Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Methodological Evaluation of Transport Maintenance Depot Systems in Kenya Using Multilevel Regression Analysis for Yield Improvement Assessment

Nelly Gitonga Njoroge, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Oscar Kibet Muriithi, Moi University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18814783
Published: November 16, 2005

Abstract

Transport maintenance depots (TMDs) in Kenya are critical for ensuring road safety and vehicle efficiency. However, their operational effectiveness varies significantly across different regions. A multilevel regression model was applied to analyse data from multiple depots nested within different geographical zones. The model accounts for both fixed and random effects, including regional variations in vehicle maintenance needs. The multilevel analysis revealed significant differences in TMD performance metrics across regions, with a notable improvement of 15% in service delivery efficiency observed in the optimised depots compared to baseline settings. This study provides robust evidence for the effectiveness of regional-specific optimization strategies in enhancing TMD performance and underscores the importance of context-specific interventions. Based on our findings, it is recommended that future research should focus on replicating these models across other regions to validate their generalizability and impact. The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Nelly Gitonga Njoroge, Oscar Kibet Muriithi (2005). Methodological Evaluation of Transport Maintenance Depot Systems in Kenya Using Multilevel Regression Analysis for Yield Improvement Assessment. African Textile Engineering, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18814783

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KenyanMultilevelRegressionAnalysisMaintenanceDepotEvaluation

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