The government has disbursed Sh881 million for the August 2025 cycle of the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme under the Inua Jamii initiative.
In a press statement dated September 29, 2025, the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, through the State Department for Children Services, confirmed that Sh881,074,000 has been released to support 440,537 households, each receiving Sh2,000.
“This disbursement covers the August 2025 payment, and each beneficiary household is receiving a sum of Sh2,000,” read the statement signed by Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o.
The payments are being processed through the eCitizen platform to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in distribution.
The CT-OVC is part of the broader Inua Jamii social protection framework, which provides support to vulnerable populations, including orphans, persons with severe disabilities, and the elderly.
Specifically, the programme supports orphans and vulnerable children by strengthening family and community care, while also promoting school enrollment, nutrition, and healthcare.
According to the Ministry, the initiative plays a key role in reducing child vulnerability, stabilising household incomes, and ensuring families can meet essential needs such as food, education, and healthcare.
Independent evaluations show that regular cash transfers under Inua Jamii have improved child welfare and enhanced household food security, especially among low-income families.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to timely and accountable disbursements, urging beneficiaries to confirm payments via eCitizen and report any irregularities.