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Over 700,000 elderly persons to start earning Sh2,000 monthly - CS Labour says

Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore during her vetting by MPs on October 22, 2022. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has told the Senate that at least 700,000 elderly, orphans, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) will start earning Sh2000 per month to cushion them against harsh economic challenges in life.

Bore who appeared before the Senate Plenary sitting to answer questions raised by Senators said that her ministry is registering some 500,000 new beneficiaries including the elderly, Persons with Disabilities, and orphans who will start earning their monthly stipend.

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