State disburses Sh881 million to support 440,000 vulnerable households
The funds are expected to ease financial pressure on beneficiary households, many of which struggle to meet basic needs.
The funds are expected to ease financial pressure on beneficiary households, many of which struggle to meet basic needs.
According to a statement released on Monday by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, the disbursement will cover stipends for both the month of June and July 2025 payment cycles, with each ben...
CS Mbadi said that only a legal framework could allow the government to make such payouts, even though the request involved just 328 former councillors who served for less than 20 years.
Labour and Social Protection Principal Secretary Joseph Motari confirmed the release of stating that the disbursement covers the June and July 2025 payment cycles
The boost aims to strengthen support for vulnerable groups, including older persons, orphans, persons living with disabilities, and drought-affected households.
The funds were disbursed through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs.
The government has extended the deadline for beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme to withdraw their stipends, giving them five more days to access any uncollected funds.