MIRERC 071/2025: Integrated Investment for Vulnerable Children in Kenya

Baseline Evaluation

Abstract

Executive summary

SHOFCO, with support from CIFF, is implementing the Integrated Investment for Vulnerable Children (IIVC) program across 15 urban counties in Kenya to tackle school dropout, gender-based violence (GBV), and inadequate sanitation among girls in informal settlements. To support this, Busara is leading a baseline evaluation in three counties to refine the program’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework and generate context-specific insights on education, gender, and WASH at the baseline level. The study comprises three phases: updating the MEL framework through workshops and reviews, conducting 72 in-depth interviews across Nairobi, Kilifi, and Kisumu, and analyzing the f indings to inform program design and learning. The evaluation focuses on understanding girls’ lived experiences, establishing baseline indicators, and enhancing SHOFCO’s ability to measure impact over time. Key activities include the development of qualitative tools, training, fieldwork, and reporting. The total estimated budget is $69,500, covering staff time, f ield logistics, transcription, and IRB fees. This evaluation will ensure that IIVC is grounded in evidence and aligned with the realities of the communities it serves.