Determinants of Women Participation in Livelihood Development Activities: A Case of Kinango Sub-County, Kwale County, Kenya
Rukia Chimerah, Halimu Shauri, Francis Wokabi, Mumini Dzoga

Abstract
Worldwide, women experience numerous constraints in development compared to their male counterparts. Due to these constraints, women are deprived of opportunities such as employment and possession of properties which are fundamental for human developmental wellbeing. This study investigated the factors that deter women in Kinango Sub-County from participation in livelihood development activities. A survey was conducted among women of Kinango Sub-County where semi structure questionnaires with interview were used to collect data. Cluster sampling and simple random sampling procedures were used to select 370 participants during the study. Results showed that poor education, inferiority position of women in the society, poverty, as well as tradition were the key challenges that determined participation of women in livelihood development activities. As a result of these challenges, the study area experience low participation of women in development activities. In order to decrease these constrains, we recommend community sensitization against retrogressive tradition and culture that put women in inferiority position. This will enhance participation of women in development activities.

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