Inua Jamii: Top 10 counties in cash to the elderly
The Kenyan government's Inua Jamii program has released data identifying the top ten counties with the highest number of elderly beneficiaries receiving cash transfers in 2026. Murang’a County leads the list, which aims to support vulnerable older citizens and those with severe disabilities.
Why it matters
This program represents a significant social safety net initiative in Kenya, providing essential financial support to over 1.4 million eligible elderly and disabled individuals.
The Inua Jamii program has identified the top ten counties with the highest number of elderly citizens receiving cash transfers in 2026, data from the State Department for Social Protection shows.
Leading the list is Murang’a County, which has 62,176 elder beneficiaries, followed by Kakamega County with 52,343. Kiambu County ranks third with 50,414 elderly residents receiving the cash support.
Other counties with significant numbers of beneficiaries include Kitui with 49,647 elders, and Meru County with 49,405. They are closely followed by Machakos County, where 49,165 elders are enrolled, and Nakuru County with 46,958 beneficiaries.
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