Social Protection Act

30. Eligibility for social protection

Edition: 2025-08-05 · In force

30. Eligibility for social protection

A person is eligible for the appropriate social protection benefit under this Act, if the person—

(a)is a Kenyan citizen;

(b)is a non-Kenyan citizen in an emergency situation;

(c)falls within the categories of beneficiaries specified in section 28; and

(d)complies with any requirements or conditions prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary in regulations including income thresholds, means testing, age limits, health status, disabilities and care dependency.

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Source: Kenya Law