Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Evaluation of Power-Distribution Equipment Systems in Kenya Using Multilevel Regression Analysis to Measure Adoption Rates

Omondi Kibet, Pwani University Mungai Macharia, Department of Sustainable Systems, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Kerubo Mwathi, Department of Electrical Engineering, Pwani University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18907885
Published: January 7, 2010

Abstract

Power-distribution equipment systems play a critical role in ensuring reliable electricity supply in Kenya. However, their adoption rates vary significantly across different regions and stakeholders. A multilevel regression model was employed to analyse data from various sources including interviews, surveys, and administrative records. The model accounts for both regional differences and individual stakeholder characteristics. The multilevel regression analysis revealed that socioeconomic factors such as education level significantly influence the adoption rates of power-distribution equipment in rural areas compared to urban settings. This study provides a robust methodological framework for measuring adoption rates, which can inform policy and investment decisions in Kenya's electricity sector. Future research should consider integrating additional variables like infrastructure quality and government incentives into the multilevel regression model to enhance its predictive power. Power Distribution Equipment, Multilevel Regression, Adoption Rates, Stakeholder Analysis, Electricity Sector 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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Omondi Kibet, Mungai Macharia, Kerubo Mwathi (2010). Methodological Evaluation of Power-Distribution Equipment Systems in Kenya Using Multilevel Regression Analysis to Measure Adoption Rates. African Water Resources Engineering, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18907885

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KenyaMultilevel Regression AnalysisPower-Distribution SystemsAdoption RatesGeographic DifferentiationMethodological EvaluationStakeholder Analysis

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