The tradition of taking care of older members of the family is slowly fading away in today’s busy society. When President Kenyatta launched the Inua Jamii 70 Years and Above Cash Transfer Programme prior to the 2017 General Election, the initiative was applauded and criticised in equal measure. It incorporates the Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT), Persons with Severe Disability Cash Transfer (PWSD) and Orphans and Vulnerable Children Cash Transfer (OVCT). The tradition of taking care of older members of the family is slowly fading away in today’s busy society. The social protection project for the hitherto forgotten elderly is a crown of glory for grey hair.

Source: Daily Nation March 25, 2019 19:00 UTC