Government has released K1.4 billion for the May–June 2026 Social Cash Transfer (SCT) payment cycle.
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary for Administration, Angela Kawandami, says the latest disbursement brings the total amount released under the programme since January 2026 to K4.3 billion, out of the K8.5 billion allocated in the 2026 National Budget and Supplementary Budget.
Ms Kawandami said payments commenced on June 29, 2026, and are expected to benefit more than 1.5 million poor and vulnerable households across the country.
She said the Government has continued to strengthen the digitisation of the Social Cash Transfer Programme, with 92 percent of beneficiary households now receiving their payments electronically through mobile money and banking platforms.
Ms Kawandami encouraged beneficiaries to check their mobile money or bank wallets with their respective payment service providers to confirm receipt of the funds.
“The digitisation of Social Cash Transfer payments has improved efficiency, transparency and accountability, while ensuring faster and more secure delivery of funds to beneficiaries,” she said.
Ms Kawandami reiterated Government’s commitment to enhancing social protection programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable citizens.
She noted that the Social Cash Transfer Programme remains one of the Government’s flagship social protection initiatives, helping vulnerable households meet their basic needs, improve food security and build sustainable livelihoods.
Ms Kawandami added that the programme also continues to stimulate local economies by injecting more than K1.4 billion into communities every two months.
This is contained in a statement made available to the media by Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Principal Public Relations Officer Glenda Nachinga.
