What type of study is this?

This is a Content Analysis study (also classified as: Qualitative Study).

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to assess the impact of microfinance programmes on youth entrepreneurship in Nairobi slums.

March 15, 2026Open Access

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Qualitative evaluation shows microfinance programmes boost business start-ups in Nairobi slums, suggesting the need for financial literacy training.

The study aims to assess the impact of microfinance programmes on youth entrepreneurship in Nairobi slums.
Conducted qualitative research with semi-structured interviews of 30 participants.
Performed document analysis of programme records.
Data collection was done between January and March.
Microfinance programmes led to a significant increase in business start-ups among youth.
Growth observed particularly in the agriculture and retail sectors.
Contributed to local economic diversification and community resilience.

Wafula et al. (2013) studied this question.

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Qualitative evaluation shows microfinance programmes boost business start-ups in Nairobi slums, suggesting the need for financial literacy training.