Govt Disburses Ksh6,000 for Certain Children After Nationwide Verification
The Ksh6,000 payment follows a two-month mandatory nationwide verification exercise to streamline the government's register before disbursing the funds...
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The Kenyan government has commenced the disbursement of Ksh6,000 to beneficiaries of the orphans and vulnerable children cash transfer programme, covering the April, May and June 2026 payment cycles.
- Each registered orphan and vulnerable child is receiving Ksh6,000, equivalent to Ksh2,000 per month for three months.
- The disbursement follows a nationwide mandatory biometric verification exercise conducted by the Ministry of Labour and overseen by the Gender Ministry.
- The Gender Ministry confirmed the funds are available for withdrawal through contracted payment service providers and advised beneficiaries to confirm notifications before visiting agents.
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Households Receive Sh6,000 Under Orphans Cash Transfer Programme - August 2026
Households participating in Kenya's Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme have begun receiving payments covering April, May, and June 2026. The Kenyan government commenced the disbursement of Ksh6,000 to beneficiaries after nationwide verification. Meanwhile, the Kenyan government has partnered with the Beginnings Fund to significantly enhance maternal and newborn healthcare across 21 counties through a Sh10.4 billion deal.
