The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has disbursed KSh877,608,000 to support vulnerable households across the country under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme.
The funds will benefit 438,804 households registered under the Inua Jamii initiative, with each beneficiary household set to receive KSh2,000 for the November 2025 payment cycle.
Payments Begin January 9, 2026
In a statement released on Thursday, the State Department for Children Services confirmed that payments will commence on Friday, January 9, 2026, and will be made through the government’s contracted Payment Service Provider.
Supporting Orphans and Vulnerable Children
The CT-OVC Programme is a key government intervention aimed at strengthening family- and community-based care for orphans and vulnerable children across Kenya.
“The CT-OVC Programme aims to encourage fostering and retention of orphans and vulnerable children within their families and communities, while promoting their human capital development,” the ministry said in a press release issued from Nairobi.
Focus on Education, Health and Food Security
Beyond financial support, the programme adopts a holistic approach to child welfare by:
- Promoting school enrolment and smooth educational transitions
- Improving health and nutrition outcomes
- Enhancing household food security
- Strengthening child protection systems at the community level
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Social Protection
The announcement was signed by CPA Carren Ageng’o, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Children Services, reaffirming the government’s commitment to safeguarding Kenya’s most vulnerable populations.
The Inua Jamii initiative, under which the CT-OVC Programme operates, remains one of the government’s flagship social safety net programmes, providing critical financial assistance to households caring for orphans and vulnerable children nationwide.
