The Relationship between Road Network Efficiency and the Performance of Tea Processing Industries in Murang'a County, Kenya

Abstract: Most developed countries have achieved their status through industrialization, which involves shifting capital and labour from agriculture to manufacturing. Unfortunately, Kenya has experienced a decline in the contribution of manufacturing to its GDP, with the tea processing industry being particularly affected. Despite the government's efforts, including implementing the latest industrialization policy and vision for 2030, which specifically aimed to boost manufacturing, the desired outcomes have proven elusive. In light of this challenge, the objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between road network efficiency and the performance of the tea processing industry in Kenya. The study drew upon resource dependency theory to provide a foundation for its investigation. The target population for the study consisted of 29,854 tea farmers in Murang'a County. From this population, a sample of 379 tea farmers was selected using quota sampling. Data for the study were collected through questionnaires, document analysis, and group interviews. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive measures, such as frequencies and percentages and inferential analysis utilizing Pearson's correlation. The results revealed a significant and strong positive relationship between road network efficiency and the performance of tea processing industries in Murang'a county (r = .759, p = .001 at α = .05). Based on these findings; the study recommends that both the county and national governments make significant investments in road network infrastructure to enhance the performance of the tea processing industry to meet international standards. 

Keywords: Road Network efficiency, Performance and Tea Processing Industries.

Title:The Relationship between Road Network Efficiency and the Performance of Tea Processing Industries in Murang'a County, Kenya

Author: John Wambugu Kanyungu, Alice Omariba, Richard Juma, Nancy Muthoni

International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences                                                    

ISSN 2394-966X

Vol. 10, Issue 6, November 2023 - December 2023

Page No: 1-7

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 28-November-2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10213481

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