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CONTRIBUTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE GROUP SAVINGS & LOAN PROJECT TO HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC WELFARE IN KIBERA, NAIROBI COUNTY.
(management university of africa, 2025-11) David Akilimali Chipinde
Community empowerment projects are initiated and designed to meet the felt needs of the target group in the community. However, most of the community empowerment projects experience major challenges in their life cycle thus begging the question whether they have any effects on the lives of the community members. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of community participation in the Group Savings & Loan Project to household economic welfare in Kibera, Nairobi County; The study was a descriptive using census of 98 members of Group Savings & Loan Project (GSL). Data, primary, was collected from the members and project team using a semi-structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Secondary data was obtained from project documents. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used for analysis of quantitative data. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data, which was presented in tables and bar charts as frequencies and percentages, and used to draw conclusions and make inferences. Qualitative data from the interviews was analyzed thematically and presented in a narrative format. The findings revealed that stakeholder participation contributes to 19.6% variance in Household economic welfare, R Square=.196, β=.442, p<.05. The study concluded that stakeholder participation has a positive contribution to household economic welfare of project beneficiaries. It is recommended that the savings and loans project enhance its stakeholder participation. These results have the potential to improve the economic status of community members through income generation and the satisfaction of basic needs by providing community development and government officials with the appropriate knowledge necessary to effectively manage and implement community empowerment projects.
THE INFLUENCE OF CHANGING LAND USE PATTERNS ON SOCIAL WELL BEING: A CASE STUDY OF THE MAASAI COMMUNITY IN KITENGELA MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(management university of africa, 2024-11) David Akilimali Chipinde; Daniel Maina Komu
The transformation of traditional pastoral lands through urbanization presents a critical challenge for the Maasai community in Kitengela Municipality, with profound implications for their social well-being. While previous studies have documented broad changes in land use patterns, there remains a significant gap in understanding how these changes specifically affect the social wellbeing of the Maasai community. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of changing land use on the social well-being of the Maasai community in Kitengela Municipality, Kajiado County. The study was informed by the Ecological Modernization Theory, which suggests that continued economic growth and technological advancements can coexist with environmental conservation and sustainability. The study employed a descriptive research design with a target population of 234,000 Maasai community members and 15 Administrative Leaders in Kitengela Municipality. Using stratified random sampling, a sample size of 384 participants was selected. Data was collected using structured questionnaires with closed-ended questions on a five-point Likert scale, following necessary approvals and informed consent procedures. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics and regression analysis using SPSS. The study found a strong positive correlation between changing land use and social well-being (r = 0.718, p = 0.000), with 94% of participants reporting significant changes in traditional land use patterns. The regression analysis revealed that changing land use significantly predicted social well-being (β = 0.214, p = 0.000), explaining 51.6% of the variance. The study concluded that changing land use patterns significantly influence the social well-being of the Maasai community, with effectively managed changes leading to substantial enhancement in overall community well-being. The study recommended that urban planners and policymakers prioritize balanced land use management through participatory planning processes that integrate traditional pastoral practices with modern urban needs while establishing regular assessment mechanisms to monitor land use impacts on community well-being.