NAIROBI, Kenya — The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to fund the June 2026 payment cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, reaching more than 1.2 million vulnerable citizens across the country.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection confirmed the funds will be disbursed to 1,213,156 beneficiaries enrolled in the flagship social protection initiative. The recipients include older persons aged 70 years and above under the Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT) scheme, as well as persons living with severe disabilities under the Persons with Severe Disabilities Cash Transfer (PWSD-CT) programme.
Payments began on August 3, 2026, with each beneficiary receiving the standard monthly stipend of Ksh.2,000 through designated payment channels. The disbursement is being managed by the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, which oversees implementation of the programme designed to cushion vulnerable households against poverty and economic shocks.
Principal Secretary Joseph Motari described Inua Jamii as a critical pillar of the government’s social protection agenda. “The Inua Jamii programme continues to play a vital role in improving the welfare of older persons and people living with severe disabilities by enabling them to meet their basic needs and live with dignity,” Motari said.
The latest release is expected to help beneficiaries cover essential household expenses including food, Healthcare, medication and other daily necessities, particularly amid rising living costs. Payments are processed in cycles dependent on Treasury disbursements.
Inua Jamii remains one of Kenya’s flagship social assistance initiatives, forming part of a broader social protection framework that also includes support for vulnerable children. The programme is jointly financed by the Government of Kenya with support from development partners in certain components, and aims to reduce extreme poverty, strengthen household resilience and promote social inclusion among vulnerable populations.
The Ministry of Labour said the programme continues to safeguard the dignity and well-being of older persons and people living with severe disabilities, while contributing to national efforts toward inclusive social and economic development.
