The government has disbursed Sh878.79 million to 439,396 households under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme for October 2025.
As part of the Inua Jamii initiative, payments began on November 11 through the contracted service provider, giving families caring for some of the country’s most vulnerable children much-needed financial support. Each household will receive Sh2,000, helping them cover basic needs and improve the well-being of the children in their care.
In a statement released on November 12, the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, through the State Department for Children Services, highlighted the programme’s role in supporting children’s development.
“The CT-OVC Programme aims to encourage fostering and retention of orphans and vulnerable children within their families and communities, while promoting their human capital development,” the statement read in part.
The programme is designed to help children access education, improve health and nutrition outcomes, and strengthen protection measures.
It also aims to enhance household food security, ensuring children grow up in safe and supportive environments. By providing regular cash transfers, the government hopes to ease the financial burden on caregivers so they can focus on the holistic development of the children.
Principal Secretary of the State Department for Children Services, Carren Ageng’o emphasized the programme’s impact on education and child welfare.
“The programme supports increased school enrolment, smoother transitions between educational levels, improved health and nutrition, enhanced household food security, and better child protection,” she said.
The CT-OVC Programme is part of the wider Inua Jamii social protection strategy, which targets vulnerable groups across the country, including orphans, the elderly, and persons with severe disabilities. By supporting families directly, the programme ensures children can remain within their homes and communities rather than being placed in institutional care.
Officials say that disbursements like the October 2025 payment are crucial for maintaining a strong social safety net. The Ministry continues to collaborate closely with partners and payment providers to make sure funds reach the intended households efficiently, aiming to improve the lives of thousands of children and help them thrive despite economic challenges.
