3341: Shabaka Maisha Reaches 20 Counties as Officials Promise Delayed Payments

Officials from South Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture say the Shabaka Maisha social protection project is supporting vulnerable households through direct income support and labour-intensive public works. The programme is operating in 20 counties and targets refugees, returnees, host communities, and other vulnerable groups. Officials say beneficiaries are using cash transfers for food, school fees, healthcare, and small businesses. They acknowledge delays in recent payment cycles but insist the funds are managed through the World Bank and UNOPS and will be disbursed. Miraya is in conversation with:  Hon. Anthony Majak Achuoth, Undersecretary for Cooperatives and Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Dr. Erneo Blasio, Director General for National Projects and Schemes, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, and Program Director, Single Projects Coordination Unit (SPCU)