The government will give more money to people who need help. Mr. Mwaura said they plan to raise the money from 3.52 billion shillings to 15 billion shillings by June 2027. Many more people will join this program in the next few years. Right now 1.7 million people receive help, but soon 2.5 million people will benefit.
Mr. Mwaura told everyone the money always comes on time. The government pays these people even before it pays workers, which helps people live better lives. President Ruto decided these payments should go through mobile phones from this time forward.
The government made this change because some bad things happened with bank payments before. People only need a phone card with mobile money to get their 2,000 shillings each month. This money helps old people over 70 years, people with big disabilities, and children without parents. Since February 11, 2025, about 1.4 million people already received their January money through mobile transfer.
Some people might not have phones, but they just need a SIM card and an ID card. They can visit a mobile money shop near their home for help. Safaricom company lets these people get SIM cards easily. People can also use the e-citizen service by pressing *222*3# on their phones. They can choose English or Kiswahili.
Mobile money means people do not have to travel far anymore. Before, they spent much of their money just going to collect it. The small amount left did not help them much. With mobile money, people can stay home and still receive their payments.
Mr. Mwaura also discussed Kenya's visitors. Last year, 7.5 million people visited Kenya, a 14.6 percent increase from 2023. Many Kenyans also stayed in hotels—5.1 million times in 2024, more than the 4.6 million times in 2023.
Kenya earned 452.20 billion shillings from visitors from other countries, almost 20 percent more than the year before. Most visitors came from the United States, followed by Uganda, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom. Other countries like India, Italy, China, and Germany also sent many visitors.
Mr. Mwaura told everyone the money always comes on time. The government pays these people even before it pays workers, which helps people live better lives. President Ruto decided these payments should go through mobile phones from this time forward.
The government made this change because some bad things happened with bank payments before. People only need a phone card with mobile money to get their 2,000 shillings each month. This money helps old people over 70 years, people with big disabilities, and children without parents. Since February 11, 2025, about 1.4 million people already received their January money through mobile transfer.
Some people might not have phones, but they just need a SIM card and an ID card. They can visit a mobile money shop near their home for help. Safaricom company lets these people get SIM cards easily. People can also use the e-citizen service by pressing *222*3# on their phones. They can choose English or Kiswahili.
Mobile money means people do not have to travel far anymore. Before, they spent much of their money just going to collect it. The small amount left did not help them much. With mobile money, people can stay home and still receive their payments.
Mr. Mwaura also discussed Kenya's visitors. Last year, 7.5 million people visited Kenya, a 14.6 percent increase from 2023. Many Kenyans also stayed in hotels—5.1 million times in 2024, more than the 4.6 million times in 2023.
Kenya earned 452.20 billion shillings from visitors from other countries, almost 20 percent more than the year before. Most visitors came from the United States, followed by Uganda, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom. Other countries like India, Italy, China, and Germany also sent many visitors.
