Sh38 billion to cushion vulnerable population

Elders address journalists at Kabunde Social Hall compound in Sub-county Homa Bay County on February 25, 2021. (James Omoro, Standard)

The government has set aside Sh37.8 billion for social protection, affirmative action and poverty reduction efforts.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said yesterday the State will continue to pump more resources into programmes such as the traditional cash transfer aiming to cushion society’s vulnerable people.