Standing Committe On Labour And Social Walfare Report On The Social Protection Bill 2025 (national Assembly Bills No. 12 Of 2025

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$^^uo . CI.r ho {P"'-trz1 REPUBLT. oF KENYA -l 0-ctom r1pad,.e.d {t)-d ( t"U f) oq or a-or \ THE SENATE THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT I FOURTH SESSION STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE PARLIAM E NT OF KENYA LI B RAF.Y RECEIVED 0I JUL 2025 DF,PU'|Y CLERK SENAT E REPORT ON THE SOCIAL PROTECTION BILL' 2025 (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO. 12 OF 2025) PAP tl ,EAKEll'E (Jhrr CLERK AT THt TABI.I Clerk's Chambers, The Senate, Parliament Buildings, NAIROBT. o: JUNE,2025 ]'H E C) 09 JUL 202i fi \*+\x

TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS.............. PRELIMtNARIES ............... Establishment and Mandate of the Committee Membership of the Committee............... CHAIRPERSON'S FOREWORD .......,..... CHAPTER ONE: lNTRODUCT|ON..... 1 .0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION .................. 1.1 oVERVTEW OF THE 8111.............. 1.1 .1 Composition of the Board.. 1.1 .2 Role of county governments under the Social Protection Bi||...... 1.1.3 Eligible beneficiaries of social protection under the 8i11............... 1.1.4 Social protection benefits provided for under the Bill 1.1 .4 Application procedure for social protection benefits......... 1.1.5 Data management for social protection................ 1.1.6 Measures in place to prevent abuse of social protection benefits 1.1 .7 Offenses in the Bill 1.1.8 TheSocial Protection Fund............. 1.1.9 Transitional provisions..... 1.2 SITUATIONAL ANA1YS1S.................. 1.2.1 The Social Protection Policy 2023: Policy Overview 1.2.2 Policy issues........... 1.3 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS............. CHAPTER TWO: OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON THE BILL 2.0 COMMITTEE UNDERTAKINGS.......... 2.1 EMERGING THEMES FROM STAKEHOLDER SUBMISSIONS......... 2.1 .1 Proposed Title Change and Legislative Alignment 2.1 .2 Comprehensive Social Protection Approach 2.1 .3 Clarity of Definitions and Targeting Criteria 2.1.4 Governance and lnstitutional Coordination....'.............. 2.1.5 lnclusion and Eligibility Criteria.......... 2.1.6 Application, Appeals, and Accessibility................ 2.1 .6 Funding Structure and Fiscal Equity........'.. . .iv .iv .vi ..1 ..1 ..1 ..2 ..3 ..3 ..3 ..4 ,.4 ..5 ..5 ..5 ..6 ..6 o 10 12 15 15 16 16 16 't6 17 17 17 18 o o

2.1 .7 Recovery of Erroneous Payments..... 2.1.8 Penalties and Deterrence................. CHAPTER THREE: COMMITTEE OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 3.0 COMMITTEE OBSERVATIONS ON THE BI11..........". 3.1 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS LIST OF APPENDICES 18 18 19 19 20 24

COG COVID-I9 ESC rights HSNP ICRW ILO NEET Youth NGEC NHIF NSPP NSSF OAG OPCT OVC-CT VUP LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS Council of Governors Corona Virus Disease Economic, Social and Cultural rights Hunger Safety Net Programme International Center for Research on Women International Labour Organization Not in Education, Employment, or Training Youth National Gender Equality Commission National Health Insurance Fund National Social Protection Policy National Social Security Fund Office of the Attomey General Older Person Cash Transfer Orphans and Vulnerable Children Cash Transfer Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme r

PRELIMINARIES Establishment and Mandate of the Committee The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare is established pursuant to standing order 228 of the Senate Standing Orders. The Committee is mandated to consider all matters related to manpower and human resources planning, pensions, gender, culture, social welfare, youth affairs, the National Youth Service, children's welfare, national heritage, betting, lotteries, Sports, public entertainment, public amenities, and recreation. The Committee oversights four ministries as follows - l. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection; a) State Department for Labour and Skills Development; and b) State Department for Social Protection and Senior citizens Affairs. 2. TheMinistry of Public Service. Human capital Development and Special Programs; a) State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development; and b) State Department for Special Programs. 3. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports; a) State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy; and b) State Department for SPorts. 4. The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services; a) State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action; b) State Department for Culture, the Arts and Heritage; and c) State Department for Children Services. The Committee also oversights the following institutions under the State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management in the National Treasury - a) The Retirement Benefits Authority; b) The Local Authorities Provident Fund; IV

c) Public Service Superannuation Scheme; and d) The Civil Servants Accident Claim Fund. The Committee also oversights the following Commissions and State Corporations - a) The Public Service Commission; b) The Salaries and Remuneration Commission; c) National Gender & Equality Commission; d) The Commissioner of Sports & Sports Registrar; and e) Permanent Presidential Music Commission. Membership of the Committee The Committee membership is as follows - l. Sen. Julius Recha Murgor, CBS, MP - Chairperson 2. Sen. Crystal KegehiAsige, MP - Vice Chairperson 3. Sen. (Rtd.) Justice Stewart Madzayo, EGH, MP - Member 4. Sen. Erick Okong'o Mogeni, SC, CBS, MP - Member 5. Sen. Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP - Member 6. Sen. Lenku Seki Ole Kanar, MP - Member 7. Sen. Miraj Abdullahi Abdulrahman, MP - Member 8. Sen. Beth Syengo MP - Member

ct IA I til,F.ltsoN's Foli[.woRl) 'llrcSocial I)rotcctionllill.2025(NationalAsscmblyllillsNo. 12o12025)waspasscdby thc National Asscmhl;- on Wcdncsda..,-,. 30'l'April. 2025 and sLrbsequcntly transrnittcd to thc Scnatc. l'hc llill rvas rcad a lrirst'l'irnc in thc Scnatc on'l'ucsday. l3tr'May,2025 and rcl'crred to thc Standing Comrnillcc on l,abour and Social Wcllbrc to Iacilitatc public participalion 1o considcr thc vicws and rccornmcndations ol'thc public whcn it submits its rcport to thc Scnatc. Hon. Speaker, I)ursuant to Articlc llU ol'thc Constitution and standing ordcr 145 (5) of'thc Scnatc Stancling Orclcrs. thc Curlrnittcc llublishcd an advcrtiscrncnt in thc Daily Nation and Star Ncrvsl"rapcrs on 'l.hursclay,. ))nt May. 2025 inviting urcrnbcrs ol'thc public to subrnit rvrittcn rncmoranda to thc Cornrnittcc on thc Ilill. 'l'hc advcrtiscmcnt was also postcd on thc Parliamcrrt r,vcbsitc and social mcdia platfonns. Irollowing thc call lbr submissions. thc Comnrittcc rcccivccl rvrittcn rncrnoranda liorn stakch<lldcrs. 'l'hc Committcc hcld a public hcaring sessiort n,ith targctctl stakcholdcrs and tnctnbcrs ol' thc Public on 'l'hursday. l2tr' JLrnc. 2025. 'l'he Comrnittcc procccdcd to considcr thc Ilill cxtcnsivcly and obscrved that thc Social I)rotcction Ilill.2025. addrcsscs thc inclllcicncics ol'a liagrncntcd systcm by introducin-u ccrrtralizcd coorclination through thc National lloarcl lirr Social Protcction. rvhilc maintaining county-lcvcl implcmcntation. It crnphasizcs rights-bascd, cvidcncc-drivcn approachcs. with clcar rolcs lbr countics and strong transitional provisions to cnsurc continr.ritl ol'cxisting prograuls. A dcdicatcd Social l)rotcction lund is cstablishcd undcr thc I'}ublic liinancc Managcrncnt Act. though lirnding spccilics rcmain unclcar. 'l'hc llill signilicantly broadcns covcragc to includc a rvidcr rangc o[vulnerablc groups and scrviccs. cxtcnding bcyond trarlitional cash transl-crs. It introduccs robust anti-liaud

provisi()ns with strict pcnaltics ancl cstablishcs a ccntralizcd Social l)rotcction li.cgistry to cnhancc targcting and rcducc duplication. 'l'ho sucocss ol'this liarncwork hingcs on su[]lcicnl lunding. strong national-county coordination. and thc l]oard's ability to rnanagc an cxpandcd tnanclatc. 'l'hc Minutcs o1'thc Comrnittcc in considcring thc Social Protcction llill, 2025 (National Asscnrbly llills No. 12 ol- 2025) arc anncxcd to this I{cport as Appcndix 2. 'l'his Ilcport by tl.rc Corrr11ittcc is thcrclt)rc an account ol' thc dclibcrations, including its rcsolutions at Corlnrittcc Stagc Amcncltncnts attachccl to tllc llcp<lrt as Appcrrdix I. Hon. Speaker, May I takc this opportunity to comrncnd the Mcmbcrs ol thc Committcc for their dcvotion ancl contrnitrncnt to duty. rvhich rnadc thc cttnsidcration of thc Ilill succcsslul' I alse ryislr to lhank thc Ol'liccs ol'thc Spcakcr and thc Clcrk ol'thc Scnalc lbr thc stlpport cxtcndcd to thc Corntnittcc in undcrtaking this assignrrrcnt' llon. Spcakcr, It is 19rv ltv plcasant duty. pursuunt to standirrg ordcr l4{t( l) ol'thc Scnatc Standing Ordcrs. t() prcscnt thc Ilcport ol'thc Standing Cornrnittcc on Labtlur and Social Wcllarc on rlrc Social l)rotcction Ilill. 2025 (National Asscmbly Ilills No. 12 ol'2025). ,51- ) Datc......20th Junc. 2025 Signcd SEN..IUI,IUS ITECIIA MUR(;OR, CI]S' MP CI IAI II.P F]I{SON, S'I'AN I) IN(; COM M IT'I'T] I] ON I,ABOU R AN D SOCIAL WF]LFARI.] v

2 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION l. The Social Protection Bill,2025 (Nationat Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2025) was passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday, 3Oth April,2025 and subsequently transmitted to the Senate. The Bill was read a First Time in the Senate on Tuesday, 13th May,2025 and referred to the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare to facilitate public participation to consider the views and recommendations of the public when it submits its report to the Senate. In accordance with the provisions of Article, ll8 of the Constitution and standing order 145 (5) of the Senate Standing Orders, the Committee invited interested members of the public to submit any representations that they may have on the Bill by way of written memoranda. The invitations were made vide advertisements which appeared in the Star and the Daily Nation Newspaper on Thursday,22d May, 2025.Further the Committee scheduled a public hearing with targeted stakeholders and members of the Public on 1'hursday , l?th June, 2025 . I.I OVERVIEW OF THE BILL The Bill establishes the National Board for Social Protection as a body corporate to be the primary institution responsible for coordinating social protection interventions in Kenya. The Board will be the central govemance structure for implementing the Act and coordinating non-contributory social protection programs in the country. 4 Clause 8 of the Bill highlights the functions of the National Board for Social Protection which include, to - J 1 (a) advise the Cabinet Secretary on social protection matters;

(b) (c) (d) (e) (0 (e) (h) (i) 0) (k) (l) (m) design and implement social protection interventions; provide social assistance and care to vulnerable persons; coordinate interventions across different sectors and levels of govemment; foster collaboration among stakeholders; maintain a comprehensive registry of social protection beneficiaries; facilitate data sharing among implementing agencies; undertake civic education on social protection; promote a community of practice among social protection practitioners; undertake indexation of benefits to ensure their value is maintained over time; mobilize resources for social protection programs; conduct research on social protection issues; and perform other functions conferred by law. representatives from government ministries; county governments representatives; four persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary representing: (i) trade unions (ii) employers'organizations (iii) persons with disabilities (iv) older members of societY the Chief Executive Officer of the Board. Board members will serve for three years with eligibility for reappointment for one additional term. 1.1.1 Composition of the Board 5. As per clause l0 of the Bill, the National Board for Social Protection will comprise (d) (e) 2 (a) (b) (c)

1.1.2 6. r.1.4 8. 1.1.3 Eligible beneficiaries of social protection under the Bill 7. The Bill mandates the Board to provide social protection to persons in need, who include- (a) orphans and vulnerable children; (b) poor older members of societY; (c) persons with disabilities; (d) persons in extreme Poverty; (e) persons affected by shocks such as disasters or emergencies; and (0 unpaid caregivers. Role of county governments under the Social Protection Bill The Social Protection Bill, 2025 recognizes the important role of county govemments in social protection implementation' County governments will be responsible for the following - (a) implementing national govemment policies through county-specific legislation and strategies; (b) allocating resources for social protection interventions at the county level; (c) collaborating with the national Government on social protection matters; (d) developing interoperable county registries for social protection beneficiaries; and (e) developing civic education and public participation strategies related to social protection. Social protection benefits provided for under the Bill Clause 29 of the Social Protection Bill,2025 specifies two main categories of social protection benefits as follows - i. Social Assistance - which includes- cash transfers and transfers in kind ii. Social Care Services - which includes: (a) rehabilitationservices ?

1.1.4 9. 1.1.5 10. (b) psychosocial support (c) respite care (d) feeding programs (e) home-based care (0 skill-buildingprograms (g) essential drugs and assistive devices Application procedure for social protection benefits The Bill provides for a structured process for applying for social protection benefits. This includes- (a) Eligibility criteria - based on vulnerability and need as assessed by the Board; (b) Application procedures - ensuring accessibility and transparency; (c) Review mechanisms - allowing applicants to request review of decisions made by the Board; and (d) Appeals processes - providing recourse for those dissatisfied with the Board's determinations. Data management for social protection The Bill establishes a Social Protection Registry that will serve as a comprehensive database of all social protection beneficiaries. This registry aims to - (a) improve targeting of social protection interventions; (b) reduce duplication ofbenefits; (c) enable coordination among implementing agencies; and (d) strengthen accountability in the socialprotection sector. I l. Further, the Bill conhdentiality and protection laws. includes provisions for proper data handling, ensuring protection of beneficiaries' information in line with data 4

1.1.6 12. 1.1.8 15. 1.1.7 Offenses in the Bill 13. The Bill in Part IV provides for several offenses related to the implementation of social protection including - (a) Obstruction of officers implementing the Act; (b) Providing false information during application or verification; (c) Unlawful disclosure of confidential information; (d) Fraud in obtaining social protection benefits; and (e) Misappropriation of social protection funds. 14. The penalties for these offenses range from fines of one hundred thousand to two million shillings and/or imprisonment terms of six months to five years. Measures in ptace to prevent abuse of social protection benefits The Bill addresses potential abuse ofsocial protection benefits by - (a) establishing rights and obligations of beneficiaries; (b) providing for circumstances under which benefits may be terminated; (c) creating mechanism for refunds to the Board in cases of improper payments; (d) regular review of eligibility and benefits; and (e) creating offenses related to fraud, misrepresentation and misappropriation of funds. The Social Protection Fund Clause 47 of the Social Protection Bill, 2025 provides for the establishment of a Social Protection Fund by the Cabinet Secretary which will be used to finance social protection interventions under the Act. The Fund will be managed in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, Cap.4l2A' 5

1.1.9 16. Transitional provisions The Bill includes comprehensive transitional provisions to ensure continuity of social protection services which include - (a) Repealing the Social Assistance Act (Cap. 258A); (b) Providing for the transition of staff, obligations, and liabilities from existing structures; (c) Ensuring the continuation of existing social assistance benefits and programs; and (d) Providing for the transfer of assets and legal proceedings from previous arrangements to the new framework. 1.2 SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 17. Social protection is a foundational pillar of inclusive development and economic resilience. It functions as a system of risk management at both the individual and national levels-providing households with the means to withstand shocks, invest in human capital, and participate more fully in economic life. Far from being a peripheral social good, it is a strategic policy instrument that promotes equity, stabilizes consumption, and enhances productivity. b I Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). (2023). Econonic Survey 2023. Nairobi: KNBS 18. Mechanisms such as cash transfers, social insurance, and health coverage are not simply safety nets, they are enablers of economic transformation and long-term poverty reduction. Effective social protection systems reduce inequality, prevent intergenerational poverty, and support more cohesive, stable societies. 19. As of 2022, approximately 38.6% of Kenyans lived below the national poverty line, with food poverty affecting 31.7% of the populationl. Hardcore poverty stands at i.lYo, affecting around 3.6 million people2. Unemployment remains a significant

challenge, particularly among youth aged 18-34, with an unemployment rate of 38.gyo3. Even among the employed, SOoh earn below the poverty threshold, highlighting widespread working poverty4. 20. Kenya currently implements various social protection interventions, including cash transfer programs such as Inua Jamii, Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT), and the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP). However, these programs remain fragmented and limited in scope and coverage. 21. Social protection plays a critical role in addressing poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion by providing support to individuals and households facing various risks and contingencies. In Kenya, social protection interventions have been implemented through various programs, including cash transfers for orphans and vulnerable children, older persons and persons with severe disabilities' 22. Social protection is anchored in numerous instruments of national and global legislation most notably, in Kenya it is enshrined in the Constitution in Article 43 which guarantees all Kenyans their Economic, Social, and Cultural (ESC) rights. It asserts the "right for every person...to social security and binds the State to provide appropriate social security to persons who are unable to support themselves and their dependents." This right is closely linked to other social protection rights, including the right to healthcare. 23. The sector has been regulated under the Social Assistance Act, Cap. 258A, but there is a need to review the existing framework to enhance coordination, improve 2 World Bank. (2023). Kenya Economic Update: Tackling Poverty Head-On. Washington, DC: World Bank. 3 Institute of Economic Affairs (lEA Kenya). (2024). Youth [Jnemployment in Kenya: Trends and lntervenlions Nairobi: IEA. 4 Intemational Labour Organization (lLO). (2023). World Social Protection Report 2023: Universal Social Protection to Achieve the SDCs' Geneva: lLO. 7

targeting, strengthen governance and ensure the sustainable implementation of social protection interventions in the country. 24. Social protection in Kenya is structured around three interrelated components- social insurance, social assistance, and social security. Social insurance functions as a contributory mechanism embedded in the formal economy, enabling risk pooling between workers and employers to safeguard against predictable life-cycle shocks such as old age, illness, maternity, and employment-related injuries. It is a central lever for formal labor market protection and long-term income security. 26. Social security provides the normative and legal umbrella for both contributory and non-contributory systems. Anchored in global standards such as ILO Convention No. 102 and Recommendation No. 202, it defines a comprehensive, rights-based approach that positions social protection not as charity, but as a legal entitlement. It demands integration across schemes, adequacy of benefits, and universal lifecycle coverage-including unemployment, child support, matemity, old age, and disability protection. 27. This tripartite structure reflects an evolving policy architecture—one the Social Protection Bill,2025 wishes to strengthen, which aims to formalize coordination, embed governance accountability, and align national practice with international obligations. I 25. Social assistance, in contrast, is a publicly financed intervention targeted at vulnerable populations excluded from contributory schemes. It addresses structural poverty and inequality through predictable, state-financed transfers that stabilize consumption, preserve human capital, and respond to covariate shocks. Flagship programs like Inua Jamii, OVC-CT, and the HSNP serve as the operational backbone of Kenya's pro-poor protection agenda.

2g. The Social Protection Bill, 2025 seeks to establish a strong legal and institutional foundation for non-contributory social protection in Kenya by creating a unified framework for delivering support to vulnerable individuals and households. It proposes the establishment of a National Board for Social Protection to coordinate and oversee interventions that cushion citizens against life's risks and shocks, strengthen human capital, and promote long-term resilience and well-being. Grounded in principles of equity, social justice, inclusivity, and sustainability, the Bill embraces a rights-based and life-cycle approach—cnsuring that social protection is accessible, adequate, participatory, and driven by evidence at every stage of life. 1.2.1 The Social Protection Poticy 2023: Policy Overview 29. Kenya developed its first Social Protection Policy in 2011, the Kenya National Social Protection Policy (NSPP 201l), to give strategic guidance on the implementation and delivery of Social Protection interventions in the country in line with the Constitutional provisions, Vision 2030, and other related international instruments. The social protection system in Kenya has undergone significant changes influenced by various historical events over the years and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic sparked the necessity to update and realign social protections thus the advent of the SocialProtection Policy 2023. 30. The Kenya Social Protection Policy 2023 marks a transformative shift toward a rights- and life-cycle-based approach (Article 21, Constitution), ensuring social protection is not merely reactive but anticipatory across all life stages-from early childhood to old age. It embeds the International Labour Organization's Social protection Floor (Recommendation 202), guaranteeing basic income security and essential health care for children, working-age adults (illness, matemity, unemployment, disability), and the elderly. o

31. The policy also consolidates social interventions into four pillars-income security, social health protection, shock-responsiveness, and complementary programmes- with emphasis on the informal sector, data-driven targeting, inter-institutional coordination (e.g., Enhanced Single Registry), and shock readiness. 1.2.2 Policy issues 1.2.2.1 Persistent Coverage GaPs 32. Despite advancements in social protection programming, significant coverage gaps remain-particularly in the informal and rural economy, which comprises approximately 84% of Kenya's population. Many individuals in these sectors lack access to essential benefits, indicating the need for inclusive mechanisms that address both contributory and non-contributory needs, as underscored by recent ILO initiatives 1.2.2.2 FragmentedandUncoordinatedlnterventions 33. Kenya's social protection landscape has evolved in a fragmented and ad hoc manner. Foundational programs such as the NSSF and NHIF, established in the 1960s, laid an initial framework; however, subsequent interventions have often lacked coordination . The 2023 policy reorganization aims to address this legacy of institutional and programmatic fragmentation. 1.2.2.3 Unaddressed Priority Areas 34. Key social protection priorities remain underdeveloped, including: (a) Expansion ofhealth protection to uncovered populations; (b) Transitioning the NSSF into a comprehensive pension fund with contributions; (c) Establishment of a universal child benefit and a disability benefit; and (d) Introduction of a maternity income benefit. increased 10

35 These reforms are essential to broadening access and ensuring that protection measures reflect the evolving needs of Kenyan households' 1.2.2.4 weak Inter-Agency Coordination and Financing Constraints 36. While the 2023 policy framework adopts a lifecycle and universal coverage approach, marking a shift from emergency-driven interventions to structured, predictable support, its success hinges on effective coordination across govemment entities. Weak institutional synergy and insufficient, unpredictable financing remain major impediments to effective implementation and scale-up' 1.2.2.5 Need for a Unified and Inclusive Framework 37. The new policy framework attempts to unify previously independent programs into a coherent system that addresses Kenya's multidimensional vulnerabilities. Its inclusive approach is designed to promote equity and social justice, but implementation may be undermined without proper legal anchoring and governance structures 1.2.2.6 Gaps in Oversight and Governance 38. The Bill addresses long-standing governance deficits by proposing the establishment of the National Board for Social Protection-a central body to oversee policy harmonization, reduce duplication, and steer implementation across national and county levels. However, the operational effectiveness of this body will depend on its authority, institutional capacity, and political will' 1.2.2.7 Absence of Rights-Based Legal Anchoring 39. The Bill introduces a non-contributory, rights-based legal framework, redefining social protection as an entitlement rather than a discretionary service. This marks a paradigm shift in how beneficiaries are treated and how the State is obligated to 11

respond, with implications for public financing, legal accountability, and program design. 1.2.2.7 ResourceMobilizationandEmergencyPreparedness 40. The Bill provides legal backing for public financing of social protection, while enabling resource mobilization from private sector and development partners. It also promotes risk-informed and lifecycle-based programming, allowing the system to respond to emergencies and shocks-such as disasters or economic crises-through rapid deployment of relief. Tools like the Enhanced Single Registry are intended to support evidence-based targeting and monitoring. I.3 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 4l . Rwanda has developed one of Africa's most sophisticated social protection systems, anchored by the Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP), which comprised both unconditional cash transfers to vulnerable families and transfers linked to public works for those with capacity to work. 42. The system operates on four pillars: social security (direct income support and insurance schemes), linkages to complementary services (employment support and flrnancial literacy), social care services (protection of women, children, persons with disabilities and older people), and short-term social assistance. 43. Rwanda's approach demonstrates remarkable administrative efficiency, with cash transfer delivery improving from 60% to nearly 100% timeliness, while scaling from 6,850 households in 2009 to covering 107,106 households by April 2019, benefiting more than one million individuals. 12

44. The program is particularly notable for being gender-, child-, and nutrition- sensitive, representing a holistic approach that addresses multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously through integrated service delivery' 45. Brazil's social protection system is globally recognized for its transformative Bolsa Familia program, which has become the largest conditional cash transfer program worldwide and serves as a model for reducing inequalities' 46. The program focuses on families as beneficiaries with monthly per capita incomes lower than R$154.00, providing variable benefits according to family composition that prioritize children and adolescents, with direct payment through bank cards. Brazil's success lies in its conditionality framework, where low-income families receive cash transfers on the condition that they send their children to school and ensure they are properly vaccinated. 47. The program's impact has been substantial, with poverty reducing by half from 9.i%o to 4.3%o during its first decade, reaching 50 million low-income Brazilians representing a quarter of the total population. Brazil's model demonstrates how conditional transfers can simultaneously address immediate poverty while investing in long-term human capital development through education and health requirements. 48. South Korea presents a mature, comprehensive social protection system built around universal coverage and life-cycle support' The system includes major programs of National Pension, National Health Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Child Care, and the National Basic Livelihood Security System. 49. A key innovation is the Basic Livelihood Security Programme (BSLP), established in 1999, which provides cash payments and other benefits such as housing and education for citizens living in absolute poverty. South Korea's approach emphasizes universal access combined with targeted support, demonstrating how 13

middle-income countries can transition from basic safety nets to comprehensive social insurance systems that provide security across the entire life cycle. 50. Rwanda's administrative efficiency and integrated service delivery model offers valuable lessons for Kenya's coordination challenges, particularly in achieving near- universal delivery timeliness and combining cash transfers with complementary servlces 51. Brazil's conditional transfer model provides insights for Kenya's human capital development goals, showing how education and health conditionalities can break intergenerational poverty cycles while maintaining broad political support' 52. South Korea's transition from basic assistance to universal coverage demonstrates pathways for Kenya's long-term development, particularly in building comprehensive social insurance systems that provide life-cycle security. 53. These three countries demonstrate that political will, integrated data systems, community involvement, and legal entitlements are central to effective social protection. 14

2.0 COMMITTEE UNDERTAKINGS 54. The Committee held a total of six (6) meetings on the Bill, where it met with various stakeholders and considered the submissions. The Minutes of the meeting are annexed to this Report (Appendix 2)' 55. The Committee published an advertisement in the daily newspapers on Thursday, 22ndMay,2025, inviting members of the public to submit written memoranda on the Bill. The advertisement was also posted on the Parliament website and social media platforms. Copies of the advertisement are annexed to this Report (Appendix 4.) 56. Subsequently, during consideration of the Bill, the committee resolved to additional submissions from the key stakeholders, including - a) Office of the AttorneY General; b) Ministry of Labour and Social Protection; c) National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC); d) International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Africa; e) Coast Regional Budget Hub; 0 Council of Governors (COG); and g) The Cradle, The Children Foundation. invrte 15 CHAPTER TWO: OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON THE BILL 57. Copies of the written submissions are attached to this Report as Appendix 6. Additionally, a matrix analysing the stakeholder submissions clause-by-clause is annexed as Appendix 5. The Committee proceeded to consider the Bill extensively, together with the stakeholder submissions received thereon.

2.1.1 58. 2.1.2 60. 59. Stakeholders emphasized that amending the current Act would avoid duplication, enhance legal continuity, and align more closely with the Public Finance Management Act, particularly given the current lack of a legally established fund for cash transfers. 2.1 EMERGING THEMES FROM STAKEHOLDER SUBMISSIONS Proposed Title Change and Legislative Alignment Stakeholders questioned the need for a new legislative framework, with proposals to rename the Bill as the Socral Assistance (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This suggestion was based on the argument that the existing Social Assistance Act (Cap. 2584) already provides for many of the provisions outlined in the new Bill. Comprehensive Social Protection Approach Submissions underscored the importance of expanding the Bill's scope to include both contributory and non-contributory schemes, consistent with intemational standards such as ILO Recommendation 202. 2.t.3 62. Clarity of Definitions and Targeting Criteria There was a broad call for clearer definitions to support effective implementation. This included defining a "household" for consistent beneficiary targeting, and introducing terms such as "intersectional vulnerability," "shock-responsive social protection," and "gender-responsive delivery" to reflect inclusivity and adaptability' 61. Stakeholders argued that integrating contributory mechanisms (e.g. employer- employee schemes) would enhance sustainability and promote shared responsibility. However, this approach was acknowledged to require complex coordination with labour, taxation, and administrative systems. 16

63. The need for precise distinctions between "applicants" and "beneficiaries" and formal recognition of "primary caregivers" was also emphasized to enhance legal clarity and administrative efficiency. 2.1.4 64. 2.1.6 66. Governance and Institutional Coordination Stakeholders advocated for the establishment of a centralized Social Protection Board to coordinate efforts across national and county levels. Proposals included ensuring local participation and accountability through county government representation, while also integrating gender-responsive governance-such as mandating a 50o/o female composition on the Board and incorporating gender audits. Concerns were raised about potential bureaucratic delays if not well-coordinated. Application, Appeals, and Accessibility There was consensus on the need to enhance the fairness and transparency of the application and appeals process. Recommendations included replacing the term ,,beneficiary" with "person in need," providing written reasons for application rejections, and ensuring accessibility through mobile registration units and community outreach—cspecially for remote or low-literacy populations. These proposals aimed to reduce stigma and promote equitable access, though logistical costs were acknowledged. 17 2.1.5 Inclusion and Eligibility Criteria 65. The inclusion of unpaid caregivers, largely women, emerged as a key point of divergence. Some stakeholders raised concerns about the risk of abuse, while others emphasized the importance of recognizing unpaid care work in pursuit of gender equity. Broader eligibility for other marginalized groups-such as informal workers, single parents, intemally displaced persons' and NEET youth-was widely supported under the principle of "leaving no one behind."

2.1.6 66. 2.1.7 67. 2.1.8 68. Funding Structure and Fiscal Equity Different views were expressed on financing models. A proposed model of 70% county and 30Yo national government contributions aimed to foster county ownership. However, concems were raised about the potential for deepening inequalities between counties with varying revenue capabilities. Stakeholders emphasized the need for a sustainable and equitable funding framework. Recovery of Erroneous Payments To protect the integrity of the system, proposals included establishing legal provisions for the recovery ofoverpaid or misallocated benefits. Stakeholders noted that such measures would require strong administrative capacity and clear enforcement mechanisms. Penalties and Deterrence Proposals were made to criminalize fraudulent claims with fines starting at Kshs 100,000 or imprisonment of at least one year. While intended to deter abuse, stakeholders flagged the risk of over-penalizing vulnerable individuals who may make genuine errors due to lack of information or administrative challenges. A balanced approach to enforcement was recommended. 18

CHAPTER THREE: COMMITTEE OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 3.0 COMMITTEE OBSERVATIONS ON THE BILL 69, Upon review of the Social Protection Bill,2025 (National Assembly Bills No. l2 of 2025) and consideration of the stakeholder submissions received, the Committee made the following key observations - a) Fragmentation of Existing Programs- The Committee observed that the current social protection system remains fragmented, with programs such as Inua Jamii, OPCT, and HSNP operating in silos without central coordination. This fragmentation has contributed to limited coverage, administrative inefficiencies, and persistent protection gaps for vulnerable populations. b) Legislative Modernization- It was noted that the Bill marks a significant shift toward modemizing Kenya's social protection framework by embedding evidence- based programming, a rights-based approach, and strengthened govemance mechanisms. c) Centralized Coordination- The Committee took note of the establishment of the National Social Protection Board as a central coordinating agency. This move was seen as replacing the fragmented implementation under the current Social Assistance Act, while preserving implementation functions at the county level. d) Transitional Provisions- The Bill's comprehensive transitional provisions were acknowledged for ensuring continuity of existing programs, including clear mechanisms for staff transition and asset transf'er from the repealed Social Assistance Act framework. e) Social Protection Fund- The establishment of a dedicated Social Protection Fund under the Public Finance Management Act was welcomed as a measure to streamline financial governance. However, the Committee observed that the Bill lacks specificity on funding sources and allocation levels. f1 Role of County Governments- The Committee observed that the Bill clearly delineates the roles of county govemments in program implementation, resource 19

mobilization, and registry development, in line with Kenya's devolved govemance model. g) Anti-Fraud and Enforcement Provisions- It was noted that the Bill includes robust anti-fraud measures, with substantial penalties for offenses such as providing false information, unlawful disclosure of data, and misappropriation of funds. Penalties include fines of up to Kshs 2 million and imprisonment for up to five years. h) Expanded Coverage and Services- The Committee observed that the Bill broadens the scope of social protection to include a wider range of vulnerable groups-including orphans, persons with disabilities, the elderly, disaster victims, and unpaid caregivers-and introduces social care services such as psychosocial support, rehabilitation, and skill-building. i) Implementation Challenges- The Committee noted that the successful implementation of the Bill will depend heavily on adequate financing, seamless coordination between national and county govemments, and the operational capacity of the proposed Board to manage an expanded mandate. j) Establishment of a Social Protection Registry- The establishment of a comprehensive Social Protection Registry was observed as a progressive step toward improving targeting, minimizing duplication, and enhancing cross-agency coordination. The use of a digital platform was seen as key to improving program efficiency. 3.1 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 70. Arising from the above observations, the Committee recommends that the Senate passes The Social Protection Bill (NationalAssembly Bills No. 12 of 2025) with the following amendments - (a) That Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (d) by inserting the words "and gender responsive" immediately after the words "evidence based" 20

(b)That Clause 6 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraphs after ParagraPh (c) - (ca) establish monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact, efficiency and sustainability of social protection interventions including collection and analysis of disaggregated data by sex, age, disability and other relevant characteristics ; (cb) collaborate with non-state actors including non-govemmental organizations and private sector entities to expand the reach and impact of social protection initiatives. (c) That clause 30 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (c) by deleting the word "beneficiaries" appearing immediately after the words "...." and substituting therefor the words "persons in need". (d)That clause 23 of the Billbe amended in paragraph (a) by deleting the word ..National Assembly" appearing immediately after the words "appropriated by the" and substituting thereof the word "Parliament". (e) That Clause 3l of the Bill be amended by (a) In subclause (l) by- i. deleting the words "A beneficiary or his" appearing " " " " ' and substituting therefor the words "A person in need or their"; ii. inserting the words "in the prescribed manner" immediately after the words " social protection benefit"' (b) in subclause (2) by inserting the words "and may request for additional information where necessary" immediately after the words " benefit applied for"; (c) in subclause (4) by deleting sub-clause 4 and substituting thereof the following new clause- (4) Ifthe applicant does not qualifu for a social protection benefit provided under this Act, the Board shall notiry the Applicant- a) that he or she does not qualify for social protection benefit under this Act; b) the reasons why he or she does not qualify; and 21

c) of his or her right of appeal contemplated in clause 33 and of the mechanism and procedure to invoke such right. (d) in sub-clause (5) by deleting the words "sixty days" appearing immediately after the words "writing within" and substitute thereof the words "fourteen days". (f; That clause 33 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words "in the first optional instance, to the Cabinet Secretary or" appearing immediately after the words "Board may appeal". (g) That Clause 34 of the Bill be amended in subclause (l) by a) deleting the word "and" appearing immediately after the words "form of discrimination;" b) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)- (da) receive social protection benefits within a specified timeframe after approval of the benefits. (h)That Clause 39 of the Bill be amended by deleting the word "may," appearing immediately after the words "The Board" and substituting thereof the word "shall". (i) That Clause 40 of the Billbe amended a) in subclause (l) by inserting the word "for" immediately after the words "singular database"; b) in subclause (2) by deleting the words "fbr vulnerable individuals and households" and substituting therefor the words "of beneficiaries" in paragraph (a); and c) by deleting paragraPh (f). () That clause 44 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words "six months" appearing immediately after the words "a term not exceeding" and substituting thereof the words "two years". (k) That Clause 48 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (d)- 22

(da) the repayment of amounts overpaid or elroneously paid in respect of benefits (l) That Clause 2 of the Bill be amended - a) in the definition of the word "Registry" by deleting the figure "36" appearing immediately after the words ". ....." and substituting thereofthe figure "40". b) by inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence ,.applicant" means a person who applies for social protection benefit under this Act on their behalfor on behalfofanother person; ,,household" means a person or group of persons living together as a single unit with a recognised head of unit; ..person with disability" means a person as defined by the Persons with Disability Act; .,primary care giver" means an adult who takes primary responsibility for meeting the daily needs of a child; "social protection benefit" means a social grant, social relief of distress or an additional payment contemplated under this Act; and 23

Appendix l: Appendix 2: Appendix 3: Appendix 4: Appendix 5: Appendix 6: LIST OF APPENDICES Committee Stage Amendments on the Social Protection Bill,2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2025) Minutes of the Committee sittings Copy the Social Protection Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. l2 of 2025), Bill Advertisement as published in the Daily Nation and Star Newspapers Public Participation Matrix Copies of the Stakeholders' Submissions 24

20'h.lunc, 2025 I hc Clerk ol'tl'rc Scnatc I)arlianrcnt Iluildirrgs NAiltOBr. IT!]: COMMI'I"I'F]I.] S'I'A(;I.] AMI,]NDMI']N]'S 1'O'I'IIE SOCIAL I'ROTEC'I'ION BrLL,2025 (NA'I'IONAL ASSEMIILY BILLS NO. l2 OF 2025) NOTICE is givcn that Scn. Ilccha Julius Murgor, thc Chairpcrson o1'thc Standing ('grrurittcc on Labour and Social Wclfarc. intcnds to tnovc thc following atncndmcnts to thc Social l)rgtcction Ilill. 2025 (National Asscmbly Ilills No. 12 ol- 2025), at thc Cornrrittcc Stagc CI-AUSE 5 '1IA'I clausc 5 ol'rhc Ilillbc arncndcd in paragraph (d) by inscrting thc words "and gcndcr rcsponsivc" inrnccliatcll' alicr thc tvords .'cvidcncc bascd". CLAUSF] 6 1'HA'I' clausc 6 of thc Ilill bc amcndcd by inscrting thc lbllowing ncw paragraphs allcr naragraph(c ) (ca) cstablish nronitrlrins ancl cvaluatir)n systclns [o asssss thc irnpact, cllicicncy and sustainlbilitv tll'social 1lrotcction intcrvcntions including collcction and analysis ol' disaggrc-uatccl clata by scx. agc. disabilitl and othcr rclcvant charactcristics: (cb) cgllaboratc with non-statc actors including non-govcrnmontal organizations and privatc scctor cntitics to cxpand ths rcach and irnpact ol'social protcction initiativcs. .]t,AUSE 30 THA'l'clausc 30 ol'thc llill bc amcndcd in paragraph (c) by dclcting thc word "bcncllciarics" appcaring irnrncdiatcly allcr thc rvords "thc catcgorics ol" and substituting therefor thc words "pcrsons in ncccl". CLAUSI.] 3I THAT clausc 3 [ ol'thc l]ill bc aurcndctl (a) in subclausc ( l) by- 1

(i) dclcting thc words "A bcnclrciarl,or Itis" appcarirlg bclirrc thc rvords "rcprcscntativc rnay apply" and substituting thcrclilr thc words "A pcrsott it.l nccd or their": (ii) inserting the words "in thc prcscribcd manncr" irnn-rcdiatcly allcr thc words " social protection bcnefit". (b) in subclausc (2) by inscrting thc words "arrd Inay rcqucst Itlr aclclitional inltlrrnation rvhcrc ncccssary" itntrrcdiatcly alicr thc rvords " bcncllt appliccl lilr": (c) in subclausc (4) by dclcting sub-clausc 4 and substituting thcrcol'thc lollowing ncw c lausc- (4) If thc applicant docs not qualily lbr a social protcclion bcncllt providcd undcr this Act. thc Iloard shall notily thc Applicant (a) that thcy do not qualily lbr social protcction bcncllt undcr this Act: (b) thc reasons why thcy do not qualily; and (c) ol'their right of appcal contcmplatcd in clausc 33 and ol'thc mcchanism and proccdurc to invokc such right. (d) in sub-clausc (5) by dclcting thc words "sixt1 clay's" appcaring irnmcdiatcll' altcr thc rvords "writing within" and substitutc thcrcol'thc rvords "ltrr.trtccn c1a1,5". CLAUSE 33 THAT clausc 33 of thc Bill bc amcndcd by dclcting thc rvords "in the lirst optional instancc, to thc Cabincl Sccrctary or" appcaring irnrncdiatcly allcr thc words "lloard rnay appcal". CLAUSE 34 THAT clausc 34 of thc Bill bc amcndcd in subclausc ( l) by-- (a) dclcting thc word "and" appcaring irnrncdiatcly aflcr thc words "lbrm ol' discrimination:" (b) inscrting thc lbllowing ncw paragraph irnmcdiatcly alicr paragraph (d) (da) rcccivc social protcction bcnclits within a spccilicd timcliarnc allcr approval ol' thc benelits. CLAUSE 39 THAT clausc 39 o1'thc llill bc arncndcd by clclcting thc rvord "rnay." appcaring imrncdiatcll' aficr thc words "'l'hc Iloard" and substituting thcrcolthc word "shall". 2

CLAUSE 40 THAT clausc 40 ol-thc llillbc arncndcd (a) in subclausc (l) by inscrting thc word "lbr" imtncdiatcly aller thc words "singular databasc": (b) in subclausc (2) b1, dclcting thc words "lirr vulncrablc individuals and houscholcts" ancl substitr-rting thcrclirr thc rvtlrds "ol'bcncliciarics" in paragraph (a): anil (c) by dclcting paragraph (l). CLAUSE 44 'l'l-lA'l'clagsc 44 ol'thc Ilill bc ar.ncnclcd by dclcting thc rvords "six months" appcaring intrrccliatcll alicr thc rr,ords "a tcnn not cxcccding" and substituting thcrcol'thc rvords "tu'o )'cars". CLAUSE 48 'tllA'l'clausc 4$ ol'thc Ilill bc arncndcd in subclausc (2) by inscrting thc lirllorving nov paragraph itnmcdiatcll' alicr paragraph (d) (<ta) thc rcpaylncnt ol'amounts ovcrpaid or crroncously paid in rcspcct ol'bcncfits. CI,AUSE 2 1'IlA'l'clausc ? ol'thc llill bc arncndccl (a) in thc <lclinition ol' thc rvord "ltcgistry" by dclcting thc ligurc "36" appcaring imrncdiatcly alicr thc words "cstablishcd undcr scction" and substituting thcrcol'the ligurc "40". (b)b) inscrting thc lilllou,ing nov clcllnitions in thcir propcr alphabctical scquollcc "applicant" lncans a pcrson rvho applics lbr social protcction bcncljt undcr this Ac1 on thcir bchall' or on bchall'tll'anothcr pcrson; "hguseltold" mcans a pcrsol'l or group ol'pcrsons living togcthcr as a single unit rvith a rccognisccl hcad ol'unit; "social protcction bcnclil" tncans a social -erant. social rclicl' ol- distrcss or an acltlitional pavlncltt ctlnten.rplatcil r.rndcr this Ac1; and 3

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2 M r N/S !lN/S Ct,SW I 254 I 2025 : Thc mccting was called to ordcr by thc Chairpcrson at 10.05 a.m. fiollowcd by a word of praycr. Nt I \-/S EN/SC LSW/2 55/2025 : ADOP'l'lO\ O[",\(; t \ l),\ 'l'hc agcnda was adoptcd aftcr bcing proposcd by Scn. Alcxartdcr Munyi MLrncligi, MI' and scconded by Sen. Miraj Abdulahi Abdulllahrnan, MP as lollows l. Praycr; 2. Adoption olthc Agcnda; 3. Considcration o('Cor.rtr.rlittcc Rcports on- a) thc Social Protcction Bill,2025 (National Asscrnbly llills No. 12 ol'2025): b) thc Labour Migration and Managcmcnt( No. 2) Bill,2024( Scnatc Ilills No.42 of 2024) 4. Any Othcr Busincss; and 5. Datc of thc Ncxt Mccting and Adjournmcnt. IVI IN/SEN/SCLSW 125612025: co\sll)r,-rt,\'il()\ ()l; Co\llll I'l 1.1.. A Committcc reDort on thc Social Protcction Ilill.2025 (Nationa I Asscmblv Ilills No. l2 ol'2025): l. Thc Committcc considcrcd thc Itcport otr thc Social Protcction llill,202.5 (National Asscmbly uills No. 12 ol- 2025), and thc proposcd cornrnittcc amcndmcnts on thc Bill. 2. 'l'hc Committcc adoptcd thc Rcporr on thc Social Protcction llill. 2025 (National Asscrrbly tlills No. l2 ol' 2025). including thc proposccl ar.ncndrnclts allcr bcing proposcd by Scn. llcth Syclrgg, M[' ald sccondcd by Scn. Crystal Asigc, MP. A Committee report on the l,abour Migration and Mana cnrcnt ( No. 2) llill, PRAYI.]RS ITEPOR'I'S 20 24 (Sc n ate Bills-N-s-.42 oI-? 0.24) l. 'l-hc Conrnrittcc c<lnsidcrcd thc Ilcllort on tllc l-abotrr Migration arrd Managcmcnt (No.2) Btll, 2024 (Scnatc Uills No. 42 ol' 2024). and thc proposcd Comnlittcc amcndmcnts on thc llill' 2. TheCommittcc adoptcd the Rcport on thc Labour Migration and Managctncnt (No.2) Bill,, 2024 (Scnatc tlills No. 42 <tl-2024), inclr.rding thc proposcd amcndntcnts aftcr bcing proposccl by Scn. Ilcth Sycrrgo. MI'] aucl sccondcd by Scn. Crystal Asigc, MP.

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2 'l'hc mecting was callcd to ordcr by thc Chairpcrson a1 3.00 p.m. lbllowcd by a word ol praycr. MIN/Sl.lN/S(ll.SW/250/2025: AIX)l''l'lON OF A(;l'lNl)A 1'hc agenda was adoptcd aftcr bcing proposcd by Scn. Alcxandcr Munyi Mundigi. Ml' and scconded by Sen. Miraj Abdulahi Abdulrahman, MP as fbllows - l. I)raycr; 2. Adoption ol'thc Agcnda: 3. Considcration ol Committcc Amcndmcnts on thc Social l)rotcction Ilill. 2025 (National Asscmbly llills No. l2 ot'2025): 4. Any Other Business; and 5. Datc of the Next Mecting and Adjournmcnt. M IN/sl,lN/s(ILSW/251/2025: (lONsl l)llllA'l'lON OF COMM I'l"l'l'll'l t,lto't'uc't'toN ti I Ll,, 2025 (N,,\'t'toNA r. ASSt,tM Bt.Y llIl.t.s No. l2 ()t 2025) A. (lommittee bricfing 'l'hc Committcc was bricfud on thc proposcd amcndmcnts to thc Social l)rotcction Ilill. 2025 (Nalional Asscrnbl-v- Ilills No. l2 ol'2025). lt u'as notccl that lhc arncndmcnts sought to cnhancc thc Ilill's clarity. inclusivity'. and rcspotts ivc tr css to vulncrable groups. Key amcndments includcd - a) lnserting "gender rcsponsivc" into clausc 5 to strcngthcn inclusivity. b) llxpanding clausc 6 to rnandatc monitoring and cvaluation syslcms and collaboration with non-statc actors. c) I{cplacing rclcrcnccs to "National Asscrnbly" rvith "l'arlialne nt" in clatrsc 23 to rcllcct bicamcral appropriation. d) Substituting "bcncficiarics" with "pcrsons in nccd" in clauscs 30 ancl 3l (irr more inclusive languagc. e) Clarifying appeals proccsscs in clausc 33 and rcducing timclincs lbr appcal rcsponscs liom sixty to lburtccn days. I) Making lloard action mandattlry (changing "llta)-" to "shall") in clatrscs 34 and 39. ) MIN/SllN/SCl,SW/2.t912025: I'llAYl'll{S .\It 1,.\t)]I 1,.\'1 s ()\'ilI Ia so('r.,\r.

3 -) g) Itclining thc structurc and dclinitions rclatcd to thc social protcction rcgistry and cligibility in clauscs 2 and 40. h) I'roviding lbr rccovcry of ovcrpaid bcncflts in clause 48 and incrcasing pcnaltics in clausc 44. 'l'hc Courrnittcc was brict'cd on vari<ttts stakcholdcr pr<lposals airncd at strcngthcning thc intcrprctation. cligibility. application proccdurcs. govcrnancc, and adrninistrativc clarity ol' thc Social l)rotcction llill, 2025. A numbcr ol' proposals wcrc acccptcd. primarily thosc intcnded to cnhancc legal prccision, rcinlirrcc proccclural l'airncss. and align with thc Social Protcclion Policy. 2023, and constitutional princ iplcs. Kc1' acccptcd anrcnclnrcnts includcd: a) 'l cchnical corrcctions and thc inclusion o[' additional dclinitions such as "ctpplic'unt," "horrschold," and "persttn v'ith disubility" lbr clarity and alignmcnt wilh othcr lar.l.s. b) I:xpancling thc rolc ol- county Sovcrnmcnts to includc monitoring and cvaluation and collaboration with non-statc actors' c) I{cplacing tlte tcrrn "bencllciarics" with "pcrsons in Irced" in scvcral clauscs lbr consistcncl' with thc structurc ol'thc llill. d) Irnhancing thc application and appcals proccss (Clausc 3l ) by: a. Iiecluiring rcasons lbr bcnclit dcnial. h. l:nabling l'cclucsts lbr additional inlbrmation. c. l:nsuring acccssiblc. inclr.rsivc application mcthods, d. (iuarantccing thc right to appcal dircctly to thc IIigh Court (Clausc 33). in linc u'ith lair adrninistrativc action undcr Articlc 47 arul Articlc 50 ol thc ('onstitulion. c) Inscrting a right to tirncly rcccipt of bcncfits (Clause 34) and mandating inclcxation ol'bcncljts cver),two ycars ((ilausc 39) to protcct rcal valuc against in llation. l) Itelining thc Social l)rotcction l{cgistry provisions (olausc 40) to cnsurc it lilcuscs on actual bcncllciarics. uscs disaggrcgatcd data, and maintains compliancc with data prolcction and cvidcncc-bascd planning. g) Irroviding lilr thc rcpaymcnt ol ovcrpaid or crroncous bcnefits through rcgulalions (Clausc 48). h) Ilcpcaling thc Social Assistancc Act (cap. 25tlA) undcr Clausc 49 to allow full transition to thc rrpclatccl lcgal lianlcwrrrk. l,roposals that wcrc dcclincd includcd thosc sccking to cxpand dclinitions or add rcdundant provisions alrcady covcred in thc llill or I)olicy: to reintroducc thc outdatc{ Social Assistancc Act; or to broadcn Iloard mandatcs and govcrnance structul'cs in ways that could compromisc cllicicncy or constitutional structure. l 5

4 ') Ii. ('onrnriltccconrmcnts alrrl obscrvalions 'l'hc Committec obscrvcd that thc amcndmcnls would improvc accountabilitl'. rcsponsivcness, and clarity in thc dclivcry and administration ol'social protcction scrvices undcr the Ili ll. (1. (lommittccrcsolutions 'l'hc Comrnittcc notcd that whilc a proposal had bccn nradc to rcplacc thc rclcrcncc to "National Asscrnbly" rvith "l)arliarncnt" in Clausc 23 t<l rcllccl bicarncral appropriation, it rcconsidcrcd its carlicr position. [Jpon rcvicw. thc Conrnrittcc obscrved that thc powcr ol-appropriation ol'public f uncls lics cxclusivcly with thc National Asscmbly as providcd undcr Articlc 22 I ol' thc Constitution. Accordingly. thc Comrnittcc rcsolvcd to retain thc rcl'crcncc to "National Asscmbly" in Clausc 23 lirr constitutional consistcncr'. 'l'hc Committcc obscrvcd that. with rcspcct to thc dcllnition ol' '7rr,r'.r'rttt witlt di.tubilit1,". it was important t() rnaintain consistcncy with cxistine lcgal liamcworks. lt thcrclirrc rcsolvcd that thc dcllnition bc rctaincd as proviclccl unclcr thc l)crsons with I)isabilitics Act. 2025. in ordcr to cnsurc alignrncnt and cohcrcncc in thc application ol'disability rights across lcgislation. 'l'he rc was no othcr busincss \il\/st..\/s('l.s\\/25J/2025 .\l).,ot lt\\11..\'l' \\l) l),\ I'1.. ol; l'lll.. \1..\ l' Mt,t,t'r'tN(; 'l'he mccting was adjourncd at 5.05 p.m. with thc ncxt mccting bcin-s thc lirllowing clay SIGNA'tURE (CHAIRPERSON: SEN..IULIUS RECIIA MUR(]OR' CItS' Ml') MIN/SI]N/SC[.SW1252121125: ANY O'l'lIl,llt lttiSINl'.SS /),/ J// L- -f' l)A'l'l,l: 'l'hurs<Ia1 , 26il' .lunc, 2025

1 Ye -SrtrF rt !. I $.-.....- --r. )il\t]l'ES ()F l'H[] ['oRTIl]'r'll (J0M) )tt.t't't\(; ()F 'I'HE S'I'ANDING COlrl{l'l"l'l,.ll ()\ I,AI}OUR AND S0CIAL w[]r.l,'AILFl lll,lt.D oNl.lN!l )to\ l),\\' l6r!r.tuNtl 2025 A'l'2.30 PNl. .lulius llccha Murgor. CBS, MP CrystalAsigc, MP Alcxanclcr Mr"rnyi Mundigi, MI'} Lcnku Scki Olc Kanar. MI) Mira.j AbdLrlahi Abdulrahrrran, MP Ilcth Sycngo, Ml) l. Scn 2. Scn 3. Scn 4. Scrt 5. Scn 6. Scn

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.\t,ol.o(;l Is l. Scn. (Rtd.) .lLrsticc Stcwart Madzayo, I1(lll. MI' 2. Scn. Erick Okong'o Mogcni, SC, CBS, MP

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l. Ms 2. Ms 3. Mr 4. Ms 5. Ms 6. Mr Mwanalc Shaban Irlorcncs Wawcru Jackson Wckcsa Nigrna Adow Lomcncn Junior Nicholas Arusci M I N/S r,l N/S CtSW I 232 I 21125 : I'hc nrccting was callcd to ordcr by thc Chairpcrson at 3.00 p.m. followed by a word of prilycl' M [. iVl l] [,] RS Pl{ Uslr)i'l' sECRr.l'l'ARIA'l' PItAYI.]RS

2 ]lI\/Sl'l\/S('l.S\\ i2l3l2025: .\l)Ol' l l()\ Ol.' .\(;l'.\I).\ 1'hc Agcnda was adoptcd aftcr being proposcd by Scn. Alcxandcr Munyi Mundigi, Ml'} and sccondcd by Scn. Miraj Abdulahi Abdulrahman, MP as follows l. Praycr: 2. Adoption of thc Agcnda; 3. Considcration o1'thc public participation nratrix orr thc Social l)rotcctrorr tlill, 2025(National Assembly Bills No.12 o|2025); 4. Any Other Busincss; and 5. Date of thc Next Mccting and Adjournmcnt. MIN/Sl.l]-/SCl,SW123412025: (l()NSIDlllt,\'l'lO\ ()1.- 'l'll[. l't;BLI(' PRO'l'EC'l'lOn- llll.l., 2025(NA'l'lONz\L '['hc Conrnrittcc was briclcd on thc Social l'rotcction l]ill. 2025 (National Assembly Ilills No. 12 ol' 2025) and procccdod to consiclcr a dctailccl rnatrix outlining stakcholdcr submissions and proposcd amcndmcnts, as a continuation of' its mccting hcld on Friday, l3'l'June, 2025 in Machakos County. Thc Committcc madc thcir dctcrminations as indicatcd in Anncxl. anncxcd to thcsc r.ninutcs. Committee comments and resolutions 'l'hc Committcc supported arncndmcnts to reduoc thc dccision tir-nclinc lbr cmergcncy fundraising lrom 2l to 14 days. It acccptcd proposals to cnhancc acccssibility for pcrsons with disabilitics, including thosc with scnsory irnpairmcnts. Additional recommcndations to strcngthcn application proccclurcs, identity vcrification, cligibility chccks, and liaud prcvcntion wcrc also adoptcd. 'l'hc Committee revicwcd various clausc proposals and rcjcctcd thosc dccnrcd alrcady addressed in cxisting provisions. A ncw rcquircmcnt was introdr.rccd undcr Clausc 34, mandating beneficiaries to notify thc authority if thcy will bc outsidc thc country for ovcr six months. Thc Committee agrccd to clarily thc county govcrnmctlts' rolc in collccting and sharing disaggregatcd data; 'fhe Committcc proposed morc graduatcd pcnaltics lbr liaud and falsc inlormation. A proposal to cstablish a national-county sharcd Social Protcction Fund was rcjcctcd, rcalfirming that social protcction is a nalional {unctitln. 2 B l. 2 4 t,.,\R't'tCil,A't'l()N ]I.\'l'l{tx ()N't'ilt,t s(x'l/\1. ASSEMrlt.\t', BtLr.S N().1 2 ()r,' 2025 A. Comnrittcc briclins

3 .5 Tcrrninology- 'Parliamcnt" vs "National Asscmbly"- Thc Committcc dcbatcd thc appropriatc lcgislativc rcf'crcncc and rcsolvcd to changc to "Parliament" noting possiblc firturc aligntncnt with constitutional changcs' MrN/SnN/scr.sw/23s 121t25: .,\N Y O'l'll Elt lll,SlN IrSS \t I N/St,tN/SCl .SW 123612{125 At).t()ultNMl,lN'l' ANr) l)A'l'E oF''I'llFl NI,IX'I' 2 ),il,.F]'l'l\(; '['hc nrccting was adjournsd at 4.22 p.rn. with thc ncxt mccting bcing on noticc st(;NA'l'u l{E............. (CIIAIRPERSON: SI.]N. JULIUS RECHA MURGOR, CBS, MP) l),\'t l'1.:'l'hursclal'. l gtr' .lunc. 2025 '[hc Contmittcc took notc o[- thc corrcspondcncc frorn thc Ministry oI Gcndcr, culturc and clrildrcn Scrviccs requcsting a rcschcduling of thc conlmittec rctrcat initially planncd lbr Wcdncsday, I [3th- Saturday 2l't .lunc, 2025; and 'l'hc ('ourrniltcc acccclcd to thc rcqucst, and rcsolvcd to considcr thc Committcc l{clrrrrts o1 thc l.abor.tr Migratiorr ancl Managcnrcnt (No.2) lrill,2024 (Scnatc tlills No. 42 o| 2024) and rhe Social Protcction Bill, 2025(National Assembly tsills No. l2 o1'2025) during that pcriod. ///-

l o.\A1o _ta ,#,qr re s1$F s&r,.-=- --c. M IN t j',t't,ts ol"l'll li,'l'll I ll't'Y-tit(; IIl'1 (38IIl) MU11'IN(; OF 1'IIE S'I'ANI)IN(; ('oMlu'l"l'l,lll oN LAli()Ul{ ANI) SOCIAL WEI,l'ARE lltil.l) IN lIll.'[oN (;.\t{t)t,.\ l\\ MACIIAKOS COUN'l'Y o N I,'Ril)AY t3M.ltjNti \I t,t \t B t,. l{s l'lu,ls l,lNl' 2025 A't' I 1..15 i\l A l. Scn 2. Scn .1. Sc-n -1. Scn -5. Sctr (r. Scrt .,\l,ot.o(; Il,ls I . Scn. (l{td.) .lusticc Stcwart Maclzayo. l1(il I. MI'} l. Scn. l:rick Okong'o Mogcni. S(1. ('lls. MI'} s tictt t,t't'A lll,\'l' Julius l{ccha Murgor, CllS. MP Cryslal Asigc. MI' Alcxandcr Munyi Mundigi. Ml' Lcnku Scki Olc Kanar. Ml) Miraj Abclulahi Abdulrahrnan. MI) llcth S1'cngo. MI) Vcronica Kibati M\\'anatc Shahan l:klrcncc Wau'cru .lac kson W'ckcsa Nigma Adou' .lanrcs Ngusya Lomencn.lunior Nicholas Arusci Alicc Nanvama

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Scrj cant-at-arms
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LMs 2. Ms .1. Ms 4. Mr 5. Ms 6. Mr 7. Ms tl. Mr 9. Ms M r N/S It N/S( )l.SW I 222 12025 z t,RAYl,llts l'he ntccting rvas callcd to ordcr by thc Chairpcrson at 12.00 p.m lbllowcd by a word o l' praycr rO^ 1

2 'l'he Agcnda was adoptcd aftcr bcing proposcd by Scn. Alcxandcr Munyi Mundigi, Ml' and sccondcd by Scn. Lcnku Scki Olc Kanar. MI) as lbllows - l. l)raycr; 2. Adoption ol'thc Agcnda; 3. Consideration olthc Public matrix on thc Social Protcclion Ilill,2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2025 (Committee Poper No. 32) 4. Any Other Busincss; and 5. I)atc of the Ncxt Mccting and Adjournmcnt. lllN/SltN/S(ll.S\\/22Jl2025: ('ONsll)l.lt.\'l lO\ Ol. l'lIl,l I't lll.l(' M A'l'lll x oN'l'l I I s(x'tA t. I,Ro'il,.(]'l'ro N A. (bmmitlcc bricline 2 'l hc Committcc was briclbd on thc Social l)rotcction Ilill. 202-5 (Natiorral Asscrnbly llills No. l2 ol'2025) and procccdcd to consiclcr a clclailcd niatrir outlining stakeholdcr submissions and proposccl amcndmcnts. 'l'hc Committcc ollcrcd thcir corrcsponding Cornmittcc dctcrminations as indicatcd in Anncx 1 . anncxcd to thcsc rninutcs. On the Rationalc for Ncw Lcgislation- 'l'hc Committcc obscrvccl that whilc sornc stakcholders proposcd amcnding thc cxisting Social Assistancc Act ((iap. 25ttA). thcrc was broad conscnsus that thc Social l)rotcction llill, 2025 oll'crs a morc comprchcnsivc and prog,rcssivc lcgal liamcwork. 'l'hc Cornmittcc notcd that thc Ilill is aligncd with thc Social l)rotcction I)olicy. 2023. w'hich adopts a krur-pillar approach—comprising incomc sccuritr'. social hcalth protcctior-r^ shock- rcsponsivc social protcction. and complcmcntary programmcs thus ncccssitating thc cnactmcnt ol' standalonc lcgislation. On Definitions and Lcgal Clarity- 'l'hc Cornmittcc notcd that dcllnitions proposcd by stakcholdcrs-such as "houschold". "bcncllciary", and "pcrson u'ith disability"-wcrc usclul and rcllcctcd tcrminology uscd in thc Ilill. .l hcsc proposals wcrc acccptcd as thcy cnhancc lcgal clarity and consistcncy. I lowcvcr. thc Committec rc.lcctcd thc inclusion ol'dcl'initions that wcrc ovcrly tccl.rnical. duplicativc, or not rcl-crcnccd in thc substantivc provisions o{'thc Ilill. in orclcr to maintain simplicity and avoid ambiguity in intcrprctation. On thc Categorics of llcneficiaries- 'l'hc Committcc acknowlcdgccl thc importancc o1'cnsuring the llill adcquatcly addrcsscs thc nccds ol'vulncrablc groups. It obscrvcd that thc inclusion ol' inlilrmal scctor workcrs. unpaid carcgivcrs. singlc-parcnt houscholds. intcrnally displaccd pcrsons. prcg,nant wolncn. and youth not in cducation. cmplovrncnl or training (Nlrlr'l s) was itt linc 2 3 MIN/SEN/S(Il,SW/22J/2025: AIX)P'l'lON Ol' u\(ll'lNl);\ I}II,I,. 2025 (NA'I'IONAI, ASSI.]MI}I,Y I}II,I,S NO. l2 ()t- 2025 ('onrmiltcc ( b nr nrcn ls antl Ohscrr alions I

3 -l with rhc llill's rights-bascd and litb-cyclc approach. and thcrclbrc supportcd such proposals. bn'th" Objccts and ()uitling Principlcs of thc Bill- 'l'hc Committcc obscrvcd rhat whilc somc stakcholdcrs proposcd additional clauscs to cxpand thc objects ancl guicling prir.rciplcs ol'thc llill, such amcndmcnts wcrc largcly unnccessary. ('lauscs -1. 5. and (r alrcady providc a comprchcnsivc lbundation that cmbodics thc principlcs ol' cc1uitr,. non-discrirninalior.r. social .iusticc. and coopcralivc govcntancc bctrvccn national and county lcvcls. 'l hc (lontrnittcc thcrclbrc lilund ruo nccd l'or I urthcr cxpansion. on thc llolc of county Govcrnmcnts-'l'he Committcc rccognizcd thc critical rolc thal (iounty (iovcrnmcnts play in thc implcmentation of social protection pl.oqralnntcs. lt supportcd proposals to cnhance county-lcvcl lunctions, parricularly in thc arcas o{'monitoring and cvalualion and collaboration with non- stalc ilctors. l'ltcsc prol'rosals u'crc liltrnd to hc in lirlc with thc dcvtllvctl sovcntancc stl'pcttlrc ancl thc opcrittiollal ob.icclivcs ol'thc Social l)rotcction [)olicy. On thc COmposition and Functions of thc Social Protcction Board- 'l'hc Cornrrrittcc notcd that whilc thc principlc of inclusivc rcprcscntation is important, proposals to signilicantly cxpand thc rncmbcrship ol'thc Social Protcction Board \\ct.c ltol acklptcd. 't hc Cornmittcc was of thc vicw that such cxpansion could corrrprorr.risc thc I]oard's opcrational cllicicncy. lt lurthcr notcd that thc currcnt ltrovisions are sul'llcicnt Io cllstlrc gcndcr and scctoral rcprcscntation. and lllat aclclitional coltccrlts can bc adclrcsscd through policy irnplcnlcntation liamcworks. on thc I Ian<tling ot'Stakcholtlcr Proposals- 'l'hc Cornrnittcc obscrvcd that whitc rnost stakcholdcr proposals wcrc rootcd in sound policy and constitutional principlcs. somc \\'crc rc.icctcd on thc grounds that thcy wcrc duplicativc of cxisting provisior.rs. Llnltcccssarily spccil'ic. or riskcd cotnplicating, thc adnrinislrativc du-sign ol'thc Ilill. 'l hc ('onlmittcc cmphasizcd thc importancc ol' lrairrtainir.rg lcgislativc cohcrcncc. clarity. and adnr irr istrativc sintplicity to cllsrtrc thc Ilill's succcsslul inrplc tncntatiott. 5 () 7 Owing to tirnc constraints. thc (lomnrittcc rcsolvcd to concludc thc consideration ol'thc Malrix rluring an orrlinc mccling schcdulcd lirr Monday. l6tl'.lunc,2025 at 2:30 p.rn. )t I \/st..\/s( ]l.sw/225l2025: z\NY O'l'l I l'lll BLlSl N l'lSS l'hcrc rr as no othcr bttsirrcss l|. ('onrmittccresolution

I M I N/S I.]N/SC I,SW/22612025 At).totiRNMuN'l' ANI) I)A't'tt ot' 1'ilIi Nt,tx't' MEETIN(; 'l'hc mccting was adjourncd at 2.00 p.m. with thc ncxt mccting bcing on noticc SI(;NA'I'TiITE (('11,,\lltl't.ltSON: SI'.N..lt:l.ll'S ltl'l('ll.\ ]lt lt(;Olt, ('lls. ]ll') l)A'Itl:'fhursday, l9'h .Iunc, 2025 i.j

I rt !.1 I o, rc -*F t>--.=r. \il\t 'il,.s ol.' 'l'll[. 'l'llllt'l'\'-slx'l'll (36u) MllE'l'lr.-(; Ol''l'llll S'l'.,\Nl)lN(; ( oltlil r'r l.-1. o\ L,,\Il()L R,,\.r-l) S()CL,\1. Wl.Lt'AIlli IIELl) IN (lOMMl'|.'l'Eli \I t,. \t Ii I.t lls I,tt l.tst,lN'l' l. Scn..lulius llccha Murgor, (lBS, MI' 2. Sen. Orystal Asigc, MI' 3. Scn. Alcxandcr Munyi Mundigi, MP 4. Scn. Lcnku Scki Olc Kanar. Ml) -5. Scn. []cth S1,cngo. MI) At,ol,o(;Ius I . Scn. (lltd.) .lusticc Stcwart Madzayo, IIGI I, MP ,. Scr.r. lrrick Okong'o Mogcni. SC, CBS. MI' 3. Scn. Miraj Abdulahi Abdulrahman. MI'} st..( lt[. t.\tU.\ I

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I{cscarch Ofliccr III
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l. Ms 2. Ms 3. Mr 4. Ms 5. Ms 6. Ms 7. Mr tl. Mr Mwanatc Shaban I;lorcncc Wawcru .lackson Wckcsa Nignra Aclou' Swaluha Yr,rsul' Lomcncn.lunior Nicholas Arusci Jarncs Ngusya R(X)M ltt & 19.'r'lllRt) t'I.(x)lL. lluN(;E TowEll ()N 1'lltJIl.sl)AY. l2rll JUNE. 2025 A't' r r.00A.M.

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ivl I N/Sl,lN/S(:l,SW /21212025 l'ltAYl.lllS llI\-/S[.\/S('l.S\\/2t3/2025: ..\lX)1'}'l'lO\ Ol.',\(;1..\l).\ 'l'hc Agcnda was adoptcd altcr bcing proposcd by Scn. Alcxandcr Munvi Mundi_ui. M[) and sccondcd by Scn. t.cnku Scki Olc Kanar. MI) as lirllows - 1. Praycr; 2. Adoption ol'the Agcnda; 3. I'ublic hcaring on thc Social Protcction Ilill, 2025 (National Asscmbly llills No. l2 ol'2025) (Committee Poper No. 32) 4. Any Othcr Ilusincss; and 5. I)atc ol'thc Ncxt Mccting and Ad.journrncnt. MIN/S!]N/SC[,SWl2ll/2025: PUIII,IC III,IAIIIN(; ON 1'llli S(XllAl. PRO'[F](ll'lON l]11.1.,, 21125 (Nr\'l'lO\r\1. ASS}IMI}I,Y I}II,I,S No. I2 OF 2025) A. (lomnrittcc bricfing 'l'hc Comrnittcc notcd thc corrcspondcncc lion.) thc Ministrr ol'Labour and Social I)rotcction rcqucsting a rcschcduling ol'thcir appcarance bclorc thc ('onrnrittcc. and lurthcr acknowlcdgcd thc lbrmal apology submittccl h1' thc (iountv Asscrnblics I;orurn Ibr thcir inability to attend thc session. 'l'hc Committcc also acknowledgcd rcccipt ol'carlicr writtcn submissions llom various stakcholdcrs. including. thc National (icndcr and l:quality C'ornnrission. thc (ioast llcgion Iludgct I Iub. thc Intcrnational ('cntrc lirr Rcscarch on Womcr.r (ICRW), and thc Ministrl' ol-l.abour and Social l)rotcctiott. 2 I'hc Chairpcrson thcn invitcd thc stakcholdcrs kl makc thcir subnrissions 'l'hc mccting was callcd to ordcr by thc Chairpcrson at I 1 .25 a.rn. Iollowcd b1'a wrlrd ol' praycr. 'l'his was lbllowcd by introductions liom all prcscnt.

.) l]. Stalicholtlcrs' su bnr issittns I . 'l'hc ()l'licc ol'lhc .,\tl()rnc\ (lcncral '['hc rcprcscntativc liom thc Altorncy-Gcncral's Ollicc rcportcd that thcy had rcvicwcd thc llill and providcd a dctailcd c lausc-by-c lausc analysis and rccommcndations. 'l'hc (lommittcc rvas inlilrmcd that: a) With rcspcct to Clausc 2tl(3)(f). thc tcrm "carcgivcrs" was proposcd for dclction li'orl thc catcgory ol"'pcrsons in nccd." as carcgivers arc providcrs ol' carc ratlrcr than recipicnts.'l'hc Ot'llcc notcd that such provisions wcrc alrcady adccluatcll'addrcsscd in Clausc 29(bxiii) and (vii). b)'l'hc numbcring undcr Clausc 29(b) was said to be incorrcct and in nccd ol' corrcctioll. c) In (llausc 30(c). ir was rccomtncndcd that thc word "bcncflciarics" bc rcplaccd wilh "pcrsons in nccrl" 1o align with thc tcrminology uscd in Clausc 2u. d) Iior Olausc 3l(l). thc tcrm "bcncllciary" was again proposcd to bc rcplaccd with "pcrson in nccd," as thc individual applying lbr suppo( had not yct bccn dctcrmincd to bc a bencliciary. c) Ilcgarding Clause 3l(4), thc Olficc proposed thc addition ol thc rcquircment that thc lloard "givc rcasons lor thc dccision" whcn dcnying a bcncfit. to conrplv uith the liair Aclrninistrativc n ction Act. 2015. l) On (flausc 33. it rvas rcconrrncndcd thal thc provision allowing appcals to thc ('abinct Sccrclarv bc dclctcd. as it riskcd crcating a conllict ol'intcrcst and undcnnining thc indcpcndcncc ol'thc appcals proccss, contrary to Articlc 50( l) ol'thc ('onstitution. g) An cditorialcorrcction rvas suggcstcd lbr Clause 40(l), wherc thc rvord "lbr" should bc inscrtcd lbr clarity. h) In Clausc a0(2)(a). 1hc Olllcc rccommcndcd rcplacing "vulncrablc inilir iduals and houscholds" rvith "bcncllciarics." cxplaining that nraintaining a national rcgistry ol'all vulrrcrablc inclividuals was impractical duc to lluctuating sociocconomic conditions. i) C'lause 40(2)(f) was proposcd lbr dclction, with thc cxplanation that during cmcrgcncics. thc lbcus should bc on idcntilying and assisting pcrsons in nccd at that tinrc. rathcr than rclying on static rcgistry data of vulncrablc houscholds. Shc conclr,rclcrl bv assuring thc (lonrnrittcc ol'thcir continuccl support ancl coopcrittion irr rclining thc l] ill. I'hc (huncil ol' (Jovcrnrlrs ) '['hc Council was rcprcscntcd by thc Govcrnor ol Nyandarua County, who madc thc lbllowing subrnissions: a) llc crnphasizcd that thc ('or.rncil anchorccl its participation in thc constitutional lianrcrlork. notirrg that the irrplcmcnlation ol'social protcction is largcly a dcvolvcd Iirnction. rvhilc thc national Bovcrnmcnt rctains rcsponsibility lbr sctting standards and providing tcchnical assistancc. I Ic observcd that thc Ilill, I

4 In conclusion. thc (iovcrnor cautioncd that unlcss thc f undarncntal issucs raisccl by thc Council wcrc addrcsscd, implcmcntation ol'thc Ilill particularly by county govcrnmcnt would lacc scrious challcngcs and risk Iailing to achicvc its primary ob.jcctivc ol'rcducing povcrty and vulncrability. -3. Thc Cradcl 'l'hc (lhildrcn I ountlation 'l'hc Commitlcc was bricl'cd by a rcprcscntativc ol-thc Cradlc,'l'hc Childrcn I'ouncialion who prescntcd comprchcnsivc submissions on thc Social I)rotcction Ilill.2025. as currcntly drafted. docs not adcquatcly rcllcct thc distinct ),ct complcmcntary rolcs oIthc two lcvcls olgovcrnmcnt. b) llc pointcd out that although thc titlc olthc llill suggcsts a comprchcnsivc approach to social pr()tccti()n. its pruvisions arc linritccl to social assistancc. cxcluding olhcr critical conrponcnts such as social hcalth protccti()lt. itrcornc sccurily, and Iair labour markct intcrvcntions as outlincd in thc Kcnl'a Social I)rotcction Policy. 2023.Llc thcrclorc rccornmcndcd that thc I]ill bc broaclcnccl to include both contributory and non-contributory schcmcs. c)'l'he Govcrnor lurthcr notcd that thc llill inadccluatcly addrcsscs thc rolc ol' county Sovcrnmcnts, trcating thcir participalion as cliscrctionary rathcr lhan ccntral. llc cxprcssctl conccrn about thc llill's approach to tarsctint bcncliciarics. cnsuring cquity. and prcvcntirrg ckrublc-dipping. atrd highli-qhtcd thc nccd lbr a harmonizcd and collabrlrativc managcmcnt inlormalion svslclll involving national and county govcrnmcnts as wcll as non-statc actors. d) He raiscd concern ovcr thc issuc of funding. stating that thc Social l)rotcclion Fund, as proposed in thc Bill, excludcs county govcrnmcnts dcspitc assigninr thcm substantial implcmcntation rcsponsibilitics. I Ic rccommcndcd that thc fund bc cquitably sharcd bctwccn thc national and countv go'v'crnnrcnts in a 70:30 ratio. c) IIc proposcd that thc National Social l)rotcction I]oard bc cithcr rcstruclurcd or climinatcd altogcthcr, arguing that many ol'its assigncd lirnctions Ia ll within thc mandatc of thc Ministry rcsponsiblc lor social protcction. I Ic callccl lbr a clcar dclincation bclwccn stratcgic and policy rolcs at thc national lcvcl and opcrational rc sponsi bi litics at the county lcvcl. l) With rcspcct to thc Social l)rotcction l{cgistry. hc rccomrncndccl thc cstablishrrcnt ol'a ccntralizcd systcm populatcd by harnronizcd data clrawn liom county-lcvcl rcgistrics. citing countics' proxirnitl to Iocal cornrnur.ritics and their capacity to gcncratc accuralc. rcal-timc data. g) IIc also proposcd scvcral amcndmcnls to spccilic clauscs ol'thc Ilill. including provisions to strcng,thcn coordination bctwccn thc two lcvcls ol'govcrnmcltt. incorporatc gcndcr-responsivc principlcs, givc cl'tbct to thc rights guarantccd undcr Articlc 43(3t ol' thc Constitution. cnsurc c()unt)' participati()n in rcgulation-making, and clarify thc Ilill's scopc ancl irnplcnrcntatirrn mcc hanisms.

5 a) lt was notcd that rhc Ilill lackcd dcfinitional clarity on key terms, and thc rcprcscntativc rccommcndcd thc inclusion of ncw delrnitions lor words such as "applicant." "bcncllciary." "prilnary carcgivcr," "disastcr." and "social plolcction hcncllt."'l'hcsc. it rvas argucd. rvould hclp distinguish rolcs. clarily e ligibility. and align thc [lill with rclatcd lcgal liamcworks such as thc Pcrsons with l)isability Act and thc I)isastcr Managcmcnt Act. b)'l'hc rcprcscntalivc proposcd amcndmcnts to Clausc 3 to inscrt ncw sub- clauscs cxplicitly providing lor thc rcndcring of social protcction, outlining dclivcrv mcchanisms. sclting minimum servicc standards. and cstablishing a Social l)rotcction Iloard to strcngthcn coordination. ovcrsight, and policy lilrrnu lat ion. c) l;urthcr. thc Committcc was inlirrmed ol'thc trccd to inscrl a ncw clausc on guiding principlcs, including inclusivity, cquity and Iairncss, sustainability. transparcncy and accountability, and rcspcct for human dignity. 'l'hcsc principlcs wcrc sccn as critical in cnsuring a just, acccssiblc, and cllbctivc social protcction systcm. d) Itcgarding thc rolc ol'county govcrnmcnls undcr Clause 6. it was proposed that countics should also bc rlandatcd to cstablish monitoring and cvaluation s)'stcms and cngaec with non-statc actors to improvc covcragc and cllicicncy ol' social prolcction initiativcs. c) On Clausc 28. thc lioundation rccommcndcd that the phrasc "and disastcrs" bc includcd to cnsurc pcrsons allbcted by both shocks and disastcrs arc cxplicitly covcrcd. l) With regard to Clausc 31. thc Foundation proposcd procedural clariljcalions Io rcrluirc applicalions bc subrrrittcd in a prcscribcd manncr and that thc lloard bc cmpowcrcd tu rccprcst additional inlirrrratiort. In casc ol' rc.icction. applicants should bc notilicd ol'thc dccision, thc rcasons lilr incligibility, and thcir right ol'appcal. including thc proccss lor doing so. g) A ncw Clausc 32 was proposcd. allowing the Iloard to prcscribe additional cligibility rcquircmcnts, such as incomc thrcsholds, mcans tcsting, and docurncntation fbr idcntity and dcpcndcncy status. 'l'his was intendcd to cnhancc transparcncv. cquity. and liaud prcvcntion. h)'lir strcnttlrur scrvicc dclivcr,v-. it was lurthcr proposcd that Clausc 34 bc arlcnclcd to includc thc right ol'bcncliciarics kr rcccivc paynlcnts within a spccilic tiurcliamc lilllowing approval. i) l'he Committcc was also inlilrmcd ol' thc nccd lor ncw provisions on thc suspcnsion ot'bcnclits lilr bcncliciarics abscnt liom thc country lor morc than six nronths. whilc allowing cxccptions undcr spccilic conditions. 'l'his was ainrcd a1 cnsuring responsiblc usc ol'public rcsourccs and prcvcnting abusc. l1 A ncw ('lausc 3(r was rcconlrlcndcd to rcstrict thc translcr or cncuntbrancc ol' social assistancc paynrcnls. protcct thc tull cntitlcmcnt ol'bcncliciarics, and providc mcchanisms lbr appcal. k) l'hc Iioundation also callcd for thc rcplaccmcnt o1' Clausc 43 with a morc dctailcd provision on lalsc rcprcscntation, outlining olfences and pcnaltics lbr lirrnishing lalsc inlirrrnation or lailing to rcport changcs allccting eligibility.

6 C l. l) |inally. it was rccommcndcd that Olausc 4ti(2) bc amcndcd to includc a nov sub-clausc allowing firr thc rccovcrr' ol'ovcrpaicl or crroncouslv tlisbursccl funds, thcrchy cnhancing accountabilitl' and salcguarding public rcsourccs. In conclusion, thc rcprescntativc cmphasizcd that thc proposcd anrcnclmcnts rvcrc necessary to ensurc the Ilill is cornprehensivc. rights-bascd. administrativc ly sound. ancl capablc of dclivcring meaningful and cquitablc social protcction to all ctigiblc individuals. (llmmittcc conrmcnts and obscrvittio ns On thc Constitutional Rolc of Oounty Oovcrnmcnts- '['hc (]onrnrittcc notcd thc strong conscnsus that thc irnplcmcntation ol'social protcction pr()granlnrcs is largcll' a dcvolvcd function.'l'hc Committcc agrccd that grcatcr clarity and alignnrcnt r.r'ith thc Constitution is ncccssarl'. particularly in dclincating rolcs and rcsponsibilitics undcr thc dcvolvcd systcm. On 'l'argcting, ll,quity, anrl llcncficiary ltlcntification- [t was obscrvccl that cll':ctivc targcting. prcvcntion o I'cloublc-dipping. ancl improvccl ctluitv u'crc issucs to look into. 'l'hc C'ommittcc took notc ol'proposals to cnhancc thc intcroyrcrabilitv of national and county data systcms and suppo(cd calls lilr a harmonizcrl. ccntralizcd rcgistry populatcd with rcal-timc data liorn thc cor.rnlics lo cnsurc accuracy and accountability. On Ouiding Principlcs and IIuman Rights- Submissions crnphasizcd thc importancc ol' cmbcdding principlcs such as inclusivity. cc1uit1. sustairrability. gcndcr-rcspons ivcr.rcss. and hurnan dignity in thc Ilill. 'l'hc ('omnriltcc sulll)ortc(l thc incorporation ol'thcsc principlcs. noting that lhcy'arc csscntial lor thc protcctiou and cmpowcrmcnt ol'vulncrablc groups and arc aligncd with constitutional valucs. On the Nccd for lnclusive and Consultativc llcgulation-Making- 'l'hc Committcc agrccd with thc rccommendation that thc lbrmulation ol' rcgulations undcr thc Ilill rnust bc consultativc and inclusivc..l'hc Committcc cndorscd this approach to cnsurc stakeholdcr owncrship and srnoothcr implcmcntation. l{ccognition and Support for Carcgivcrs- 'l'hc Comrnittcc obscrvcd that \.vhilo thc Ilill rclbrcnccs carcgivcrs. thcir rolc rcmains ambigurlusly dcllnccl within thc broadcr social protcction Iiamcwork. It was nolcd that unpaid carcgivcrs. cspcciallv those supporting pcrsons with disabilitics. thc cldcrly. and cl.rildrcn. bcar a signilicant burdcn yct arc oflcn cxcludcd lrom dircct bcncfits. 'l'hc Corrrnrittcc cmphasizcd thc nccd to clcarly dclinc carcgivcrs in thc tlill and includc targctcd support mcasurcs kr rcf'lcct thcir csscntial contribution to social rvcllarc. Access to tr)mcrgcncy Support for Non-Kcnyans-'l hc (-'ornn.rittcc obscrvcd that while thc tlill makcs rc{'crcncc to thc inclusion ol'all pcrsons cluring cntcrgcncics. il lacks sulficient clarity on thc cxtcnt to which non-Kcnyans such as rclugccs arrd migrants are cligiblc lbr social protection. It rccomrncndcd Iurthcr stakcltoldcr cngagcmcnt and clcarcr provisions to guidc thc inclusion of vulncrablc nttn-citizcns. in linc with intcrnational obligations. Noting thc prcscncc o{- rcprcscnlativcs lionl thc Council ol' (lovcrnors. thc Committcc took thc opportunitl'to rcmind thcm ol'thcir pcnding appcarancc bclirrc ') 4 5 6 7

7 2 l), (}rmnrittccrcsolullon IllN/sllN/S(ll.SW/2t512025: ANY O'illFlll IttISINESS Ihcrc u'as no othcr busincss I hc mccting r,"as ad journcd at 12. 55p.rn. with thc ncxt mccting bcing on noticc S l( I\ r\.l'tllt (('l I A I ltl'l.ltSON: Sl,lN. .l (l l,l tlS llll(ll I A M U II(;Oll, CBS, M P) l)A'l'l,l:'l'hursrlar', l gtr',lunc, 2025 thc ('onrmitlcc rcgarding thc pctition conccrning pcrsons living with invisiblc d isabilit ics. 'l'hc Cornmittcc cmphasizcd thc nccd lbr a comprchensivc rcdralling of spccilic provisions to cnsurc thc lcgislation is constitutionally sound, socially inclusive, administrativc ly practical. and aligncd with both National dcvclopmcnt prioritics ancl intcrnalional standarcls on social protcclion. Notins thc lcttcr lionr thc Minislry ol'(lrcativc l')cononry. Youth Al-lairs and Sports rcclucsting a rcschcduling ol' thc ('ommittcc rctrcat initially planncd lilr 'ilrursday.l2tt'- Sunday. l5'l'Junc.2025, thc Committcc acccdcd to thc rcqucst and rcsolvcd to procccd with thc rctrcat on thc said datcs 1o consider thc lbllowing- a) 'l'hc I)ublic l)articipation matrix on the thc Labour Migration and Managcmcnt (No. 2) llill, 2024 (Scnarc llills No.42 o12024); b) 'l'hc l)r.rblic l)articipation nratrix on thc Social l)rotcction Ilill. 2025 (National Asscnrblv Ilills No. l2 ol'202.5): ancl c) lhc l{cport on thc I'elition conccming thc allcgcd Iailurc by Kcnya l}rcwcrics Lirnitcd. Kaplan and Stratton Advocatcs, and Ilarrison Kinyanj ui Advocatcs tu pay compcnsation awardcd to thc pctitioncrs. MIN/SI.]N/SCLSW/2r612025 A|).IOURNMUNl' ANI) I)A'I'E Ot''I'HE NI.lXl' MI.]F]'I'IN(;

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l. Scn 2. Scrt i. Scrt (l{td.) .lusticc Stcwart Madzayo, l:(il I. Ml' l:rick Okong'o Mogcni. S(1, CIIS. MP Lcnku Scki Olc Kanar. MI' .\l,ot,o(;ll.ls l. Ms 2. Ms 3. Mr 4. Ms 5. Mr (r. Mr Mwanatc Shaban Iilorcncc Wawcru .lackson Wckcsa Ndindi Kibathi N ic holas Arr.rsci .lanre s Ngusya l lrc mccting uas callcd to ordcr by thc Chairpcrson at I 1.23 a.m. lollowcd by a word of' l)rit\ cr NI 05 \l t.. \I lt l.l l{s l'lt I.ls[]\'l' s t.t('R t,.'t',\ ll L\'l' MIN/SIiN/S(ll.SW/175/2025: I'llAYI'll{S

M I N/SI,IN/SC LSW I 11 6 l2ll25: Al)OP'il ON Ol'' A(,1 I'lN l)A 'l'he Agcnda was adoptcd aftcr being proposcd by Scn. Alcxandcr Munyi Mundigi. MI' and sccondcd by Scn. Ilcth Sycngo, MI) as lbllows - l. Praycr; 2. Adoption of thc Agcnda; 3. Confirmation of Minutcs ol'the 27th & 29fi Sittings; 4. Mattcrs arising lrom previous minutes; 5. Considcration ol thc Social l)rotcction Policy and Social l)rotcction Ilill. 2025 (National Asscmbly Ililts No. 12 ol'2025) (Oommittcc I)apcr No.25): 6. Any Othcr Ilusincss; and 7. Date of the Ncxt Mccting and Adjournmcnt. l.'l'hc Minutcs of-thc 27tl' Si(ing hcld on Irriday. l(r'r' May. 2025 at 10.(X) a.m. confirmcd to bc a truc rccord ol'thc dclibcrations having bccn prol.roscd b1' Scn. Sycngo, MP and sccondcd by Scn. Crystal Asigc, Ml): and 2. l'hc Minutcs of thc 29'h Sitting held on'Iucsday,27thMay,2025 al 11.00 a.m. contlrmed to bc a truc record of the dclibcrations having bccn proposcd by Alcxandcr Munyi Mundigi. MP and sccondcd by Scn. Ilcth Sycngo. Mt'; \\ CI'C llc t lr \\ c rL- Scn. M I N/StiN/SCLSW/l 7ttl2025 : IL\ I'I'l'.RS .,\lllSl\(; l''llO\l l'ltl'.\'lOt S MINTI'I'[]S fhcre wcrc no matters arising (]ONSII)EITAI'IoN OF' 'I'IIIi S(X]IAI, I'RO',il..("llO\ llll.l.. 21125 (NA'l'lONAl. ASSt,tMtlt,Y Brr,l.s No. l2 ()F 202s) A Committce bricfins 'l'he Committcc was briclcd on l)apcr No.25 and was inlbrmcd that thc Social I)rolcction llill,2025 (National Asscrnbly Ilills No. l2 ol'2025). had bccn rcacl a I:irst 'l'imc in thc Scnatc on l'ucsday. I3'l' May 2025. and subscqucntly con.unittccl to thc Standing Committcc on Labour and Social Wcllarc lbr considcration. It was reported that, in accordancc with Articlc 1 l8 of thc Constitution and Scnatc Standing Order 145(5), thc Committcc had invited mcmbcrs of thc public to submit written mcmoranda on the llill by 1'hursday,5th Junc 2025. Public noticcs had bccn placcd in the S-lar and Duily' Nution ncwspapcrs on 'l'hursday. 22"d May 2025. Additionally. thc Committcc was schcdulcd to conduct a public hcaring with kcy stakcholdcrs and thc public on 'l'hursday. 12'l' .lunc 2025. Mcmbcrs wcrc rcmindcd that, pursuant to Standing Ordcr l4ti. thc (lommiltcc rvas rcquircd to tablc its rcport to thc Senatc within thirty calcndar days liom thc datc ol' 2 2 MIN/SEN/SCLSWI77/2025: CONFIRMA'IION OF MINU'I'ES O[' 1'III'] 27rl! & 2er! srul_N(is M I N/S ItN/SCLSW/l 79l2025 l'Ro'l'lr("1'lON I'OLl(.\'. 2023 i\Nl) S(Xll,\1,

li. ('o nsitlcral ion ol'thc Sociat l)rotcction I'olicr', 202J 'l lrc (lomrnittcc rcscarchcr brict'cd the Committcc on thc Social Protcction l)olicy 2023. u,hich sccks to providc a comprchcnsivc liamcwork lbr salcguarding Kcnyans asainst povcrl.y. vulncrabilitl,. and various lilc shocks. whilc also promoting thcir .iunur1i. and social rights. It was cxplaincd that thc l'olicy builds upon thc loundation laid by rhc Kcnya National Social Protcction l)olicy ol'2011 and incorporatcs lcssons lcarncd liorn rcccnt evcnts, including thc COVID-19 pandemic. 'l'hc I'olicy is domicilcd within thc Ministry ol Labour and Social Protection, undcr thc Statc I)cpartmcnt tirr Social l)rotcction and Scnior Citizcn Allbirs. 'l hc (lornrnittcc was inlirrrncd that thc I'olicy is groundcd in constitutional provisions. particllarlv Articlc 43 ol'thc Constitution. which guarantccs all Kcnyans thc right ttl iocial sccurity and rclatcd socio-cconumic rights. It also aligns with intcrnational conrrrritmcr.rts such as thc Sustainablc I)cvclopmcnt (ioals, spccilically SI)G'l'argct l.l. and thc ll.O Social l)rotcction Irloors Ilccommcndation No.202 of 2012.'fhc I)olicy providcs lor lbur minimum guarantccs: acccss to csscntial hcalthcare, basic irrcomc sccurity lor childrcn. lbr pcrsons ol'working age who are unablc to earn, and lirr thc cldcrll'. N4crlbcrs rvcrc litrthcr inlirrmccl that thc l'olicy is gLridcd by scvcral corc principlcs incluclitrg inclusivity. a lights-bascd approach, ccluitl'. non-discrinrination. gcrrdcr cquality. good govcruancc, accountability, and sustainability. 'l hc bricling outlincd thc lbur kcy pillars olthc Iblicy: a) Incornc Sccurity - combining conlributory and non-contributory sche mes such as uncmployrncnt protcction. matcrnity and sickness bencllts, and old agc pcnsions: b) S6cial I Icalth I,rotcction supporting thc implcmcntation ol'Llnivcrsal Ilcalth ('ovcragc through thc Social Ilcalth lnsurancc Act. 2023, and opcrationalization ol'thc Social I tcalth Authority 1SI IA). launchcd in Octtlbcr 2024'. c ) Shock-l{csponsivc Social Protcction - Ibcusing on timcly relicf tbr populations all'cctcd by disastcrs. including droughts. pandcmics, and othcr cmcrgcncics. using carly rvarning systclns and cmcrgcncy cash transl'crs; and d I ('onrplcmcnta11, l)rogranlncs - airncd at cnhancing livclihoods and rcsilicncc tIrough initiative s such as thc Kcnya Youth limploymcnt and Opportunitie s I)rl.jcct (KYIX)1,) and support to srnallholdcr larmcrs via subsidizcd inputs ancl agricultural insurancc. 'l'hc Cornrnittcc was also inlirrmcd that thc institutional framework undcr the 20 1 I I'olic1'envisagcd thc cstablishlncnt of a National Social Protcction Council, which has not vct bccn rcalizccl duc to lack ol'lcgislation. In thc intcrim. thc National Social I)rotcction Se crclarial and thc Oommunity ol'l)racticc havc bccll coordinating scctoral implcntcntation. 'ilrc 2023 l'olicy rccornmcnds thc cstablishmcnt ol'ncw institulional structurcs. including a National Iloard lor Social l)rotcction, varitlus national and county-lcvcl committccs, and a robust Monitoring and I jvaluation framework. On Iinancing. it was rcportcd that govcrnmcnt allocations to thc sector havc incrcascd sincc 20I I . particularly' lirr cash trans['crs. 'l'hc ]'}olicy calls tbr thc cstablishrncnt and j -l ) 6 conrntittal. which is by'l'hursday. l?th.lunc 2025.'l'hc Committcc was urgcd to takc notc o['thc dcadlincs and considcr thc contcnts ol'thc bricf in linc with thc statutory tinrclines. 2

7 opcrationalization ol- a Social l)rotcction Iiund. as providcd lirr ut.rdcr thc l'trblic l;inancc Managcmcnt Act. to cnsurc sustainablc llnancing. cspccially (or non- contributory programmcs. In conclusion. thc Committcc was inlbrmcd that thc Social l)rotcction llill (National Asscmbly Ilill No. 12 ol'2025) is intcndcd to opcrationalizc thc I)olicy by cstablishing thc ncccssary institutional and llnancial liamcworks. 'l'hc llill also providcs lirr cnhanccd county govcrnmcnt involvcmcnt in thc irnplcmcntation ancl ovcrsight ol' social protcction mcasurcs across thc country. (]. (hnsidcration firr thc Social Protcction Itill. 2025 (National Asscmblv llills No. l2 of 2025) 'l'hc Committcc was bricl'cd on thc Social l)rotcction llill.2025 (National Asscmbly Ilills No. 12 ol' 2025), r.vhich u'as sponsorcd by Ilon. Kirnani lchung'u,a. MI). thc Lcadcr ol'Majority in thc National Asscrnbly. It was notcd that thc Ilill hacl bccn passccl bythcNationalAsscmblyon30'hApril.2025.rcadal;irst'l'inrcinthcScnatcott lJ'r' May,2025, and subsequcntly rcl'crrcd to thc Scnatc Standing (-'omrnittcc on Labour and Social Wclfarc [<rr considcration and lhcilitation of'public participation. 'l'hc Committcc was inlilrmcd that thc Ilill sccks to cstablish a comprchcnsivc liamcr,r,ork ltlr thc administration ol non-contribut<lry social protcctiou inlcrvcntions in Kcnya. It was cxplaincd that thc prinrary ob.jcctivcs ol'thc Ilill inclutlc cnhancing coordination, improving targctinS,. strcngthcning govcntancc. and crtsut'ing sustainability of' social protcction programs aimcd at vulncrablc individuals and houscholds. Mcmbcrs wcrc bricl-cd that thc Ilill proposcs thc cstablishnrcnt of thc National lhard lor Social l)rotcction. which will scrvc as thc ccntral instilution lirr tl.tc coordination and implcmcntation of' social protcction programs. 'l'hc Iloard's liutc(ions inclr,rclc advising thc Cabinct Sccrctary. dcsigning. ancl irnplcrrcnting intcrvc rtt iorts. maintaining a rcgistry ol bcncliciarics, lbstcring stakcholdcr collaboration. artd promoting civic cducation. It was further noted that thc Ilill providcs tbr thc composition ol' thc []oar<i. incorporating rcprcscntativcs lrom govcrnmcnt ministrics. county Bovcrnrncnts. traclc unions. crnploycrs' organizations. and groups rcprcscnting pcrsons with disabilitics and oldcr pcrsons. 'l'hc C'hicl' l'lxccutivc Otllccr ol'thc []oarcl rvill also bc a mcnrbcr. 'l'hc Committce was appriscd o['thc rolc ol'county sovcrnmcnts, rvhich u'ill incluclc implcmcnting national policics at thc county lcvcl. allocating rcsourccs, dcvcloping rcgistrics and civic cducation stratcgics. and collaborating with thc national government. It was slatcd that cligible bcncficiarics undcr thc Bill includc orphans and vulncrablc childrcn, poor oldcr pcrsons. pcrsons with disabilitics. thosc in cxtrcmc povcrty. individuals allcctcd by shocks such as disastcrs. and unpaid carcgivcrs. 'l'hc Committcc was inlormcd that thc tlill outlincs two catcgorics o['bcnclits: Social Assistance (such as cash translcrs and in-kind support) and Social C'arc Scrviccs (including rchabilitation, psychosocial support, and homc-bascd carc). 't'hc Ilill also sets out procedures for application, revicw, and appcals. and introduccs a ccntral Social Protcction Rcgistry for cffcctive data managcment and accountability. Ii.cgarding govcrnancc, it was notcd that thc Ilill cstablishcs mcchanisnts to prcvcnt abusc. including obligations ol'bcncl'iciarics. grounds lilr tcrtninatiort ol'bcncllts. rclund provisions. and ol'f-cnscs rclatcd to liaud or rnisrcprcsctltatiotl. Mcmbcrs wcrc inlbrmcd that thc Ilill proposcs thc crcation ol'a Social l)rolcclion l;trncl to financc thc intcrventions, which will bc managcd undcr thc l)ublic liinancc 4 1 3 4 ) 1 tt I 6

Managemcnt Act. 'l ransitional provisions havc bccn includcd to cnsurc thc smooth rcpcal o['thc Social Assislancc nct (Cap.258A) and continuity of cxisting programs' 10. 'l hc Contmittcc was rcrnindcd that undcr Standing Ordcr 145(5), it is rcquircd to conduct public participation and considcr thc vicws ol'stakcholdcrs bclbrc tabling its rcport t() thc Scnate . '['hc Committcc was also intbrmcd that thc rcport is duc by l2tl' Junc.2025. t). ('onrmitlcc obscrvat ions and commcnts Ncctl lilr I larmonizatitln of Social l'rotcction l-ramcworks-l-hc Committcc obscrvccl that thc Social l)rolcction llill.2025 sccks to consolidatc and harrnonizc thc liagmcntccl lcgal and policy liamcworks currcntly govcrninS, social protcction itr Kcnya. Mcmbcrs wclcorncd thc cllbrt to strcamlinc intcrvcntions, noting that prcvious programs sull'crcd liom duplication. lack ol'coordination, and incllicicncics. Slrengthcning Institutional Coordination-'l'hc Cornmittec notcd thc cstablishmcnt ol'tftc Nalioual t]oarcl tbr Social l)rotcction as a ccntral coordinating body. lt obscrvcd rhat this was a critical stcp lowards addrcssing thc historical lack ol' institt(ional cohcrcncc ir-r tltc dclivcrr, ol' social protcction scrviccs. I lowcvcr. Mcrlbcrs raiscd couccnls about thc clarity ol'rolcs bctwccn thc lloard and cxisting structurcs such as thc Ministry ol' l.abour and Social l)rotcction and cmphasizcd thc nced ttl avoid ovcrlaps. Counfl, (]ovcrnmcnt I'articipation-Mcmbcrs acknowlcdged thc important rolc assignccl lo coLu'lty govcrnmcnts in thc implcmcntation of social protcction policics. llorrcvcr. thc ('ourntittcc cxprcsscd thc vicw that thc tlill should bc strcngthcncd to provirlc clcarcr guiclclincs anci nrininrutn standards ltlr county-lcvcl lcgislation. rcsourcc allocation. and accourltabilitl'nlcchanisms. to cllsurc unilirrlnity and cquity across all coutltics. I nclusivity anrl 'fargeting of Ilcneficiarics-l'hc Committcc obscrvcd that thc catcgorics ol- cligiblc bcncllciarics outlincd in thc llill arc appropriatc and rcf'lcct thc rcalitics ol'r,ulncrability in Kcnya. Noncthclcss, Mcmbcrs cmphasizcd thc nccd lilr rnurc rttbust critcria ancl data tools 1o cr-rsllrc accuratc targcting. and to avoid cxclusion gr political intcrlcrcncc in bcncliciary sclcction. Mcrnbcrs also cmphasizcd thc ncccl to dcllnc cligibility critcria morc clcarl)' to prcvcnt cxclusion crrors. political nralipulalion. and inconsistcncics in implemcntation and Iurthcr givc clarity on thc cligibi litl, ol" Iirrcigncrs. (lonccrns on l)ata l'rotection and Registry Managemcnt-l'he cstablishmcnt ol'a ccntralizcd Social l)rotcction l{cgistry was notcd as a proSrcssivc move to improvc transparcnc),. cliicicrrcl', anci planning. Ilowcvcr, thc Committcc raiscd ctlnccrlts about t[c aclccpracl' ol'clata protccliort salcguards, intcropcrability ol- county and national rcgistrics. and the risk ol'clata brcachcs or misusc ol'scnsitivc pcrsonal inlbrlnation or ()thcr ruattcrs sllclt its ncpotisln. Sustainabilitl, and Financing-Mcmbcrs acknowlcdgcd thc creation ol'a Social l)rotcction liund as a vital linancing mcchanism. I l<lwcvcr. the Cornmittcc cxprcsscd collccnl ovcr thc llill's silcncc on long-tcrm Iunding sourccs and sustainability. It was rcc6r1nrcndcd thal thc tlilt includc clcarcr provisiotts filr budgctary allocation and rcs()urcc nurhilizlttitrrr st rlttcu ic s. llcprcscntation and I nclusivitv in thc National lloartl for Social l)rotection- l'hc (lontmittcc wclcomcd thc inclusivc composition ol' thc Iloard. cspccially thc rccprircntcnl lbr rcprcscntation liorn tradc unions, clnploycrs, pcrsons with disabilitics. ald olclcr pcrsons. owcvcr. Mcnrbcrs rccommclldcd cxpanding thc rcprcscntation to 2 .+ 6 7 )

Ii l. includc civil socicty organizations. Iaith-bascd groups. and 1'outh. givcn thcir critical rolcs in community-lcvcl support systcms and advocac)'. (lommittcc rcsolutions 'l'hc Committcc dircctcd thc Lcgal Counscl to prcparc a comparativc bric I' ana l1'sing thc Childrcn Act.2022 and thc l)crs<lns rvith l)isabilitics Act. 2025 with a ricu ttr idcntitying any potcntial ovcrlaps or duplicatiorts irr thc protcctiolt arld support ol' vulncrablc g,roups: and 'l'he Committcc furthcr requcstcd a comparativc analysis ol'rclcvant intcrnational ancl domcstic legislation that could providc guidancc on thc inclusion ol'cnrcrgcncy social protcction covcrage lor Ibrcigncrs rcsiding in Kcnya. l'hcre was no othcr busincss MrN/SEN/SCLSW/l8l/2025 AI).1ot [tNM F]N'l' AN l) l)A'l'[] OF'l'l I 1,. N I..X'l' ') vil,t,t't'tN(; l'hc mccting was ad.journcd at I 1.45 a.m. u,ith thc rrcxt nlcctirlg bcing on ttoticc st(;NA'l'tJ11|i................ (CHAI RPI'IRSON : S FlN. .l tJ l,I tiS l{Fl(ll I A M tJ lt(;O R' C'l}S' M l') l)A'l'Fl: 'l'hursdal'., lgtr' ,lunc, 2025 6 MIN/SI.lN/S(ll.SW/ltl(l/2025: ANY O'l'llltll llI;SlNl'lSS

. -.::=:...\ ,a . ' -:-.-..-:-.: !: ... ') -.--a" REPUT'LIC OF I(ENYA PARLIAiVIENT / -'.) I.\ATIONA L ASS IlN,lBLY I}I I.LS (Eill n-o. 12 of2025) THE SOCIAL PROTECTTON BTLL,2025 (A Bill publishcd in thc Kcnya Gazerre Supplement No. a3 of2025 and passed b1. the r.\ational Asscnrbly, u,ith amcndmcots, on 3O'h April,2025) N.^. /B/No. l212025 t3HAY ?025 lRST RFAoI l l,;.;ii ::.i2 -,i

THE SOCIAL PROT8,Cl'ION BILL,2O?5 .4.RRANG Ei\{ENT OI' CLA US ES Clcusc PART I _PRELIMIN.4,II Y I-Shon lirlc. 2-l ntc.rprckr ion. 3-Objccts of rhc Act. 4-Scope of the Acr. 5-CuiCing principles. 5-Rolc of Cotrrrty Covernments. P.ART II_THE N.A,TIONAL BOARD TiOR SOCIAt, PROTIIC]'ION 7—Esa'rlishnrcnt oi thc Board. 8-Functions of thc Board. 9-Porrcrs of thc Board. l0-Cornposition of rhe Board. I l-{uatifications of the Board Mcmbers. lZ-'fcnurc of ofIice | 3-Vacancl l4-The Chief Executive Otllcer. lS-Removal of thc Chicl'Exccu(ivc Officcr. l6-Committces of the Bo3rd. l7-Remuneration of mcmbcrs of the Board. | 8-tonduct of busincss and affairs of the Board. l9-Soffof thc Board. 2G-Delegalion of F€wer3 of rhe Board. 2l-Scal of thc Board. 22-Proteaion from pcrsonal liability. 23-Funds olthe Board. 24-Finansial year. 25-Annual estirnales. 26-Boolis of accounr. 27-Annual repon. PART IIt_ADN{INISTRATTON OF SOCIAL PROTECTION 28-Provision oi social protecrion ro pesons in nccd. 29-Social prorccrion benetiL<. lG-Eligibilitv,'or social prolcctioo.

: --) 3 l-Application for social protcction. 32-Rcview ol'dccisions of thc Board. 3 3 -Appeals. l4-Rights artd obligatiorrs of a beneficiary i5-A5use oI social protectiol b:rte{is. 36-l'ermination of social prolection bcnefits. i7-Refund to rhe Board. l8-Review of social protection bcncfirs. J9-lndexarion of social protcction benefits 40-Social prolection regis(ry 4l-Data handlirtg. PeR l'I\'-OFFE,-r-CES 42-Obstruction. 43-Civing falsc information. 44-Unlawful disclosure of irlfornration. .i5-Fraud. 46-Misappropriatiorr of funds. PART V_A,I ISCEL^NEOUS PRO\IISIONS 47-Social Protection Fuod. 48-Rcgularions. PART \'I_.REPEAL SAVTNG AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS 49-Rep—al of Cap. 258a. 50-Transhion of sufl 5 l-Obligations ard liabilities. 52-Rcference to the Directorate of Social Assisrance o( the National Social Protrctiou Sccrctariat. 53-\'esting of assets. 54-Ugal proceedings. 55-Dircctions. ordcrs. atrd autlrorizationS. 56-Transition ofsocial assistancc blncfit9. pt'ogranrmcs and berteficiaries' SCHEDU LE-{onduct of Busincss and Affairs of the Boerd'

1'HE SOCIAL PROIECTION I}ILL.2025 A Bill for .dN ACT of Parlianrcnt to providc a framcrvorli for thc administration of n on-cou tributo ry social protcction inlcrycntionsi to establish thc n{a(ional Board for Social Protection and for conrrectcd purposcs IIN,\CTED [:y ihc Parliarnent of Kcn-uc as tbllorvs- PART I_PRELII4IN^RY l. This AcL rnal,bc citcd as (hc Social Protcction Bill- srN', ti,ir 2025. 2. lrr this r\ct, u,rl"ss thc cor(cxt othcrw.sc [cqu;rcs- lrrcrr:trr'.i:r. "bencftciary'' mcan-s a pcrson or lrouschold that is benefitting frorn a socisl prolcclion bcnefir; "Board" rrcans (lre National tlcrerd lbr Social Plotection established urrder scction 7; ''Cabinet Sccrctary'' mean.s the Cahinet Secrctar "- fc'r the tilne bciDg rcsponsible for lnatt3rs relarirrg ro social protection; ''caregiver" mealrs a person rvho tcnds to thc nccds or concerns of a - (a) child; or (b) pcrson who is not ful11. independcnr duc to shon- tcrm or long-term linritations. including ageing, illness, injury or disability; "cash transfer" nleans s regular and predictablc disburse:nent of nroney by thc Board to an individual, lamily or household; "child" has thc meaning assigncd to ir irr Arliclc 260 olrhc Constitutioni "complcmcntar-y progranrmc" r'ncaris a -iocial protcction intcrverrtion that is dcsigned to rv91k 6lsnosids cxisting social protcction initiatives and is aimed at promoting the skills, knorvlcdgc or qualifications of a person in ordcr to facilitatc sustainablc livelihoods, cnhancc rcsilience and build socio-econolric assets; "lifc c1,clc approach'' mcans supporting a vulnersble pcrson or houschold to meet their developmcnl needs drrring various stages of life; ''non-contributory social protection" rneans a social prolection intervention u,lrere cligibilitl,ro a bencfi( is not conditionaI on the paynlent oI contriburions by rhe beneficiary or b-v snodter party on behalfofthc bcncficiary; ''older membcr of society" rneons a p:rson who has attaincd the agc of sixty years; "orplran" has the rucaning:rssigrrcd r..r it under scction 2 oi rlrc 'Clrildrerr Acr; cJ:r rrr

"Registrl"' rncans tl)c Social Protection Registry cstabfishcd under scction ]6: "right-bascd approaclr" tneatts anchorittg social protection in(crventions. plans. policics and prograrrrncs in a system of rights artd corresponding obligations csrablishcd b1, intcrnariona! and rtational larvs rr4rile taking into account thc principlcs of o[:jecrivity. transParettcy. participation, sociLl-cconoll'lic inclusion, accountabilitv, rron-discritnination. equal ity, cmPo\\'crmcrit and legal it1': ''shock'' mcans a slorv or rapid onsct of high-impact ccological, cnvironmcntal, cconornic or social disturbance rhat affects thc rvell-being or socio-econornic condition of an individual. household or arr), segmcnt ofthc population; ''social assistsncc" nre:rns arrr, financ'al assisunce or social care.-e.\,icc erattcd to 3 poor or vulnclablc pcrson oa household: "social carc sr'rvicc" rDeans an)' fonn of personfll care or othcr plactical rssistancc provided to a vulncrablc P€rson u ho neecis cxtra suopcrt; ''socio-econorn ic inclusion" nrearrs cqual and equitablc acccss to oppor(unitics and panicipation in cconomic and social life for all membcrs of the socieg which rcduccs disparity and crcate a rnore cquitublc anC cohcsive comrnunitl,; "social proicction-' nreans non-contributory meosurcs airncd at preventing and rnirigating economic and social lulncrabilities ro povcrn'- risks, cotrtingcncies and shocl<s cxpcricnccd lhroughout thc Iifc cyclc of a person; "urgcting" means thc pmcess of identifying and sclccting a pcrson. farnil1,. hou-schold or group of people cligible to rcccivc social protcction benefis based on the critcria prcscribed under this Act; 'r,u lnerability" nreans rlre likelihood of suffcring fronr current or furure detcricration in the st3ndard of living. rvhich rnay rcsult in sociatll,urracccptablc outcomcs such as povcny, inabilirv Io rneet basic nceds or inabiliq.'to invesr in hunran capital developmcnr: and ''vulnerable child" ha-s the nrcaning assignod to it urrder section 2 of thc Clrildrcn Acr. 3. The objects of rhis Acr are to- (a) cushion persons in nccd against risks and continecncies; (b) build hunran capital capabilities and resilience of pcrsons in nced; and (c) promote rhe rvcll-bcing ofpcrsons in nced. 4. -I'his Acr shall apply to nc,rr-con:ribulory social prorcction. S. 1-he irr: p leruentat ion sf this Act slrall bc guidcC b.'- Ci! ).1i ()ti(\'rt oitl'c (;u,3,,i

thc fo llowing princiPles- (a) equity, social justice, irrclusivcncss, norl- discrinr inat ion and panicipatory governancc: (b) prorr,otion ot' a rights-bascd approach to the delivcry of social plotectiotr intcri'cntionsi (c) adequac-v. accessibilirl' and sustainabi lity crl' social Protection inl.cn'ctttions: (d) evidencr' bascd social Frotcction pr<rgratttrttiltg; and (e) life<.yclc 3pProach to social protection. 6. ln thc adminisrratiorr arrd f'roviSion 'rf social protectioll, a cotlnty goYcrnnlcnt shall-' (a) irnplcrnerrl nationaI governnrcnt policics t'n social prorcction throuqh county-i1lccific lcgislaiiott atttl stratcgics i (b) allocate resotlrccs for social protcction inlerventions al the counlY lcvel; (c) collaborate rvith thc national Covernlncot in thc provision of social prote.tion inlertentions: (tl) devclop an interoperablc couoty regis(ry for social Prolcctiolr; and (e) dcrclop civic cducation and public PxrticiPation $ratcgics otr social protcction in line rvith thc County Governnlcnts Act. PART II_TI{E N.ATIONAI BOAR-D FOR SOCI.{L PROTECTION 7. (l) There is establishcd a board to be kno\Yrr as the National Board for Social Protcction. (2) Thc Board shall bc a bod;'corporatc rvith pcrpettral succession and a common scal, and shall in its corpoiate name be capable of- (b) cntering into conracts; (c) acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movablc and irnurovablc properq'; and (C) doing or pcrforrning all such othcr tliings or acs as rnal- larvfulll' bc donc or pcrfortned b1'a bodl- corPorate. S. The functions ofthc Board shall be to- (a) advise the Cabincr SecretarY ('ll lraltcrs relating to social protectionl (b) design, irrPletnent, monitor and cvalr.ratc social protcction intervct)ti(rns and prograntnres: (c) provide social 3ssistance and socirl care io vulnerable pe:son s; ?:!.srpiE3 Crp.265 Estrblirhm(ntol rh: Eoird- O$d

(d) coordinate social protection inier!entionS- services arrd progranr rnes; (e) fosrcr collahoration in thc implcmentatiot) of social p[otection interverrtions among govcfltmcn( nr in istries, departmcnts, and agencies: (l) establish and maintairr a social protcction registry anrl ensure continuous collection and disaggregation of data; (g) facilitatc dara sharing and intcropcrability among diffcrcnt social protcction inforrnrtion systcrr)s in collaborarion *ith relcvant social protection agencies; (h) r.rnderrake civic education on social protecriort: (i) prontote a conrnrunity of prSctice lor social protection as a kDorv lcd gc-sharing platforrn; (i) pcriodically undertakc indsxalion of social assistancc bcncfits in colllboration with thc National Treasury: (k) undcnal<c rcsourcc rnobili$tion for purposes of this n ct: (l) undcrtake periodic rcsearch to infolm policy and programme intervcutionsi and (rn)pcrform anJ'other function confcned on it by an-v wrincn Iaw. 9. (l) The Board shall have all rhe powers necessary for thc perfonnancc of its functions under this Act and in panicular, but without prejudice to the gcnerality of thc foregoing, thc Board shall havc pos,er to- (a) coopcrate and collaborate q,ith othcr public or private entities and rcgional and internationel organisations in lhe enlorcenrcnt of this.Acr: and (b) obtain professional assistancc or advice from any pcrson or organisation as it considcrs appropriate. (2) Dcspite sub-section (l), nothing in this Acr confcrs upon thc Board the poiver to pcrform functions that arc under the nlandale of other governnlcnr ministries, dcpartrncrrts, trusts or agcncies 10. ( I ) 'l-he Boerd .chall corrsist of- a) a Chairpcrson appoinLcd bl thc Presidcnr (l;) the Principal Sccrcury for thc timc bcing rcsponsible lor uratters relating to social protection or rheir represerrtative dcsignatcd ln writirrg: (c) rhe Principal Secrelery for thc tirne beiug respoosible for rnertcrs rclating to childrcn or thcir represenulive designated in u,riring; Iroud rhr 86sd

g -Ur \+ L (d) the Principal Secreury to the National Trcasury or t- thcir rcpresclrtativc dcsignated in rvritingl 1- 1"i on. person nontinatcd by thc Council of Counr;" ) Covernors: (fl four pcrsons not bcing public officcrs' appointcd by tlrc Cabinct Secrctarl'as follorvs- / (l) one pcrsorl notninatcd bl tlrc most \? represcntativc fcdcration c,f tradc rrnions b)' r,inue of knorvledgc and eripet'icncc irr mattcrs relating to social protection: (ii) onc person nominated by tlre rnost reprcscntativc federation of ern plol'crs' ot -uar t izatic.rtt s b;' virruc of knorvlcdgc and cxpcriencc in mattcrs relatino. lo social PrOtCction: (iii) onc pcrson rvith disabilirl' nonrinatcd b1' organisations of pelsons u'ith disabilities by virtuc of knowledgc and cxpericncc in mattcrs relaring to social protection; (iv) onc oldcr mctnber of sociery- nominatcd by' ' oqganisations of oldcr lnenrbers ol' societv by viiue of knrrrvledge and experience in rnancrs relating to social protcction: ano q L,, (g) thc Chicf Executive Officer of tlre Board' IU fl. (l) A person qualifies for appointnlcnt as lhe do.rdou'r'41:'' cf Chairpcrs.rn if tre Person- (a) is a citizcn of Kenya; (b) posscsses a post-graduatc dcgree froin a universitl' or academic institution rccognised in Kcnva; (c) has at lcast fiftecn years' c.{perience in social protection; (d) has at lcasl ten ycars' expcrience in a matragetleut position in the public or private sector; (e) mcets thc rcquirenrents of Chapter Six qf the Constitution; and (Q is not scrving in thc public servicc. (1) A pcrson qualifies for appointrucrrt as a tnctnbcr of the Board under scciion ( t 0) ( I ) (e) if the pcr;orr- (a) is a citizen of Kcnl'a; (b) posscsses a dcgrec from a universits recognised in KcnYa: (c) has at lcast tclr ycars' experience in social protectioll: (d) mccts thc rcquirilllcnts of Chaptcr Six of thc Constitution: and

/1 (e) is not a public officer'. (4) Thc Cabinct Sccret3ry shall whcn appointing rnernbers of the Board- (a) have regard ro tlte erhnic and rcgional diversity of the peoplc of Kenyai (b) ensurc thal no( nlcre lhsn tqo-thirds ol' the tnembers of the Board arc of thc sanlc gcnder; (c) talic into account thc na:ional values and princinles sct out in Article i0 olthc Conslitutiort: and (d) stagger thc period of al)Pointment to cnstlre continuity of mernbership and coroolatc knorvlcdgc of thc Board. 12. 'the Chairpcrson and cvc'rY tnetnber appointed runtjer section (10) (l) (c) shall hold (,ffice for a period of thrcc ycars and shall bc eligible lot re'eppoirtttncot for a funhcr and final tcrrn oi tltrec ycars. 13. ( I ) -lhe oftjce of thc Chairperson or a rncmbcr of the Board shall bcconte vacant if thc huldcr-- (a) dics; (b) rcsigns frorn officc by rtoticc in sritin3 addrcsscd to the appointing authorityl or (c) is removed from ofllcc on any of the following grounds tltat thc bfllcc holdcr- (i) has been edjrrdged bankrupr or has cntered into a composition schctnc ur arrangemenl with his crcditors; (ii) has becn abscot from threc consecutive rneetings of the Board without permissiorl of thc Board; (iii) is otherwise unable or unfit ro discharge the functions of the office; (i\') colltravcnes Clrapter Six of the Constiotion; (v) has bcen convictcd ofa crinrirtal offencc and scntcnccd to irnprisortrncrtt lor a tenn cxcccd irrg six rnonths: or (vi) is incapacitatcd by prolonled physical or mcntal illness. t.t. (l)'lhere shgll bc a Chief llxccutivc Officer of thc Board wlro shall bc appoirrted by tlrc Board through an oDen, lransprrcnt and conrpctitir:c lrrocess ott such tenns and corrditions as thc lloard shall detennine. in consulmtion with Salaries and Rcnruueration Cornmissicn. (2) The Chief Exccutivc Officer shall- (a) havc no right to votc at any meeting of the Board; (b) bc responsiblc for cxecuting dccisions of the Board: ',1 $ ::ll i'tii I -I}lc C!,;.f t:r.cuUvc Otiic.r

(c) b: rcsponsible fcr thc day-ro-dal administration and tnanagctnctrt of thc affairs ofthe Board; (d) be thc custodian of all thc records ofthe Board; (c) be responsible lor the organisation, control and rnanagcn)ent Of the mcnrbers of slaff of thc Board: and (f) perfcrrn such other drrties as rnal [rc assiSned b;- thc Board. (3) A pcrson qualifics {'or appoirrrrrrcnt as the Chief Execut irc Officer ifthc pcrson-- (a) is a citizen of Kenya: (b) holds a post-graduatc dcgrec in a relevant field lrortr a uriversit)' or acedernic institution r:cognizcd in Ken,r'a; (c) has ct lcast tco yeers' experience in tlre social p[ctcction scclor: (d) has at least tctr 1'cars' expericncc in s:nior rnansgcrnent in a public or a privatc institutiorr; and (c) meets the rcquiremcnts cf ChoPtcr Six of thc Constirution. ({) 'lhc Chief Exccutive Oflicer shall be appointed for a tcrm ol thrce years and shall be eligiblc for re- appointmen( for one funher and final terrn of threc ycars. 15. The Chief Executive Officer rnay bc renrovcd frorn office in accordancc rvith thc terms and conditions of service stipulated in th: appointing instrumcnt. 15. ( I ) Thc Board may cstablish such comrnittccs as it nray considcr ncccssary to assist it in thc perforntancc of is functions and thc cxcrcise of artl'of its powers. (2) Any dccision that is tnade by a commiuee esrablished under subscction (l) shall be ratit-:cd by the Board. 17. The Chairperson and tnembcrs of the Board shall bc paid such allorvanccs and rcimhursements for such expcnses incurred in the Perforrlrsncc of Board functions as nr a.v- be approved by tlre Cabinet Sect etary, on thc advicc of thc Salarics and Rctnuneration Conrmission. 18. (l) Thc conduct and regulation ofthe business:rnd :lTairs of the Board shall be as provided in thc Schcdule. (2) Except as provided in rhe Schedule, the Board rnal' rcgulate its own proccdu re. t 9. The tsoard mav appoint suclr nutnbcr of sla[I of tlrc Board as ir may- considcr rteccssarj' for the disclrarge of rhc lunctions cf thc Boald. on such lenrts uoJ ccrnditions as the Btrard ttrey detcrtttitre- upon the advicre of tnc Salarics and Rern ur:cration Comnrissiol. RcnFvol rflh? Chi!f3tc.nnlt O,lici Comnlirrrcr of tl.. BaL.d Rcmuncdlron of Ro.rc CondrEl si .f[.,6 of tlr Boird Stsfotrh( tJo:;J

20. The BoarC nral' by resolution. either generally or in an1, particular case. deier'atc to lny colnrnittcc of the Ao",i ot to any ntenrber. officei-' enrployec or agent ol thc Board, the e.rercise of an1' of the po\\'els or tlic pcriormancc of arry of tlte functions oI the Board ttnder thts Act. ll. (l) The cotnmolt seal of the BoarJ shall be kept in rhe cr.:stody oI tlrc Chiel'Exec'utivc Olficer or such othel' person as tire Borrd rnal'dircct and shall nct bc used cxccpt upon the ordcr of thc Board. (2) The cofllnon seal ol the Boerd shall be aurhen;catsd b) thc signature of the Chairperson of the Board or tlre Chi,il Exccutive Of1lcer. (3) Despire subsection (2). the Board .shall' in tlx: utrs.,i"" of .ithcr thc Chairpcrson or tlrc Chief Exccrrtive Offi"ar, in 3r:y p$rlicular rnatlcr nolninaie one ntenrbcr of thc Board to *ti,cntic"te the seal of thc Board on bclrall o( cithcr the Chairperson or the Chief Exccutiv(' Officer' (4) Thc contrncrn scal of the Board shall, when affived to " ,lo"rnt.',.,, and drrly authenticatcd, be judicially and officialty noticcC and unlcss thc contrary is Provcn, an)' order or authoriz?.tion b)' the Board under this section shall be prcsut:red to h:rve beerr duly given 22. ( I ) Norhing done bl a nlembcr of the Board or b-v an1.oificer. e,nplo5ee (,r agent of the Board shall, ifdone in gor:(i faith for the purpose of cxccuting the powcrs or Iunctions of the Board under tltis Act, render s'lcli mcmber' ofTiccr, emplol'ee or agcnt pcrsonally liable for an)'action, claim or demand. (2) Thc provisions of subsection (l) shall not relievc rhc Board ofthe liability to pay compensstion or darnagcs- to anI person for anf injury to him, his Property or an,Y ol his intcrests caused by the exercise of any power cooferred by this Act or any otller rvritten lau' or b1' the faiturc, whethcr wlrolly or Peniall)'. of any rvorks. 23. The l'unds of the Board shall comprise of- (a) such nronics as may be appropriated by the r.uational Assembl;'for purposcs of the Bosrd; (b) such rnonies as rnay accrue to or vcst in thc Board irr thc course of the cxelcisc of its powers or thc perforrnance of its lun.'tions urrdcc rhis Act; (c) an;- giIts. gratlt:i. dotlations or endorvtnents lhat arc larvfuliy given to the Board lor 1:urposcs ot social protection; and (d) ary monies rcceived from any othcr la'wiul source as the Cabinet Sccrctary for the National 1'reasurl' may aPProYe. 24. Tlrc financial )'car of thc Board shall be the lleriod Drlcltr,t,cn ct -SaJl(,:,h: B.rti pctsol!lllabrlir)' Fundr ot_ th._ 3cirC a ljUri!r:rrl r,!.iI

of tu,clvc rnonths ending on the th;rticlil of Jttnc irt cvcry !car 25, Thc annual cstitnates of the Board shall be prepared and approvr'd in accordance rvith thc Putrlic Financc i\lanagernent Act. 26.(l) 'l'he Board shali causc to bc.kept all propcr bool<s and rccords ol' accoullt rclating to thc incomc, cxperrdirure, asscts and liabilities of thc BDard. (2) 1'hc accounts of the Board shnll be prcparcd and auditcd in accordancc rvith the Public Financc lt'tanagcrnenl Act and rhe Public Audit Act. 27. (l) l'he Board shall, u,ithin thrcc nronlhs aftcr thc cnd of cuclr financial )'ear. preparc and subrnit trr Parliarnenl- thlough the cabinct Secretlrr-v. a reporl on tlrc sratus ofsocial protec(ion in Kenya and the operations of tlre Board during that financial ycar. (2) The Cabinet Sccrcttrry shlll causc thc annual report to be published and publicised. PART I II-ADMINIS'TI{ATI()N OF SOCIAL PIIOTECTION 28. (l) The Be'rard shcll, in accorCance rvith ttris Act. provide social proiection to pcrsons in nectJ. (2) Ihe Cabinct Secrctary shall, in consultation rvith the BoaJd, determine the categories of persons in need through a noticc publishcd in thc Ga.:elle. (3) Notwithstand in-e subscc(ion (2), persons in nccd shall inctude- (a) orphans or vulncreble childrcn; (b) poor older members ofsociety; (c) persons u,ith d isabilitics; (d) persons in extrcme poveny; (e) pcrsons affected by shocks; and (f) unpaid, dcficicnt and unsupportcd carcgivcrs. 29. Tlre Board shall provide the follou,ine social prorection bencfits under this Act- (a1 social assistance rvhiclr shall includc- (i) cash transfen; and (ii) transfcrs in kind; (b) social care scrviccs rvhich shall includc- (i) rchabilitation scrviccs; ( ii) ps; cltosoc ial support; (iii) rc'spiie care sen,ices: Cap i i:A C.p i l:A Cr) il:lt Soa'aiDrorccir(r: I

(iv) fteding ProgramNesi (vii) horncbased carc; (viii) programrnes aimed at promoting skills' knorvlcdgc and quulifications 3t a Person;ano (ix)csscntial drugs. pcrsonal care goods at:d assistivc deviccs 30. A persorr is eligible for the appropriate social protection benefit r:nder this Act' if tlre Pclson- (a) is a KenYan citizen; (b) is a non- Kenyatt citizen in an emergency s it uat io n; (c) l'alls within thc categorics of bcneficiarics sPccificd in section 2S: and (d) cornolies with any requiretnents or conditions ' prescribed b)' the Cabinet Sccretarf in regulatrons including incorne thresholds, means lesttllg' ate limits, -health status, disabilitics and carc dcPendencY. 3I. (l) A bcncficiary or lris rcprcsentative may apply to the Bo;rd for a social protcction brncfit' (2) 1'he Board slrall upon receivin-e an application nrade under subscction ( I ) conduct an assesslnent to vcri! il.i,r,".ppr;"-r is eligibie fol the social protection bencfit apptied for. rl) lf the aoolicant qualifies lor 'a social protection t"n.i,t'", pro"iica for undcr this Act, thc Board shall r'egisrer the applicant as a bcncficiary and render the aplropriate social protccticn bcncfit' 14) lf thc aoplicant docs not qualify for a social pro,"lttn bencfit provided under this Act= thc Board shall inforrn tlre applicant of the decision. (5) The Board shall convey its de-cision to the appliisnr in u'riring u'ithin sixty da1's of rcceiving an applicarion. 32. (l) An applicant who is aggrieved by thc decision of the Board nroj apply to the Board for tevierv of its decision rvithin folrtecn days lronr tlrc date ofthc dccision' (2) 1}rc Board rnay esrablish a conrntinec conrprising not morc than fivc oi its mcntbcrs to considcr rcviews undcr rhis section. (3) The Board nray, upon review of its decision' uphold. annul or Yary the dccision as neccssary' 33. An applicant u'ho is aggrieved by thc decision of thc Boerd rnay appeal irr the first oPtional inslancc'.to thc. Cabiuct Sccrciar! or to the High Court u'ithin rlrinl'days ot tlrc decision. EliSrbil'lr-ri, R.vi.'* of d.titl.rr3 of *.a Borrd. a

34.(l) A bcneficiary of a social protcction beocfit undcr this Acr has the right to-. (a) inforrnation on thc availablc social prorectioo intcruentions arrd the cligibility crircria; (b) provicie infonncd conscnt for ihe collecrion of his pcrsonal date for the 1:urltose ol proviCirrg social protection berrcfits under this Act; (c) be trcatcd rvirh dignity and rvithout arl, lbnn of discrirn ination; and (d) have lris conplaints and grievances handled by rhc Board in an cxpcditious. cfficienr. larvful. reasonable and procedurally fair nranner. (2) A bcneficiary of a social proteclion Lrcnclrt undcr this Act has tlre dutl,to- (a) provide accurate infonnation to the Board; (b) act in good fair.h and use an1. social prorccrion bcnefit rcsponsibly and for the intended purposc; (c) prontprll, notifv the Board of any chanees in his socio-econontic circumstanccs ther rna\, affect his eligihiliry fbr the social prorectioo be;rc-fir: anrJ (d) ircnrply wiih an;,condi(ions rhar rna),be irnposerl in relation to the provision of a social protection benefit. 35. (l) The Board may. if in is opinion a bcncficiary or the represcntativc of a beneficiarlr uscs any social protcction benefir in a wav rhat negates its intcndcd PurPose- (a) suspcnd the provision of rhc social prorection bcnefit for a specified period, pcnCing investigation and detcrmination of thc mattcr; or (b) appoint ano(hcr person to ltcui\c thc socitl protcction bcncfit on bchalf of thc bencfician, and to appl_v- it. subject ro anl,condirions thar the Board rnay dctermine. for thc berrefit of rhc benc.ficiary. (2) A pcrson u,ho abuses a socirl prorecrion benefit commits an olfencc and sl:all on convicrion- be liable to o fine .not cxcccding onc hundrcd thousand shillings or imprisonment for a tcnn of not cxcccdine onc ;,ca.r-or fo boih. . 36. (l) 1'he Board rnay rernrinatc thc provision of a social protecrion benefit granred to a bencficiary il rhe bcneficiery- (a) is abscnt frorn Kenya. lbr a continuous period of nvcl\.c tnotrrhs or lontcr \\,itlrcut aol:ilcation; (b) is no longer. eligiblc lor iirc' social 1.li-otccrioir bcncfit; RiSht(:r.Yl P:OlCalrOi bancrirt. 'Itontx!tia cf J

(c.; ceascs to be a Kenyan rcsidcllli (d) voluntaril!' opts out: (e) I<nowingly provides ialse infornrariorr or in casc of rnisrepreserttariort. dcccit or fr'-'.rdi (l) the lloard dctcrnrincs that tlrc tcnefician' is no lorrgcr in necd of thc social protec(ion benefit: or (u) ary orher ci[cuulstances that thc Cabinet Sccretary rnal,prescribc in rcgu lat iorrs. 37. (l) Where the Board crroncously pays money to a person u,ho is not cntitled tn social protcc(ion undcr lhis Act or the pa)-meil: to a bcneficiary exceeds thc anloutlt perruii.ted by the Board snd lcqulalions madc undcr this Act- (r) thc pcrson shall lcfund the aoloLnt of money so paid or, if lhc Derson is deccased, his cstatc shall rcfurrd the rnor)cy; or' (b) thc cxccss aurount of rrroney paid shall bc dcducted in the subslquent payment rnadc to tlrc bcncliciary. (2) Thc Board nrsl. institutc rccovcD' procecdings againsl any person rvho receives nlone)' frorn the Board undcr tl)e circunrsenccs specilicd in subsection (l). 18. Thc Board nray- revierv tlre nature arrd cxrent of a social protccrion bcnefit provided to a ben.ficiary if iI has reason to believe that a change in thc socio-ccononric circurnstanccs of the. bcneficiary ttray nccessitate ad-iustrrrenu ro rhe soci3l protection beucfit providcd. 39. The Board nray, in consultation with the National Trcasury, pcriodically revierv rhc social assistancc benet'its providcd undr'r rhis Act to accomnrodare changcs in rcal value. .10. (l) The Borrd shall establish a Social Protcction Registry u4rich shall bc rhc singular database social protec(ion intcrventions under this Act. (2) The Registry shall- (a) bc uscd to rnaintain an inventory for vulncrablc individuals and houscholds in lhc countrv; (b) provtde a platit-rrnt for ap;:licanr to apply for social protectioll: (c) faciliute lhc sclection and rcgistratiorr of beneliciaries for social pro(cction intcrventions; (d) facilitate thc coordination of sociel protccrion in(crventions at the national and corrnty levels ol govcrnnrent; (,.') facilitatc thc n)onitoring and cvaluation of social prctectiorr intclventiorrs; (l) provide data of vulnerable houscholds in the cvcnt of shocks or errrersencies: and frcrri r(xrirl protcctra:r Sxrrl Pro{caitxr Rrirrv

(g) faciliutc linkagc and refcrral nrccnanisrns lor social protection intcrvcntiorrs. (3) Thc Rcgistel shall contain such particulars as nray be prescribed in regu ls:ions. (4) 'llrc Board shall- (a) keep. niaintein. lnd rcgularll, updiiie thc llcgister: (b) undcrrake pcriodic rcgisratioa of bcncficiarics; and (c) facilitate rcal-tirne updating of changes in Itouschold data tluough intcropcrabilitl, rvith the othcr national registries. 4l.Any person *ho is involvcd in the handling of data undcr this Acr shall conrply with thc Dala Protccrion Act. PAR'T T\I-OFFENCES 42, A pcrsorl rvho obstnrcts, hinders or (hrcatcns 0n officer perfonning functions or excrcising thc porvcrs conferred undcr this Act conrnrits an offcncc and shall on conviction, be liabte to a fine not excccding one hundrcd thousand shillings or imprisonment for a tcrm not exceeding one year or to hoth. {3..{ pcrson rvho knou,ingly gives lalsc information to the Board or rnislcads arr olTicer of rhe Board acting undcr this Act commits an offcnsc and shall. on conviction. be liable to a fine not cxcccding onc hundrcd thousrnd shillings or imprisonmcnt lor a term not excceding one ),car or to both. 44. A person who unlaufulll, divulges dctails of a beneficiary or an), infornration obtaincd undcr this .{ct in rclation to a bcnefician, commits an offcncc and is liable, c'rt conliction, to l fine not .\cccd;ng two lrundrcd thousand shillings or irrrprisorrnrent lor a tcrm not excceding six months or to both. {5. An1, person rvho defrauds the Board or conspires. aids or abets another pcrson to defraud the Board commlts an offencc and shall. on conviction, be liablc, to a t'iuc not excecding trvo million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not cxcccding fivc .r,cars or Io both, and anv rnoncy or propcrR or rcu,ard obtaincd fraudulentl; shall [re forfciied to the Board. ,16. A person rrfto misappropriates anv funds or asscts ol thc Board. or assists or causas any pcrson t(, lnisappropriate or appll' the funds other\r'isc than in the marrncr provided irr this Act. cornmits an offence and shall. on conviction. bc liable t(r a fine not excecding one nlilliorr shiltings or irnprisonn:ent lor a (cnrr not cxcccding fir,c vears or to both. Ds:r hrcdl;::! C;p allC G:. iiS filt dijalo3w. oI urtbr:un:t I nJd

PART V-iVI ISCELANEOUS PROVISIONS 47. l'lrr Cabinct Secretary responsiblt for the -^watic,rral l reasury shall, pursuant to section 24 of the Public Financc lvlanagcrnent .Act. establish a Social ProLer:tion Fund to facilirate thc irnplenrenntion cf this Act. a6. (l) The Cabinet Secrctary ntay' tnake legulations prescr:bing any(hing which undcr this Act rnay be prescribed. and generall)' lbr the bener carrying out of thc prov isions oithis Act. (?) \\/ithout prcjudicc tD lhc gencralitv of thc powers conierred b1, subscction (t) the rcgulations tnay- prescribe--- (a) forms to be used undcr this Act: (b) cligibilit5, critclia fsr social pfotcclion bcncfits; (c) thc classificalion of p"rso'rs i,r need of social protection; (d) the tenns and conditions undcr rr.hich social pr()teclion benefits nrav be grarrted; (e) thc norms and standards for the provision ofsocial prolection benefis; (t'r tlrc nranncr in which rcgistcrs shall be maintcined undcr tlris Acr" including the details or particulars rcquired to be cnrcrcd in rhc registers; (g) thc protocols and methodologies for targcting bcneficiaries; (h) rhe prorocols and rnethodologies for the graduatioD ol' bencficiarics of social protection to self- su lfic icncyi (i) *ericr.ance handling and csse nranaqerrenr procedures; C) exit criteria for social protcction interventions; and (k) thc manncr of appointmcnt o f .reprcsentat ives by bcnoficiarics or by the Board. P AIIT VI-REPEAL SAI'ING ..\N D TRANSITION PRO\TISTONS 49. lhe Social Assistancc Act is rcpealed. 50.(l) Every person w'ho. intrnediatcly befc're thc corning irlto forcc of this Act. rvas an ofTicer or rnernber of slaff oFthc Directorate of Social Assistance or thc Narional Social Protection Scoctariar. no( being under a notice of disurissal or lesignation, shall upon rhc contmencernent of this Acr bccorne an olTicer or stail'of rlre Board. (2) Dcspite sLrbscction (l), an ofllccr cr rnetnbcr of stalf rcierred ro in subscclion ( l) shall upon tlrc commenccrrer)t of this Act, be gilen an option to elect Lo scrvc in thc Board or be redeployed in the Public Scrvicc S.r<i:l i'rotc.rirn tund. C.lp I l.'A Rc;rlrtrc:r: Rcp.al rl: Cap : tlA Tr rrilic:rofsurI

l,ithin a period ofonc year. 51. (l) Any obligation or liabiliti subsisting against tlrc Dircctorate of Social Assistance or the r\"ational Sccicl Protection Secretariat imrnediately heforc tlrc corning irrto forcc of (his Acl shall, ou thc colTlrnenccnlcnt ()f this Act. bc an ohliilation or liability of the Boar,.1. (2) z\ll rights. obligations and contracts which. inrmediately bciorc thc conring into ollcration of this Acl. rvcrc vcstcd in or irnposcd on thc Dir.-'crorate of Soci.rl Assist:r'lcc or lhc National Social ['r'otcction Srcrcrari.rt shalt, by vir(ue of this scct;on, be deerncd to bc the rights, obligations and contracts crf thc Board. 5?- ;\ny rcfcrcrce to the l)ircctorat: oi Socisl Assistancc or thc Natlonal Social Protcction Sccretariat in any law or in arry contract. docurnent or instrurncnt of rr.lrater.cl naturc shali. on thc cornmenccnrent ,.rf this Act, be read iurd const.nrcd as a rcfcrcnce trr thc Bonrd. 53. Upon thc conrrncnccrnort of this Act, all l'unds, asscts, arrd rnovable arrd irnrnovable prooerty, which, inrrnediatcly beforc thc comrncncemenl of this Act, rvcrc vested in the fonner Directoratc or the Former Secretariat. shall vest in the Board. 54. Upon thc comrnencement of this Act, any action, suit ol lcgal procecrdings whatsoever pcnding bl.or against rhe Dircctorate oiSocial Assistancc or thc National Social Protection Secretariat shall bc carried on or prosecutcd b-v or against lhe Board, and no sLrch acri!1n, suir o: lcgal proccedings shall irr any rrranner abalc or be prc.iudicially affccted by tle clacturcnt ofthis Act- 55. Any dircction, ordcr, authoriiaticn, liccnsc or pcrrn it issued, or rcgistrations rnadc by the Dircctorate of Social Assistance or lhe National Social Protcction Secrctariat and subsisting or valid ilnrncdiately hcforc rhc dare o l' conrmcncclucnt of this Act shall be deenred to haye been eiten. issucd or madc by the Br:ard under lh:s Act. 56. (l) Any social assistance bcnefit or prograrnnre which rvas providcd or iurplcmcntcd b),the Directorxtc of Social Assistar';cc imrncdiatclv beforc thc ccnimcncement of this Act, shatl continuc to be provided c:' irnplenrented b1' the Boand. (2) A beneficiary of social assistancc bcnefit or prograrnnle plor ided or iruplernented Lt\, thc Dircctora(c o[ Social Assistarrce irnrnediately belolc thc c(rrnrncnccment !1f this Acl shall lrc deemed to he a beneficiarl, under this Act. Orhgeld:r ei.l l-rgrl :!roc.! a in!i soci.l P:oic:tloir l)rrorcn!. ordttt. .'JlDriai(!nt b<nrfilr. bancfiiiirica

SCTIEDULE G.I8) CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OT'TTIE IJOAITT) tr{cctings l. (l) The Board shall rnect not leis tha,r four rirnes in every financial ycar, artd not more rhan foul months shall elapsc bcrwecn tlrc date of one n)eeling and the datc of thc ncrt meeting. (2) Notrvithstand ing the provisions ol subparagraph (l), the Chairperson shall, upon requisition in wliting by'at leest three members of th3 Board, convenc a special nrccting ol the Board rvithin founeen da1,s ofreccipt o[the rcquisition. (3) Unlcss threc quarrers of the toral members of the Board othcnvise ,grcc, at le3st fourteen da1's'u,rittgn notice olcvery rnceting ofthc Board shall be given to evcrl' membcr oF thc Board. (4) The quorurn fbr thc conduct oi the business. of the Bo3rd shall be fir'c. (5) The Chairpcrson shall prcsidc at cvery lneeting of the Board at u'hich hc is prcsent but. in thc absencc of thc Chairperson, the membcrs present shall clect onc of thcir nunrbcls to presidc. who shall, with rcspcct to thit meeting and the business trans3cted. havc all the pos,ers of thc chairpcrson. (6) Unlcss a unanimous dccision is reachcd, a dccision on any mattcr beforc the Board shall bc by a maj<;rit1, of votes of the mcmbers present and voting and, in thc case of an cqualily ofvotes, dre Clrairpcrson orthc pcrson prcsiding shall have a casting vnic. (7) Subject to subparagraph (4), no proceedings of the Board shall bc invalid by rcason only of a vacanc)'am(.,ng the lnembcrs thcreof. D isclosu rc o[ In terest by Mcmbers of the Board 2. (l) lf a member of thc Board is directly or indircctl;- intercsrcd in any conrrrct. proposed contrac! or other mancr beforc the Board and is prcscnt ar a meeting ofthe Board st rvhich the contract. proposed contmct o( other maner is rhc subject of consideration, that membcr shall, at rhc meeting and as soon as practicable aftcr thc commeDcetncnl thereof, disclose thc fact and shall nor teke part in rhc considcration ol discussion of, or vorc on, an1, questions u,ith respcct to rhc contracr ol' otllcr maner, or bc countcd in tlre quorum of the mccling during consideration of rhc rnatrcr: (2) A disclosurc of intercst made undcr this paragraph shall be recorded in the minutes of rhe rneeting at which ir is nrade. (3) A mcrnber of the Board who contravencs subparagraph ( I ) comm its an ofl'cncc 8nd is liabl: to imprisonurent for a tc:m not cxcccCing six monrhs, or ro a finc not cxcceding onc hundred thousand shillings, or both. I\'lin utcs 3. The Board shall cause ntinutes ofall rcsolutions and procccdings of rnectines of rtrc Board ro bc errtered in books lcept lor rhar'purpose.

i cenify that dris priutcd imprcssion is a rruc copy of rlrc Bilt passecl by rhe Narional Assernbly on 30h Aplil, 2025. { \ ; .L\.l.t i.'.1U t.U Clerk of the National Assanbly Eodorsed for prcsentation to thc Scnatc in accordance rvith rhc provisions ol Srand:nc C)rder 142 of tle National Asstmbly Standing Orde:.s. Spco o./ he a! ,4ssan,b!1, il,, i t r; lit i.,t: ; \.,,. \ ; '(,.: 'r'. ,' \, - \ '.i,., j ..-\._—_-z \.- .'. \-' t\=".

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.THL, SE\,\'I'E STANDI\G C0}{.\1I'I'TEI- o\ LABOUR A\D SOCIAL WELFARE THE SOCI.\L PROTT-CTIO\ I}ILL, 2025 (\ATIO\AL ASSL,MBLI', BILI-S NO. l2 OF 2025) List of Stakeholders I . Officc of the Attorney Gencral 2. Ministry of Labour and Social Protection 3. National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) 4. lntcrnational Center for Rcscarch on Women (ICRW) Africa 5. Coast Regional Budget llub 6. Council of Governors (COG) 7. Thc Cradle. The Chitdren Foundation COMMITTEE OBSE,RVATIO\S A\t) DE,TERMINATIO\ CLAUSE sTAKElIOl.l)l-R PROPOSET) AME,\D}1E\T I Short Title Coast Regional Budget Hub Change title to "Social Assistance (Amendment) Bill, 2025" and atnend the existing Social Assistance Act (Cap. 258A) instcad of creating new legislation The Bill only addresses social assistance. not the full scoPc of social protection. The Social Assistance Act already exists and covcrs most prov isions. DECLI}_E- The Bill provides comprchensive social protection framework beyond mcrc social assistance. Creating new lcgislation ensures proper alignment with current constitutional requirements anrl policy objectives cstablished in thc Social Protection Policy 2023. The Policl''s four- pillar framework (Income Securify-., Social 1 JT'S'TIFICATIo\

CI,AUSE I nterl)rctation S1-AKE,IIoLD}-I{ I'llol)()s[.l) .\\l[.\t)\tE\.t- CO}{\TIT'tEE oBSI,R\/ATIONS A\I) DI]TE,IT\1I\ATIO\ Hcalth Protection,, Shock-Responsivc Social Protcction, Complementa6' I)rogrammcs) rcquircs comprehcnsivc lcgislation beyond existing Social Assistance Act scope. ACCT]I'T- Technical corrcctions improve lcgal clarin' and accurac.r-. Dcfinition of "household" is nccessary for propcr interprctation of beneficiary provisions and aligns nith l'olicy's rights-bascd approach ensu ring precise eligibilitl' determination.. 2 2 Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Add "household" definition: o person or group of per.son:; liring logether us tt .single unil with o recognised head o/ unit. Correct "Registry" reference to section 40 instead of 36 Rcgistry relercnce correction necded lor accurac)'. Interpretation 2 Add comprehensive definitions including: l. "lntersectional vulnerability" 2. "Gender-responsive delivery" 3. "Unpaid care work" ICRW Aliica Essential lor inclusive, gender- responsive sociaI protection aligned with constitutional values. SDG 5.4. and intcrnational best practices including ILO Convention l8l I)F.CI,INE - .IT, STI FICAl'IO\ The term "household" is used in defining beneficiary but not interprcted. These definitions are unnecessarily complex and may create interpretative challenges. The Bill's existing definitions are adequate for implementation. Constitutional Article 27 (equality) and

t CI,AT SE s'l'.\ K I.. I r ()t.t)t.R I'l{()l)os}_I) ,\\I [,\I)\IT,\T .II Sl'IFICAl'Io}.. 4 " Shock-responsive social protcction" 5 "Participatory targeting" 6 " Equ ity-sensitive indcxation" Include interpretation for " lair labour market interventions" to address gender inequalities and pronlote equal opportunities ') Intcrpretation \(; l:( Thc \ational Social Protection Policy has four pillars including labour market interventions. This interpretation clarifi es scopc and ensures gender perspective 2 Cradlc Insert the following nen dcfinitions- "applicant" means a person rvho applies for soc ial protection Applicant Defining "applicant" ensures that the process of applying for social proteclion benefits is clearly distinguished from the status of a beneficiary. This definition I'ARTLY ACCEPT _ These definitions provide legal clarity as they havc been used in the bill and will be cssential for proper administration. COT{\,IITTEE oI}SE,RVATIo\S ANI) DF-TERMI)iATIo\ Articlc.13 (social securiq') obligations can bc mct through cxisting frameu'ork. Policl' principlcs are adcquatelv rcflected in Clausc 5 u'ithout requiring additional tech nical dcfinitions. DECLI\E _ Thc tcrm "fair Iabour market inten'entions" is not uscd ant rvherc in the Bill, making this definition unnccessan'. The Bill focuses on social protection benefits rather than labour market intenentions. Existing provisions adequatcly address gender considerations without requiring this specilic definition. .> lnterpretation

CLAT S}, STAKF.II()I,I)},R PROt'()Sl.l) AMt \t)\'1t.\'t .II STIFICATION COMMII'TI,l,lr OBSE RVATIONS A\I) DEI'EIIMINATION benefit in rcspect of hirnscll or hcrsclf or on behalf ol another person in tcrnrs of this Act; "beneficia n " means a person w ho rcceives social protection benellt s ithin this Act ttperson n'ith disabiliq " means a person as delined by the Persons rvith Disability Act ttdisaster" means "disaster" as defined in by the [)isaster Managemcnt Act: clarilics cligibility requircrrcrlts and proccdural obligations lor individuals seeking assistance. rvhethcr for thernsclvcs or on behalf of another person. Beneficiary 'l-he term "benefi ciary" establishes thc legal rccognition of individuals entitled to receive social protecl.ion benefi ts. This definition is necessary to d i fl'ercnt iate between applicants and those who havc successfully qualifi ed for assistance. ensuring proper administration and accountability in benefit distribution. Person with Disability Aligning the definition of "person with disability" with the Persons with Disability Act ensu res consistency across Aligning " person rvith disabiliq'" rvith Persons n'ith Disabili$' Act cnsures legislative consistency. I)ECLI\F-- "Disaster" thc tcrm has not bcen used itnt'whe re in thc Ilill. 4

I'ROPOSt-.t) AMEND:\I1-\l ,It;S1-ll I(';\TlO\ ('1,,.\1.:SF. S-tAKE,II()LI)}-R (.o\1 \1 II'TE,E oBSER\/ATIO\S ANI) I)ETE,Ii.\,II\A'TIO\ "primary carc giver" means a person older than l8 1'cars. w'ho takes prinrar) rcsponsibiliry tbr meetirlg the daill' care nccds ofthat child: "social protection benefit" means a socia[ grant, social relief of d istress or an additional paynlcnt contcmplated in this Act legislative liame rvorks. This prevents d iscrcpanc ies in eligibility crilcria and guaranlees that individuals rvith disabilitics receive appropriate soc ial protection in accordance s,ith establ ished legal standards. Disaster I ncorporating the definition ol'"disaster" as per the Disaster Management Act ensures that social protection measures arc rcsponsive to emergencies.'l'his defi nition provides a legal basis for extending assistance to disaster victims. reinlorcing the govemmcnt's commitment to resilience and recovery efforts. Primary Caregiver Defi ning "primary caregiver" ensures that individuals responsible for the daily care ofchildren or dependents are recognized 5

('l-.\l.st_ st',\KI..t Iot.t)t.tt I'ROPOSlll) ,,\}IE\DME\I' .,US'i Ii,:ICATI()\ \\ ithin llic sr)cial prolcction fi arncs ork. I his del-rnition is crucial tor detcnnining eligibiliry Ibr Lrcncfits rclated to child rvcllarc and Ccpcndent carc. cnsuring that vu lnerable ind iv iduals reccivc adcquate sr.lppcrt. Social Protection Ilenefi t I:stahlish ing a clcar dcfinition ol' "social protection benefit" ensures that all ltrrrns of assistance-including social grants, relief of distress. and add itional pa),rnents -are legally recognized. -l-his prevents m is intcrpretation and cnsures that benefi ciaries reccive the tull range oll cntitlements provided under the Act. C()}I}II-T1-E,I,. OI}SER\IA'I'IO\S A\I) t)I]]'[-R]II\A I'tO\ 6

J C'(XJ PROI'oSF,I) .\!1r.\DIIE\l' IT S'I'IFICATIO\ National and County Govcrnments should rvork in collahrlration and coopcrat ion torvards realization of Social Protcction. The Act should have objectives speaking kr effcctivc coordination of all actors. co)t\1I't'[[_F. ol]sE RVAI'IO\S A\t) DE'II.-ITMI\ATION l)hCLI\E- The Ilill docs havc cnhanced objcctives n'hich support I'olicy Stratcgic Ob.jective 5 (improvc institutional capacit] und coordination). Coordination mcchanisms arc cssen lial for effective inrplcmentation across the fou r-pillar framovork. Clausc 6(rl) provides that counties shall dcvelop an intcroperablc st'stem; this improves coordination. DECLI\8, - The Bill's existing objectives arc adequate and comprehcnsive. Adding these subclauses would duplicate: (d) rendering of social protcction is covered in Clause 28 (Provision of Social Protection to Persons in Need); Objccts of thc Act 7 CI-,\T ST S'I',\K II I()I -I) T,It Add ncl ob-jectives: d) Give cllbct to the State's obligation in respect to rights guarantced under Articlc.l3ll) of the Constitution e) Providc mechan isnrs fbr cllectivc coordination ofactors in social protection scctor at national and county leve ls Objects of the Act 3 Neu' subclause (d) and (e) Amcnd clause 3 by inserting new sub- clause (d) and (e) to read- (d) Provision for the Rendering of Social Protcction to Persons 'Ihe legal fiamework must explicitly guarantee access to social protection progralns for all persons in need, ensuring thal no individual is lefl behind due to economic hardship. age. d isab ilit1,. or vulnerabilitl,. Ily CRz\l)l-l:

( ( I,.\T]SI: SI'AKEII()I,I)E IT PROPOSt.t) Altt_\t)ut_\'[ } I.'S I'I F I(',\TIo\ codifying th is objcctive. Parliament rr ill rcaflirm thc governrncnt's comm itment to fulfi tling consritutional and international obl igations relatcd to social .iustice and human rights. (e) Mechanism for the Rendering of Social Protection Assistance Social protection is only effective rvhen thcre is a structured. well-defincd ntcchanism for its delivery. (f) Minimum Norms and Standards for the Delivery of Social Protection To uphold the integrity and effbctiveness of social protection initiatives. it is irnperative that minimum servicc standards and norms are prescribed in law. Thesc standards rvill serve as benchmarks for the quality. C()\1\{ITTEI' OI}SEIIVATIoNS A\I) DE'I'T-R\{I\AI'ION (c) mcchanisrns for rcndcring assistance are addressed in Clauses 29-31 (Ilenclits., l-ligi bility,' Appl icatio n ) ; (l) minimum norms and standards can bc prcscribed through rcgulations undcr Clausc 48; (g) cstablishmcnt of Board is specificalh' covercd in Clause 7. Constitutional Article 43 obligations are met through the cu rrcnt framcn ork. B (d) to provide lor the rendcring ol social protection to persons: (e) to provide fior the mechanisnr lor the rcndering of such assistance: (i) ensurc that minimunr norrns and standards are prescribed lor the delivery of social protection; and (g) to providc for the establishrncnt of board for social protection

CI-AT,SE s I' \ K I.t tot_t)I_lt l,l{()l,os r.l) .\\l I,\l)\l t.\l- ,IT. S'I'I F I(",\-I'I()\ CO)1}II'I1'},E oI}SE II\',\TI()\S A\I) l)[_'tEIt ]II\.\.t'IO\ etTic iency, and acccssibility of serv ices. prevenling discrepancies in service delivery. (g) Establishment of a Social Protection Board [-]ffec1ive governance and ovcrsight are central to a functional social protection system. lhe creation of a Social Protection Board provides a dedicatcd entity responsible for po lic1, formulation. monitoring, evaluation. and coordination of programs. { Scope of thc Act COG Arnend scope to read " I'his Act shall appll' to contributory and non-contributory social protection" The Bill ought to bc comprehensive and incorporate both contributorr and non- contributory aspects. 'Ihis will broaden financing ol schemes to include contributions from rvorkers. enrplol'crs and others. DE,CLI}-E- The Bill focuses on Pillar I (Income Secu rity) non-contributory schemes. Contributory schemes arc adequately covcrcd under existing legislation. The Polio' supports both targeted and universal approaches as appropriate. Policv maintains separation bett'een

cI-.\t st._ SI',\K}-I IOI-I)F,II contributon and non-contributon s) stenls for administrativc efficicncr'. cRn I)t-t: Insen rrcrr Clause 4 (a) lnclusivity: Social protection must be accessible to all persons, regard less of socio-econom ic status. gender. disabilitl,. or geographic location. The incorporation of inclusivity ensures that no individual or community is excluded from receiving necessary support. in alignnrent with constitutional guarantees of equality and human rights. lnsert nerv clause to rcad- Guiding Principles The provision of social protection shall be guided by the follorving values and principles (a) Inclusivity (b) Equity and Fairness (c) Sustainability and Adequacy (b) Equity and Fairness: A fair and just social I'II0I'0SEI) A\'IT-\I)\,IT,\T .IL 51-I } ICATI()\ CO\I}I II-'tT]E OI}SERVATI O}-S A\T) I)IITERMINATIO\ DECLI\E _ Thc guiding principlcs arc alreadv adequatell' covercd in Clause 5 of thc Bill Creating a scparate Clausc.l rvould duplicatc eristing provisions antt crcate un neccssrn redundancl. Thc Bill's structure alreadl adtlrcsscs constitulional Article 43 implenrcntation and Article l0 (national valucs and principlcs) through thc cristing guiding principlcs framervork. J Scopc of the Act 10

('t_.\t'st_ sl'AKI._HOt-t)Lu PRoPOSI._t) A\{r_\l)\IE\I' (d) 'l-ransparcnc.r- and AccountaLrilitv (e) I Iurnarr Dignity .ll \'l I!:l( ,\ l'lO\ protccllon svsterlr requires rnechanisms that equitabiy' distribute resources. prioritizing ihose in grcatcst need rvh ile ensuring balanccd acc!-ss lbr all c it izens. l-he inclusion of this principle in the llill rvill nr itigate disparitics. combat systernic inequalitics. and uphoid social j ustice. (c) Sustainability and Adequacy: To ensure the long-term viabilitl.' oi social protection programs, provisions must be made for sustainable funding and adcquacy of bcnefits. This principle guarantees that ('o\IlIITt't. t. oltst_RYAT'to\s A\t) Dt_] [_ll\1t\ATIO\ 11 -1-- + I I I I I I I I

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( CI-ALSE S-[AKl.l IOl,l)llll PR()I'()SEI) A\{8,\I)}II]\T .IT;S I'IFIC,\'[Io\ CO-VIl'l ITTE. ll OIiSEltVr\.l' IO\S ANI) I)E,I'ER},II\ATIo\ intended purposc. A legal mandate Ibr accountability strengthens institutional integrity and reinfbrces rcsponsible administration. lluman Dignity: Ar its core. social protection is about upholding the dignit-,- ol individuals by safcguarding thcm against socio-econorn ic vulnerabilities. This principle cnsures that beneficiaries are not treatcd as passivc rccipients but as active participants in a system that recognizes and respects their rights. agency, and aspirations for a better quality of life. f, coc Add new guiding principles: (a) Gender rcsponsive County Covernments have constitutional mandate over social protection lunctions. DE,CLINE-- Clause 5 of the Bill statcs that its 13

6 CRADLI: I'ROI'OSt_l) A\,IE\I)}IE\ I' Insert neu sub-clause (1) and (s) immediatclv after subclausc 1e; 1o read- (f) establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact, efliciency, and sustainabi lity of social .II. S I-iI:IC'ATIO\ Continuous asse ssment helps identill gaps and areas for improvcment. ensuring betler servicc dclivery and long-tcrnr sustainabi I ity of social protection measures. principles align rvith policl' guiding principles of: E,quity, No n-Discrim in a tion, and Social .lusticc, the Rights llased Approach, lifc-c1clc approach and evidence based social protection. Thc Role of countl, governments can bc found undcr Clausc 6, and it includcs collaboration rvith national govr: rn mcnts under paragraph (c). ACCEPT --Monitoring and cvaluation supports Policr''s Monitoring, [.r'aluation, Research and Lcarning (MERl,) Framework rcqu irements. Collaboration \r'ith non-state actors aligns rvith Policy's principle of "Good Governance, Accountabilit-v, and Participation." Enhances implcmentation of all four Policy pillars at county level. Role of Coun(v Govcrn m ents CI,AI. SI] ST'AKEIIOI-I)[,IT COMMIl'1'E,T- OI}SERVA'TIoNS A\I) I)ETEI{.\II\ATIO}- (i u itlin g Principlcs social prolcctiorl (b) Coltaboration between \ational Govemmcnt and relevant stakcholders. including county governments Constitution crnphasizcs consultation and cooperation betrvecn both lcve ls of governmcnt. Gcnder- responsivc principle acknor.r'ledges unique socio- econorn ic disadvantagcs laced by rvomcn and girls. 14

( t.Ar. sF_ Functions of Board S I-AKF-IIOI,I)},R ICRW Africa I)ROPOS[.]) A\lL\DltE\t' Ilrotcctlon intcrvcntions (g) collaboratc u ith non-statc actors. including non- governmental organizations and private sector entilics. to expand the reach and impact of social protection initiatives. lixpand Board Iunctions to inc ludc: . Gender-responsive policy developrnent . Grievance redress nrechanisms . Stakeholder consultations . Gender rnainstreaming in all processes. !t .lt s'nFI('.\ Ito\ Partnerships rvith norr-state actors. such as \GOs and private organizations. can expand the reach and impact of social protection initiatives by leveraging additional resources. expcrtisc. and innovativc approaches. Ensures rights-based access. promotcs accountabil ity. and aligns u'ith SDG 5.4 on unpaid care work recognition. ('o\I\{ TTTEE OBSt_R.V,\'tIO\S A\ t) DE,TE,R}II\A-TIo\ DE,CLINE _ The Board's functions are adequately dcfined in the existing provisions. Adding specific advisory functions on gender and non-discri m ination would crcate unnecessary specilicity that may limit the Board's broader mandate. Constitutional Article 27 (equality and non-discrimination) obligations are 15

ti CI,,\LSE Fu nctions of B<lard r0. Co m position ofthe Board s'r,\K I._t tot,l)t_R ICR\\/ Africa l,ll,Ol,(rSE,l) ,\\1E \D\,IF-\T F unctions ofthe Board should include advising Cabinet Sccretarv on social protection matters rclating to gender and non-d iscrim ination [-.xpand Board composition to include: . Civil society organizations (social protection/gender) . Academ iclresearch institutions . Informal sector \( it:(' .IT;STIFICA'I'I()\ Iin sures gendcr perspcctive rs integrated in policl' lbrrn u lation and that vulnerable groups including \\,onlcn are not left behind. i{eflects diversity of social protection ecosystem. ensures lcgitimacy and inclusivit) in dec ision-rnak ing. pronlotes ownership and local accountabilitv. co].I\I I'|"l'E E ()BSF:,Il\/A',l'I ()\S A\I) I)E,TERMI\A'TIo\ addrcsscd through the Board's general functions and Policy implementation. Dt-cI_I\r_-- Thc lloartl's functions arc adc<luatelv defincd in thc cxisting provisirrns. Adding spccific advisory functions on gender and non-d iscrinr ination rvould crcate unnccessan specificitl,that mav limit the Iloard's broadcr mandatc. Constitutional Article 27 (cqualig and non- discrimination) obligations arc addrcssed through thc Board's gcncral functions and Policf implementation. DE,CLI\T- - Thc Bill's existing Board composition is adequate and manageable. Erpanding membcrship could makc thc Board unrvieldl'and less effective. The current composition already provides for adcquatc reprcsentation n'hile nraintaining operational efficicncv. 16 I

('l ..,\ t. s I._ STAKT,II()I,I)}-II Ministrl of [.abour and Social Protection Pltot,osll) A\,IT-\I)\I E\'I' u,orkers representativcs . Organizations of persons rvith disabilitics Ensure gcndcr parity and regional balance Delete "(l) unpaid, deficient and unsupportcd caregivcrs" This category of persons in need is pronc- to abuse if introduced in the Act. Can bc considered later through Cabinet Secretary's gazette nolicc powcrs. A carcgiver is not a person in need but is a person rvho oflers care to a person in need. COMMII"tEF. oBSERVA-TIONS A\t) I)ETERMI\ATIoN Constitutional obligations u ndcr Articles 5{,55, and 56 can bc nret through thc Iloard's functions rather than expandcd mem hers h ip. ACCE,PT- The Ministq"s conccrn about polcntial abusc is r,alid. (-'eregivers can be included through subscqucnt regulations under thc Cabinct Sccrctan's powers, allorving for propcr safcguards and eligibilitv critcria to be devclopcd. This approach provides flexibility n hilc Jrrcvcnting immcdiatc implcmentation challcnges. ACCEPT _ The legal distinction is correct. Caregivers are sen'icc providers rathcr than direct beneliciaries. The llill adequatcll' add rcsscs carc provision Provision of Social Protection t0 Pcrsons in \ecd 2ti. Provision of Social Protection to 28. OAG & DO.I Delete 28(3)(t) Notwithstanding subsection (2), persons in need shall include unpaid. .tt.s I tl-ICATIO\-.

t (]I-AT,SE Pcrsons in \ccd sT.\KEI{OLt)t.)t PR,oPOS[,I) A],IT]NDM}-\T deficient and unsupported caregivers. ,ItrS l'li.'l('Al'IO\ The aspect ol' care given to persons in nccd is catered for in section 29(b)(iii) and (vii) which providc lbr the provision of social care services which include rcspite care and homebascd carc. Addresses i ntcrscctional realities. aligns w,ith constitut ional obligations under Article 43. SIXI 1.3. SDG 5.4. and ILO Rcconrmendation 202 on social protcction floors. (.()\,IMITTEE OI}SI-I{V,\I'IONS A\I) DETE,II\,I I\,\I'IO\ through sections 29(b)(iii) and (vii) u'hich covcr social carc scrviccs including rcspitc carc and homc-basctl carc. This approach mnintains clarit), in legal delinitions n hilc cnsu ring care needs arc mct. r)t.( t_t\E- '[hc I]ill's existing catcgorics of persons in nccd are adequatc and comprehensit,e. I'lxpanding thc list coukl crcate irtl ministrative challengcs and potential f<rr abuse. The currcnt franrework allous for flexibilig through regulations to ad d ress emerging nccds nithout ovcrburdening the primary legislation n ith cxcessive categorization. 28. ICR\\/ Alrica Provision ol' Social Protection lo Persons in Nccd Expand persons in need Io includc: . Unpaid caregivers . Informal scctor rvorkers . Single-parent households . Intemally d isplaced persons . Vulnerable prcgnant women and ncu, mothers . Youth not in education. employment. or training (NIjE I's) 18

28 CI,AUSE Provision of Social Protection to Persons in \ecd SI',\K }-I IOLDEII CRn I)Ltl CO}I \I II I'}-T- OBSE,II.\/A-TI()\S A\I) I)}-'I-ER},I I\A'IIO\ Dl-( l-l\h- f)isastcrs are adequatelt cotcrcd undcr the Disastcr \Ianagement Act and its implcnre nting framen ork. 'l'he tcrm "shocks" in the Bill is broad enough to cnconr pirss d isaster- related impacts n'ithout crcatlng potcntial ovcrlap or conflict \r'ith existing d isa stcr managcment lcgislation. This avoids duplication and maintains clear institutional mandates. ACCEPT _ Tech nical correction necessar)' for legal claritv and propcr statuton' interprctation. Social Protection Benefits 29. O}'TI(]E OF THE AI'TOR\ EY- CT-\T]RAL & DI]PART}TE\T OF.II.'S'TICE 2e(h) .IUS't IFt( .,\1'rO\ PR0I'OSF-I) ,\\,t [.\l)],IE\T Amend clausc 28 b1, inscrting thc words "and d isastcrs" immediately after the rvords "by shocks" so as to read- (e) pcrsons affected by shocks and d isastcrs. Correct the numbering thereunder. The provisions arc not properly numbered. Social Protection Benefits 29. Ministry of Labour and Social Protcction Dclcte "29(b)(ix) essential drugs. personal care goods and assistive devices" Prone to abusc and likely to impose on mandatc of other institutions such as V inistry of Health, NDMA and NCPWD. Social Protection shou ld fbcus 'fhese items are integral to holistic social protection. Article a3( I )(a) guarantecs right to healthcare which includes access to cssential drugs and assistive devices. DECLINE _ 19 Disasters, whether natural or human-made. havc a profound impact on individuals. families, and communities. olien resulting in displaccrncnt. loss of livelihoods. and increased vulnerabilitl . Thc inrcgration of disaster victims into the Social Protection I]ill is impcrative to cnsure tirncly and effective assistancc lirr those affected bv unfbrcsccn crises.

cL,\[ st_ SI'AKT-H()I,DE It PROI'()SI.D A}'II'\I)\,I}:NT ,IUSTIT ICAI'I()N Policr"s com prchensive approach requircs addrcssing all basic nccds for human dignig. Social protection must be comprchcnsive to cffectively addrcss vulnerabilin' and cnsure constitu tion al rights arc rcalized. 30. oFr I('t. ()r Tlt t_ A'rt oR\ t \'- GE\T-RAI, & Dt_ PARt'\t U\t' oF.tt sl'tcu 30 (C) De lcte the rvord "beneficiaries" and substitute therefor Technical correction ensuring consistency in legal terminology throughout the Act. ACCEPT _ 20 CoM}I I-I'TE,E OI}SE,RVATIO\S,,\\I) I)F-1't-R\II.\-A'IIO\ on cushioning against povcrty. vu lnerabilitv. risks and shocks I thtcrnitl !,cnclits irre adequut(,1\ I c<rvcrctl urrr!r r thc Social Hcaltlr I Authoritr lsll.\) liamcnork, ar'irlirig I rluplicati,rn. I lrc llill shoultl frrt'r. ',r, itr I core socill ll otcctiort mandale r:riiic:l I than orcrl,rpping rrith hettlh scr:;-r;r I lrrovisioDs. l.rrrcrXcnc.v assist:lrrc(' 1l|l(l I carcgirer \u[]l)orl c:tn be $ddr(\st.(l I ttrrougtr c\i\rin9 bencfit catcsorir:s I without crcxling ncry spccific prolisions 29. lctt\\ ,\li icl ,-\;k nlri lcd{es spcc i,l c vulrrci.alrilirics of unpaid cilr('! ivcr:1. \11)men. and itr lil :r'ial \1orkers. Pronrctcs cilLrity and inclusion ali!.t rrctl vr i{lr c( }n st.itutional ohlig.iti,tns. Social lirotection Benefits I DECLr\r. - Clause 28 provides for persons in nced and not bencficiaries.

('I-AI. SI., st'.\K t_nol_t)EIi PROPOSI_t) A\{}_\l)u}_\'l tnc u ords nccd". pcrsons ln Expand eligibilitl to include: . Rcfugees. statclcss persons .l-egalll,resident non-citizens . Non-Kcnt,ans in humanitarian situations Recogniz-e non- monetary vulnerabilities including unpaid carc work. gender-based discrinr ination 3r(r) Delete the rvtrrd "benefician'" and substitute thcretbr the ll s il t. l('A I'to\ CO},IM I'TTI.] - 0BSI.-RVATIO\S A\ I) DE,I-E II,}II\ATIO\ ligibilin tbr Social Protection Eligibilitl for Social Protection JI ICRW Africa oFFI('E Ol' T t. -ATTOR\ E\'. GE\ERAI, & DEPART}IE\-I' OF J T'STI(]}, 30. Aligns rvith Constitution (Articlc -13). Kcnya's international hurnan rights obligatiorrs. and global bcst practices fionr inclusive s)'stenrs likc South Africa and l'hailand l)I:('t_t\t.- Assistance to forcigners has bccn provided for on an cmergencv hasis through existing h u manitarian framcrvorks. 'the llill should focus on citizens and lcgal rcsidents. Emergcnir' assistancc tbr non-citizcns can bc add rcsscd through disaster rnanagcnt'cnt and humanitarian response mcchan iSms rathcr than rr:gular social protcction programs. This maintains clear institutional mandates and resourcc allocation prioritics. ACCI'PT _ 'f ech nical correction cnsuring propcr lcgal terminologr'. Supports clear At the point of applying for a social protection benefit, the applicant is not a beneficiar1,. A beneficiarf is dcfined in clausc 2 as a person or household that 21

3 (]LAUSE, A pplication for Social Protection Application for Social Protection ST.\KEHOLDEII OF T ICT] O}- THE A't1'O R\ EY- (; E\ F- RA I, & DI]PART}IE\I' OF JT-STICE Ministry of Labour and Social Protection PROPOS},I) AMEND.\{E\'t 3 r(4) Add the rvords " and give reasons for the decision" immediately after the rvord "decision"- J I-SI-IFICATIO,\- is benefitting fiorn a social protection bcnefit. CO}I}IIT'TEE OBSE,RVATIONS ANI) DE,TERMI)iATION distinction betn'een application and bcnefit receipt stages. ACC]EPT _ ,\rticlc {7 of thc Constitution (fair ad m inistrative action) rcquircs reasoncd dccisions. Fair Administrative Action Act com pliance is mandatorl'. Promotes transparency and accountabili(v as required b1' Policy principles. Amend 3l(l): "A person or his reprcsentative may apply..." Amend 3l(4): Add requirement to give reasons for rejection ACCEPT - In line rvith Article,lT CoK (fair administrative action) and Policy's principle of "Good Governance, Accountabilid, and Participation." Ensures due process and transparency in benefit administration person ln wr:rds nced", Application for Social Protcction 31. Clarifi es appl ication proccss and ensures transparency. Reasons for rcjection must be clearll stalcd io applicants. IZ I 1b comply rvith section 4(2) of thc Fair Adm inislralive Action Act which provides that every person has the right to bc given u,ritten reasons lbr any administrative act ion that is taken against hirn. I I 31. I I Ensure accessible application process ICRW Africa Addresses barriers faced by rural rvorncn. carcgivers. and

cI-.\[ sr-. SI'AKI.-I I()I -I)F,It PROPOST_D AI,tI-\Dl.Il_\T .IUS1'I FICAI'I0\ C())l.vll'l l'lrE, OIISERVA.TIO\S A\D I)I.,TF]ITMINATIo\ A p p lication for Social Prolection 31. CRADI-I: Amend clause 3l(l) by inserting the words "in the prescribed manncr" inrmediately after the rvords for a social protection benefit so as to read- 3l(l)Abeneficiaryor his representative may apply to the board for a social protection This clarifies that the application has to be made in the prescribed manner. (to he in lina with olher unrcndntetrtslo the clause) Com prehensive proccdural framervork supports constitutional Articlc .17 (fair administrative action). Ensu rcs transparenc),, accou nta bilitr', and due proccss as rcquired by Policl's governancc principles. ACCEPT _ 23 incluJ inr:: . Dcce rrtralizcd applicet ion points .,,\cccssible rnatcrials and conrmunitv outrcrch ' Supporl 16r pcrsons u ith plr; sica l. counil ivc. Iinguistic ban icr:: SI:\S()RY Conslitution:rl Article 54 (pcrsons rvith disabilities) rcq u ires reasonirble access. Polic-v's principle of "Equi$, Non- l)iscrinr ination and Social .lustice" requircs rcmoving barriers. Support$ universal access to social protection.: ; Applic:rtion for Social Protcction l')crs()ns ri ith disabilitie s duc trr distancc. tirnc povern'. illitcracl . or mobility constraints.

I CLAUSE s'rAK E HOt-t)l.tt PROPOSE,I) A\,IE\D\I t,,\'I' Jt,S I'IT ICAT'ION -l'his cmporvcrs the board to request fbr morc information wherc thcrc arc unclear circumstances or in lormation ('olt \II'r't l.l. otlst.ttVATIo\s .,\\I) DETEIT\1I\,,\I'Io\ benefit in the prescribed manncr Arnend clause 3 i(2) by inserting thc rvords "and request additional inlbrrnation rvhere necessary'" irnrnediate l.v- a ftcr thc words social protection bencllt applied for" so as to read--- The board shall upon receiving an application rnade undcr subscction ( l) conduct an assessment to verifu that thc applicant is eligible for the protection social protection applied for and 24

I'ROPOSEI) .\!lE\I)MEti't' rr\luest for additional inlbrrnation whe rc rleccssar)/. Amend subclause (4) by' deleting the u'ords "inlbrrn thc applicant ol'the decision" and insen nerv subclausc (a). (b) and (c) so as lo rcad - (a) that he or she dtrcs not qualify for social protection bcnefit under this Act (b) the reasons rvhy he or she docs not quali[; and (c) of his or her right ofappeal .ILSl'I FICA'I'IO\ Provision ol Rcasons for Non- Qual ifi cation Inforrn ing indiv iduais olthe specific reasons rvhy thev do not quali$, lor social protection benefits upholds the principles ol fairncss and due process. Without this requircment, affected individuals may be left uncertain about the grounds for exclusion. leading to lrustration co\1\I l't"IF.E OIISt_RVA't'tO\S A\I) I)ETERMI\ATIoN S]'AKt-HOLI)T]R I] CLAUSE

I i ( l.AI;Sll sTAH r_t t()l.t)uR 32. CRADI-E I'R()l'()SEI) ,{}I}-.\t)\{l,NT contcr.rlplalcd in clarisc 32.rnd of the rncchan isrn and prr:cc.Jrrre r o invoke such nght. In:;en nerv clause 3 2 to rcati. - ,ir,s'l-rirICA'ilo\ and pc;tcnl ial dispurcs. t:xplicitll, outlining non- qual i fication reasons prornotes accountability and ensurcs thal dccisions are bascd on lcga!, ob.it'ctive. and justifi ablc grotinds. Right to Appeal an<j I'rocedural Mechanisrn l-hc inclusion ofthc righr io appcal shorrid he accompanied hv an irrdication of a persons right to appcai as rvell as the proccdurcs.'fhis errsLtres thai ind ividuals rvho bclieve they \\,cre wrorlgly excluded can scck redrcss. Such in I'ornration :luarantees fairness. prcvcnts adrn inistrative injusrices. and strcngthens public con fidcnce in social protection s_vstenls Itr cnsure the cffectir e. equitablc, and transpar ent adrnin istration of social col,IllI'l r r.l ()llsER\'.1]'to\s A\l) I)f- I l-RMl\Al'I()\ I)ECT,INE_ 26

CI,AT,SI: Rcvicu ol' dtlccisirr n s ol thc I}rarrl I STAKI.lHOLl)t.lr , PRoP()S},I, AME\D}1F-\I' 32. The Board rnar' prescribe additional requirements or conditions in respect of-- (a) incornc thresholds: (b) nleans re sting; (c) age. d isabilities and care depcndcncl,; (d) proof ol-and measures to cstablish or veri$, idcntity, gendcr. age. citizenship. lamily relationships. care dependencl' and disabilities status. (e) florms. procedures and .tt s t'iFtcATIo\ protcclion programs. it is csscntial that the l]oard be emporvcred to prescribe additional rcquirements and conditions.'l-l rese provisions serve to enhance accounta['rilit),. prcvent misrrsc. and ensure that bcnefits reach the intended recipients.'l'he justilication for each rcqu irernent is outlined belorv: l. Income Thresholds l:stablishing income thrcsholds ensures that social protection benefits are targeted at ind ividuals and households most in need. This prevents rcsource dilution and ensures that assistance is directed toward those facing economic hardship. COII !IITT[-Ir Ol]St.RVAI'IONS A\l) DT,TT,R}II\ATIO\ 1'hcse principles are alreadl'covercd in thc Bill through cxisting provisions. The Iloard's porvcrs arc adcquately defined u ithout requiring additional dclailcd cnumcration. Ercessive spccilicalion nla\ limit the Board's flcxibilig'to adapt to changing circu mstanccs. The current franreu'ork providcs sufficie nt authoritl' for effective adnr inistration. 27

(]I,AUSE s't'AKr.t{ot.t) [,lt processes l-or applications and paymentsl (0 measures to prevent fraud and abuse. PROP0ST,I) A\,IENDME.\'I' .JT,;S1'I F IC.\ IO\ C()\{},IITTEE, oBST-RvATIO\S A\I) DETERMI\ATION 2. lleans Testing }leans testine prov ides an objective rncchanism for asscssing flnancial need. ensuring that benefits are allocated bascd on vcrifiable econom ic conditions rathcr tltan arbitrary deterrn in at ions. This strengthens fairness and prcvcnts undue advantage by individuals who do not meet the criteria. 3. Age, Disabilities, and Care Dependency SociaI protection prograrns must account tbr age-related vu lnerabilities, disabilities, and care dependency. Prescribing specific 28

l)Rol,()sEI) .\\lE\t)\IE\-r .rLsTtF I( .\'t'ro\ conditions c:l surcs that individuals rcclu i rine spccialized support leceive appropriatc assistance tailorcd to their needs. -1. Proof of anrl lileasures to Establish or Verift Identity, Gendcr, Agc, Citizenship, Family Relationships, Care Dependencl', and Disability Status Verification rrcasures prevent fraudu lent clairns and cn su rc that benefits are providcd to legitimatc rccipients. Establishing clcar identity and cligibilitv criteria saleguards the integrity of social protection programs and prevents ('t.At st._ colly ITt-ul. oBSE,RV}{I IO\S A}*I) l)ETIIRMI:(ATIO\ S-I-AK F]IJOI-DER 29 I I I I I I I I

( t,,\t sI: sI AKt.IIOLt)t_tt PROPOS[_t) A\1E\I)\,IT,\T .n s I Itlc.\Tto\ nr isallocation of- rcsources. 5. Forms, Procedu rcs. and Processes for Applications and Pavments Standard ized application and payment procedurcs cnhance efficicncy'. rc'duce administrarive burdens, alld ensul-c tirneiv delivert of' benefits. C lear guidelines pre!'cnl inconsistencics and improve accessibil it;- lor beneficiaries. 6. Measures to Prevent Fraud and Abuse Fraud and abusc undermine the eflectiveness ol' social protection programs. diverting resources Co\{\,IITT}- }, () I}SE,RVATIo\S -.\\ D D[-'I-T-I{}II\ATIO\ JU

Pli.ol,( )sl.l) AlIr_\t)lt I_\'l' .lL s't'r ['t(]..\'tIoN a\\ a\ lionl those in gcnuinc nced. I nstituting preventive nr e iisu rcs strengthens ovL'rsight. enhances accountability. and protccls public funds lrorn cxploitation. Appeals to the Cabiner Secretan may amount to a conflict oi' intcrest and is inconsistent rvith Article 50 ( l) of the Constitution which provides that everv person has the right to have any dispute tha.r can be resolved by the application of law decided in a lair and public hearing belore a court or, il' appropriate, another independcnt and impartial tribunal or body. .\CCE,PT _ Article 50(l ) CoK rcquires independent and impartial disputc resolution. Appcals should go dircctlv to ltigh Court to ensure indepentlcnce and avoid conllict of intcrcst. Supports fair administrative action principles. CLAUSE S'IA K },II()I-I)[It JJ. Appeals ot't'tct oI t rIr- ..\t't'oR\ E\'- c u\r.RA t_ & DE PA RI'}I E \I' OT J T'S]'ICE Delete thc u,ords "in the first optional instance to thc Cabinet Secrctarl," JI COIIMI'tI'F-U OIISI:R\/ATIONS A\ l) DETT],R\,II\A]'ION I

l,R.ol,osF.l) A}IE,.\DvI},\I' Aurend appeals proccss: "An applicant aggricved by Board's decision may appcal to the lligh Couri rr ithin thirty days" lnsert new subclause (e) immediatelv alicr subclause (d) to read-- (e) Receive social protection benefils u'ithin a specitied timeframe after approval .tt-st't l, tc.\'t'to\ Further, the prov ision creates two cenlres of appcal. Once a person appeals to the Cabinet Secretal),. he cannot appeal to the High Court. Appeal shou ld bc lo an indcpcndent bodl 1o cnsure Iair hearing and due proccss. Ensures efliciencl, and accountability in delivery of serv ices. (.()\I },I ITTT-E OI}SEITvA'I'IoNS A\D I)l—tER\{l\,\ I IO\ ACCE,P't _ Arliclc 50(l) CoK rcquircs independcnt and inr partial dispute rcsolution. Appeals should go directly to tligh (lourt to cnsu re independence and al oid conflict of intcrest. Supports fair adm inistrative action principles. CI,AI SE JJ ..\ ppeals ll. Rights and obligations of abeneficia ry. M inistrl, of Labour" and Social Protection CII.ADLt] Supports Policy's principle of "Adequacl'. Affordability, and Sustainability" and efficient sen'ice deliverl'. Constitutional .{rticle {3 requires acccss to social sccurity', such acccss ought to be timely in a Rights Based Approach framework. AC]CEPT _ S'l'.\Kl:l IOLI)l-R 32 I I-+-

ST/TK EI I0I-I)EIT Pl{ot,()s}_l) A\IT-\DMT-\I' CO}I}I I'T'TET- OI}SERVATIo\S A\I) D[-'TT,R},II\ATIo\ DT-CI-I\T- _ Thc Bill alrcadt contains adequatc provisions for bcncfit administration and fraud prcvention. Adding comprchensive restrictions on transfer of rights l ou ld creatc unneccssalr' complexitv and ma1' unduly rcstrict bcneficiaries' autonom],. Existing safeguards are sufficicnt to protcct program intcgrity n'ithout excessivc regulatory burden. 3(r I I CRAI) Tcrm ina tion of social protection bencfits. lnsert nct' clause i6 to read: Restrictions on transfer of rights and payments of social assistance (l)Abenetrtma),not be transferred, ceded. pledgcd or in any othcr rva1, encurnbered or disposed of unless the board on good grounds in writing consents thereto. (2) Anl,act in contravention of subscction (1) is void and where the board becomes aware of any such act, he or she may order that payment ofthe Preserving the Intended Purpose of Social Assistancc Social assistance bencllts arc nrsant to provide direct rclicl'to benellciaries. ensuring thcir basic nccds are met. Allorr ing unrestricted transfer tlr encumbrance of these bcncllts ctruld lcad to misuse. divcrsion. or exploilation. underrrining the core objectives ol'social protcction. Preventing Fraud and Abuse Without clear restrict ions. there is a risk that beneficiaries may be coerced into pledging or transl'erring their benefits to third parties, including flnancial institutions or unauthorized individuals. This provision safeguards against fraudulent practices and ensures that assistance reaches those who genuinely need it. JJ ,l r.. sI't f IC.A,'t'to\ CLAL SF,

Ensuring Bencficiaries Receive Full Entitlement l'hc reqrr ircrnrnt that bcnefic iarics receivc thc Iull amount ol thcir ent il lcd hcncllts belore anr third partr can cnlorce a clairn prevents undue dcductions or unauthorircd transactions. I his guarantccs that social assistance scrves its intended purposc $ ithout cxternal interfercncc. Providing a Mechanism lbr Appeal'[hc inclusion of a righr to appeal ensures that beneficiaries rvho believe thcir benefits rvere unfairly suspended or restricted havc a formal avenue for redress. l-his strengthens accountabil ity and cnsures that decisions made b), thc board arc subjcct to revie\\. Allou'ing Limited Deductions in the Interest of CO}I }IITl'I.- I- o BST-R\/ATIONS,.\\ I) I)F-1'EII,\TI\A-TIO\ cLAt-st_ s 1.\Kr_uot.t)I:tt ,IL SI IFICATI0\ l,ltol,osF.t) ,.\It F-)-t)tl E\t- relcvaut henefit be suspended immcd iately (a) ofthc boards dccision; (b) of the reasons for that decision: and (c) that hc or she has a right olappeal contemplatcd in section l8 and ol'the mechanism and procedure to invoke that right. (3) A beneficiary must withour limitation or restriction receive the full amount of a benefit to rvhich he or she is entitled before 34

( I,-,\t'SE st-.\KItIot,t)]_R PROPOS}-D A],{ta\D}1t_\l' an) othcr person ma)' exercisc an), right or enforce any claim in respect of that amount. (4) Dcspite subsection (3), the board nray prescribc circumstances undcr which deductions rnay be made directly lrom social protection benefit. provided that such deductions are necessary and in the interest olthe beneficiary. (5) An amounr that acc rues or has accrued to a beneficiary or his or her estate in tcrms of this z\ct mav not be .IUSTII IC,\TI0\ ( ( )]IM IT'tt.I.. Oltsr_lr\'.\'t'I()\s A\t) I)[_l' t_R.\l I \.\t'to\ Ileneficiaries While bcncfits should gcncrally, rcnrain runtouched. thc prov ision allorving dcductions under prescribcd circurnstances cnsures flexibility' rvhere necessary. This could includc deductions lirr essential serviccs such as healthcare or education. provided they serve thc best interests ol'the beneficia11,. Protecting Social Assistance from Legal CIaims and Insolvency Proceedings 1'he prohibition against attaching social assistance bcnefits to court judgme nts or insolvency proceedings ensures that vulnerable individuals do not lose their essential supporl due to financial d istress. This protcction reinforces the principle that social assistance ac

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t, ('l.At;st. 38. Revicrr of Social Protcction Benefits S tAKE,II()I DI-IT CRADLE PR()POSI,I) A}II.-\I)\I I:\-I rvithout suspcnd ing thc benetlt. subject ro prcscribcd conditions. Insert nes clausc 38 irnmediate!1, after clause 37 to rcad Discontinuation of payments to bcneficiarics absent from RcpL:biic (l) Wherc a beneflciarr,' intends to be absent from the Rcpublic tbr a period e.xcecding 6 rnonths. hc or she must infoml the board thcreof ,,T S'I'IF I(-ATIO\ l. Eusuring Propcr [. tilizat ion ol' Public Funds Social protcction bcnefits are' designcd to support individuals rcsidine rr ithin the Republic rvho activelv require assistancc' Suspcnding payments for bcne{ic iarics absent for extended pcriods prevents the misallocation of funds and ensures that resources are d irccted torvard individuals rvho are present and in need. C()}{ \IIT'TT-E OI}SI-RVATIO\S ;\\I) Dt—tEIl]{I\;\TION I)ECI,I\T, This matter is alrcadl,coverctl unrlcr Clause 34(2)(c) of the llill. Crcating a scparatc clausc lrould duplicate cristing provisions and create u n ncccssa r\' redundancr'. The cu rrcnt framcrvorli adcquately add rcsses benefician ohligations regarding absencc li'onr the Rcpublic u'ithout requiring additional dctailed provisions. The inclusion cf provisions govcrn ing the discontinuatit-rrr ol pa1'mcnts to benellciaries absent liom the Re public servcs several critical pr:rposcs:

(]()}I }I I'TTEE OI}SE,II,VATIO\S A\ I) I)ETER\,II\ATION ( LAT,SE STAKE}IOLDE,R l,ltoI,osr_I) ,.\\t F_\t)!tl.\'t- .,T]S'tI FI(]AI'Io\ bclore leaving thc Republic and the board shall. sub.icct to subscctions (2) and (3 ). suspend payment ol benefits until that beneficiary or his representative. as thc casc may be, informs the board that the beneficiary has returned to the Republic. (2) Despite subsection ( l). the board may upon written request by a beneficiary or his representative. in circumstances plescribed by regulations. continue 2. Prcverrting lrraud and Abusc Without clcar regulations on absencc. therc is a risk ol fiaudulcnt claims u'here benefic iaries continue to rc'ceive payments dcspite being permanently or indefinitely abscnt. Rcquiring noti lication and suspcnding payments rnitigates potential abuse and strengthens oversight mechan isms. 3. Accountability and Transparencl''l'he requirement for benellciarics to inform the board belore lcaving the Republic enhances transparency in social protection adm inistration. lt ensurcs that records are updated. preventing discrepancics in benefit distribution and reinforcing accountability in pubtic resource managemcnt. J()

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CLAI SI.- SI'AKT]IIoI,I)[R I'ROl'OSEI) .rll r._\t)\t I:\1' .IT,S1'IIi ICATIO\ CoM}II1'1'EF- OI}SERVAI'Io\S A\I) DI.-1'[-R}II\ATIO\ individuals rlho are no longcr rcsiding u ith in the jurisdicrion 6. Strcngthening Adm inistrative E,ffi ciency lmplcrncnti ng a structured noti fi catirrn and suspension proccss rcduccs adm in istrat ir,c burdcns associated with tracking absent beneficiarics. It allos's thc board to maintain accurate records, streanr line pa)'nrcnt processes. and cnhance service delivery elficiency. 19. Inderation of Social Protection Benefits ICRW ,\iiiCA Makc indexation mandabr\, evcry two years s,ith: . 1'ransparcnt. equily- sensitivc indicators . Consideration of diffcrential impacts on marginalized groups . Published outcomes Ensures benefits retain purchasing power and addresses rising costs particularly affecting I'emale- headed households and unpaid carcgivers. ACCEPT _ Constitutional Article 43 req u ires adcquatc social sccu rity. Policy's principlc of "Adeq uacy, Affordability,, and Sustainabilitl'" requires benefits to maintain real valuc. Mandatory indexation protects vulnerable groups from inflation impacts. 40

('t_,\l_ sE s'lAKI.)IOLI)ER i I'RoPoSEI) .\\lENI)\t [.\t' JI:S'I'II'I('A I'IO\ and stakeholder consultation ('()ltl{l'[TEE OI}SEItV;\l'IO\S A\l) DETE,R}II\/\TIO\ .\(.CEPT _ -l'cch n ical corrections irnprovc legal cla rity and statutol'r intcrprctation. ACCEPT _ Ilcgistry should focus on actual bcncficiarics for effcctivc program managemcnt. Supports I'olicy's }ll-RL Framovork and Stratcgic Objective 5 (im provc institutiona I capacig,). ACCEPT _ Supports Policy's cvidcnce-based approach and ML,RL Frantervork. Constitutional Article 3l (privacl ) t- r {0. I I Social I)rotcction Registrl {0. Social Protection Registn' {(, Ol'f l(lt. OF l lI11 ..\'t'IoR\ L,\',- (; E\ E R,\ I, !t r)t_P,\ R'tltEYr' ot .I I SI'ICF- ol'l'tcE ot.'nt L. ,\1'TOR\ U Y- CE\T:R,tL & DEPART\II.]\T OF JUSTICE oFt-tcE ot't'H t_ ^TTORT E \'- GE\ERAL 40(r) In scn thc rr'orcl "tirr" irnrnediatell' rlicr lhc rr'ord "datahasc". 40(2)(l) - Dclcte In the evcnt of a shock or emergenc)'. the Board should identily, Delete the vr'ords "vulnerable individuals and households" and substitutc thcrelor the r.vord "benefl c iarics". a0Q)@) 41 I

Social I)rotection Rcgistr)' M in islrv of l-abour and Social l)rotcction l,ltol,osEI) A\tt_\t))IF.\'l thc pcrsons in need and providc them w ith social protection. The Registrl' should therefore have data on the benet'iciaries ol' social protection during that particular shock and not the data tu vulncrable households. .4.mcnd 40(2Xa): "'l-hc R cgistry shall be uscd to nraintain an in\entory of br:ncllciaries" .I L S I F-ICATIO\ lrnportant for efl'cct ivc scrvice dclivcry and prontoting linkage to complcmentarr scrr iccs. Focus should be on t-re neficiaries not j ust vulnerable individuals. C().\I\,I I'I TI:I] OBST,RVA'II()\S ANI) l)t-1'E RMI\.-At'IO\ rcq u ircs rlat:r protection. l)isaggrcgated data essential f<r r monitoling constitu tional equalitl' obligations and Policv cl'fcctivcncss. ACCEI''f _ Rcgistn' should focus on aclual beneficia rics for effcctivc program managcmcnt. Supports Policr'' s I,IERL Framet'ork and Stratcgic Objective 5 (inr provc institutional capacitv). DE,('LINE_ This is already covered under existing lan'. The Data Protection Act 2019 adeq uatel.v- addrcsses data protection Social I)rotcction Ilegistry {0 S't AKT.-IIOI,I)ER ICRW Alrica Istablish comprehensive registry with: . Data disaggregated bv sex. age. disability, Critical for accurate targeting, responsive planning. and gcnder-sensit ive delivery while protccting privacl and cnsuring 42 ('l_,,\t;sF. l0

CLAT;SI: Social Protection Registn, {3 S'IAKEIIoLI)}-R CRADI-E PR()POS},D A\IF,\I)\'I}-\T careglv tng slatus . Rcal-timc monitoring and evaluation . Intcroperabi lity rvith other national systems . Data protcction salcguards per Data Protcction Act 2019 .IT,S1'IT ICATI()}-. SIX; 17. l8 cornpliancc on disaggregated data. COM\,I I'T'I'[-}, oBSERVAI'Io\S A\I) I)T,'tT]RMI\ATIO\ requircments, and the Bill's rcgistn provisions arc sufficient for implementation necds. Additional specifications u,ould create u n n,.'ccssan' complcxitl and potential conflicts u ith cxistin g lcgal frameworks. {0. co(l Social Protcction Registrv Amend Board lunctions to include "in consu ltation with County Governrnents" and add interoperab ility with "other national and County registries" l.he uniflcd registry rclics on data collected at Countl, Icvel ('ounties are geograph ically' and administrativclv closer to peoplc. hence best positioned to collect accurate data on beneflciaries for the register. Coun$' consultation supports l)olicv's Enhanccd Single Rcgistn vision aud inter-govcrn mcntal coordination. Esscntial for effective data collcction and implemcntation of the fou r-pillar frameu'ork at local lcvel. Clause 6 provides for interopcrabilit-v I)ECI,I\F- l-his clause gives furthcr details on oflbnces. Preventing Fraud and Misuse of Public Funds Social These prol'isions are alreadl adcquatcll, provided for in thc existing Clausc.[3. DECLI\t] _ 43 Deletc clause 43 and substitute thereof rvith- False representations

(]LAUSE, -SI'AKF]IIOLI)F-II. (iiving falsc information I'ltol,osF_l) ..\]Ir_\t)\'I[_\ t' (l) A person is guilty of an otlcnce if such person. *'hen applying for social protection bencllts. furnishes inlbrrnation rvhich he or shc knows to be untrue or misleading in a material respect or makes a representalion wltich to his or her knorvledge is lalse. in order that he or she or another person may- (a) obtain or rctain a social benellt to which he or she is not entitled in tcrrns of this Act; or .ti s'l'tl't(.\t Io\ protectlon progralns are dcsigncd lo assist individuals in genuine need. I'-alse representations underrn ine thc system b_r. divcrring resourccs away tiorn rightful beneliciaries. Criminalizing fraudu lent claims ensures that funds arc allocated fairly and eflicientll'. Ensu ring Accountability and Transparcncy Requiring applicants and benetlciaries to providc truth flI information strengthens accountability in social protection administration. This provision deters dishonest practices and reinforces the credibility of government programs. Safcguarding Limited Resou rces Social protection funds are llnite and must be d istribured equitably. (]()}I }IITTT- T] 0 I}SF. RVATIoNS .,\\I) DE,I'},IT\1t\,{'TION '1. he currcnt franreu ork sufficicntll atld rcsscs falsc inlirrrnation and fraudulent clainrs u ithout requiring comprchensivc rcplacement. Addilional dctailed provisions u'ould crcate unnecessar)' com plcritv and potcntial lcgal conflicts. 44

('1..\ t's I: ( olIt,t Il'1'EE oBSr_rrvA-ilo\s ANI) I)ETER}II\A1'I()\ (b) obtain a social benefit in excess of that to rvhich he or she is entitled in terms of this Act. (2) A person rvhcr reccives a social bcncfit know.ing that he or she is not cntitled thereto. or is not entitled to the lirll amount rvhich he or she is receiving, and he or she fails to inlorrn the board thcrcof, he or she is guilty of an offence and shall be tiable upon conviction to a fine not less than 100.000 or imprisonment not less PR,oI'oSF-I) A}{!.\l)VItl\-1' SI'AK I.- I IoLI)F-II .lt'sI't t'tc.\'Uo\ Fraudulcnt c lairns reducc thc availabilitl, of assistancc lor those rvho gcnu itrcl\ qualil-r. Penalizing lalsc rcprescntations ensurcs that bcnelits rcach the intended recipicnrs. Detcrring Intcntional M is rep resen la ti o n l-he provision criminalizing deliberate misrcprcsentation discourages individuals from anernpting 1o rnanipulate the system for pcrsonal gain. The prescribed penalties serve as a deterrent, reinlbrcing eth ical conduct in soc ial assistance applications. Ensu ring'Iimely Disclosure of Material Changes Beneficiaries must inform the board of any material changes that aflect their eligibility. Failure to do so results in continued receipt of benefits 45

PR()I'()ST,D A\,IE\Dltt-\'t than onc year or to both. (3) A beneliciary rvho knorvingll, fails to inlorrn the board of anv material changc of in lorrnation conternplated in section 31. is guilty ol' an oflcnce. .)T,STIFICA'I'Io\ undcr I'alse pretenscs. Clinrinalizing non-disclosurc ensures that assistance is adj usted based on current c il'curnstanccs. Slrerrgthening Legal and Ad ministrative Oversigh t l:stablishing clear lcgal consequences lor Ialse reprcsentations enhanccs ovcrsight mechanisnrs \\ ith in social protection programs. It prov ides enlorcemcnt agcncies s ith thc' authority to invcstigate and prosecutc fraudulent clairns. ensuring compliance rvith cstablished rcgulations. Count,v- Governments are expected to implemcnt social protcctiol'l programnlcs according to this Bill and provide resources fbr the same cI-,\t.sl, S-tAKhllOI-l)t:R CO}I}III'-I'},T] OI}SERVA'IIo\S A\I) I)I.-TI.]R}{INATIo\ 17. C()G E,stablish Social Protection Fund "rvith a 30:70 sharing ratio betrveen national Thc l'olic1, maintains that " Social Proteclion rcmains a function of tirc National (lor'crnment" s'hile Countics DE,CI,I\T- 46 I

Jll c't-.,\t;sl I STAKE,}IOI-I)T,IT Socill Protcction Furrd co(; Regulations {8. CRADI-E Regulations. I'R()l)Ost.l) AME\I)}'I[,\1' governmcnt and county governments" Amend to read: "'l'he Cabinet Sccrctary. in consultation u,itl: the Council of Govcrnors. ma-l' makc rcgulations for the better carrying out of this Act" .,t s t'll.-t( ,,\I'to\ -l'hercfbre. thc lund should bc accessible to County Covenrments to supporl implemcntation. Counties rl ill bc expected to cornpll, rvith rcgulations. -l he bilt shou ld c.splicitly providc tbr consuliation during devclopnrcnt of regulations to cnsure all stakcholders have a voicc arrd regulations arc effective and inclusive. Safeguarding Public Funds Social protection program s are Iundcd through public resources. and any crroneous or (-.OM\{ ITTT- T, 0tsS E ITVAT IO\S A\ I) DI-I'IR.\{I\ATION hlvc incrcascrl rolcs. Spccific fund- sharing ratios should be determincd through I'F\l .\ct procctlurcs and budget l)rocesses. I)t.ct,t\t.. I)clegated legislation is grantcd to ont' Ilule Making Authorit-v, rvho thcn cngages the public through public participation and prescnts thc draft rules to Parliamcnt for approval. Consultation rr ith COG suppor(s I)olic1 's intcr-govcrn nr en tal coordination requirenrents and Strategic Objectit c 5. Essential for cffective implementation of social protection across both levcls of govcrnmen t. ACCEPT - Insert nerv subclause 48(2)(l) immediately after subclausc (k) to read-- . 47 Protects public resources and program integritv. Constitutional Articlc 232 requires eflicient use of public resources.

C-LAL,SE l;r^ I I'l{oPosEI) ,,\\IE\DMI]\I' (l) the repaynrent ol' arnounts overpaid or crroneousll,paid in rcspect of benefits: .,USI-IFICATIO\ cxccssive paymenls ntust be rccovercd to prevcnt llnancial losses. (lranting the Board regu latorl, authority en su res that mechanisms are in place 1o reclaim funds eflicicntly. prcserving the sustainability of social assistancc programs. Prcventing Fraud and Abuse Without clear regu Iations, individuals may cxploit adrnin islrativc crrors to receive rundue benefits. Establishing a structurcd repa)'ment lramervork deters fraudulent claims and cnsures that social protection lunds are allocated to rightful benefi ciaries. K[_HOLI)]_R CO\I II I'TI T-E OI}SERYATIOI(S /\\D DT-TERMI\AI'IO\ Essential for sustainable social protection slstcm antl accountabilitv in benefit administration. 4B

('l.A L;S t. {9 Ii.cpcal of Cap 25ttA. (i cn era I s'l'A KIt tot.DIitt Ministrl, ol- l-abour and Social Protcction I'It()POSF,I) A)Ilr\D\'IE,NT Repcal Social Assistancc Act (Cap 258A) due to: . M isalignrnent rvith Kenva Social Protcction Policy 2023 . Con{lict s,ith PFM Act on tirnd e stablishrnent . Nccd lor comprc'hensive law rcplacement ,IT, S1'I FICAI'Io\ 'l'he 2.0 l3 Act rvas not aligned to bload policy rccommcndations and con fl icts u,ith Pl:M Act requirernents for fund cstablishment \\,ith r.- at ional Assembll, approvai. CO}I}I I'I I'F-Ii OI}S}-ti,VATIO\S A\I) DETEII},II\,\'TI0\ ACCEPT- This llill under Clause.l9 rcpcals the Social Assistance Act DECLI\E,- Existing Act is inadequatc for comprchensivc social protcction as envisioncd by Policl' 2023. Constitutional Article 13 requires progressive realization of social security rights, n hich necds updated legislative framovork. Current transfcrs nccd proper legal foundation. Coast Rcgional Budgct IIub Withdrarv the Social Protection Bill and irnplement the existing Social Assistance Act (Cap 258A) Parliament should investigate fund transfers without L Since 20,l 3, the Authority has not been in place and cash transfers operate outside established lund structure, posing legal breaches. The cxisting r\ct covers most provisions. propcr legal establishment ,ao I

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION OFFICE OF THE CABINET SECRETARY , 6th June, 2025 Dear Mn Nyegrc.naq STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON THE SOCIAL PROTECTION BrLL, 2025 (NATTONAL ASSEMBLY BTLLS, NO.12 OF 2025 Telephone: Nairobi +254(0)7779800 Fax:2726222 Email: cs@labour.oo.ke when replying please quote Reference is made to Your letter Ref . S E N/ DSECi DISSC/SCLSW20 2s I 124 matter. Social Security House, Bishops Road P.O. BOX 40326 - 00100 NAIROBI KENYA dated 27th May 2025 regarding the above under subject Attached, is our written submissions on the Social Protection 811,2025. Yours Sincerefy, t Ho Alfred Mutua, EGH CABINET S SECRETARY Copy to: Joseph M.MotarirCBS Principal Secretary State Department for Social Protection & Senior Citizen Affairs Ministry of Labour and Social Protection NAIROBI Ref: ML&SPlSPl9l24 Mr. leremiah M. NyegenYe, CBS Clerk of the Senate Parliament Buildings, P.O Box 41842-00100 NAIROBI

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION & SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS The following is the position of the State Depaftment for Social protection and Senior Citizen Affairs on the Social Protection Bll (National Assembly Bill No.12 ot2025) (hereinafter "the Bill,) A. INTRODUCTION The Bill primarily seeks to provide a framework for the administration of the non-contributory social protection interventions, to establish tfte National Board for social Protection and to provide for various logisiical and ad m in istrative a rran gements towa rds these objectives. B. COMMENTS ON THE BILL Provision in the Bil! Justifi cation/ Comments This Bill seeks to address existing gaps in the social protection sector; make provision for non-contributory social protection, mitigate economic and social vulnerabilities to poverty, risks, contingencies, and shocks experienced throughout the life rycle of a person. 1 Clause 1 on the Short title: Social Protection Bill 2 Clause 2 on interpretation: Add "household" means a person or group of persons living together as a single unit and with a recognised head of unit. "Registry" means the social protection registry under section 4O; The term has been used in defining beneficiary hence the need to interpret it as used in the social protection sector. The term registry is as established under section 40 and not 36. I , 1. S/No.

a The goal is to target all vulnerable persons in Kenya. The social protection benefits are as stipulated under Clause 29 Clause 3 on Objects of the Act 3 The Bill shall only apply to non-contri social protection butory Clause 4 on scoPe These guiding principles are align the Kenya Social Protection Policy, 2023 and conforms to the provisions of Article 10 of the Constitution of KenYa ed with Clause 5 prlnciples Guiding on 5 County Governments have a role to County-specific social protection policies and legislations as well as implement County-specific social protection interventions in line with Schedule 4 of the Constitution of KenYa. develop Clause 6 on the Role of County Government 6 This is borrowed from the best practice under the governance of the various contributory social protection schemes in Kenya under the National Social Security Fund Act (Cap 258) and Social Health Insurance Act No.16 of 2023. The statutory board will to operate with a degree of independence and within the guidelines set by the Act, which promotes responsible decision-making and oversight. Clause 7 on Establishment of the Board 7 The Board shall undertake the stipu functions for effective administration and management of non-contributory social lated protection Clause 8 on Functions of the Board 8 This is in accordance with the governance structure and practice as guided by the Mwongozo, the Code of Governance for State Corporations and in line with the provisions of the State Corporations Act (Cap aa6) Laws of KenYa. Clause 9 -27 on (Powers of the Board, Composition of the Board, Qualification of Board Members, Tenure of Office, Vacancy, the Chief Executive Officer, Removal of the Chief Executive Officer, Committees of the Board, Remuneration of Members of the Board, Conduct of the Business and Affairs of the Board, Staff of the Board, Delegation of Powers of the Board Seal of the Board, Protection from 9 4

Personal Liability, Funds of the Board, Financial Year, Annual Estimates Cap. 472A , Books of Account and Annual Repofts). 10 Clause 28 on Provision of Social Protection to persons in need. Delete (f) unpaid, deficient and unsuppofted careg ivers. This category of persons in need is prone to abuse if introduced in the Act. if and as when there is need to consider this category as persons in need, then Clause 28 which allows the Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with the Board, to determine other categories of persons in need through a notice published in the Gazette, may be invoked. 11 Clause 29 on Protection Benefits Social Delete 29(b) (ix) essential drugs, personal care goods and assistive devices. The Clause is not only prone to abuse but is also likely to impose on the mandate of other institutions such as the Ministry of Health, Special programmes, NDMA and NCPWD. Social Protection is intended to cushion persons in Kenya against povefi, vulnerability, risks and shocks. 72 Clause 30 on Eligibility on Social Protection Amend 30(c ) to read: falls within the categories of persons in need specified in section 28; and The category listed under Clause 28 is persons in need and not beneficiaries. 13 Clause 31 on Application for Social Protection Amend 31(1) to read: A person or his representative may apply to the board for social protection benefit. Amend 31(a) to read: If the applicant does not qualify for a social protection benefit provided under this Act, the Board shall inform the applicant of the decision, giving reasons thereof, This Clause is on the application of social protection benefit. At this stage, an applicant is not a beneficiary yet. Reasons for rejection must be clearly stated to the applicant. I

Appeal should be to an independent body. Clause 33 on ApPeals Amend to read: An applicant who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board may appeal to the High Court within thirtY daYs of the decision. t4 This Clause is in line with the Bill of Rights under the Constitution of Kenya and the Data Protection Act (Cap a1lC) Laws of Kenya, that safeguards the rights of beneficiaries on access to information, informed consent, and to be treated with dignity. Under Clause 34(2), beneficiaries have a duty to utilize social protection benefits responsibly and to disclose accurate information to the Board. 15 This Clause safeguards against the abuse of social protection benefits and further stipulates penalties for any person convicted. Clause 35: Abuse of Social Protection Benefits 16 This Clause outlines the modalities for the 77 It makes provision for the procedures to refund or recover social protection benefits erroneously paid to a beneficiary' Clause 37: Refund to the Board 1B provides modalities for receftification to maintain eligibility for social protection benefit It is to be noted that the rationale for this Clause is that social protection benefits are not a lifetime beneflts. This Clause Clause 38: Review of Social Protection Benefit 19 The Clause seeks to protect the real value of social protection benefits against inflation. Such review is to be undertaken periodically with the concurrence of the National Treasury. Social assistance benefits to beneficiaries are to be pald from Public finances' Clause 39: Indexation of Social Protection benefits 20 Clause 34: on Rights and Obligations of a Beneficiary termination of social protection benefits under different conditions. Clause 36: Termination of Social Protection Benefits

Responsibilities of managing public finances lie with the National Treasury as outlined in the Public Finance Management Act (Cap 472A) (PFM Act). Since inflation is dependent on various economic circumstances suclr as cost of living, revenue collection among other factors, the concurrence of the Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury and Economic Planning is required to ensure that the prevailing economic circumstances are taken into consideration when enhancing the benefits. Clause 40: Social Protection Registry Amend a0(2)(a) to read: The Registry shall- (a) be used to maintain an inventory of beneficiaries. This Registry is important for: a) effective and efficient non-contributory social protection service delivery; b) promoting linkage of recipients of non- contributory social protection into other complementary services. 22 Clause 41 Data handling This Clause ensures the safety and security of data in line with the Data Protection Act (Cap 411C) Laws of Kenya. 23 CIause 42-a6 (Obstruction, Giving false information, Unlawful disclosure of information, Fraud, Misappropriation of funds) This Clause makes provisions for general offences and penalties. ) 24. Clause 47 Social Protection Fund Establishes a Social Protection Fund. It shall consist of grants and donations, such monies as may be appropriated by the National Assembly, income generated from proceeds of the Fund, and any monies accruing to or received by the Fund from any lawful source. The purpose of the Fund shall include: a) to provide for the development and promotion of non- contributory social protection in the country; b) to mobilise resources from development partners and other sources for the Fund; c) provide funds for capacity and technical expertise for development and expansion of non-contributory social protection. 2t

a Since the Fund shall be established under the PFM Act (Cap 412C), it shall be subject to strict oversight and rePorting requirements which in turn shall promote accountability and ensure that resources are used for their intended purpose' Being a special-purpose Fund, resources shall be allocated directly to the targeted programmes, and in particular the cash transfer programme, in order to secure the social benefits of persons in need. 25. Clause 48 Regulations This Clause empowers the Cabinet Secretary to develop regulations for the implementation of the Act. This is particularly for the provisions that are not self-enforcing. 26 This Clause repeals the Social Assistance Act (Cap 258A.) The ground for the repeal is as follows: i. The SocialAssistance Act (Cap 25BA) as enacted in 2013 was not aligned to the broad Policy recommendations captured in the KenYa Social Protection PolicY, 2011(now reviewed). ii. Establishment of National Government Public Funds should be in accordance with section24(4) of the PFM Act (CaP 412A) which states that the Cabinet Secretary may establish a national government public fund with the approval of the National AssemblY. EvidentlY therefore, by Providing for establishment of a National Social Assistance Fund (section 34 (i)), the Social Assistance Act (Cap 25BA) is in conflict with the provision under the PFM Act (CaP 4124)., necessitating the need for removal of all provisions relating to the operationalization of the Fund under the Social Assistance Act (sections t7-40 of the said Act) to pave way for establishment of the Clause 49 Repeal of CaP 258A

il, Social Assistance Fund under the PFM Act. The identification and removal of all provisions relating to establishment of the Social Assistance Fund under the Social Assistance Act (Cap 25BA) means that no substantive provisions relating to social assistance or any other related subject matter under the Act would be left in the said Act, hence the rationale to repeal it and enable development of a more comprehensive law in its place. 27. Clause 50 Transitions of Staff This Clause makes provision for the transitioning of staff of the National Social Protection Secretariat and the Directorate of Social Assistance, both under the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs. 28. Clause 51 Obligations and liabilities This Clause transits pending obligations and liabilities from the National Social protection Secretariat and the Directorate of Social Assistance to the Board. 29. Clause 52 Reference to the Directorate of Social Assistance or the National Social Protection Secretariat After the commencement of this Act, 30, Clause 53 Vesting of assets After the commencement of this Act, Assets of the Directorate of Social reference Assistance and the National Social Protection Secretariat shall be deemed assets of the Board. 31 Clause 54 Legal proceedings This Clause transits any pending legal proceedings from the Directorate of Social reference Assistance and the National Social Protection Secretariat to the Board. 32. Clause 55 Directions, orders and authorization After the commencement of this Act, Directions, Orders, Authorizations, permits issued or Registrations made by the Directorate of Social Assistance and the National Social Protection Secretariat shall be deemed as Directions, Orders, Authorizations, Permits issued or Registrations of the Board. ) reference shall be made to the Board since the Directorate of Social Assistance and the National Social Protection Secretariat shall be deemed directorates under the Board.

This Clause makes provision for the transition of social assistance benefits, programs and beneficiaries implemented by the Directorate of Social Assistance to the Board. Clause 56 Transition of social assistance benefits, programmes and beneficiaries 33. C. CONCLUSION It is our considered view that the proposals made herein be effected as they are constructive. Submissions By: Ho Alfred Mutua, EGH CABINET S SECRETARY

RI:PUBI-IC OI: KI]NYI\ OFIIICE OF TH C ATTORN IiY-GI'N IiIIAL & DEPAII,TMENT OF .IUSTICO a Our Ref: AG/LDD/3BG I L l9 10th June 2025 Mr. J.M. Nyegenye, CBS The Clerk of the Senate Clerk's Chambers, Parliament Buildings P. O. Box 41842-00100 NAIROBI RE: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON THE SCCIAL PROTECTION BILL, 2025 (NATTONAL ASSEMBLY BrLL NO. 12 OF 2O2s) We refer to your letter dated 27rh May 2025 and referenced SEN/DSEC/DISSC/SCLSW12025lt2B through which you requested this Office to submit written submissions on the Social Protection Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2025). We have reviewed the Bill and our comments are set out in the matrix below The provisions are not properly numbered. Clause 28 provides word and 1 Recommendation Clause Provision A caregiver is not a person in need but is a person who offers care to a person in need. Notwithstanding subsection (2), persons in need shall include unpaid, deficient and unsupported caregivers. Correct the numbering thereunder. Delete 2B(3Xf) 2e(b) 30(c) the a ro riate social for person!_t-[_!Egd A person is eligible for Delete the "beneficiaries" Justification The aspect of care given to persons in need is catered for in section 29(bxiii) and (vii) which provide for the provision of social care services which include respite care and hontebased care.

31(1) 3t(4) protection beneflt under this Act, if the person falls within the categories of beneficiaries specified in section 2B A beneficiary or his representative may apply to the Board for a social protection benefit. If the applicant does not qualify for a social protection benefit provided under this Act the Board shall inforni the applicant of the decision. An applicant who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board may appeal in the first optional instance, to the Cabinet Secretary or to the High Court within thirty days of the decision. Add the words " and give reasons for the decision,, irnmediately after the vvord "decision". Delete the words "in the first optional instance to the Cabinet Secretary" I Appeals to the Cabinet Secretary may amount to a conflict of interest and is inconsistent with Article 50 (1) of the Constitution which provides that every person has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of law decided in a fair and public hearing before a court or, if appropriate, another independent and impartial tribunal or body. substitute therefor the words "persons in need,,. Delete the word "beneficiary" and substitute therefor the words "person in need". and beneficiaries At the point of applying for a social protection benefit, the applicant is not a beneficiary. A beneficiary is defined in clause 2 as a person or household that is benefitting from a social protection benefit. To comply with section 4(2) of the Fair Administrative Action Act which provides that every person has the right to be given written reasons for any administrative action that is taken not a ainst him ) JJ

I Further, the provision creates two centres of appeal. Once a person appeals to the Cabinet Secretary, he cannot appeal to the Hiqh Court. 40(1) The Board shall establish a Social Protection Registry which shall be the singular database social protection interventions under this Act. Insert the word "for" immediately after the word "database". Editorial error 40(2)(a) The Registry shall be used to maintain an inventory for vulnerable individuals and households in the country. Delete the words "vulnerable individuals and households" and substitute therefor the word "beneficiaries". It is not sustainable to maintain a record of all vulnerable individuals and households in the country because their social economic circumstances keep on changing. However, the Registry should have a record ofthe beneficiaries for purposes of transparency and accountabili 40(2Xf) The Registry shall be used to provide data of vulnerable households in the event of shocks or emergencies; Delete In the event of a shock or emergency, the Board should identify the persons in need and provide them with social protection. The Registry should therefore have data on the beneficiaries of social protection during that particular shock and not the data on I )

We thank you and assure you of our continued support ) 4 vulnerable households. -lk DoRcAS A. oDUoR sc, oGW, EBS ATTORNEY-GENERAL

NG'EC National Gender and Equality Commission I st Floor, Solution Tech Place, 5 Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi PO. Box 27512-00506 Nairobi, Kenya. Landline: +254 (020) 3213100 Mobile: +254(020)375 100 Toll Free: 0800720187 Email: info@ngeckenYa.org www.ngeckenya.org t zc lr{V)a lr{ =a =ao (, Fr l-( F] )t ) \/frlaz t FEl z tEl L, l] Zc l-(F z NGEC/CS/SEI{/VOL I (zg) 56June zoz5 F";mail labourscialw elfare mmm senqtg@P@Iiotnent.o o.ke @ Dear lv7r. Nlo?^t- ) (AJ @Ii/IMEI\rIS ON THE SOCL1L PRoTECfioIY BILL (NAIoNALASSEMBLY Bril. NO 12 OF 2025) Referelce is made to your call for the subn.issir-rn of metnoranda on the Social Protection Bill eoz5. The Commissron participated in the rlevel,.4rment of the Bill, nnd the memoranda !s limitcd to a few issues 0rat we c<lnsider cr':cia] fo:: the AcL Youns 1 | l'.r; ' "Gender Eq uality and Non-Discrimination" I National Gender and Equallty Commission Jererniah. M. Nyegenye. CES The Clerkofthe Senate CIerlCs Chambers Parliament Bu.ilding P.O. Box 4r842-ooroo NAIROBI Purity Ngina, PhD, MRS COMMISSION SECRETARIT CEO

l\la-Err ^tr{r.I MEITIORANDAc TIIE SOCIAL PROTECTION Bn r. 2o2S ,t.."p I "social protection" means non- contributory mersures aimed at preventing and mitigating economic and social vulnerabilities to poverty, risks, contingencies and shocks experienced throughout tle life cycle of a person Amend by substituting the phrase 'means" with "for purposes of this Act is limited to" This is emphasized in Clause 4 as follows-; 4. This Act shall apply to non- contributory social protection The National Social Protection policy has four pillars, namely-; Pillar r -Income Security, consisting of Social Security and social assistance Pillar z - Socia] Hea]th protection Pillar 3 -Shock-Responsive SociaI Protection Pillar 4- Complementary programmes The NSSFAcI regulates Social Security, which is contibutory, while pillar z tIe Social Health, which is also contributory, is regulated by the Social Hea]th Insurance Act. The proposed amendment seeks to clarify to the user that there are other pillars of Social protection that are contributory but regulated by other frameworks 3lPa3e SAIO RAIIOI{ALE

The National Social Protection Policy provides for Fair Iabour Markets interventions as a benefit under tte Income Security pillar. However, trere are other aspects of the interventions that are non-contibutory and are not regulated under any other frameworl<, induding unemplcyment protection (for workers viho have lost treir Fbs), sidaress, maternity income protection (especially for informal workers)etc. The proposed interpretation justifies the indusion of the following representatives as Board Directors in clause ro (e) of the Bill (e) four persons not being public officers, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary as follows- (i) one person nominated by the most representative federation of trade unions by virtue of Inowledge and experience in matters relating to social protection; (ii) one person nominated by the most representative federation of employers' organizations by virtue of knowledge and experience in matters rela to social protection; To interpret as follows-; "fair labour market interventions" means practices that uphold the dignity of workers, provide them with a liveable wage and protect their rights 'l Proposed new interpretation "fair labour market interventions" 4lPage ,iP httos://www.social orotection.eo. ke/sites/default/f i les /Downloads/KENYA%20SOClAL%20P ROTECTION%20P OLlCY.odf

Further amendments are on clause g on the Functions of the Board to reflect the aspects oftair labour interventions 1 ftrnctions ofthe Board. The functions of the Board shall be to- (a) advise the Cabinet Secretarv on matters relating to social protection; (b) design, implernen! monitor and evaluate social protection interventions and programmes; (c) provide social assistance and social care to vulnerable persons; (d) coordinate social protection intewentions, services and programmes; (e) foster collaboration in the implementation of social protection rntervenhons among govemment Iinisuies, deparfnents, and agencies; (0 establish and maintain i social protection regisby and ensure continuous collection and disaggregation of data; (g) faolitatedatasharingand intemperability among different social protection information sntems in mllaboration with rele\Ent social Clause8. Propose to amend clause 8(c ) by inserting the following after "social assistance ":; "Fair labour interventions" to read as follows-; (c) provide social assistance, non-conEibutory hir labour interventiors and social care to vulnerable persons; The aspect of Non-conEibutory fair labour interventions has not been mentioned in the entire Bill. We propose to include this to lay emphasis on the functions and obligatio*tf t" proposed Board , --1 ,jrtv 5lPage

(h) undertake civic education on social protection; (i) pmmote a communityof practice for social pmtection as a knowledge,sharing pladorm; 0 periodicallyundertake indexation of social assistance benefits in collaboration witr the National treasuryt (k) undertakeresourcemobilisation for purposes of this Act; 0) undertake periodic research to inform policy and progarnme intewentions; and (m)perform any other fu nction conferred on it written law 4. Composition of the Boand- to. ( ) The Board shall consist of- (a) aChairpersonappointedbythe President (b) the Principal Secetaryfor the time being rcsponsible for matters relating to social protection or their representative designated in writing; (c) thePrincipalSecretarytothe National Treasury or their representative deigrated in writing; (d) one person nominatedbythe C.ouncil of County Govemors; (e) four persoru notbeing public oficers, appointed bythe Cabinet as follows- We propose to include an additional Board member as follows-; d) the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating gender or their representative designated in writing We further propose to amend 1o(1) (0 by inserting after the phrase "Board' the following- "Who shall be an ex-Officio member" The pmposed membership is a major stakeholder in issues of social protection . The proposed addition will bring the membership to 9 uhich is in compliance with +he Mw ong oa code on govemancs The proposed amendment to 1o(1X0 on the CEO as an ex-officio member with no voting rights is also in compliance with the Mwongozo code as rightly captured in Clause r+(zXa) as follows-; r4.(z) The Chief Executive Officer shall- SlPage .i)> -

one person nominated by the most rcpresentative federation of hade unions by virtue of lcrowledge and orperience in matters relating to social protection; (iD one person nominated by the most rcpresentative federation of employers' organizatiors by virtue of larowtedge and elperience in mafters relating to social protection; (iii) onepersonwithdisabiliry nominated by organisatiors of iersons with disabilities by virtue of knowtedge and experience in matters relating to social protection; (iv) one older member of society nominated by organisations of older members of society by virtue of knowledge and opedence in matters relating to social protection; and (0 the Chief Executive Officer of the Board- (i) !a) hlve no right to vote at any meeting of the Board 5. 4. fl) The office of the Chairperson or a member of the Board shall bemme vacant ifthe holder- (a) dies; (b) resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the appointing authorit)5 or (c) is removed from offce on any of the followinggrounds thatthe offico holder- Vacancy. incapacity only arises after ec<amination by a qualified panel ofdoctors. The office does not, therefore, become automatically vacant in a similar manner to the other grounds unless and until a report by a qualified medical panel is given. The Provision ls and to discrirrinatory prejudicial th WI disabilities. The pelsons CRPD for provides Reasonable to accommodation enable the to person continue thelr duties an th d e lsSUe of ")W TlPage

I or :urangement with his creditors; (ii) has been absmt ftom three consecutive meetings of the Board without permission of the Boar{ (iii) is otherwise unable or unfit to dis&arge the firnctions of the office; (w) conbavenesChapterSixofthe Constitution; (v) has been convicted of a criminal offmce and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months; or vi) Is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness (i) adjudged has been or banlcupt en has tered IN a to sdreme omposition The Commission proposes deletion of Clause t(c )vi) without any replacement This is a process ttrat takes its own course, which need not be legislated. 6. ProposedNewdause Corporation Secretary ropose to amend by inserting a clause/provision on the P Co ration Secreta Mwongoo Code on govemance. The provisions have been omitted Tocomplywiththe z''). 8lPa6-. neft/

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A. INTRODUCTION The Council of Governors, ln recognition of Article t(4) of the Constitution of Kenya, that sovereign power of the people is exercised at the National level and the County level; ln further recognition of Article 6 (2) that Governments at the National and county levels are distinct; and Aware of the need for coordination and consultation between the National 6overnment and county Governments and to ensure that Iegislation provides clarity on the responsibilities of the two levels of government, including the financing of the responsibilities. conscious that Government at either level ought to perform its functions and exercise its powers in a manner that respects the functional and institutional integrity of government at the other level. cognizant of the fact that National Government has been assigned the function of standards for social security and capacity building and technical assistance to the counties, it is the county Governments to play the critical role of implementing social protection as the interventions/ Programs are mainly devolved functions. The principle of devolution of powers to county Governments in Kenya, as outlined in the constitution of Kenya 2olo' emPowers counties to put in place interventions aimed at preventing the population against poverty and vulnerabilities to shocks. lt further requires that mitigation measures are put in place to alleviate the impact of such shocks. B. cENERAL COMMENTS The Council of Governors lauds the efforts made in developing this Bill. That notwithstanding, we raise fundamental policy issues 1 that require due attention to wit: 2lPage

ll. Title of the Bill- Whereas the title of the bill is Social Protection, the Bill in its conceptualization only addresses one component of Social Protection, being social assistance. This narrow approach deviates from the Kenya Social Protection Policy, zoz3. Notably, the Bill leaves out other components of social protection including; income security, Provision of social health protection, Fair labour market interventions and Complementary programs. As such, the Bill diminishes the broader concept and importance of social protection. Scope of the Bill- The Bill only provides for non-contributory Social protection. The Bill ought to be comprehensive and incorporate both contributory and non-contributory aspects. This will broaden the financing of the schemes to include contribution from workers, employers among others. Role of the two levels of Government- Notably and aptly, the Bill is premised on the Human rights principles whose primary obiectives are First, to empower rights-holders to claim and exercise their rights and Second, to strengthen capacity of duty- bearers (in the case of Kenya -National and County Governments), who have the obligations to respect, protect, promote, and fulfil human rights. lt is therefore unimaginable that the County's role in the Bill is discretional. lmportantly, is that the non- contributory support would ideally and in practice fall in function areas assigned to County Governments. Clause 6 in our considered view is a drafting afterthought and distanced from the other clauses of the Bill. Targeting, Equity and Double dipping/ benefitting- One of the challenges social protection programs face is effective targeting of the most vulnerable populations and address inequalities, including gender disparities. ln many instances beneficiaries/ households benefits from more than one program to the disadvantage of others. This requires a multi-sectoral and multilevel approach to social protection. This can only be achieved if there is sharing of data and a strong Management information system between the National and County Governments and amongst other non-state actors. t. 3lPage

Funding for social protection interventions- Further to (ii) above, and granted that it's the duty of the state to Protect its population from vulnerability and poverty as well as provide mitigation for its population that are in need of Protection. There ought to be a clear funding mechanism for the national and county Covernments. The Social Protection fund as provided for under of the Bill excludes County Governments from having a share/ access to the fund. Further, The Bill places the burden of resource allocation for Social Protection on County Governments under Clause 6, whereas funding ought to come from the National Treasury, enabling Counties to implement effectively without financial strain. National Social Protection Board- The Bill assigns functions to the National Social Protection Board that properly fall within the mandate.of the Ministry responsible for Social Protection; thus, establishing unnecessary structures. The Bill ought to explicitly define th'e Cabinet Secretary's role and eliminate the Board altogether. Further, the functions assigned to the Board should be strategic and policy-oriented such as Setting national policy direction, standards and frameworks. The actual implementation of Social Protection programs is inherently local and community-based, and should therefore be undertaken by County Governrnents. Social Pnotection registry- The Bill places a responsibility to both the Board and County Governments with regards to the registry for social protection creating a risk of parallel structures. There should be a centralized registry, populated by harmonized registries from all 47 counties leveraging their proximity to communities to ensure accurate and real-time data on beneficiaries and households. The Bill is based on "shock-responsiveness", where eligibility for support is tied to experiencing a shock, such as Orphan hood, Disability and Old age and this makes the programs reactive rather than preventive or proactive. vlt. VIII C. SPECIFIC COMMENTS The Council wishes to give its specific input/ comments to the Bill as follows; 4lPage

Proposed Amendment Rationa Ie/Justif ication for Amendment Provision of Section in the Bill Section of the Bill Amend to insert new Provisions as follows: d.) Give effect to the State's obligation in respect to the rights guaranteed under Article 43G) of the Constitution e.) Provide mechanisms for effective coordination of actors in social protection sector at the national and county levels The oblectives of the Act are to: a) Cushion all Persons against risks and contingencies throughout their life cYcles b) Build human caPital capabilities and resilience of all persons c) Promote the well-being of all Persons CLAUSE 3: OBJECTIVES The Bill ought to be comprehensive and incorporate both contributory and non- contributory aspects. This will broaden the financing of the schemes to include contributions from workers, employers and contribution from workers, employers among others. Amend to read as follows; This Act shall apply to contributory and non-contributory social protection This Act shall aPPIY to contributory social Protection non- SCOPE OF THE ACT CLAUSE 4 SlPage The National and County 6overnment should work in collaboration and co- operation towards the realization of Social Protection. As such, the Act ought to have an oblective speaking to effective coordination of all actors.

Section of the Bill Provision of Section in the Bill Proposed Amendment Rationalepustification for Amendment GUIDING PRINCIPLES CLAUSE 5 The implementation of this Act shall be guided by the following principles: Amend to insert new provisions as follows: (a) Gender responsive social protection. ) collaboration between the National Government and the relevant stakeholders, including county governments; County Governments have a constitutional mandate over functions related to social protection. The Constitution emphasizes on consultation and cooperation between both levels of government. Embedding this n in the Bill as a guiding principle ensures that implementation of social protection programs reflects the spirit of devolution and constitutional governance. Women and girls often face unique socio- economic disadvantages and as such, a guiding principle on gender-responsive social protection system is key to acknowledge these disparities 6lPage

Rationale/Justif ication for Amendment Proposed Amendment Provision of Section in the Bill Section of the Bill The unified registry heavily relies on collected at the County level. The register should thus be a repository of all the data collected at County level with regards to beneficiaries and households. Given that beneficiaries reside within countiesl and county governments are geographically and administratively closer to the people hence best positioned to collect accurate data on the beneficiaries for the register data Amend to read as follows: The Board shall in consultation with County Governments. a.)............ b.)...... c.) Facilitate real time uPdating of changes in household data through interoPerabilitY with other national and CountY registries (a) The Board shall: a) Keep, maintain and regularlY and uPdate the register b) Undertake Periodic registration of beneficiaries c) Facilitate real time updating of changes in household data through interoPerabilitY with the other national registries CLAUSE 40 soclAL PROTECTION REGISTRY County Governments are expected to implement social protection programmes according to this Bill and Provide resources for the same. Therefore, the fund should be accessible to County (z) The Cabinet Secretary responsible for the National Treasury, shall Pursuant to section 24 ol the Public Finance Management Act, 2o12, establish a (z) The Cabinet Secretary responsible for the National Treasury, shall pursuant to section z4 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, establish a Social Protection Fund to CLAUSE 47 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL soclAL PROTECTTON FUND TlPage

Section of the Bill Provision of Section in the Bill Proposed Amendment ustification for Amendment Rationalep tate the implementation of this Act. facili Protection Fund with a )oi7o sharing ratio between national government and county governments, to facilitate the implementation of this Act. Social implementation of these programmes. Covernments to suPPort the REGULATIONS CLAUSE 48 inet Secretary may make regulations for the better carrying out of this Act. The Cab to include consultation with the Council of Governors as follows: The Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with the Council of Governors may make regulations for the better carrying out of this Act. Amend 'ng steps to implement interventions in social protection. All actors in the social protection space, including Counties, will be expected to comply with the regulations. Therefore, the bill should explicitly provide for consultation during the development of the regulations. This will ensure that all stakeholders have a voice in the process Counties are tak SlPage

'.l section of the Bill Provision of Section in the Bill Proposed Amendment Rationalef ustif ication for Amendment and that the regulations are effective and inclusive. D. Conclusions We urge that the fundamental issues raised herein be considered or else implementation of the law, especially by county Governments, who are critical duty bearers will be a challenge and ultimately, the law may not achieve its primary goal of reducing poverty and vu ln e ra b ilities. 9lPage

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JUSTIFICATION PROPOSED AMENDMENT PROVISION TrrtE/ctAUsE Applicant Defining "applicant" ensures that the process of applying for social protection benefits is clearly distinguished from the status of a beneficiary. This definition clarifies eligibility requirements and procedural obligations for individuals seeking assistance, whether for themselves or on behalf of another person. Beneficiary The term "beneficiary" establishes the legal recognition of individuals entitled to receive social protection benefits. This definition is necessary to differentiate between applicants and those who have successfully qualified for assistance, ensuring proper administration and accountability in benefit distribution. Person with Disability Aligning the definition of "person with disability" with the Persons with Disability Act ensures consistency across legislative frameworks' This prevents discrepancies in eligibility criteria and guarantees that individuals with disabilities receive appropriate social protection in accordance with established legal standards. Disaster lncorporating the definition of "disaster" as per the Disaster Management Act ensures that social protection measures are responsive to emergencies. This definition provides a legal basis for extending assistance to disaster victims, reinforcing the lnsert the following new definitions- "applicant" means a person who applies for social protection benefit in respect of himself or herself or on behalf of another person in terms of this Act; "person with disability" means a person as defined by the Persons with Disability Act "disaster" means "disaster" as defined in by the Disaster Management AcU "social protection benefit" means a social grant, social relief of distress or an additional payment contemplated in this Clause 2 2 "beneficiary" means a person who receives social protection benefitwithin this Act "primary care giver" means a person older than 18 years, who takes PrimarY responsibility for meeting the daily care needs of that child; Definitions

government's commitment to resilience and recovery efforts. Primary Caregiver Defining "primary caregiver" ensures that individuals responsible for the daily care of children or dependents are recognized within the social protection framework. This definition is crucial for determining eligibility for benefits related to child welfare and dependent care, ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive adequate support. Socia! Protection Benefit Establishing a clear definition of "social protection benefit" ensures that all forms of assistance-including social grants, relief of distress, and additional payments-are legally recognized. This prevents misinterpretation and ensures that beneficiaries receive the full range of entitlements provided under the Act. Clause 3 New subclause (d) and (e) Amend clause 3 by inserting new sub- clause (d) and (e) to read- (d) to provide forthe rendering of social protection to Persons; (e) to provide for the mechanism for the rendering of such assistance; (f) ensure that minimum norms and standards are Prescribed for the delivery of social Protection; and (d) Provision for the Rendering of Social Protection to Persons The legal framework must explicitly guarantee access to social protection programs for all persons in need, ensuring that no individual is left behind due to economic hardship, age, disability, or vulnerability. By codifying this objective, Parliament will reaffirm the govern ment's commitment to fulfilling constitutional and international obligations related to social justice and human rights. (e) Mechanism for the Rendering of Socia! Protection 5 Act

Assistance Social protection is only effective when there is a structured, well-defined mechanism for its delivery. (f) Minimum Norms and Standards for the Delivery of Social Protection To uphold the integrity and effectiveness of social protection initiatives, it is imperative that minimum service standards and norms are prescribed in law. These standards will serve as benchmarks for the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of services, preventing discrepancies in service delivery' (g) Establishment of a Social Protection Board Effective governance and oversight are central to a functional social protection system. The creation of a Social Protection Board provides a dedicated entity responsible for policy formulation, monitoring, evaluation, and coordination of programs. (g) to provide for the establishment of board for social Protection (a) lnclusivity: Social protection must be accessible to all persons, regardless of socio-economic status, gender, disability, or geographic location The incorporation of inclusivity ensures that no individual or community is excluded from receiving necessary support, in alignment with constitutional guarantees of equality and human rights. (b) Equity and Fairness: A fair and just social protection system requires mechanisms that lnsert new clause to read- Guiding Principles The provision of social protection shall be guided by the following values and principles (a) lnclusivitY (b) EquitY and Fairness (c) SustainabilitY and AdequacY (d) Transparency and Accountability (e) Human DignitY lnsert new Clause 4 4 New Clause 4

equitably distribute resources, prioritizing those in greatest need while ensuring balanced access for all citizens. The inclusion of this principle in the Bill will mitigate disparities, combat systemic inequalities, and uphold social justice. (c) Sustainability and Adequacy: To ensure the long-term viability of social protection programs, provisions must be made for sustainable funding and adequacy of benefits. This principle guarantees that financial and institutional structures are designed for continuity, preventing disruptions in service delivery and ensuring that beneficiaries receive meaningful support. (d) Transparency and Accountability: Effective governance of social protection programs demands strong oversight mechanisms. The inclusion of transparency measures will promote public trust, prevent fraud and mismanagement, and ensure that funds are utilized for their intended purpose' A legal mandate for accountability strengthens institutional integrity and reinforces responsible administration. 5

(e) Human Dignity: At its core, social protection is about upholding the dignity of individuals by safeguarding them against socio-economic vulnerabilities. This principle ensures that beneficiaries are not treated as passive recipients but as active participants in a system that recognizes and respects their rights, agency, and aspirations for a better quality of life. Continuous assessment helps identify gaps and areas for improvement, ensuring better service delivery and long-term sustainability of social protection measures Partnerships with non-state actors, such as NGOs and private organizations, can expand the reach and impact of social protection initiatives by leveraging additional resources, expertise, and innovative approaches. lnsert new sub-clause (f) and (g)immediately after subclause (e) to read- (f) establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact, efficiency, and sustainability of social protection interventions; (g) collaborate with non-state actors, including non-govern m ental organizations and private sector entities, to expand the reach and impact of social protection initiatives. 6. ln the administration and provision of social protection, a county government maY- (a) implement national government policies on social protection through county specific legislations and strategies; (b) allocate resources for social protection interventions at the countY level; (c) collaborate with national government in the Provision of social protection interventions; (d) develop an interoPerable Clause 6 6

county registry for social protection; and (e) develop civic education and public particiPation strategies on social protection in line with county Sovernments act. Clause 28 Amend clause 28(e) Amend clause 28 by inserting the words "and disasters" immediately after the words "by shocks" so as to read- (e) persons affected bY shocks and disasters. Clause 31 31(1) A beneficiary or his representative maY aPPIY to the board for a social protection benefit 31 (2) The board shall upon receiving an application made under subsection (1) Amend clause 31(1) by inserting the words "in the prescribed manner" immediately after the words for a social protection benefit so as to read- 31(1) A beneficiary or his representative may apply to the board for a social protection benefit in the prescribed manner. Amend clause 31(2) by inserting the words "and request additional information where necessary" immediately after the words This empowers the board to request for more information where there are unclear circumstances or 7 Disasters, whether natural or human-made, have a profound impact on individuals, families, and communities, often resulting in displacement, loss of livelihoods, and increased vulnerability. The integration of disaster victims into the Social Protection Bill is imperative to ensure timely and effective assistance for those affected by unforeseen crises. This clarifies that the application has to be made in the prescribed manner.

Provision of Reasons for Non-Qualification lnforming individuals of the specific reasons why they do not qualify for social protection benefits upholds the principles of fairness and due process. Without this requirement, affected individuals may be left uncertain about the grounds for exclusion, leading to frustration and potential disputes. Explicitly outlining non- qualification reasons promotes accountability and ensures that decisions are based on legal, objective, and justifiable grounds. Right to Appeal and Procedural Mechanism The inclusion of the right to appeal should be accompanied by an indication of a persons right to appeal as well as the procedures. This ensures that individuals who believe they were wrongly excluded can seek redress. info rm atio n social protection benefit applied for" so as to read-- The board shall uPon receiving an application made under subsection (1) conduct an assessment to verify that the applicant is eligible for the protection social protection applied for and request for additional information where necessary. Amend subclause (4) by deleting the words "inform the applicant of the decision" and insert new subclause (a), (b) and (c) so as to read- (a) that he or she does not qualify for social protection benefit under this Act (b) the reasons why he or she does not qualify; and (c) of his or her right of aPPeal contemplated in clause 32 and of the mechanism and procedure to invoke such right. conduct an assessment to verify that the apPlicant is eligible for the social protection benefit aPPlied for. 8

Such information guarantees fairness, prevents administrative injustices, and strengthens public confidence in social protection systems. To ensure the effective, equitable, and transparent administration of social protection programs, it is essential that the Board be empowered to prescribe additional requirements and conditions. These provisions serve to enhance accountability, prevent misuse, and ensure that benefits reach the intended recipients. The justification for each requirement is outlined below: 1. lncome Thresholds Establishing income thresholds ensures that social protection benefits are targeted at individuals and households most in need. This prevents resource dilution and ensures that assistance is directed toward those facing economic hardship. 2. Means Testing Means testing provides an objective mechanism for assessing financial need, ensuring that benefits are allocated based on verifiable economic conditions rather than arbitrary determinations. This strengthens fairness and prevents undue advantage by individuals who do not meet the criteria. 3. Age, Disabilities, and Care Dependency Social lnsert new clause 32 to read- 32. The Board may prescribe additional requirements or conditions in respect of- (a) income thresholds; (b) means testing; (c) age, disabilities and care dependency; (d) proof of and measures to establish or verify identity, gender, age, citizenship, family relationships, care dependency and d isa b ilitiesstatus. (e) forms, procedures and processes for applications and PaYments; (f) measures to prevent fraud and abuse. lnsert new clause 32 New clause 32 9

protection programs must account for age- related vulnerabilities, disabilities, and care dependency. Prescribing specific conditions ensures that individuals requiring specialized support receive appropriate assistance tailored to their needs. 4. Proof of and Measures to Establish or Verify tdentity, Gender, Age, Citizenship, Family Relationships, Care Dependency, and Disability Status Verification measures prevent fraudulent claims and ensure that benefits are provided to legitimate recipients. Establishing clear identity and eligibility criteria safeguards the integrity of social protection programs and prevents misallocation of resources. 5. Forms, Procedures, and Processes for Applications and Payments Standardized application and payment procedures enhance efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure timely delivery of benefits. Clear guidelines prevent inconsistencies and improve accessibility for beneficiaries. 6. Measures to Prevent Fraud and Abuse Fraud and abuse undermine the effectiveness of social protection programs, diverting resources away from those in genuine need. lnstituting preventive measu res strengthens oversight, 10

enhances accountability, and protects public funds from exploitation. Ensures efficiency and accountability in delivery o servrces f lnsert new subclause (e) immediately after subclause (d) to read- (e) Receive social protection benefits within a sPecified timeframe after ap prova I 34(1) A beneficiarY of a social protection benefit under this Act has the right to- (a) lnformation on available social protection interventions and 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/her complaint and grievances handled Clause 34 11

a bythe board in an expeditious, efficient, lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair ma n ner. New Clause 38 lnsert new Clause 38 lnsert new clause 38 immediately after clause 37 to read- Discontinuation of Payments to beneficiaries absent from Republic (1) Where a beneficiary intends to be absent from the Republic for a period exceeding 6 months, he or she must inform the board thereof before leaving the Republic and the board shall, subject to subsections (2) and (3), suspend payment of benefits until that beneficiary or his representative, as the case may be, informs the board that the beneficiary has returned to the Republic. (21 Despite subsection (1), the board may upon written request by a beneficiary or his representative, in circumstances prescribed The inclusion of provisions governing the discontinuation of payments to beneficiaries absent from the Republic serves several critical purposes: 1. Ensuring Proper Utilization of Public Funds Social protection benefits are designed to support individuals residing within the Republic who actively require assistance. Suspending payments for beneficiaries absent for extended periods prevents the misallocation of funds and ensures that resources are directed toward individuals who are present and in need. 2. Preventing Fraud and Abuse Without clear regulations on absence, there is a risk of fraudulent claims where beneficiaries continue to receive payments despite being permanently or indefinitely absent. Requiring notification and suspending payments mitiSates potential abuse and strengthens oversight mechanisms- 3. Accountability and Transparency The requirement for beneficiaries to inform the board before leaving the Republic enhances L2

by regulations, continue payment of a benefit or a portion thereof to that beneficiary or representative sub.iect to such conditions and for such a period as the board may determine' 13 transparency in social protection administration. lt ensures that records are updated, preventing discrepancies in benefit distribution and reinforcing accountability in public resource management. 4. Flexibility for Special Circumstances Subsection (2) provides an essential safeguard by allowing beneficiaries or their representatives to request continued payments under prescribed conditions. This ensures that individuals facing exceptional circumstances-such as medical treatment abroad or temporary relocation due to emergencies-can still access necessary su pport. 5. Alignment with National Social Protection Objectives Social protection programs are designed to address socio-economic vulnerabilities within the Republic. By regulating payments for absent beneficiaries, the Bill ensures that assistance remains aligned with national development goals and does not inadvertently subsidize individuals who are no longer residing within the jurisdiction. 6. Strengthening Administrative Efficienry lmplementing a structured notification and suspension process reduces administrative burdens associated with tracking absent

beneficiaries. lt allows the board to maintain accurate records, streamline payment processes, and enhance service delivery efficiency. Preserving the lntended Purpose of Social Assistance Social assistance benefits are meant to provide direct relief to beneficiaries, ensuring their basic needs are met. Allowing unrestricted transfer or encumbrance of these benefits could lead to misuse, diversion, or exploitation, undermining the core objectives of social protection. Preventing Fraud and Abuse Without clear restrictions, there is a risk that beneficiaries may be coerced into pledging or transferring their benefits to third parties, including fi nancial institutions or unauthorized individuals. This provision safeguards against fraudulent practices and ensures that assistance reaches those who genuinely need it. Ensuring Beneficiaries Receive Full Entitlement The requirement that beneficiaries receive the full amount of their entitled benefits before any third party can enforce a claim prevents undue deductions or unauthorized transactions. This guarantees that social assistance serves its intended purpose without external interference. Providing a Mechanism for Appeal The inclusion of a (2) Any act in contravention of subsection (1) is void and where the board becomes aware of any such act, he or she may order that payment of the relevant benefit besuspended immediatelY (a) of the boards decision; (b) of the reasons for that decision; and (c) that he or she has a right of appeal contemplated in section 18 and of the mechanism and procedure to invoke that right. lnsert new clause 36 New Clause 36 1,4 lnsert new clause 36 to read: Restrictions on transfer of rights and payments of social assistance (1) A benefit may not be transferred, ceded, pledged or in any other way encumbered or disposed of unless the board on good grounds in writing consents thereto.

right to appeal ensures that beneficiaries who believe their benefits were unfairly suspended or restricted have a formal avenue for redress. This strengthens accountability and ensures that decisions made by the board are subject to review. Allowing Limited Deductions in the lnterest of Beneficiaries While benefits should generally remain untouched, the provision allowing deductions under prescribed circumstances ensures flexibility where necessary. This could include deductions for essential services such as healthcare or education, provided they serve the best interests of the beneficiary. Protecting Social Assistance from Legal Claims and lnsolvency Proceedings The prohibition against attaching social assistance benefits to court judgments or insolvency proceedings ensures that vulnerable individuals do not lose their essential support due to financial distress. This protection reinforces the principle that social assistance is a fundamental right, not a financial asset subject to legal claims. Ensuring Continuity of Benefits in Case of Death ln cases where a parent or primary caregiver passes away, the provision for appointing a new recipient ensures that dependents continue receiving necessary support without disruption. This prevents unnecessary hardship for children and other vulnerable individuals who rely on social assistance. (3) A beneficiary must without limitation or restriction receive the full amount of a benefit to which he or she is entitled before any other person may exercise any right or enforce any claim in respect of that amount. (4) Despite subsection (3), the board may prescribe circumstances under which deductions may be made directly from social protection benefit,provided that such deductions are necessary and in the interest of the beneficiary. (5) An amount that accrues or has accrued to a beneficiary or his or her estate in terms of this Act may not be attached or subjected to any form of execution under a judgment or order of a court or by law or form part of his or her insolvent estate. (6) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), in the case of death of a parent, or primary care giver receiving a benefit on behalf of or in respect of another person or child as the case may be, the board must appoint a Person to receive 15

the benefit on behalf or in respect of such person or child, and to use it for his or her benefit without suspending the benefit, subject to prescribed conditions. This clause gives further details on offences. Preventing Fraud and Misuse of Public Funds Social protection programs are designed to assist individuals in genuine need. False representations undermine the system by diverting resources away from rightful beneficiaries. Criminalizing fraudulent claims ensures that funds are allocated fairly and efficiently. Ensuring Accountability and Transparency Requiring applicants and beneficiaries to provide truthful information strengthens accountability in social protection administration. This provision deters dishonest practices and reinforces the credibility of government Pro8rams. Safeguarding limited Resources Social protection funds are finite and must be distributed equitably. Fraudulent claims reduce the availability of assistance for those who genuinely qualify. Penalizing false representations ensures that benefits reach the intended recipients. Deterring lntentional Misrepresentation The provision criminalizing deliberate misrepresentation discourages individuals from attempting to manipulate the system Delete clause 43 and substitute thereof with- False representations (1) A person is guilty of an offence if such person, when applying for social protection benefits, furnishes information which he or she knows to be untrue or misleading in a material respect or makes a representation which to his or her knowledge is false, in order that he or she or another person may- (a) obtain or retain a social benefit to which he or she is not entitled in terms of this Act; or (b) obtain a social benefit in excess of that to which he or she is entitled in terms of this Act. l2l A person who receives a social benefit knowing that he or she is not entitled Delete Clause 43 Clause 43 16

for personal gain. The prescribed penalties serve as a deterrent, reinforcing ethical conduct in social assistance applications. Ensuring Timely Disclosure of Material Changes Beneficiaries must inform the board of any material changes that affect their eligibility. Failure to do so results in continued receipt of benefits under false pretenses. Criminalizing non-disclosure ensures that assistance is adjusted based on current circumstances. Strengthening tegal and Administrative Oversight Establishing clear legal consequences for false representations enhances oversight mechanisms within social protection programs. lt provides enforcement agencies with the authority to investigate and prosecute fraudulent claims, ensuring compliance with established regulations. thereto, or is not entitled to the full amount which he or she is receiving, and he or she fails to inform the board thereof, he or she is guilty of an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not less than lOO,OOO or imprisonment not less than one year or to both. (3) A beneficiary who knowingly fails to inform the board of any material change of information contemplated in section 31, is guilty of an offence. Safeguarding Public Funds Social protection programs are funded through public resources, and any erroneous or excessive payments must be recovered to prevent financial losses. Granting the Board regulatory authority ensures that mechanisms are in place to reclaim funds efficiently, preserving the sustainability of social assistance Programs. Preventing Fraud and Abuse Without clear regulations, individuals may exploit administrative errors to receive undue benefits. Establishing a structured repayment lnsert new subclause 48(2) (l) immediate after subclause (k) to read- (k) the repayment of amounts overpaid or erroneously paid in respect of benefits; ly New subclause a8(2Xl) Clause 48(2) t7

I framework deters fraudulent claims and ensures that social protection funds are allocated to rightful beneficiaries. 18

If" \ COAST REGIONAI. )j t"orr"' THE CLERK OF THE SENATE P.O. BOX 4182-00100 NAIROBI. Email : clerk. senate@parliament go.ke CC Email : laboursocialwelfarecomm. senate@oarliament so.ke Dear Sir, INTRODUCTION The Bill aims to first provide a framework for the administration of non-contributory social protection interventions, and second to establish the national board for social protection. 5th June, 2025. RE: suBMlssloN oN THE soclAl PROTECTION BtLL,2025 (NATIONAL ASSEMBLy. BiLL NO. L2 OF 2p251 Who are we? The Coast Regional Budget Hub is a civic engagement space, that operates in Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, TaitaTaveta and TanaRiver Counties. The Coast Regional Budget Hub is composed of budget coordinators, facilitators and community budget champions, drawn from organizations or individuals. Our key mandate is budget advocacy, and to ensure fiscal decisions under taken by the government at the county and national level, addresses the developmental needs of our communities through better services.

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BUoG[rHUB J:r Our Observatious, interpretation an(l Understanding of the pnrposed Bill No IN ISSUE OF CONCERN/ ASK RECOMMENDATION JUSTIFICATION ART _PRELIMINARY e Act may be cited as the Social rotection Bill,2025 irst, the Bill is titled the Social Protection while its contents are estricted to .lust one aspect of social rotection, social assistance. In fact, he Bill only mentions two forms of cial assistance - cash transfers, nd personal care services (whatever his means) ntroduction of a new interpretation o "beneficiary" and not providing interpretation to the word used 'social protection benefit" ew words for interpretation that are ot found in the Social Assistance ct (Cap. 258A) We recommend that the Act may be cited as the Social Assistance (Amendment) Bill,2025 An interpretation of "social protection benefit" is provided. Amend the Social Assistance Act (Cap. 258A) art I - PRELIMINARY .Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise u rres- Insert all the new rvords and amend the word/s as introduced by the Social Protection Bitl,2025 SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT CAP.258A Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. CXV-No. 32 on I March 20i3 Assented to on l4 January 2013 Commenced on 25 January 2013 IRevised by 24th Annual Supplernent (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on3l December 20221 PROVISION THE BILL/CLAUSE

II , COAST REGIONAI- \ "u oc rr rr. JlD PART II- ATIONAL BOARD OR SOCIAL ROTECTION he National Board is not a ecornmendation of the Kenya Social rotection Policy - 2023 hence hould not form part of the Bill We recommend The National Social Protection Steering Committee AND other coordinating structures be inserted as an Amendment to the Social Assistance (Arnendment) Bll|2025 KENYA SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY - 2023 4.1 National, County and Intergovernmental implementation structu res PART III _ DNIINISTRATION F SOCIAL ROTECTION his part is well captured in the OCTAL ASSISTANCE ACT AP.258A art III - SOCIAL ASSISTANCE We recommend that PART III - ADMINISTRATION OF SOCIAL PROTECTION should not be part of the Amendment to the Social Assistance (Amendment) Bill,2025 SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT pAP.2s8A lPart III - SOCIAL ASSISTANCE Section 1? to Section 33 PART IV _ OFFENCES This part is well captured in the SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT CAP.2584 We recommend that PART IV - OFFENCES should not be part of the Amendment to the Social Assistance (Amendment) Bill,2025 SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT blp. zss.{ PART V _ N{ISCELLANEOUS This part is well captured in the SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT CAP.258A Part IV - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT AP.258A We recommend that PART V - MISCELLANEOUS should not be part of the Amendment to the Social Assistance (Amendment) Bll|2025

Its \: COAST REGIONAL )a t'oo'l *" ;il.}] (lenera l Ohsen'ations antl Recommentlations l. We note will great concern that since the assent and commencement of the ACT on 14 January 201 3 and 25 January 2013 respectively. a. The Authority has not been in place. b. The cash transfers have been operating outside the establishment ofa fund thus posing serious breach ofthe law. 2. The KENYA SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY -2023 did not undergo Public Participation thus leading to a serious gap in ensuring availability of resources by making the National Treasury as gnardian to the realization of the National Social Assistance Fund. is part is well captured in the ART VI - REPEA AVING AND OCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT AP.258A SIl'ION ROVISIONS We recommend that PART VI - REPEAL SAVING AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS should not be part of the Amendment to the Social Assistance (Amendment) Bill,2025 OCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT AP.258A OCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT AP.258A SCHEDULE - CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE hoonn ilhis part is well captured in the lsocw ASSTsTANCE ACT CAP.258A We recommend that SCHEDULE - CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD should not be part of the Amendment to the Social Assistance (Amendment) Bil],202s OCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT AP.258A

l') - L .oo' REGroNAr. f!' )D BUDGETHUB lt The Social Protection Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2025) be withdrawn and the SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT (CAP' 258A) be implemented forthwith. Parliament should enquire on how funds have been transferred to beneficiaries without the establishment of the National Socia I Assista nce Fund. Contact Person, Josephine Nyamai, Lead Budget Coordinator, Coast Regional Budget Hub Contacts: invamai@crbhhub.ors / info@crblrhu b.ors +254706860793

SicRw INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN PASSION. PROOF. POWER. MEMORANDUM ON THE SOCIAL PROTECTION BILL,2025 Submitted to: Clerk of the Senate P.O Box 48842-00100 Nairobi. Att: Departmental committee on social Protection From: lnternational Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Africa P.O. Box 42818 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone I (+zs+)727 757 7641785 048377 Date: June 5,2025 D i rectorafrica@ icrw.org I I nfo. kenya@icrw.org

1. INTRODUCTION Kenya's proposed Sociol Protection Bill, 2025 represents a timely and commendable effort by the Government of Kenya to establish a comprehensive, inclusive, and rights-based legal framework for social protection. The Bill reflects growing national consensus on the importance of addressing vulnerability, poverty, and inequality through coordinated systems of social assistance, social insurance, and social care services. While the Bill offers a strong foundation, this memorandum provides constructive recommendations to align it more fully with constitutional values, gender equality commitments, and global best practices. The insights presented herein are drawn from field-level experiences, technical analysis, and the voices of those often left at the margins-especially women, caregivers, informal workers, persons with disabilities, and communities affected by shocks. Our aim is to contribute meaningfully to the Bill,s refinement, ensuring it delivers on its transformative promise and is responsive to the realities of those it seeks to protect. 2. ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN (!CRW) The n for R nW is a global research and policy organization dedicated to advancing gender equity, social inclusion, and economic justice. with offices in Nairobi, Delhi, Kampala, washington, D.c., and around the world, lcRW has spent over four decades generating evidence, shaping policy, and catalyzing change for women, girls and marginalized populations. ln Kenya and the broader East Africa region, ICRW is deeply engaged in promoting gender-responsive social protection systems, strengthening the care economy, and supporting inclusive policy design. Through pafticipatory research, technical assistance, and multi-stakeholder dialogue, ICRW works closely with government ministries, county Sovernments, civil society, and grassroots actors to address systemic barriers and advance social and economic wellbeing for all. This memorandum reflects ICRW's ongoing commitment to support the Government of Kenya in actualizing the right to social protection under Article 43 of the Constitution, while promoting innovative, evidence-based, and inclusive approaches that leave no one behind.

3. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS The Social Protection Bll, 2025 presents a timely and commendable effort by the Government of Kenya to formalize, consolidate, and strengthen the legal and institutional framework for social protection. The Bill reflects the countrys ongoing commitment to reduce poverty, enhance resilience, and expand equity in access to essential services- aligned with constitutional principles and international development goals. ln reviewing the Bill, ICRW acknowledges the significant progress made, while also identifying areas where further refinement could enhance the Bill's impact, inclusivity, and long-term effectiveness when it becomes an Act of Parliament. The following observations are shared in the spirit of partnership and technical collaboration, and are grounded in evidence from community engagement, Sender analysis, and global best practices including the Beveridge Report. Observations lssue The Bill represents a slgnificant policy advancement an the Government of Kenya's commitment to formalize and harmonize social protection delivery. However, its implementation potential is limited by limited definitions of core concepts, discretionary clauses, and gaps in lifecycle and gender inclusion that risk excluding the very populations it aims to Protect. d reflects a) Strong foundatlon, with opportunities for further strengthening While the Bill acknowledges social care, it does not yet reflect Kenya's commitments to gender equality, recognition of unpaid care work, and inclusive service delivery' Strengthening provisions that recognize the care economy and address the structural barriers faced by women especially Informal workers, caregivers, and female-headed households would enhance fully e ul and res ONSIVCNCSS b) Gender equaliry and care responsibilities require more explicit integration categories of persons in need (Clause 28) an eligibility conditions (Clause 30) could benefit from clearer definitions and greater inclusivity, particularly to ensure that vulnerable populations such as non-Kenyan legally residing in Kenya, persons with caregiving burdens, youth out of school or undocumented informal workers are not d excluded work, and unintentionall The current c) Eligibility and targeting criteria could be broadened and clarified The application provisions (Clause 31) could be en embeddlng decentralized, accessible, and supported registration mechanisms including mobile outreach, multilingual formats, and accommodations for persons with hanced by disabilities. Such rovisions would ali n with the realities faced d) lmproving accessibility and application processes will enhance reach

o are time-poor, care-dependent, or geographically remote. by many wh e) Data governance and registry provisions can be strengthened Protection Registry is critical. lts effectiveness would be improved by incorporating explicit data protection safeguards, gender- and disability_disaggregated data requirements, and full interoperability with other relevant national systems. Clarity on access protocols and roles for counties and other agencies would support better coordination The proposed Social and real-time res onse fl Board composition would benefit from broader representation e diversity of actors in the social protection ecosystem, the composition of the Board could be expanded to bj fo n c d u e o n n State a u S e ct a m tte r X e e a C e r e Sr p o C' nd n a rm o k r r e e r re S n e ta t S e S n r u n n e e d p ( a ot) ot) p ty e r n a d n o a a b a c n e o U d fU rt e h r otr n e a h C n e m a a cy n c S U d n c e 5 on m k a n To reflect th g) lndexation mechanisms should be predictable and n hts-based exation (Clause 39) is a valuable inclusion, but could be strengthened by making benefit reviews mandatory, conducted at regular intervals, and guided by transpareni, equity-sensitive indicators. This would help maintain the real value of benefits amid inflation and e The clause on ind conomic shocks h) Embedding rights- based principles will promote accountabllity and in clus io n e Constitution of Kenya (Article 43) and international human rights norms, the Bill could benefit from stronger articulation of principles such as participation, transparency, dignity, and non-discrimi nation. Embedding clea r grievance redress mechanisms, participatory feedback loops, and inclusive communication strategies will help ensure no one is left behind. To fully align with th 4. SECTIONAL REVIEWS AND PROPOSED REVISIONS PART I- INTERPRETATION Proposed additional contextual terminologies a. "Person in need" means any individual or household experiencing economic, social, or care-related vulnerability, including but not limited to orphans, older persons, persons with disabilities, informal workers, unpaid caregivers, persons affected by shocks, single-parent households, and those with limited access to basic services. b. "lnteroperability" means the ability of information systems, data registries, or applications to exchange and make use of information securely and in real time, allowing for integrated and coordinated delivery of social protection and related services. c. "Gender-responsive deliver/' means the design and implementation of policies, programs, and services in a way that recognizes and addresses the specific barriers, risks, and needs experienced differently by women, men, and ctors, rts, a E r nd egiti

intersex individuals, particularly relating to caregiving, income inequality, time poverty, and decision-maki ng power. d. ,,Unpaid care work" meanS non-remunerated activities performed within households and communities, such as caring for children, older persons, persons with disabilities, and household maintenance, which contribute to economic and social well-being but are not recognized in formal labour systems. e. ,,Beneficiary representative" means a person lawfully authorized or reasonably acting on behalf of a person in need, including family members, caregivers, guardians, or recognized community representatives, especially where the beneficiary is unable to apply independently due to age, disability, illness, or literacy barriers. f. "lntersectional vulnerabilit/'means a state of disadvantage arisingfrom the interaction of multiple factors such as gender, disability, age, economic status, location, displacement, or careSiving responsibilities, which compound exclusion or hardship. (lntroduced in Clause 28, 30, and 39 revisions.) g. ,,care dependency', means the condition of a person who requires ongoing care and support due to illness, disability, a8e, or developmental status, and whose dependenry places a burden on their household or caregivers. h. ,,Proxy means testing" means a targeting method that uses observable household characteristics such as housing quality, asset ownership, or demographic information to estimate a household's level of welfare or income in the absence of verified financial records. i. ,,shock-responsive social protection" means the use of existing social protection systems, programs, and delivery mechanisms to respond flexibly and rapidly to covariate shocks such as natural disasters, pandemics, economic crises, or conflict. j. ,,Participatory targeting" means a method of identifying eligible beneficiaries through community-level consultations, validation, and decision-making, ensuring local knowledge and social legitimary guide the selection process. (lmptied in revisions reloted to Clause 28(3), i0, ond 31.) k. ,,Equity-sensitive indexation" means the regular adjustment of social protection benefits based on inflation and cost of living, taking into account the differentiated impacts on women, persons with disabilities, caregivers, and other marginalized groups. (lntroduced in the revision of Clouse j9') l. "Referral mechanism" means a system for linking beneficiaries of social protection programs to other services such as health, education, legal aid, housing, or livelihoods to ensure holistic and coordinated support. (lntroduced in clause 40)

PART II. THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION Clause 8: Functions ofthe Board Subsection roved/added function J ustification Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate inclusive, lifecycle-based, a nd gender- responsive social protection policies, interventions, and programmes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and county overnments; The Board should lead in gender- and care- responsive social protection policy development, notjust program implementation (c) Provide social assistance and social care to vulnerable persons; Oversee and ensure the equitable provision of social assistance and social care services to persons in need as specified in this Bill; The Board's role should be coordination and oversight, not direct service delivery. Direct delivery will be undertaken by the Secretariat under the Chief Executive Officer (d) Coordinate social protection interventions, services and programmes; Coordinate social protection interventions, services, and programmes across national and county governments, and with development partners, private sector actors, and civil society or anizations; To support devolved service delivery and multisectoral collaboration for sustainability. (0 Establish and maintain a social protection registry and ensure continuous collection and disaggregation of data; Establish and maintain a social protection registry and ensure continuous collection and disaggregation of data by sex, age, disability, location, caregiving status, and other relevant indicators of vulnerabili To ensure data equity, accountability, and compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act (2019) and SDG 17.18 (disaggregated data) (g) Facilitate data sharing and interoperability among different social protection information systems in collaboration with relevant social rotection a e n cres Facilitate data sharing and interoperability among social protection agencies in compliance with data protection principles and human rights standards; To safeguard privacy and prevent misuse of sensitive information, especially for marginalized populations, and mitigate double targeting. Establish and oversee inc lu s ive, ender-sensitive To ensure rights-based ACCCSS, AS gnevance lm (b) Design, implement, monitor and evaluate social protection interventions and programmes.

Additional Board Functions grievance redress and appeals mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability, and accessibility for all claimants and beneficiaries; mechanisms are critical for inclusion and trust in SP programs. Aligns with SDG 5.4 Facilitate regular stakeholder consultations, participatory policY dialogue, and community feedback mechanisms to inform inclusive and evidence- based social protection delivery; Clause 10: Composition of the Board Proposed Amendment to Clause 10 - Composition of the Board 1 0. (1) The Board shall consist of the following members- a) a chairperson appointed by the President in accordance with the provisions of this Bill; b) the Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to social protection or a representative; the Principal Secretary responsible for the National Treasury or a representative; the Principal Secretary responsible for health or a representative; the principal secretary responsible for education or a representative; one person nominated by the Council of Governors, representlng county governments; one person representing organizations of persons with disabilities, nominated by an umbrella body; one person representing civil society organizations working in the field of social protection, care economy, or gender responsive budgetinS; one person representing academic or research institutions with demonstrated expertise in social Protection; one person representing informal sector workers, nominated by a nationally recognized umbrella organization; and c) d) e) f) c) h) i) j) Mainstream gender equalitY, unpaid care work recognition, and disabilitY inclusion in all social protection poliry and program processes under this Bill. Promotes ownershiP, learning, and local accountability. )

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