| dc.description.abstract | This research report presents a survey study done to investigate issues contributing to the
uptake of ISSB technology in Kenya, and in particular Siaya county.
The literature review revealed that, a number of factors contributed to low uptake of the
technology. Key among the factors was the fact that people were found to be a bit
conservative and as such, rigid to technological developments, especially in construction
where many believe the conventional methods are still the best.
The study was carried out in Siaya County. Stratified sample was used where the
researcher, identified three strata, namely masons, housing officers and inadequate house
owners. All the respondents in each stratum were selected randomly from all the six sub
counties in equal measure. The study involved certified masons from all the sub counties
as per the department of housing records, all sub county housing department heads, and
inadequate house home owners sample size was determined using Cochran (1963)
approach. To achieve the objectives of the study, 24 masons, 6 housing heads and 196
home owners responded to the questionnaires. The questionnaire had both open and close
ended questions. Tables, graphs and statements were used to analyze and discuss the data.
From the findings, it was evident that the continued low use of ISSB technology in siaya
is as a result of the kind of attitude that people have towards new technologies, Many
respondents seemed not to be aware of the cost per unit block, yet believed that it was
very expensive to put a house using ISSB. It was also confirmed that the ministry had
done enough sensitization on ISSB, and created adequate awareness, and the question of
lack of information did not arise for the low use of the technology and generally people
were just resistant to change and remained adamant on the continued use of conventional
methods of building.
Recommendations to improve and increase the uptake of ISSB were, a need for, more
sensitization workshops, More demonstration units. The government should embrace the
technology in its Projects, Clear cost guidelines should be availed to the expected
recipients of new technologies and an increase in the number of interlocking mechanized
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