To apply for the Older Persons Grant (Pesa ya Wazee) in Kenya, follow these steps:
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Older Persons Cash Transfer Program (OPCT), applicants must:
- Be aged 70 years or above and a permanent resident of Kenya.
- Have low-income status and be economically active but not gainfully employed.
- Be registered with a local council, district, or county office with a registration card.
Application Process
- Visit a Huduma Centre: Go to any Huduma Centre in Kenya and request assistance for the Older Persons Grant application.
- Or Visit Local Social Development Offices: Alternatively, you can apply at the Social Development offices in your county or local area under the Ministry of Labour, Social Security, and Services.
- Required Documents:
- National ID: To verify age eligibility.
- Bank Account or Payment Provider Account: For receiving payments, set up with agents like Equity Bank, Cooperative Bank, Post Bank, or KCB.
Grant Payment Details
- Amount: Kshs 2,000 monthly, paid every two months as Kshs 4,000.
- Duration: The grant is valid until the beneficiary passes away, leaves the country for extended periods, misses claiming it for three consecutive months, or is admitted to a state institution.
Contact Information
- Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
- Location: Bishops Road, Social Security House, Nairobi
- Phone: 020 272 6497, 027 29801/804-819
- Email: [email protected]
This grant aims to provide financial support to elderly Kenyans, helping to improve their livelihoods.