Abstract:
The main aim of the paper was to determine the effect of Technology– Organization–
Environment (TOE) Framework and Entrepreneur Practice in Kenyan Public
Universities. The study was anchored on institutional theory. The target population
comprised of 2863 academic staff from 5 chattered public universities in Nairobi
County. The study used stratified and random technique to choose a sample 342
university’s academic staff from 5 strata’s representing each university in Nairobi
County, Kenya. Finding showed in technology and organization context positively
affect entrepreneurial practices in university. However, environmental context had
insignificant effect on entrepreneurial practices in university. The study concludes that
advancements in technology and supportive organizational structures can promote
entrepreneurship and help university students and faculty develop their entrepreneurial skills and bring new ideas to market. However, external factors, such as the regulatory
environment or local market conditions, may not have a major influence on
entrepreneurial activities within the university setting. The results of the study provide
important insights into how universities can support and encourage entrepreneurship
among their students and faculty. These findings highlight the importance of universities
investing in technology and organizational support to promote entrepreneurship
among their students and faculty. By doing so, they can help foster a culture of
innovation and drive economic growth and development in their communities.
