| dc.description.abstract | This research dwelt on the regulatory frameworks in the Small and Medium Enterprise
(SME) sector in Kesses Division, Uasin Gishu District. It looked at the effects of
government regulations and procedures on the establishment, growth and competitiveness
of rural-based SMEs.
Kesses Division has a population of approximately 700 SMEs, which include all types of
enterprise. The sample size was 105 SMEs representing about 15% of the SMEs in the
area of study. The sample size was arrived at using probability-sampling techniques,
specifically stratified random sampling. The sampling frame was obtained from the
District Trade Development Office. The regulatory frameworks studied included trade
licensing, business names registration and local authority by-laws.
The data collected from the field were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively using
social statistical techniques and computer packages. The data so analyzed were presented
using bar graphs, pie charts and tables.
From the study, it was found out that regulatory frameworks affect business
establishment, growth and competitiveness of enterprises in Kesses division more
positively than negatively. It was also found out that some of the enterprise owners in
Kesses division have considered compliance as the solution to most problems hindering
the running and development of businesses. The enterprises, which have complied, tend
to have more annual turnovers than those who have not complied | en |
