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    Analysis of Social Inclusion on the Livelihood of Special Interest Groups in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2025-07) Kiluti, Priscillar Mutethya; Njoroge, Jane Gakenia
    The study investigated the impact of social inclusion on the livelihoods of special interest groups (SIGs) orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs), the elderly (aged 70 and above) and persons with severe disabilities in Kiambu County, Kenya. Utilizing a quantitative crosssectional design, data was collected from 384 respondents across 15 sub-counties of Kiambu County of Kenya using stratified random sampling and structured questionnaires, analyzed via IBM SPSS Statistics (version 23). The findings reveal that cash transfer programs (CTPs) significantly enhance social inclusion by increasing community participation (83.9% of respondents), reducing stigma and improving access to communication tools, thus fostering social cohesion. CTPs also improve financial stability, reducing poverty for 76.5% of participants by enabling investments in small businesses and enhancing access to essential services like healthcare and education. However, challenges such as inconsistent disbursements and perceived inequities in fund allocation limit full social integration, necessitating complementary community engagement initiatives and skills training to maximize long-term livelihood improvements.