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Community elders and religious leaders in Garissa empowered on handling alternative justice system
Issa Hussein  |  May 10, 2025

The training was initiated by the National Steering Committee on AJS, during which community and religious leaders were provided with the necessary to...

Kenya’s village elders poised for formal recognition after years on the sidelines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

The proposed policy seeks to define who qualifies to serve as a village elder, outline their responsibilities, and offer training and logistical suppo...

Gov’t seeks public views on plan to recognise, pay village elders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

For years, village elders have served as pillars of their communities—resolving disputes, promoting peace, collecting data and reporting security thre...

State abandoned us but elders came to our plight – abducted chiefs narrate ordeal during 62 days in captivity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The chiefs were held in one of the most dangerous regions of Somalia, where government forces rarely venture. Their ordeal has raised serious concerns...

Senators urge improved terms, protection for village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei led the calls, saying that village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders should be given the same recognition and opportunitie...

Gusii elders back Matiang’i to vie for presidency in 2027 elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Despite the endorsements and growing speculation, Matiang’i has maintained a low profile since leaving office and has not publicly declared his presid...

Gadaa system: Centuries-old tradition uniting Borana, Oromo communities in Kenya and Ethiopia
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 13, 2025

The two communities who share ancestral lineage are one of the largest ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa belonging to the Cushitic speaking in Ethio...

Wiyoni: Lamu’s 'Little Dubai' which has embraced modernity amidst centuries-old culture
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2025

Homeowners in Wiyoni have been enjoying the freedom to build their homes without any restrictions on the architectural rule or blueprint to follow.

Coronation of clan elders gains new popularity in north eastern Kenya
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 24, 2025

In Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties, there has been an upsurge of coronation of clan elders.

Borana community gets new chairman for council of elders in colourful ceremony
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 04, 2024

Ululations and songs filled the air as the outgoing community leader, retired Chief Abdullahi Haji, handed over the instruments of power to the incomi...

Garissa elders warned against using maslah courts to resolve criminal cases
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 26, 2024

The county commissioner instructed chiefs and Nyumba Kumi elders to remain focused to ensure criminals are apprehended.

Interior Ministry proposes monthly allowances for village elders in new Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

Kindiki said the Bill seeks to recognise village elders as National Government Administrative Officers, proposing payment of allowances as determined...

Govt sets aside Sh2.7 billion annual budget for village elders' salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2024

Expressing confidence in having the elders on the government payroll, PS Omollo said the resources required are manageable.

National Assembly in new push to have village elders join civil service
Barack Oduor  |  May 14, 2024

If it is passed into law, the move will see more than 45,000 village elders get into the civil service.

Borana elders urge pastoral communities to embrace peace and collaboration
Paul Aginnah  |  Dec 29, 2023

Hajj Abdullahi Gonjobe, the Chairperson of the Borana Council of Elders, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the pastoralist community, urging unity and...

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