Demographic Factors and SACCOS Members’ Livelihood Outcomes in Kasarani Sub County, Kenya

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.