ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Social Protection Act
34. Rights and obligations of a beneficiary
Edition: 2025-08-05 · In force
34. Rights and obligations of a beneficiary
(1)A beneficiary of a social protection benefit under this Act has the right to—(a)information on the available social protection interventions and the eligibility criteria;(b)provide informed consent for the collection of his personal data for the purpose of providing social protection benefits under this Act;(c)be treated with dignity and without any form of discrimination; and(d)have his complaints and grievances handled by the Board in an expeditious, efficient, lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair manner.(2)A beneficiary of a social protection benefit under this Act has the duty to—(a)provide accurate information to the Board;(b)act in good faith and use any social protection benefit responsibly and for the intended purpose;(c)promptly notify the Board of any changes in his socio-economic circumstances that may affect his eligibility for the social protection benefit; and(d)comply with any conditions that may be imposed in relation to the provision of a social protection benefit.