Factors influencing motorcycle transport on creation of employment opportunities in Kenya; a case of Bungoma south sub county, Bungoma county.
Abstract
Employment opportunities today are very scarce due to harsh prevailing economic
environment. Competition is intense than even before and risks are higher than expected.
Business is emerging as a source of employment is globalizing in quest for new markets and
to expand their market share. This study seeks to identify critical factors that influence Boda
Boda motorcycle transport on creation of employment opportuinties in Bungoma South Subcounty,
Bungoma County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to; assess how mobility
influences creation of employment opportunities, determine how accessibility influence
creation of employment opportunities, establish how economic growth influences creation of
employment opportunities and to assess how traffic regulation influences creation of
employment opportunities in Bungoma South Sub-county. A descriptive research design was
used to enable the researcher gather relevant data for this academic undertaking. The target
respondents included were all operators of the motorbikes on four routes in Bungoma town.
Simple random sampling was applied in drawing the sample size of 100 respondents as
identified from the groups they have formed along the various routes. The structured
questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect the primary data. The validity and
reliability of research instruments were achieved through analysis of responses from the
piloting and expert judgement. The data was entered and analyzed using the SPSS software
and results presented descriptively in tables of frequencies and percentages. The study
revealed that the motorcycle transport has revolutionized unemployment and many youths are
earning a living from this trade. However there is need for the government and other players
to streamline the sector so as to reduce fatalities and death as a result of motorcycle transport.
The findings of the study will help the County Government of Bungoma and other
governments in planning, regulating and managing the boda boda motorcycle businesses since
they are spread all over the country. This is aimed at achieving effective economic
development from the industry.
Citation
Master Of Arts The Degree In Project Planning And Management ,Publisher
University of Nairobi
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Masters
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