Kenya's Ministry of Interior proposes legislation to recognize village elders as National Government Administrative Officers, offering monthly allowances.

Kenya's Ministry of Interior proposes legislation to recognize village elders as National Government Administrative Officers. The National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill proposes payments of up to Sh7,000 monthly allowances to village elders, with a phased implementation. The proposal aims to improve governance and community development by formalizing the role of village elders and addressing concerns regarding their recruitment and conditions.