The elderly people from Masimba and Nyamasibi Wards have complained of being side-lined in the cash transfer programme for the elderly.
Those aged 60 years and above and who come from poor backgrounds are supposed to benefit for the government programme which is meant to make life better for the elderly.
Rudiah Bonareri, 85, from Riamichoki in South Masaba District, is one of those complaining of being side-lined for no clear reasons.
“I gave all that was required long time ago but they did not include me in the elderly programme. I have heard others getting money and I am worried about my case,” she said.
Osoro Getonto, 88, is another elder from the neighbouring Ikorongo in Nyamasibi Ward who accuse the provincial administration of being partial in giving the money.
“I blame the chiefs and their assistants for my fate. I have seen people from better backgrounds and younger in age in the programme,” Osoro noted.
The two are just a fraction of cases that have the same complaint not only in Masaba South District but also other parts of the country.
“I ask the government to intervene in the matter and help us. We have lost confidence with the community leadership because they are selfish and majorly consider their relatives and those with good relationships with them,” Bonareri added.
Those in the programme who meet the requisites get at least Sh 2, 000 a month.