The government has launched a nationwide verification exercise targeting beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii programme. It now requires them to confirm their status through a mandatory biometric registration process. In a press release issued on May 13, 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced the rollout of the Proof of Life exercise in
On Friday, May 1, 2026, during the celebration of Labour Day in Kenya, Triza Kimani, an expert in labour outsourcing, made further calls for the formalization of domestic labour, noting that the informal status quo within the industry had led to inefficiencies within the entire industry. Speaking during the “Fixing The Nation” morning show on
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has released funds for the April 2026 Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme. The programme targets older persons and people living with severe disabilities across the country. In a statement issued on April 30, 2026, the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs confirmed the disbursement. The
