The government has disbursed Sh4.6 billion under the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme to support over 1.15 million vulnerable Kenyans, including older persons and individuals living with severe disabilities.
Labour and Social Protection Principal Secretary Joseph Motari confirmed the release of the funds during a press briefing in Nairobi, stating that the disbursement covers the June and July 2025 payment cycles. Each beneficiary will receive a total of Sh4,000—Sh2,000 for each month starting today.
According to the PS, the payment delay was caused by a mandatory data clean-up exercise undertaken to streamline the system and ensure that only eligible individuals benefit from the programme.
“The State Department for Social Protection has released Sh4,607,668,000 for payment to 1,151,917 beneficiaries enrolled in the Inua Jamii programme,” said Motari. “This initiative remains a key pillar in our commitment to promote dignity, improve livelihoods, and reduce extreme poverty among the most vulnerable members of our society.”
He added that the clean-up was necessary to address cases of duplication and deceased beneficiaries, in line with the government’s goal of enhancing accountability and effectiveness in the programme.
The Inua Jamii initiative targets older persons aged 70 and above, persons with severe disabilities, and orphans and vulnerable children. Since its inception, the programme has played a crucial role in cushioning beneficiaries against economic hardship, particularly in rural and low-income urban areas.
In January 2025, the government migrated the payment system from traditional bank transfers to the e-Citizen platform, allowing beneficiaries to receive their stipends directly on their phones through M-Pesa. This shift aimed to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and expand access, particularly for those living in remote areas.
The latest disbursement follows previous releases of Sh3.52 billion in April and Sh3.51 billion in May.
Motari reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining the programme despite fiscal constraints, saying regular payments would continue as planned to go forward.
The PS urged beneficiaries to report any challenges accessing funds to the nearest social services office or via the e-Citizen helpline.
