Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors On The Utilization Of Uwezo Fund Among The Rural Youths: A Survey Of Migori County
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Date
2019
Authors
Otengah, Wilson
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International Journal of Scientific and Management Research
Abstract
Uwezo Fund is one of youth funds in Kenya which aims at enhancing self-employment among
the youths. Utilization of this fund remains a challenge to the youths. This study sought to assess
the influence of socio-economic factors on utilization of Uwezo Fund among the rural youths in
Rongo Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive
survey design. It targeted youths who were recipients of Uwezo Fund in Rongo Sub-County. The
target population was 1,296 youths from 108 youth groups and two government officials who
were charged with a duty of implementing the fund. Cluster, Proportionate and Simple random
sampling were adopted in which 125 youths were select for the study. Questionnaires, key
informant interview and focus group discussion were used to collect data. The data was
subjected to descriptive statistical analysis where frequency distribution and percentages were
used to summarize data. Inferential statistics was used with Chi-squire and Cramer’s V Test
employed to calculate and test association between study variables. Results were presented in
tables, bar charts and pie charts. The study found that socio-economic factors like education and
income of the youths influence planned use of the fund. The study found significant association
between use of Uwezo Fund and level of education and income. There was no association
between use of Uwezo Fund and occupation. The study recommends that Ministry of Public
Service, Youth and Gender Affairs to consider socio-economic factors of youths in distributing
the fund.
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Utilization, Uwezo Fund and Youth.