Factors that influence the adoption of metal silo business among the trained artisans

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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE ADOPTION OF METAL SILO BUSINESS
AMONG THE TRAINED ARTISANS: A CASE OF EMBU, HOMA BAY AND MIGORI
COUNTIES, KENYA

BY
MICHAEL K. NDEGWA

A RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS
IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.

2013
DECLARATION
This research project report is my original work and has not been presented for an award of
degree in any other university.

_____________________________ __________________
Michael Kariuki Ndegwa Date
L50/65002/2010

This research project report has been submitted for examination with my approval as the
university supervisor.

_____________________________ ________________________
Dr. Anne Ndiritu Date
Lecturer
Department of Distance Studies
University of Nairobi

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DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to individuals, organizations and institutions whose mission and
dedication are to eradicate extreme hunger in Africa through research and development
programmes. May all our concerted efforts bear fruit and lead to the realization of the goal in our
time.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am deeply indebted to many who have been of invaluable support to me in my academic
endeavor. It is clear that I could not have come this far without the technical advice of my
instructors at the University of Nairobi, key among them my supervisor Dr. Anne Ndiritu and
Lecturer Dr. John Mbugua. I immensely appreciate Dr. Hugo De Groote, Dr. Tadele Tefera and
Dr. Jones Govereh of CIMMYT for believing that I can make it and for providing me with the
opportunity to carry out my research on the EGSP pilot phase. Your continued support and
keenness on my output is highly noted. My great appreciation goes to my dear wife and friend
Marygoret Kariuki for her patience and prayers that keeps me going and to my family for your
encouragement and being there for me all this time. May God bless you big. I deeply appreciate
the input and support from John W. Gakunga and Zachary M. Gitonga in this work and hope for
more.
And to the Almighty God for giving me life and providing in every way for me to achieve all
that I have achieved in my studies and in life. Praise be to your Name.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION .......................................................................................................................................... ii
DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................................. iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... iv
LIST OF TABLES ..................................................................................................................................... viii
LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................................................... ix
ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... x
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................................. xi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background to the Study ............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem .............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Purpose of the Study ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Research Questions ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Significance of the Study .............................................................................................................. 5
1.7 Delimitation of the Study .............................................................................................................. 5
1.8 Limitations of the Study ................................................................................................................ 6
1.9 Definition of Significant Terms Used in the Study ....................................................................... 6
1.10 Organization of the Study ............................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................... 8
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Metal Silo ...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Training of Artisans .................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Project Effectiveness and Efficiency - Best Practices in Project Management .......................... 11
2.5 Commercializing Rural Enterprises ............................................................................................ 14
2.6 Technology Transfer and Adoption in Agriculture ..................................................................... 15
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2.7 Conceptual Framework ............................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY........................................................................ 17
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 17
3.2 Study Design ............................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Target Population ........................................................................................................................ 18
3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Procedures ....................................................................................... 18
3.5 Research Instruments .................................................................................................................. 19
3.5.1 Validity of the Instruments ................................................................................................. 19
3.5.2 Reliability of the Instruments .............................................................................................. 20
3.6 Methods and Procedures of Data Collection ............................................................................... 20
3.7 Data Analysis Techniques ........................................................................................................... 21
3.8 Ethical Considerations ................................................................................................................ 22
3.9 Operationarization of Variables .................................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION ................. 25
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Response Rate ............................................................................................................................. 25
4.3 Demographic Characteristics ...................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Metal Silo Business Adoption Level .......................................................................................... 28
4.4.1 County of residence and level of adoption ................................................................................. 29
4.4.2 Workshop Ownership at the time of traning and adoption level ................................................ 29
4.4.3 Level of education and adoption level ....................................................................................... 31
4.5 Factors That Influence Adoption of Metal Silo Business Among the Trained Artisans ............. 32
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 35
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 35
5.2 Summary of Findings .................................................................................................................. 35
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5.3 Discussions ................................................................................................................................. 36
5.4 Conclusions ................................................................................................................................. 38
5.5 Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 38
5.6 Suggestions for further research ................................................................................................. 39
REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 40
APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................................... 42
APPENDIX I: LETTER TO SEEK PERMISSION FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH ...................... 42
APPENDIX II: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE ARTISANS ................................................................ 43
APPENDIX III: FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE .................................................................... 52
APPENDIX IV: LOCAL PARTNERS KEY INFORMANTS INTERVIEW GUIDE .......................... 53

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1: Operationalization of Variables-------------------------------------------------------------24
Table 4.1: Artisans‟ characteristics----------------------------------------------------------------------26
Table 4.2: Artisans‟ formal professional training------------------------------------------------------28
Table 4.3: County of residence and level of adoption-------------------------------------------------29
Table 4.4: Workshop ownership and adoption level---------------------------------------------------30
Table 4.5: Workshop kind and adoption level-----------------------------------------------------------31
Table 4.6: Level of formal education and adoption level----------------------------------------------31
Table 4.7: Factors that influence adoption of metal silo business------------------------------------32

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Conceptual Framework--------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Figure 2: Year of experience in technical work and workshop ownership---------------------------34

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ABBREVIATIONS
CIMMYT Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maizy Trigo (Spanish for International
Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre)
EGSP Effective Grain Storage Project
FGD Focus Group Discussions
GIS Geospatial Information Services
GNP Gross National Product
IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development
IRD Integrated Rural Development
MOA Ministry of Agriculture
NESC National Economic and Social Council
NGO Non Governmental Organization
SDC Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
SEP Social Economic Programme
SPSS Statistical Package for Social Science

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