The World Bank has approved the Second Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP2), aimed at strengthening Kenya’s social protection systems and expanding safety net support to 12 million people. This initiative will target vulnerable groups including the elderly, women, adolescents, and children, with a strong focus on promoting human capital development and economic inclusion.
KSEIP2 is the successor to the recently concluded Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project and builds on its lessons and achievements. Funded by a $127.5 million investment from the International Development Association (IDA), the project is designed to enhance delivery systems that improve access to inclusive social and economic support.
The project will expand “cash-plus” programs that go beyond basic cash transfers by offering additional services and support to specific age groups. These enhancements will complement Kenya’s National Safety Net Program and promote sustainable employment through climate-resilient income-generating activities and linkages to government social insurance schemes that support long-term savings and resilience.
In response to the frequent droughts affecting Kenya’s North and Northeastern Counties, KSEIP2 will invest in modernizing social protection systems and delivering emergency social assistance. This component aims to provide temporary support during crises to help families avoid sliding deeper into poverty.
KSEIP2 aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the country’s constitutional mandate to provide social security for all citizens unable to support themselves. It is also consistent with the World Bank Group’s FY23–FY28 Country Partnership Framework goals, which focus on increasing household resilience, improving national preparedness for shock response, and enhancing opportunities for job creation and human capital development.
