President William Ruto has announced that the Vulnerable groups such as the elderly will be paid their stipends ahead of civil servants’ monthly pay in a bid to cushion and enhance their sense of belonging in the community and society.
Under this new scheme, the Government has allocated KSh. 28 Billion to support cash transfer programmes for the target group.
The head of state spoke on Tuesday during the official opening of the Kenya Social Protection Conference at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete.
“Such an intervention will address exclusion by increasing the social protection cover of the vulnerable besides ,” said President Ruto.
The president noted that this will also support their economic empowerment to enhance resilience, while reiterating that social protection is as urgent as the country’s economic development.
“It cannot wait until 2030 when we will have achieved our economic vision; we can simultaneously pursue them.”
Ruto said the drive behind the urgency is that too many people cannot afford a decent living because they are vulnerable, marginalised and at the risk of being left behind.
“Empowering the millions at the bottom of the wealth pyramid will eliminate poverty, reduce inequality and enhance our momentum towards shared prosperity.”
