Economic factors affecting implementation of childrens rights policies in Nakuru County, Kenya

Abstract

Children rights are fundamental freedoms with particular attention to the rights of special protection and care afforded to minors. Kenya has many children policies in place. This study sought to investigate economic and factors working against the implementation of these policies. This study was carried out, in order to contribute to the exploration of the multiple facets of the problems, particularly those that are related to the implementation of children rights policies; and suggest correct strategies geared toward implementation of such policies.This study used case study design where the researcher purposefully selected a typical case. The study adopted a total population sampling and purposive sampling. The researcher used semi structured questionnaires and focus group discussions to collect data. An average of 78% said that economic factors affect implementation of children rights. It emerged that the following policy options should be pursued to enhance implementation of children rights policies in the county. Monitoring and evaluation, Legal and procedural approaches, substantive criteria, performance management evaluation.