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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will launch a 3-month compliance monitoring exercise today, Wednesday at 2:30pm, targeting the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme for Older Persons and Senior Citizens under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
The audit is being conducted pursuant to Section 11(1)(i) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011, which allows EACC to monitor practices and procedures of any state agency to detect and address potential corruption risks.
The launch will be officiated by EACC Commissioner Col (Rtd) Alfred Mshimba, MBS and attended by top officials from the Ministry including the Principal Secretaries of the two State Departments overseeing the cash transfer program.
According to EACC, the Inua Jamii program was identified for auditing due to its importance to the public and the substantial budgetary allocation it receives from the government. The commission is already conducting a similar monitoring exercise for dam projects under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
The Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme provides bi-monthly stipends to elderly citizens above 70 years of age who come from poor households. It aims to support their basic needs and promote their wellbeing.
The EACC audit will assess compliance, identify potential corruption risks, and recommend measures to strengthen integrity in the implementation of this critical social protection program for senior citizens.
