Nairobi, Jan. 6 -- The government has released Sh8.6 billion for the cash transfer programme for the elderly, orphans and the disabled, ending a six-month wait.

The director of social assistance under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Judy Tuda said in a statement the disbursement will cover the July-August and September-October 2022 cycles.

"This is to inform you that the government has released Sh8,577,808,000 as payment to 1,072,226 Inua Jamii cash transfer programme beneficiaries currently on payroll and the disbursements will be through the contracted Payment Service Providers," reads the statement in part.

"This payment is scheduled to commence on Monday, January 9, 2023, with each beneficiary receiving Sh8,000."

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