NAIROBI, Kenya – The government has disbursed Sh881 million to support more than 440,000 households caring for orphans and vulnerable children under the Inua Jamii social protection programme.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services confirmed that Sh881,074,000 has been released for the August 2025 payment cycle of the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) scheme.
Each of the 440,537 enrolled households will receive Sh2,000, with funds being processed through the eCitizen platform to enhance transparency and efficiency.
“This disbursement covers the August 2025 payment, and each beneficiary household is receiving a sum of Sh2,000,” said Principal Secretary for Children Services, Carren Ageng’o.
The CT-OVC programme is part of the broader Inua Jamii initiative, which provides cash transfers to vulnerable groups including orphans, people with severe disabilities, and senior citizens.
It is designed to cushion families from poverty while promoting child welfare, education, and nutrition.
According to the ministry, the transfers not only help families meet immediate needs such as food, healthcare, and school fees but also encourage the fostering and retention of vulnerable children within families and communities.
Evaluations of Inua Jamii indicate that regular cash disbursements improve household stability, increase school enrollment, and reduce child vulnerability.
This year’s funding comes at a time when low-income households are grappling with rising living costs.
The government has expanded the use of digital platforms like eCitizen to reduce leakages and speed up disbursements, while urging beneficiaries to verify payments through official channels.
With more than 440,000 households benefiting this month, the CT-OVC remains one of the government’s most far-reaching social safety net programmes.
