• Other allocations include Sh450 million for the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya, Sh600 million for the Child Welfare Society of Kenya, Sh100 million for the presidential bursary for orphans, and Sh180 million for the Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund.

In a bid to eradicate poverty and support the vulnerable in the society, the National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has allocated Sh41.4 billion for social protection in the 2025/26 budget, up from Sh33B in the 2024/2025 financial year translating to an increase of Sh8.4 billion.

CS Mbadi who was presenting the Budget Statement for the Financial Year 2025/2026 on Thursday June 12, 2025 at the National Assembly, said the increased funding is aimed at building a more equal and resilient society by protecting the vulnerable, reducing inequality and boosting national unity.

“Social Protection Services are crucial in building a more equitable add resilient society by reducing poverty inequality and vulnerability as well as promoting economic growth and social cohesion,” he stated while reading a budget themed 'Stimulating Sustainable Economic Recovery for Improved Livelihoods, Job Creation and Business and Industrial Prosperity in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.'

The largest portion of this allocation, Sh25.1 billion, has been set aside for cash transfers to older persons under the Inua Jamii Programme, up from Sh18 billion in the current budget.

Sh8.9 billion has been set aside for cash transfers to Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs), a figure that has gone up by Sh1 billion for more comprehensive coverage.

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Sh1.5 billion has been allocated for cash transfers to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), an increase from Sh1.19 billion.

Additionally, Sh3.9 billion has been set aside for the Kenya Hunger Safety Net Programme, which supports drought-affected households in arid and semi-arid regions.

The proposed budget also includes Sh3.9 billion for the Kenya Hunger Safety Net Programme, which supports drought-stricken households in arid areas.

Other allocations include Sh450 million for the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya, Sh600 million for the Child Welfare Society of Kenya, Sh100 million for the presidential bursary for orphans, and Sh180 million for the Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund.

National Albinism Support and National Autism Support programmes are set to receive Sh90 million each.

In a move to improve accountability and efficiency, the government is proposing a merger of the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).

About Inua Jamii

Inua Jamii is the government’s flagship social protection initiative targeting the most vulnerable groups. It includes: Cash Transfer for Older Persons, Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) and Cash Transfer for Persons with Severe Disabilities.

Hunger Safety Net Programme

These programmes provide beneficiaries with monthly stipends to alleviate poverty, hunger, and socio-economic exclusion.

In 2023, President William Ruto directed the Ministry to scale up the programme to reach 2.5 million beneficiaries, to be implemented in phases. He also ordered that funds be disbursed on the 15th of every month to ensure consistency and reliability for beneficiaries.

Komen S.K is a student at Kabarak University pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication.