Factors Influencing Performance of Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program in Nakuru East Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya

Abstract

With the magnitude and negative consequences of the growing number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) notwithstanding, there is insufficient documentation on “what works” to improve the well-being of these children. The main aim of the study was to look into the factors influencing the OVC Program in Nakuru East Constituency. The objectives of the study was, to assess how planning influence performance of orphaned and vulnerable children projects in Nakuru East Constituency, to assess how funding influence performance of orphaned and vulnerable children projects in Nakuru East Constituency, to assess how monitoring and evaluation affect the performance of orphaned and vulnerable children projects in Nakuru East Constituency. The study will employ a descriptive research design. The target population consists of 788 respondents. Data was collected by use of questionnaire. The questionnaire allows measurement for or against a particular view point. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics methods with the help of SPSS, especially the measures of central tendency. The findings was used to make better informed decisions regarding the allocation of the scarce resources for OVC as well as coming up with effective tailor made projects to effectively stem out loopholes thus ensuring OVC benefit from the program.The study concluded that, the funding should be adequate so as to ensure Performance of OVC programmes thus the government should ensure that they provide enough funds. it also concluded that many challenges NGOs face when providing educational services to OVC. A crucial issue faced by the NGOs is that the money generated through the office not being adequate to cover the expenses of the end result.From the findings the researcher recommends that government should contribute to the welfare and protection of children and families by developing large-scale and long-term government-endorsed policies and action plans. The study suggested that further study be done on factors influencing performance of orphans and vulnerable children program in Nakuru East Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya