Govt releases Ksh2.4B for April Inua Jamii cash transfer programme
By Kiprono Keileb, April 30, 2026The government has released Ksh2.4 billion for the April 2026 Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, bringing relief to more than 1.2 million elderly Kenyans and persons living with severe disabilities across the country.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, in a statement shared on X on Thursday, April 30, 2026, said payments officially began on Thursday, April 30, with each beneficiary set to receive Ksh2,000 for the April cycle.
The ministry said the funds released this month amount to Ksh2,426,132,000 and will benefit 1,213,066 registered members currently enrolled under the national social protection programme.
The ministry said the payment is meant to ensure vulnerable families continue receiving direct support as the cost of living remains a major concern in many homes across the country.
“The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, has released Kshs. Two Billion, Four Hundred and Twenty Six Million, One Hundred and Thirty Two Thousand (Kshs. 2,426,132,000) for payments to 1,213,066 Older Persons and Persons Living with Severe Disability enrolled in the Inua Jamii programme,” the statement reads.
The ministry further confirmed that the money started reaching beneficiaries from April 30, with every registered person expected to receive KSh2,000 to cover the current payment cycle for the month of April.
“Payment commenced today, 30th April, 2026, with each beneficiary set to receive Ksh 2,000 covering the April 2026 cycle,” the statement reads.
The State Department also explained that Inua Jamii continues to be one of the key pillars of Kenya’s wider social protection plan, especially for people who face greater financial and social vulnerability, adding that the goal is not only to reduce poverty but also to protect dignity and improve the quality of life for senior citizens and people with disabilities who are often left behind in economic planning.
“The Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme remains a cornerstone of the Government’s social protection strategy,” the statement reads.
The ministry added that the programme mainly targets older persons aged 70 years and above, as well as persons living with severe disabilities, helping them access basic needs while reducing the burden on struggling families.