of Information Needs Of Youth Entrepreneurs In Ict Sector In The Kibera Slum In Kenya," International Journal of Entrepreneurship, AJPO Journals Limited, vol. 1(1), pages 72-87.
    • Handle: RePEc:bfy:ojtije:v:1:y:2016:i:1:p:72-87:id:259
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