Govt Directs Biometric Verification for Kenyans Getting Ksh2,000 Monthly Stipend
The state-funded programme currently supports over 1.7 million Kenyans with the latest move aimed at streamlining payments and addressing fraud concerns...
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The Kenyan Ministry of Labour has ordered a mandatory nationwide biometric verification for all Inua Jamii programme beneficiaries to enhance transparency and prevent fraud.
- Over 1.7 million vulnerable Kenyans receive a monthly Ksh2,000 stipend through the programme.
- The exercise is being conducted by the Ministry of Labour, State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, led by Principal Secretary Joseph Motari.
- The verification, including fingerprint and facial recognition, is scheduled from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, at designated centres.
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