Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Fosterhood Practices Of Ovcs In Nyamira County, Kenya
Orphaned and vulnerable children have steadily been on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa. Compared to other children, the psycho-social and socio-economic situations of OVCs are more likely to be multifaceted and worse in Kenya. This study sought to assess the socio-cultural factors influencing fosterhood practices of OVCs in Nyamira County. The study revealed that informal fostering was widely practised. There