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Effect of Government Support and Support Services on the Sustainability of Solar Social Enterprises: A Case Study of Nairobi, Kenya

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the effect of government support and support services provided by incubators and accelerators on the sustainability of solar social enterprises (SSEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya.Employing a qualitative case study methodology, data was collected from 20 managers and founders through semi-structured interviews and analysis of relevant reports and online news articles.Key findings revealed that policy consistency, targeted financial incentives, and tailored support services enhance SSE growth, market expansion and resilience.However, policy unpredictability and generic support services hinder long-term growth.From a practical perspective, the research uncovers the entrepreneurial dynamic capabilities that managers and founders of social enterprises in constrained entrepreneurship ecosystems employ to drive long-term growth of their enterprises.Theoretically, the study extends the use of dynamic capabilities in resource constrained entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v15-i10/26668

Authors: Esther Kahinga, Daniel Kitonga, Lucy Kinyua

Institutions: Tangaza University, Africa International University

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415543398