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By Liz Anyango
Nairobi, Kenya: Over 1.15 million vulnerable Kenyans are set to receive much-needed financial support, following the release of KSh 4.6 billion by the Government of Kenya under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme. The funds, disbursed through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, cover payments for the June and July 2025 cycles.
Each enrolled household will receive KSh 4,000, a boost meant to help beneficiaries meet basic needs such as food, medicine, shelter, and transport to access essential services.
The Inua Jamii programme targets senior citizens aged 70 and above, orphans and vulnerable children, and persons with severe disabilities.
These groups fall under the category of vulnerable persons as defined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010—individuals who, due to age, poverty, disability, or marginalization, cannot fully enjoy their rights or meet their basic needs without assistance.
The Constitution places a duty on the state to protect and support these individuals through social protection programmes, aimed at ensuring equal access to essentials like healthcare, food, education, and housing.
Programmes like Inua Jamii are designed to uphold the dignity of every Kenyan, while reducing poverty and economic vulnerability.
The funds were released through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs.
Principal Secretary Joseph Motari confirmed the disbursement and apologized for the delay, acknowledging the inconvenience caused to beneficiaries who depend on the payments to survive.
With the rising cost of living, frequent climate shocks, and growing financial pressure on low-income households, the government says such programmes remain essential.
The Inua Jamii initiative continues to serve as a vital safety net for the country’s most vulnerable populations.
In line with expanding access to basic services, the ministry is encouraging all Inua Jamii beneficiaries to register with the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).
This will enable them to access affordable and quality healthcare, as part of the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
As Kenya navigates difficult economic times, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and expanding social protection.
