Abstract:
This descriptive study sought to analyze how; finance availability, management skills,
technology adoption and laws and regulations affect the development of youth-led MSEs in Kenya,
Kirinyaga County. Stratified random sampling was used to select 96 respondents out of a target
population of 481. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The multiple regression results depicted
the following coefficients; finance 0.018, management 0.114, technology -0.431 and laws and
regulations 0.142, at 95 percent confidence level. The study recommends deliberate efforts be made by
the Government to sensitize the Youths on availability of Government loans for their uptake. MSE
specific courses/trainings should be introduced in secondary schools to prepare the Youths on the
necessary business skills needed to start and run a business. The Government should subsidize the cost
of technology adoption to enable youths embrace the same. The National and County Governments
should endeavor to enact and operationalize laws and regulations which enhance business initiatives.
The above recommendations may help the enhancement of development of the initiatives so as to spur
the growth of MSEs.