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Kenya poor to get monthly pay
Prime minister Raila Odinga at a news conference on November 4, 2009 after receiving the interim Report of the Task Force on Development of Comprehensive Well Targeted food subsidy scheme in the country. He said the needy will soon get a monthly allowance to meet their basic needs. Photo/FREDRICK ONYANGO
Posted Wednesday, November 4 2009 at 14:26
In Summary
- Government to disburse Sh600 million to a group of vulnerable people living in the slums as a test project
- PM assures programme will succeed.
“A lot of emphasis has been put in the past to the rural poor, but we know that many Kenyans out there have difficulties in making ends meet. The urban poor, for instance, get seriously affected by fluctuations of food prices and need assistance,” Mr Odinga said.
He gave assurances that the programme would succeed.
The task force members, in their report, say that the government and its partners will first set up internal administrative mechanisms to deliver cash to the beneficiaries.
They will also test the design and implementation of a cash-transfer programme.
The programme will be evaluated, the report continues to say during a mid-term review planned for March next year.
Mr Odinga, however, pointed out that out of the Sh600 million 30 per cent of it will be used on administration.
Apart from the task force members, others present during the press briefing were ministers Dr Naomi Shaban (Special Programmes) and her Planning counterpart Wycliffe Oparanya.
Finance assistant minister Dr Oburu Oginga was also present as well as permanent secretaries Prof Karega Mutahi (Education) and Dr James Nyikal (Gender).
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Submitted by wakoraPosted November 09, 2009 01:57 AM
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Submitted by olegaita66
There are so many projects that can be started up to lift the poor from the shackles of poverty Mr.PM. Free money is not a solution at all.Hey what happened to projects such as Mwea irrigation scheme? Encourage such money making projects like fish farming cooperatives.If am not wrong the guys who were throwing stones during the clashes had this in mind,that Agwambo should get in so as for 'em to reap off freebies.
Posted November 08, 2009 01:50 AM -
Submitted by JonBforever
"A temporary band aid."
Posted November 08, 2009 01:10 AM -
Submitted by waliz
Most of the comments posted here by critics, are from the so called diaspora. Does the little you send to your families make them lazy? please. This will help a widow and that poor family that does not have any means of income.
Posted November 07, 2009 10:36 PM -
Submitted by mwambani
The current econo - political and corrupt environment, makes the effectiveness and sustainability of a welfare system questionable. Successful welfare programs in the west are short term safety nets and include in their scope social, economic and educational components to address poverty. Kenya’s model targets the money component while neglecting educational and social safeguards. Comparable to a tri- legged stool, loss of legs will cause a stool to have limited functionality due to imbalance. The program will fall short if steps are not taken to remedy the social and educational components of the poor.
Posted November 07, 2009 07:13 PM
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Mr Rt Prime minister i fully support you on this!and those who are gainst introduction of sh1500 a month for the needy by the Prime minister what is the difference between this and handing over of maize and relief food to the poor and starving!are we just criticizing becoz Raila Odinga is the introducer and behind the idea.Raila is the prezo in waiting and i see a peoples leader here empowering his electors!and if u have a problem with that then you are the problem.