The government’s Inua Jamii Safety Net programme has garnered significant attention in Marakwet West Sub County as it opens its doors for enrollment of orphans, vulnerable children, older persons, and individuals with severe disabilities.
The initiative aims to provide crucial financial support to those who need it most and alleviate poverty in the region.
Marakwet West Deputy County Commissioner, John Chirchir, addressing the community at the Kapsowar Children’s Office, emphasised the importance of this registration exercise.
He announced that the registration process would be ongoing until September 15th, taking place at various wards within the sub-county.
Chirchir stated, “The Inua Jamii programme is designed to support the most vulnerable members of our community by providing them with a stipend that will help them combat poverty and hunger and ultimately enhance their quality of life.
I urge the residents of Marakwet West to take full advantage of this registration process.”
He assured the public that dedicated officers at the registration offices were readily available to assist and guide everyone through the enrollment process.
The deputy county commissioner emphasised that the procedure would be transparent, with the aim of registering all eligible individuals within the stipulated time frame.
The eligibility criteria for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) include those hailing from extremely impoverished households with one or more orphans and vulnerable children as permanent members.
Additionally, households with a caregiver who is chronically ill or unable to perform their ordinary duties will be considered.
Moreover, the household must not be benefiting from any other government cash transfer programme except for the older person cash transfer, and all beneficiaries must be Kenyan citizens.
Similarly, individuals with severe disabilities must also be Kenyan citizens and should not be benefiting from any other government cash transfer programmeme, with the exception of the older persons’ cash transfer programme.
Marakwet West’s Sub County Children Officer, Carol Temko, expressed her goal to enrol a total of 742 orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) by the end of the registration exercise.
To be eligible for the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CTOVC) programme, applicants are required to provide identification for the caregiver, birth certificates of the beneficiaries, death certificates of the diseased parents, and ensure that the children are below 23 years of age.
To enrol in the Older Person Cash Transfer Programme (OPTC), applicants must be at least 70 years old, and they should furnish their identification along with that of their caregiver.
Additionally, they are required to provide the name of the village, the name of the village elder, and their contact information.
For People Living with Severe Disabilities (PWSD), the registration process mandates the submission of the caregiver’s identification along with all relevant documents for individuals with severe disabilities, especially those requiring 24-hour care.
The Inua Jamii Safety Net programme in Marakwet West Sub County is poised to make a substantial impact on the lives of the most vulnerable members of the community.
With a transparent and accessible registration process, officials are optimistic about achieving their enrollment goals and providing much-needed support to those in need.
Residents are encouraged to seize this opportunity and improve their quality of life through the programme’s assistance.
By Rennish Okong’o
