The general objective of this study was to investigate the household socioeconomic effects of changaa brewing, trafficking and consumption among the youth in Muhudu Ward, Hamisi Sub County in Vihiga County. The study hence sought to examine the household socioeconomic effects of changaa brewing on the education of the youth, economic status of families, the social lives of the youth and possibilities of changaa being associated with criminal activities that happened in Muhudu Ward. The study was significant and justified on the basis moral decay among the youth that had been reported in the area of study and across the country, various fatalities and accidents that had been associated with changaa brewing. This study therefore was to source for remedy to this peril, and limit the associated consequences of changaa brewing, backed by the existing policies campaigns that targeted those who were involved in driving while they were drunk. The study was informed by social learning theory, by Albert Bandura, which informed the research on how the youth learnt the behavior of changaa brewing, trafficking and/or consumption. The researcher used survey research design and employed both qualitative and quantitative research procedures, in an area which had 3 sub locations. Simple random sampling was used to select 110 respondents, which comprised of 43 youths and 20 household heads randomly selected, 3 mixed groups of 10 members each randomly selected and 7 key respondents purposively sampled. Questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used to collect data. On the basis of findings, the study concluded changaa brewing, trafficking and consumption was common among male as compared to females, especially those who were single. The respondents gave reasons of enjoyment and peer influence, as being responsible for their habits. Most youth dint complete schooling, most as a result of changaa and drug abuse. Most of the youth used a highest percentage of their income on changaa (above 500 weekly), since most of them were single/ separated with their spouses. The relationships with their families were poor and it was evident enough that there was a close association between crime and changaa. The researcher recommended community action and youth vocational training.
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- Brighton Amuni (Author), 2019, Household Socio-Economic Effects of Chang’aa Brewing, Trafficking and Consumption Among the Youth, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1613001
