Old Persons’ Cash Transfer Disbursement Procedure on Social Well Being of Elderly Persons in Kiambu County, Kenya

Old Persons’ Cash Transfer Disbursement Procedure on Social Well Being of Elderly Persons in Kiambu County, Kenya

Gideon Mugisha, Paul Norvy and Wilkister Shanyisa
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Email: mugishagb@gmail.com

Abstract: Cash transfer programmes are the most common social assistance intervention when it comes to component sub-categories. This study sought to describe the effect of Old Persons’ Cash Transfer disbursement procedure on social wellbeing of elderly persons in Kiambu County, Kenya. The research was conducted in Kiambu County focusing on those aged 65 and above who were recipients of non-contributory social safety programmes. This was a concurrent mixed method research utilizing Cochran (1963) formula to determine the sample size of 385. The study adopted probability sampling technique with a focus on proportionate sampling to select cash transfer participants, beneficiaries In-depth interviews with professionals, and elderly cash transfer beneficiaries served as the primary data source two Focus group discussions (FGDs) were utilized to collect qualitative data from beneficiaries. Quantitative data was analyzed using IBM-SPSS Statistics version 25 while quantitative data was analysed using content analysis and thematic analysis. It entailed searching across a data set to identify, analyse and report patterns that emerged. On the question on whether OPCT money was disbursed on time, the study showed that majority of the respondents disagreed 144 (41.1%) while a small number strongly agreed 11 (2.6 %). This means that OPCT money disbursement was not timely and that there were delays and bottlenecks in the disbursement process. In conclusion, the elderly did not believe that the disbursement of cash transfers was made on time. They also felt the targeting was not well done and that there was some injustice in the process. The study recommends that OPCT payments should be made more regular. If the OPCT is disbursed regularly then they will be able to make proper plans for spending money.