BEST STRATEGIES OF IMPROVING THE OPCT PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN IN KIBERA INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the best strategies of improving the OPCT program for the benefit of the elderly men and women in Kibera informal settlements.Methodology: The exploratory design was considered appropriate for this study. Random sampling was used to select 50 respondents (15men, 35women) OPCT beneficiaries who were not members of KDC and 20 members of KDC. Random sampling was ideal because each respondent of the target population had an equal chance of being selected. Purposive sampling was used to identify 5 key informants.Results: The study also established that interventions that could address the challenges facing OPCT program were at two levels, namely; community and NGOs; and the government.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: There is the need for government support in ensuring there are timely budgetary allocations for the program in the national budget. There should be staff capacity building and training for ministry officials involved in the implementation of the program. There is also need to involve the elderly in the formulation of policies about the program in order to address the negative perceptions about the program.