Govt releases Sh3.52bn for April Inua Jamii payments
The funds were disbursed through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs.
More than 1.7 million vulnerable Kenyans are set to receive their April stipends under the Inua Jamii programme after the government released Sh3.52 billion to support the initiative.
The funds were disbursed through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
The Inua Jamii cash transfer initiative continues to provide a crucial safety net for older persons, orphans, and people with severe disabilities.
"It aims to alleviate poverty and promote the well-being of society's most vulnerable members, including older persons aged 70 and above, orphans and vulnerable children, and persons living with severe disability," said Joseph Motari, the Principal Secretary overseeing the programme.
Each enrolled individual will receive Sh2,000 for the April 2025 cycle. With the recent migration to the mobile payment system, beneficiaries can now access their funds by dialing *222# or withdrawing from any M-Pesa agent.
Since January, the government has been moving Inua Jamii payments from traditional banks to the e-Citizen mobile platform.
The transition aims to enhance convenience and improve access, especially in remote areas. In March, the ministry urged those without registered mobile lines to visit a Safaricom or M-Pesa outlet and register in order to avoid delays.
Motari has called for calm among senior citizens who may not have completed the transition to the new system.
"Senior citizens should not panic; their money is secure. They just need to register, and they will receive all their funds," he said.
He also addressed concerns about the possibility of increasing the current amount. "The funds come from the exchequer. With many Kenyans evading taxes, it would be difficult to increase the stipend," said Motari.
As the government pushes to grow the programme to reach 2.5 million people by 2027, the cash transfers remain an essential part of the national effort to support those most in need.
