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Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

Ministry of Labour and Social Protection — government body overseeing the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme and Social Protection Act implementation in Kenya.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The committee brings together representatives from key government institutions, including the State Department for Youth Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.

    National Youth Council set to reboot with 2026 elections, targets unemployment crisis
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Government releases Ksh.2.4 billion for Inua Jamii June transfers

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The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to facilitate payments under the June 2026 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting more than 1.2 million vulnerable Kenyans. Each beneficiary receives a standard Ksh.2,000 monthly stipend, with payments commencing on August 3, 2026.

5 August 2026 · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Government releases Ksh.2.4 billion for Inua Jamii June transfers

    The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to facilitate payments under the June 2026 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting more than 1.2 million vulnerable Kenyans. Each beneficiary receives a standard Ksh.2,000 monthly stipend, with payments commencing on August 3, 2026.

    5 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government releases 2.43 billion shillings for June cash transfers

    The government has released Ksh.2.426 billion to support June 2026 payments under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting 1,213,156 older persons and people living with severe disabilities. Payments began on August 3, 2026, with each beneficiary receiving Ksh.2,000.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Nurses threaten nationwide strike from July 29

    The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives issued a seven-day strike notice on July 23, threatening to withdraw services nationwide from July 29 unless national and county governments resolve long-standing labour grievances including collective bargaining rights, delayed promotions, and absorption of UHC workers into permanent terms.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Gen Z teachers could help solve Kenya's literacy crisis

    Kenya has nearly half a million Gen Z teachers, teacher trainees, or education students—roughly matching the five million learners struggling with foundational literacy. A pilot program trained 115 teacher trainees to support over 1,400 learners across 73 villages in Kakamega and Machakos counties, achieving a 67.1% improvement in reading levels within 15 days.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kenya to disburse NYOTA youth business grants by June 30

    The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the World Bank, has announced the second tranche of start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project will be disbursed by June 30, 2026. All beneficiaries will receive funds simultaneously, marking a shift from the earlier phased disbursement approach.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Kenya's older persons cash transfer operated without law for over decade

    Kenya's Inua Jamii cash transfer programme, which has disbursed monthly stipends to older persons, orphans, and persons with disabilities since 2013, operated for more than a decade without specific legislative backing. The Social Protection Act No. 12 of 2025, which took effect in August 2025, now formally anchors the programme, addressing risks identified by an ILO review in 2022.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Disability leaders criticise Executive for delaying PWD Act implementation

    Persons living with Disabilities have faulted the Executive for failing to operationalise the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, one year after President Ruto signed it into law, citing lack of political goodwill, delayed regulations and weak policy prioritisation as reasons for unimplemented provisions.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. PWD Act 2025 implementation delayed, legislative leaders criticize Executive

    PWD legislative leaders have criticized the Executive for slow implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, which President William Ruto assented to last year. The Act aimed to promote inclusion, accessibility, and socio-economic empowerment for persons with disabilities, but benefits remain unrealized due to delayed operationalization.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. EPZA assures workers of negotiations over terminal dues

    The Export Processing Zone Authority has assured more than 3,000 workers suspended after Hela Intimates closed operations at its Athi River facility that the government is negotiating with the company to settle outstanding terminal dues and March 2026 salaries, which have been confirmed as committed by the company's management.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Kenya holds first National Youth Council elections in 14 years

    Kenya will conduct National Youth Council elections from July 5 to 27, the first in 14 years, ending a representation gap for youth. The elections will involve 8,700 ward-level delegates who will progressively elect representatives up to the national level, where 580 constituency delegates will choose eight council members.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. National Youth Council plans 2026 elections, tackles youth joblessness

    The National Youth Council is preparing for its first elections since 2019, with CEO Gloria Wawira emphasising a renewed focus on youth representation and employment. The Council aims to bridge young people and job opportunities, including the government's Kazi Majuu programme, through tools like the Youth Passport, while promoting participation in the upcoming elections.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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