The process of recruiting additional beneficiaries to the government’s Inua Jamii Safety Net program attracted more than 300 persons with severe disabilities, orphans, and elderly people who have attained 70 years and above during its launch at Kerugoya Stadium in Kirinyaga Central.
The registration which will run up to 15th September will add more persons with severe disabilities, orphans, and elderly people to the program.
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Nayioma Tobiko who presided over the launch of the program said since the government initiated the process, the livelihoods of persons with severe disabilities, orphans, and elderly people in our communities have greatly improved.
He assured the beneficiaries that there would be no delay in the disbursement of the cash as witnessed in the past.
“Since this program began we have seen changes in the lives of persons with severe disabilities, orphans, and elderly people in our society. I can assure you unlike in the past when you could wait over two months to receive the cash, this time you will get it on time. No delays,” Tobiko said.
He further called upon those willing to be registered to provide correct details and follow all procedures.
The county commissioner said his team will be going around the entire county to monitor progress insisting that all eligible residents should take advantage of the window and register and avoid unnecessary visits to social protection offices.
“My team will go around the county to monitor the process. Let people take advantage of this registration window. We don’t know when the next one will come,” he said.
Zipporah Miringu from the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) said they are targeting persons with severe disabilities, especially those unable to do anything without support from caregivers.
“We are targeting those that require 24-hour assistance. They can’t do anything for themselves. I know the majority are already with NCPWD, but you may not qualify,” she said.
SOURCE: KNA