Influence of Women Participation on Sustainability of Indigenous Chicken Value Chain Project in Kapseret Sub – County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of women participation on sustainability of indigenous chicken value chain project in Kapseret sub county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Due to this fact of lack of involvement of women in project participation, some projects have failed to meet the required goals thus not being able to attain sustainability. The objectives to be addressed in study were; to examine the influence of interactive participation among women on sustainability of indigenous chicken Value Chain Project implemented in Kapseret sub county, Uasin Gishu County Kenya, to determine the influence of capacity building among women on sustainability of Indigenous chicken Value Chain Project in Kapseret sub county, Uasin Gishu, Kenya, to identify the influence of financial  mobilization among the women on sustainability of Indigenous Chicken Value Chain project in Kapseret Sub County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, to determine how Market accessibility among women influences sustainability of indigenous chicken value chain project in Kapseret sub county ,Uasin Gishu county, Kenya . The research design that was used by the study was descriptive survey design. The target population of 345 respondents was used, which provided a sample size of 181 respondents obtained by using Krejcie and Morgan sample determination Table. The researcher employed stratified simple random sampling while selecting the women groups proportionally. Questionnaires and interviews were used as the main data collection instruments. Validity was tested by scrutinizing the research instrument with the supervisor and help from other university lecturers. Data analysis was done by the use of descriptive statistics aided by Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS) tool of analysis and the results were presented in frequency distribution table. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and presented in statements forms. The study found that participation of women in various activities influenced sustainability of the indigenous Chicken value chain project. In conclusion it shows that interactive participation was agreed upon by majority of the members to be an ingredient that enhances sustainability of their projects.  Majority of the respondents mentioned to have been trained and it contributed significantly to productivity levels and through meetings, viable financial structures and enterprise performance are established in projects.