Factors Influencing Low Productivity In Agro-development Company Limited, Ta Veta District, Kenya (A Case Study Of Sisal Workers In Ta Veta)

The study was carried out in Agro-Development company limited, Taveta district, Coast province. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study to determine factors influencing low production in Agro- Development company limited. The study subjects were workers in Agro-development Company. The study area was selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using self administered interviews, check lists and were analysed electronically using a computer. Data has been presented using tables, charts and percentages. The study area was selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using self administered questionnaires; check lists and analyzed electronically usmg a computer. Data was presented using tables, charts and percentages. The study revealed that a large number (93%) of the respondents in the company were not skilled. Child labour was also noted although in a small proportion. Majority of the respondents (80%) worked for long hours which were tedious. The study also found out that a large number of the respondents (95%) were not housed by the company and were living in small rented houses whose conditions was deplorable. It also revealed that majority of the respondents (92%) earned a meagre income of Kshs. 2000- Kshs 4000, which was not enough to sustain their livelihood.