Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

07/09/2026

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04/09/2026

KENYA LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL SYSTEM TO TRACK AND PROTECT MIGRANT WORKER/

MACHAKOS — Kenya has taken a major step toward digitizing and cleaning up its foreign employment sector with the rollout of a centralized tracking platform. The State Department for Labour and Skills Development has concluded a five-day intensive training workshop in Machakos County focused on operationalizing the newly developed Labour Migration Information System (LMIS).

The forum, which ran from August 31st to September 4th, 2026, was led by the Director of Labour Migration Management, Mr. Joel Mwanzia. It brought together key government institutions, social partners, private employment agencies, and development partners to familiarize stakeholders with the system and strengthen data-sharing networks.The LMIS is designed to serve as an integrated database for collecting, managing, and sharing labour migration data. By centralizing this information, the government aims to support evidence-based decision-making and significantly improve service delivery and protection for Kenyan migrant workers seeking employment abroad.

Throughout the week, participants engaged in hands-on demonstrations of the system to review its daily workflows and technical functionalities. The stakeholders successfully identified technical areas for improvement and drafted practical action points to guide the upcoming pilot phase and final refinement of the platform.

Ministry officials noted that the launch of the LMIS represents a critical milestone toward establishing a more coordinated, data-driven, and responsive labour migration governance framework in Kenya. The State Department extended its appreciation to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for its development support, alongside the diverse stakeholders who contributed to the forum.

04/09/2026

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03/09/2026

The Government, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, has released Kshs. 2,426,312,000 to support 1,213,156 older persons and persons with severe disabilities enrolled in the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme.

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, Mr. Joseph M. Motari, CBS, announced the release during his visit to Narok County for an Inua Jamii spot check, aimed at assessing programme implementation and ensuring that beneficiaries receive the support intended for them.

Payment commenced today, 3rd September 2026, with each beneficiary receiving Kshs. 2,000 for the August 2026 payment cycle.

The Principal Secretary urged beneficiaries who have not yet withdrawn their stipends to do so safely and encouraged older persons who have not registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to enrol and access healthcare services.

During the exercise, Community Public Health Volunteers (CPHVs) were also on the ground assessing older persons and supporting the registration of those who had not yet enrolled with SHA.

The Principal Secretary also called on families and communities, particularly the youth, to protect older persons from exploitation and ensure that their stipends are used for their intended purpose.

The engagement provided an important opportunity to assess the impact of the programme, address beneficiaries’ concerns, promote access to complementary services and strengthen the delivery of social protection support at the community level.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Today, PS Joseph M. Motari join his fellow Principal Secretaries and key stakeholders for a sensitization meeting on the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Initiative, which seeks to accelerate collective efforts towards ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths and stillbirths.

This engagement provides an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration, align priorities and reinforce our shared commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Kenya.

As we advance our national health agenda, we must continue to place the most vulnerable persons (women, newborns and families) at the centre of our efforts by strengthening health systems, promoting equitable access to quality care and fostering meaningful partnerships across sectors.

State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs reaffirm its commitment to working with fellow leaders and partners to ensure that no one is left behind.

27/08/2026

The Katiba @16 celebration, themed “ Kenya Yetu, Wajibu Wetu – Tuwajibike,” provided an important opportunity to reflect on Kenya’s constitutional journey and the progress made in advancing democracy, good governance, human rights, equality and social justice.

The Principal Secretary State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Mr. Joseph M. Motari CBS joined His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, during the celebration, reaffirming our collective commitment to upholding the Constitution and its values and principles.

As the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, we remain committed to advancing an inclusive society where every Kenyan can live with dignity, enjoy their rights and access the support and opportunities they need.