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    Effect of diaspora remittances on household livelihoods in Kericho County Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-06) Sang, Victor
    Diaspora remittances have long played a crucial role in the economic growth of developing countries. However, there is conflicting information regarding their impact on the household livelihood of different populations. Empirical research demonstrates that remittances have a positive impact on reducing poverty, improving the livelihoods of community members, decreasing social inequality, and enhancing social welfare. However, several research findings suggest that remittances are not sufficient to completely counterbalance the negative effects they cause, such as the loss of skilled workers in the nations receiving the remittances. The study sought to examine effects of diaspora remittances on household livelihoods in Kericho County. The study specifically examined the effect of agro-farming on household livelihoods in Kericho county Kenya, household healthcare effects on household livelihoods in Kericho county Kenya and effects of the education achievement on the household livelihoods in Kericho county Kenya. The focus of the study was the residents of Kericho County who are beneficiaries of diaspora remittances. Rationally, the study was anchored on pure altruism and rational choice theories. Descriptive research design which has a mixed research methodology was employed to solve the research problem. A total of 1393 households of the emigrants were targeted. From the target population the study sampled 10% (139 respondents) who were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Data from both primary and secondary sources were heavily relied on in drawing the inferences. Semi-structured questionnaires were utilized to collect primary data and government reports. Secondary data was extracted from journals. The method of questionnaire drop and pick was adopted in data collection. Collected data was sorted and coded for entry into SPSS 23 for analysis. The analysis of data generated descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, percentages and frequencies) and inferential statistics through Pearson correlation and regression analysis procedures. The collected qualitative data was analyzed using. Content analysis was adopted to analyze data that was qualitative in nature and in tandem with the research objectives. The study obtained a 98% response rate. The research findings showed that diaspora remittance had a positive effect on the livelihood promotion within Kericho County 57.3% (R2=.573). The study concludes that increased channeling of remittances towards education achievement, agro farming and healthcare supported livelihood within Kericho County. The study strongly recommended that the national and county governments work in coordination to provide financial literacy to the recipients of diaspora remittances in the county to help them utilize the funds they receive to improve their livelihoods through better farming practices, investing in better healthcare and educational attainment. Further, the study recommended that Policy formulation and empirical knowledge was expected to receive a major boost from the insights emanating from the study revelations.