The Kenyan government has released Ksh2.4 billion for the Inua Jamii program, benefiting over 1.2 million Kenyans. Payments of Ksh2,000 per beneficiary for the September cycle began on October 6.

• 1,212,670 Kenyans will receive Ksh2,000 each.
• Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, Joseph Motari, announced the release.
• Funds are being disbursed via mobile money, a switch from traditional bank accounts, despite controversies surrounding the new method and official warnings about related exploitation schemes.