ABSTRACT
The growth of women-owned enterprises is currently attracting much policy and literal attention. There is debate that transformational leadership and prior knowledge are essential to the growth of micro and small enterprises (MSEs). However, empirical evidence of the role of transformational leadership and prior knowledge on the growth of women-owned enterprises in Kenya is scarce. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of transformational leadership and prior knowledge on the growth of women- owned enterprises in Kasarani Division in Nairobi County. A random sample of 400 women-owned and managed MSEs was surveyed using a structured questionnaire.