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These guidelines provide minimum standards to be adhered to in the provision of Child Welfare Programmes; The guidelines will also provide a framework within which state and non-state actors shall develop, design, and implement childcare and welfare programmes to enhance child rights, strengthen family and community-based care. They further provide for the coordination of the implementation of child welfare programmes, eventually enhancing monitoring and evaluation, reporting and effective service delivery.
It is envisaged that these guidelines will streamline the provisions of care and…
Accelerating momentum towards child-sensitive, shock-responsive social protection
Social protection has emerged as a crucial policy and programme measure to reduce poverty and help those impacted by crises to prepare for, cope with and recover from shocks. Despite the recognition of the value of social protection, only 26.4 per cent of children globally receive social protection benefits. Global data on access to social protection for displaced children is not available, but gaps are likely even higher as displaced children and their families are often excluded in policies and…
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In 2007, an estimated 145 million children between the ages of 0 and 17 years were orphaned, while in 2014, over 198 million children below the age of 18 years were orphaned in Africa, having lost one or both parents. The number of OVC who include street, forced laborers, sexually exploited children, and those with disabilities is immense and continues to increase drastically. The purpose of this study therefore was to investigate the extent to which government allocated financial resources, management procedures and stakeholders are major determinants of implementation of cash…
Many developed and developing countries are working to improve the lives and livelihoods of persons with disabilities by investing in social protection schemes. However, more needs to be done to build and strengthen social security systems to ensure that persons with disabilities can access the income support they need.
This report provides insights into the current situation in Kenya regarding the inclusivity of social protection for people with disabilities. It begins by presenting a brief overview of the general access of persons with disabilities in Kenya to social services and income…
In 2011/12 a comprehensive Review was undertaken of Kenya’s Social Protection Sector. This Review follows up on progress made since the previous one. The Review finds that the Government of Kenya has made very significant progress in developing its national social protection system in recent years. The expansion of schemes has been impressive and there has been continuing progress in strengthening programme delivery. Without doubt, there has been a significant increase in political commitment to social protection. Despite only commencing in 2004, Kenya now invests more in social…
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Orphans and vulnerable children Programmes in Kenya are facing challenges of qualified project chiefs and lack of an extensive number of project administrators who have the applicable abilities required for project administration rehearses for effective project conveyance. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing performance of orphans and vulnerable children Programmes in Kenya focusing on unbound project in TharakaNithi County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives to assess the influence of donor funding, social cultural factors,…
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It is the primary responsibility of any government to offer social protection to its vulnerable populations. The Kenyan government has not been left behind in provision of social protection to the vulnerable that includes the older persons, persons with severe disabilities and the orphans and vulnerable children. Childhood in Kenya is defined by the fact that over 50% of Kenyans live in absolute poverty, which means that 8.6 million children live below the poverty line. As the government plays the role of protecting the OVCs a question arises as to whether these resources…
ABSTRACT In 2007, an estimated 145 million children between the ages of 0 and 17 years were orphaned, while in 2014, over 198 million children below the age of 18 years were orphaned in Africa, having lost one or both parents. The number of OVC who include street, forced laborers, sexually exploited children, and those with disabilities is immense and continues to increase drastically. The purpose of this study therefore was to investigate the extent to which government allocated financial resources, management procedures and stakeholders are major determinants of implementation of cash…
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Cash transfer program has been identified by most developing countries as an important component of social protection however; the program has experienced challenges in the implementation process. This study aimed at establishing the relationship between technology and performance of cash transfer program [aimed at supporting households caring for orphans and vulnerable children] in Nairobi County- Kenya with an intention of helping the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the cash transfer program to establish policies and framework…
Executive Summary
In 2013, the National Gender and Equality Commission conducted an audit of the cash transfer programs for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Persons with Severe Disability (PWSD), and the Elderly in 21 sub-counties of Kenya. The audit was limited to 12 counties; Machakos, Kirinyaga, Marsabit, Nakuru, Vihiga, Siaya, Kajiado, Mombasa, Kilifi, Nyamira, Homabay, and Baringo to provide the national and county governments with a snap shot account of the implementation of the cash transfer program and the level of participation of the vulnerable…