The Kenyan government continues to put a heavy premium on addressing the plight of vulnerable populations in the country. Various safety net interventions have been mounted to cushion vulnerable groups from extreme poverty. Inua Jamii cash transfer is a case in point. But how much do you know about the qualifications, registration, and payments?
Inua Jamii was launched in 2004 as a pilot programme that covered 500 households in 3 districts. Since then, the programme has been expanded to cover more than 1 million beneficiaries. The program is fully funded by the Government of Kenya. It targets orphans, vulnerable children, older persons, and people with severe disabilities.
What is the cash transfer Programme of Inua Jamii?
Inua Jamii is a cash transfer programme implemented by the Kenyan government to cushion vulnerable members of society and improve their livelihood. The objective of the flagship program is to uplift the lives of poor and vulnerable Kenyans through regular and reliable cash transfers.
To register for the programme, visit the nearest Social and Development Services offices in your location. Then, fill in the application form given by the officer. Beneficiaries of the program can access the cash transfers on a bi-monthly basis.
The funds are transmitted electronically into the Inua Jamii bank account of the beneficiary and can be accessed at their convenience. Beneficiaries have the freedom to open an Inua Jamii bank account with one of the six contracted banks.
The contracted banks include Equity Bank, KCB Bank, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Kenya Post Office Saving Bank, Kenya Women Microfinance Bank, and National Bank of Kenya.
Who qualifies for Inua Jamii?
The beneficiaries of the flagship programme include the vulnerable members of the society. Here is the eligibility criteria for the cash transfer programme.
- Orphans and vulnerable children from extremely poor households and those from households with a caregiver who is chronically ill and/or unable to perform their duties.
- Older persons aged 70 years and above who are not receiving any pension and those who have not been enrolled in any other cash transfer programme.
- People with severe disabilities who have not been enrolled in any cash transfer programme.
- Vulnerable and poor households residing in the poor arid areas of Wajir, Marsabit, Mandera, and Turkana.
Is there a registration fee for Inua Jamii?
No, Inua Jamii is an initiative by the Kenyan government to support the vulnerable members of society. Therefore, the service is free, and you will not need to pay a registration fee.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will only need to visit the nearest Social and Development Services offices in your location to register.
Inua Jamii contacts
How do I contact the Inua Jamii? If you want to contact the Inua Jamii programme, you can walk into the Social Assistance Unit located at the eastern wing of NSSF Block along Bishops Road in Milimani, Nairobi, Kenya.
The offices are open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Alternatively, you can contact the company using the following details.
- Postal address: P.O Box 40326-01000
- Inua Jamii toll-free helpline: 1533
- Email address: inuajamii@socialprotection.go.ke or ps@socialprotection.go.ke
- Phone numbers: +254 (0) 2729800 | Mobile: +254 (703) 830957
- Fax: +254 020 2726497
Frequently asked questions
- Is there an Inua Jamii loan application form? No, there is no loan application form for Inua Jamii. The cash transfers are aimed at cushioning the vulnerable members and are not issued as loans.
- Is Inua Jamii still available? Yes, Inua Jamii is still available. The Kenyan government still disburses funds to cushion the beneficiaries of the programme.
Inua Jamii - Wrapping up
You now know everything you need to know about the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme. The program targets orphans, vulnerable children, older persons, and people with severe disabilities. If you qualify for the programme, you should visit the nearest Social and Development Services offices in your location to register.
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