Social Protection Stories

State’s cash transfer programme not doing enough for the needy - Study
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 02, 2025

To effectively improve food consumption and dietary diversity, the policy experts argue that cash transfer amounts will need to be adjusted.

MPs summon Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo over Sh100 million Inua Jamii budget cut
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The committee has not yet specified the exact date for PS Kiptoo's appearance, but the summons will include detailed instructions.

New proposal seeks to extend Inua Jamii benefits to those aged 60 and above
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The programme offers a monthly cash transfer of Sh2,000 to around 1.07 million beneficiaries nationwide. The government plans to expand this reach to...

Inua Jamii beneficiaries to be paid via mobile phones from December
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The directive aimed to save beneficiaries from the hassle and expenses of travelling to collect their stipends.

KNUT in talks with government amid fears of a nationwide teachers strike
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 13, 2024

Unions are requesting that the 2021-2025 CBA be fully enforced. The unions' agreements with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) were signed in June...

State gives Sh1bn in April stipends to over 323,000 vulnerable families
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2024

The funds, part of the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), support both regular and scale-up beneficiaries from eight counties: Turkana, Samburu, Mars...

Kenya pursues labour treaties to protect workers abroad
Eunice Omollo  |  Feb 01, 2024

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore said Thursday that Kenya has prepared bilateral labour treaties with about 19 countries t...