Abstract:
The study sought to determine the effect of developing managerial skills of group members on the growth of women-owned
enterprises in Uasin Gishu County. The study was anchored on pecking order theory. The study adopted a descriptive research
design and positivist philosophy. The target population was 1198 enterprise owners courtesy of table banking from six sub
counties in Uasin Gishu County. The population was stratified into 6 stratas corresponding to the 6 sub-counties. The study
used Israel’s 1992 formula to determine the sample size of 333 women owning enterprises from all 6 sub-counties. The sample
was apportioned proportionately to the 6 sub-counties. Simple random sampling was used to pick the specific respondents
from each sub-county. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaire. A pilot study was conducted on 33
respondents from 11 women-owned enterprises in Nakuru County to test the reliability of the questionnaire. Both descriptive
and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. Data was presented in the form of tables and graphs. The study concluded
that there was a positive and statistically significant correlation between the developing managerial skills of group members
and the growth of women-owned enterprises in Uasin Gishu County (r=0.985; p<0.05). From the conclusion the study
recommended that women-owned enterprises in Uasin Gishu County should invest in structured and continuous managerial
skills development programs for group members. This can be achieved through targeted training sessions, workshops, and
mentorship programs focusing on essential managerial competencies such as financial management, strategic planning,
leadership, marketing, and resource optimization. Additionally, table banking groups should incorporate mandatory
managerial skills training as part of their group activities to ensure all members benefit from the knowledge necessary to
enhance enterprise growth.
