Priscilla Kananu M‘Mwenda2025-12-162025-12-162025-12-16https://repo.pacuniversity.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5543Family stability plays a vital role in maintaining social stability. The family is recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the natural and foundational unit of society; thus, the family is deserving of protection from both society and the State. The socio-economic well-being of the family has a major effect on its stability. Following the Covid-19 disruption, families experienced major socio- economic downturns, which they continue to grapple with to date. These presented challenges of meeting basic needs, which in turn adversely affected family stability. This study was guided by systems theory purposed to determine the socio-economic effects of Covid-19 on family stability among nuclear families in Utawala Ward, Nairobi City County. Four objectives guided the study thus: to establish the effect of economic conditions of Covid-19 Pandemic on the nuclear family stability in Utawala Ward, Nairobi City County, to assess the effect of communication during Covid-19 Pandemic on the nuclear family stability in Utawala Ward, Nairobi City County, to establish the effect of cohesion during Covid-19 Pandemic on the nuclear family stability in Utawala Ward, Nairobi City County and to assess the effect of spiritual orientation during Covid-19 on the nuclear family stability in Utawala Ward, Nairobi City County. The research used descriptive study design. The population targeted comprised of nuclear families in Utawala Ward of Embakasi East Sub-County of Nairobi City County. The researcher used purposive sampling and simple random sampling methods to identify the study respondents. The sample population was 97 families. Data were collected using questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative data from the questionnaires were analysed using quantitative techniques (measures of central tendencies) that is mean and standard deviation scores as well as correlation coefficients aided by SPSS (Version 28), and presented using tables and charts. Qualitative analysis was undertaken using thematic analysis. Results were presented in the form of narratives. The study findings indicated a significant negative relationship between economic conditions and family stability (r= -0.381, p-value > 0.05) during the Pandemic. A unit increase in the prevailing economic conditions was associated with a 0.381 decrease in family stability. Communication was significantly associated to family stability (r = 0.415, p-value < 0.05), implying that a unit increase in communication was associated with a 0.415 improvement in family stability. Cohesion was also significantly correlated to family stability (r= 0.483, p-value < 0.05) implying that a unit increase in cohesion was associated with a 0.483 improvement in family stability. There was also a significant positive relationship between spiritual orientation and family stability (r= 0.606, p-value < 0.05) implying that a unit improvement in the spiritual orientation was associated with a 0.606 improvement in family stability. The study recommends that the government consider implementing targeted economic recovery programs aimed at supporting small and family-owned businesses. This could include providing low-interest loans, grants, and tax relief to help businesses recover from the financial setbacks caused by the Pandemic. The spiritual institutions should educate families on the concept of spiritual resilience, which involves using spiritual beliefs and practices to overcome adversity. Workshops or seminars could be organized to teach families how to draw strength from their spiritual beliefs during crises, thereby enhancing their overall stability. Families should allocate time for shared activities that foster bonding, such as meals, game nights, or outdoor activities, to strengthen relationships and reduce interpersonal conflicts.enThesis