Authors : Jonesta S. Pius

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May2088

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Abstract : This study assesses factors limiting TASAF III beneficiaries’ graduation from conditional cash transfer bursary in Vijibweni ward, Kigamboni District. Study aimed to assesses social, economic, and demographic factors limiting TASAF III beneficiaries to graduate from a conditional cash transfer bursary in Vijibweni ward. The study used a cross-sectional design with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected from both from primary and secondary sources. Surveys, focus group discussions, and documentary reviews were used as the data collection methods with the assistance of questionnaire tool and checklist tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Multiple response analysis, frequencies) and thematic analysis. Findings were presented using tables, charts and narrations. The findings revealed that the most influential social limiting factors to TASAF III beneficiaries' graduation from the CCT bursary are represented by the number of social support group’s beneficiaries joined and by the type of household. Further, among economic factors, asset ownership was the main factor which prevented beneficiaries from graduating. Moreover, the study divulges that the demographic characteristics that most constrain graduation from the conditional cash transfer were the size of a household, age, health status, and marital status. The study recommends government collaboration with TASAF they should be increased amount of money provided to TASAF III beneficiaries but also regularly assess the quality of services provided to beneficiaries and ensure that they are tailored to meet their evolving needs, promoting empowerment and increased service utilization among beneficiaries.

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