Kenya pledges enhanced safety nets for vulnerable population


  • World
  • Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023

NAIROBI, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday reiterated his administration's commitment to expanding safety nets for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, persons with disability, youth, and women.

Speaking at the 2023 Kenya Social Protection Conference taking place in the capital Nairobi, Ruto said a supportive policy and legislative framework is already in place, to facilitate investments in safety nets tailor-made for the poor and marginalized citizens grappling with multiple shocks.

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