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.