The government has finally released Ksh8,577,808 as payment to 1,072,226 Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Program beneficiaries currently on payroll.
In a notice on Wednesday, January 4, Social Assistance Director Judy Tuda said the money will cover July-August and September-October 2022 cycles, and the disbursements will be through the contracted Payment Service Providers (PSPs).
"This payment is scheduled to commence on Monday 9, January 2023 with each beneficiary receiving Ksh8,000.
"Further, note the current payment is inclusive of the Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) Complimentary top-ups for 4,549 beneficiaries amounting to Ksh8,400,500.
"In view of this you are asked to mobilize beneficiaries within your area of jurisdiction for the payment," Tuda said in a notice to the program coordinators.
Inua Jamii funds delay
The disbursement comes after concerns over delayed payments of the fund with the department of social protection.
The National Treasury said the delay was occasioned by long transition protocols.
The program, under the Ministry of Labour, targets orphans and vulnerable children; older persons, and persons with severe disabilities.
The beneficiaries are eligible for a Ksh2000 monthly stipend.
