The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, through the State Department for Children Services, has confirmed the disbursement of a KSh6,000 cash transfer to selected households across Kenya.
In a statement on August 4, the State Department for Children Services confirmed that the funds have been released successfully disbursed.
Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo said the payments cover the April, May and June 2026 cycle under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) program.
“The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services through the State Department for Children Services has successfully disbursed the April, May and June 2026 Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) payments,” said Hanna Wendot.
Ministry Confirms KSh6,000 Payment and Next Disbursement
According to the ministry, each beneficiary household is receiving KSh6,000, representing three monthly payments of KSh2,000 each under the program.
The payments commenced on July 31, 2026, and are available for withdrawal through the government’s contracted payment service providers.
“Each beneficiary household is receiving KSh 6,000, representing three monthly payments of KSh 2,000 each. The payments, which commenced on 31st July 2026, are available for withdrawal through the contracted Payment Service Providers,” said Wendot.
Further, the ministry said the program is aimed at strengthening social protection, supporting vulnerable households, and improving access to education, healthcare and nutrition for orphaned and vulnerable children.
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The ministry also confirmed that preparations for the July 2026 payment cycle are at an advanced stage.
“Preparations for the July 2026 payment cycle are at an advanced stage,” the ministry stated.
Kenya’s Oldest Cash Transfer Program for Vulnerable Children
The Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) program, launched in 2004, is Kenya’s longest-running government cash assistance initiative.
It was created to provide financial support to low-income households caring for orphaned and vulnerable children, helping families meet essential daily needs while promoting the well-being of children.
The program currently benefits approximately 440,000 households nationwide. Eligible households receive a monthly payment of Sh2,000 to assist with key expenses such as school costs, healthcare services, and proper nutrition. The financial support is intended to ease the burden on vulnerable families and improve children’s access to basic services.
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In addition to providing income support, the program focuses on strengthening family-based care for children. It seeks to ensure that orphaned and vulnerable children can continue living with their families and within their communities rather than being placed in residential institutions.
By supporting caregivers financially, the initiative aims to create a more stable environment where children can grow, attend school, and access healthcare while remaining in familiar surroundings.
Since its introduction more than two decades ago, the program has remained a key component of Kenya’s social protection system, targeting vulnerable households and contributing to better child welfare outcomes through regular cash assistance.
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