The Impact of Electricity Supply on the Performance of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in Kibaigwa Ward, Tanzania.

Mrosso, Prisius G. (2025) The Impact of Electricity Supply on the Performance of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in Kibaigwa Ward, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to examine the impact of electricity supply on the performance of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Kibaigwa ward, Tanzania. Specifically, the research focused on assessing the influence of electricity accessibility, stability of power supply, and electricity costs on SME performance in the area. An explanatory research design paired with a quantitative approach was employed to gather data from 175 SMEs, utilizing simple random sampling to select participants. Data was collected through a closed-ended questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. To analyze the data, inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression, were applied to explore the relationships between independent and dependent variables and to assess the effects of the independent variables on the dependent variable respectively. The results from the Pearson correlation coefficient indicated that electricity accessibility, stability of power supply, and electricity costs all have a significant and strong positive correlation with SME performance. Furthermore, multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that both electricity accessibility and stability of power supply positively impact SME performance, while the cost of electricity had a negative effect. The study concludes that electricity power supply aspects play a crucial role in the success of the SMEs in Kibaigwa ward. The study recommends government should enhance electricity accessibility and stability while managing costs to improve SME performance in Kibaigwa Ward. Keywords: Electricity Accessibility, Stability of Electricity, Cost of Electricity, SMEs

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 600 Technology > 658 Gerneral management
Divisions: Faculty of Business Management > Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 23 Dec 2025 07:49
Last Modified: 23 Dec 2025 07:49
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/4823

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