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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...

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...

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.

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