Inclusivity in Urbanization and Entrepreneurial Intentions among People Living with Disability within Nairobi County

This study looks into how inclusivity in urbanization affects entrepreneurial inclinations among people with disabilities (PWDs) in Nairobi County, Kenya. African countries, like Kenya, continue to face economic inequities as a result of a lack of inclusivity in their urbanization programs. The study focuses on how inclusivity in the city organization, transport systems, and buildings and other structures play a role in influencing entrepreneurial thought among the disabled. This study adopted a descriptive research design targeting 5,400 PWDs in Nairobi City. A sample size of 372 respondents was drawn, using Yamane’s (1967) formula. Data was collected using questionnaires through snowballing. Out of the 372 targeted respondents, the researcher got 255 with a response rate of 68%. The respondents were PWDs with various disability related challenges. Means and standard deviation were employed to measure the central tendency data dispersion from the mean respectively. A Bivariate Linear Regression model was used for hypothesis testing. Whereas 31.73% of respondents perceive some inclusivity, 23.84% believe urbanization is not at all inclusive, which in return discourages their entrepreneurial thought behaviour. There was also a statistically significant and positive relation between inclusivity and entrepreneurial intentions (R = 0.54>0.50; p=0.00). To improve inclusivity for PWDs and encourage business prospects in urban settings, the study suggests policy adherence, diverse scholarly research, and awareness activities. Finally, the study emphasizes the significance of inclusive urbanization for PWDs' entrepreneurial endeavours, underlining the necessity for comprehensive policies, research, and education to bridge the economic divide and promote sustainable development for all.

Inclusivity, Entrepreneurial Intentions

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