Browsing by Author "Masiga, Casper"

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    A Baseline Assessment of Recipients of Opct Program in Kibera Informal Settlements
    (International Peer Reviewed Journal and Book Publishing, 2017) Mbabu, Amanda Kinya; Masiga, Casper; Okong’o, Grace
    Purpose: The purpose of the study was to conduct a baseline assessment of recipients of OPCT program 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 found out that there were more women compared to men in the OPCT program. The study noted that the OPCT beneficiaries were 65 years and above, which showed adherence to the objective selection criteria. It was observed further that majority of the elderly OPCT beneficiaries also suffered from chronic diseases such as tuberculosis, high blood pressure and diabetes. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: To the recipients of OPCT, they should be sensitized and ensure they follow the required protocol so that they can avoid being struck off the register, and form welfare groups where they can socialize, share, enlighten each other, make friends and even champion their rights.
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    Challenges that opct program face in addressing the needs and plight of the elderly men and women in Kibera informal settlements
    (AJPO, 2017) Mbabu, Amanda Kinya; Masiga, Casper; Okong’o, Grace
    Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish challenges that OPCT program face in addressing the needs and plight 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 revealed the following as critical challenges affecting OPCT program namely; inadequate funding amidst competing needs of the beneficiaries; the disbursement is irregular hence one cannot make meaningful plans with the money, extensive bureaucracy in the registration process coupled with ethnicity issues and corruption. In addition there are cases of fingerprints failing, omission on the payroll and amount inconsistencies. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study further recommends that the government should ensure there is prompt and regular disbursement of the funds in order to minimize hitches in the entire financial year and to enable the beneficiaries make meaningful plans with the money
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    Gender Disparities in Accessing Psychosocial Support Services among Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Kenya
    (RSIS International, 2024-12) Kay, Monica Akinyi; Mainah, Muthoni; Masiga, Casper
    Psychosocial support services are integral in supporting survivors of violence to cope with the emotional and psychological trauma from their experiences with gender-based violence (GBV). The study sought to determine the gender gaps in accessing mental health services for GBV survivors in Kenya. The study assessed the gender gaps in accessing mental health services among GBV survivors in urban informal settlements, mapped the challenges GBV survivors encounter when seeking mental health services and established the extent to which mental health services are affordable for survivors of violence in Kenya. The study found that GBV is prevalent in urban informal settlements as women have a higher rate of experiencing physical violence at 39% compared to men who have a prevalence rate of 33%. Only 33% of GBV survivors seek any form of psychosocial support of which 12% are male. The study established social and structural barriers in GBV response interventions that affect survivor access to psychosocial support services to help them cope with the effects of violence. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the status of GBV in Kenya and the measures that can be implemented to provide survivors (regardless of their sex) with equitable opportunities to access the relevant psychosocial support services to support their wellbeing.