IMPLICATIONS OF OPCT FUNDS ON THE WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN IN KIBERA INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS

Authors

  • Amanda Kinya Mbabu Kenyatta University
  • Dr. Casper Masiga Kenyatta University
  • Dr. Grace Okong'o Kenyatta University

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the implications of OPCT funds on the well-being of the elderly men and women in Kibera informal settlements

Methodology: The exploratory design was considered appropriate for this study. Random sampling was used to select 50 respondents (15men, 35women) OPCT beneficiaries who were not members of KDC and 20 members of KDC. Random sampling was ideal because each respondent of the target population had an equal chance of being selected. Purposive sampling was used to identify 5 key informants.

Results: The study established that the OPCT beneficiaries tend to use cash for the most pressing needs such as food, rent, school fees for their grandchildren, and debt repayment. The effects of OPCT funds were felt at individual, family and community levels.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The government should allocate more funds to the program in line with economic realities prevailing in the country at the moment so as to encourage the elderly persons to create savings and to meet their basic needs adequately.

 

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Author Biographies

Amanda Kinya Mbabu, Kenyatta University

Post Graduate Student

Dr. Casper Masiga, Kenyatta University

Lecturer

Dr. Grace Okong'o, Kenyatta University

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Published

2017-10-13

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Mbabu, A. K., Masiga, D. C., & Okong'o, D. G. (2017). IMPLICATIONS OF OPCT FUNDS ON THE WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN IN KIBERA INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS. Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2(1), 36–51. Retrieved from https://iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JDCS/article/view/480

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017)

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