EFFECT OF AMOUNT OF CASH DISTRIBUTED ON EDUCATION ACCESS BY ORPHANS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract: 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. Keywords: Amount of Cash Distributed, Education Access by Orphans. Title: EFFECT OF AMOUNT OF CASH DISTRIBUTED ON EDUCATION ACCESS BY ORPHANS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA Author: Faith Karanja, Dr. Morrisson Mutuku International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 2, April 2025 - June 2025 Page No: 90-96 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 11-April-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15195562 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/effect-of-amount-of-cash-distributed-on-education-access-by-orphans-in-public-secondary-schools-in-kiambu-county-kenya