Effect of Amount of Cash Distributed On Education Access by Orphans in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
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2025-04-11
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International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
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The cash transfer initiative in Kiambu County has notably enhanced educational opportunities for orphans
attending public secondary schools. However, the County's cash transfer schemes for underprivileged children are
benefiting only a small percentage of the orphans enrolled in these institutions. Therefore, this research aims to
investigate the impact of the cash transfer program in Kiambu County, Kenya, on the enrollment of orphans in
public secondary schools. Therefore, this study seeks to investigate the influence of effect of amount of cash
distributed on education access by orphans in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. This study
employs a descriptive research approach, focusing on secondary public schools in Kiambu County, Kenya.
According to the Kiambu County Children's Office (2023), a survey was conducted with 540 beneficiary households.
Additionally, 10 members from the Beneficiary Welfare Committee and 5 from the Constituency Social Assistance
Committee participated as respondents, selected through simple random sampling after an initial stratified
sampling. The final sample included 232 individuals. Primary data was gathered using a structured questionnaire,
which was pilot tested with 23 participants. Validity was ensured through content, criterion, and face validity
procedures, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha (α). Results were presented narratively, with
qualitative data analyzed thematically and quantitative data analyzed using statistical techniques such as standard
deviation and mean, visually represented in tables and figures. The research revealed a significant correlation
between the distribution amount of cash, payment frequency with the access to education for orphans in public
secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The research concludes that an increased cash distribution amount is
directly linked to orphans' capacity to cover school fees and acquire essential items, including textbooks, uniforms,
and stationery. The research suggests that the County ought to seek for more donations from the international
community and any other foundations that deal with funding of school programs.
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Faith Karanja, & Dr. Morrisson Mutuku. (2025). EFFECT OF AMOUNT OF CASH DISTRIBUTED ON EDUCATION ACCESS BY ORPHANS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 13(2), 90–96. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15195562