The Ministry of Local Government has announced the temporary suspension of the Cash for Work program nationwide.
According to Dr. Gabriel Pollen, Permanent Secretary for Administration, the suspension aims to review and reconcile program guidelines to prevent double dipping of government resources.
The ministry has cited an outstanding balance of K23 million in unpaid wages, which has already been allocated for settlement. Moreover, some beneficiaries were found to be enrolled in multiple government social schemes, including the Social Cash Transfer and Cash for Work programs, which is not allowed.
The review period will enable the ministry to:
– Consolidate data across ministries to eliminate overlaps.
– Implement a more robust system to prevent abuse of government resources.
– Ensure efficient program implementation.
The suspension is part of efforts to strengthen the program and ensure that benefits reach the intended recipients.
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