Abstract: This study investigated usage of social media platforms and their influence on the education of adolescents in public secondary schools in Arusha City. Specifically, the study examined the extent of social media usage among adolescent in relations to their educational activities and strategies for proper use of social media platforms to enhance the education of adolescent. Social Constructivism Theory and Convergent mixed methods design was adopted. Sample size of 384(240 students, 72 teachers, 60 parents, 6 academic teachers & 6 school heads) was selected. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were employed to sample students and teachers while academic teachers and school heads were purposively sampled. Snowball technique was employed to obtain parents. Data collection was done through questionnaires and interviews. Validity was established through expert judgment whereas reliability (SQ; r=0.875, and TQ; r=0. 858) were determined using Cronbach Alpha method. Reliability of qualitative data was established through triangulation. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The results show that Facebook and WhatsApp are used to a lower extend for accessing educational resources while actively used for social and personal entertainment. Consequently, students should be guided on responsible use of social media for exploring educational content. In conclusion, educators should ensure that platforms are used effectively to support learning while addressing potential distractions associated with excessive social media use. The study recommends the need to develop clear guidelines and policies for the use of social media in educational settings.

Abstract: Cash transfer programmes are the most common social assistance intervention when it comes to component sub-categories. This study sought to describe the effect of Old Persons’ Cash Transfer disbursement procedure on social wellbeing of elderly persons in Kiambu County, Kenya. The research was conducted in Kiambu County focusing on those aged 65 and above who were recipients of non-contributory social safety programmes. This was a concurrent mixed method research utilizing Cochran (1963) formula to determine the sample size of 385. The study adopted probability sampling technique with a focus on proportionate sampling to select cash transfer participants, beneficiaries In-depth interviews with professionals, and elderly cash transfer beneficiaries served as the primary data source two Focus group discussions (FGDs) were utilized to collect qualitative data from beneficiaries. Quantitative data was analyzed using IBM-SPSS Statistics version 25 while quantitative data was analysed using content analysis and thematic analysis. It entailed searching across a data set to identify, analyse and report patterns that emerged. On the question on whether OPCT money was disbursed on time, the study showed that majority of the respondents disagreed 144 (41.1%) while a small number strongly agreed 11 (2.6 %). This means that OPCT money disbursement was not timely and that there were delays and bottlenecks in the disbursement process. In conclusion, the elderly did not believe that the disbursement of cash transfers was made on time. They also felt the targeting was not well done and that there was some injustice in the process. The study recommends that OPCT payments should be made more regular. If the OPCT is disbursed regularly then they will be able to make proper plans for spending money.