Abstract:
The influence of demographic factors on the livelihood outcomes of low-income individuals is debated in
existing literature. This study examines the impact of demographic factors on the livelihood outcomes of
Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies' (SACCOS) members in Kasarani Sub County, Nairobi, Kenya. A
cross-sectional research design was used, with a sample size of 385 respondents determined by Fisher’s formula.
Data was collected through questionnaires and key informant interviews (KIIs) and analysed using SPSS
software, incorporating both descriptive and inferential analysis. The study found that demographic factors
such as gender, age, education level, and occupation significantly influence livelihood outcomes, while
household size did not. These results were supported by an R-square value of 0.637, indicating that
demographic factors explain 63.7% of the variability in livelihood outcomes. The study concludes that
demographic characteristics play a crucial role in determining the livelihood outcomes of SACCOS members
in urban areas. It recommends that these factors be considered when assessing the determinants of livelihood
outcomes.
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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Co-operatives for Sustainable Development, organized by MoCU and CUK | 31 July – 02 Aug, 2024
