Social Protection Sector

LRBH's work in social protection leverages PFM tools to promote lifecycle-based, universal programs, shifting from poverty-targeted exclusions to inclusive coverage for vulnerable groups in the Lake Region. Interventions include budget analysis and public participation to influence allocations under the Social Protection Act, ensuring non-contributory benefits for persons with disabilities, older citizens, and informal workers. By disseminating CBTS findings and facilitating memoranda submissions, LRBH advocates for transparent funding of social safety nets, aligning with the World Bank's 2025 State of Social Protection Report recommendations for maximizing benefits amid socio-economic shocks. In SDG localization efforts, as seen in Homa Bay County's inclusion in Bajeti Hub's 2025 community-level financing analysis, LRBH pushes for gender-responsive budgeting (SDG 5) and integration of social protection into county plans, addressing gaps in fiscal policy highlighted in the 2024 Budgets for What? report. Outcomes include enhanced citizen oversight, with quarterly implementation reports enabling tracking of protections against vulnerabilities.