Village elders have long played a central role in the affairs of our nation, helping build a cohesive society and supporting development programmes.
They have done this without formal recognition or facilitation, a clamour that came up repeatedly during the countrywide Jukwaa la Usalama consultations.
In response, and under the direction of H.E. President @WilliamsRuto, we now have a policy that recognises and integrates village elders into the national governance system.
Consequently, we have formally recognised 106,000 village units. The elders will now receive a monthly stipend effective today.
This is the latest in a raft of reforms to strengthen the National Administration and improve the efficiency of service delivery to Kenyans.
Other reforms include the training of chiefs and assistant chiefs, and a structured career progression framework to support their promotion.
We have also begun deploying National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) officers to counties to boost security and support services at the grassroots.
Today, at State House, Nairobi, I joined President Ruto and other leaders for an engagement with village elders drawn from across Kenya.
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has praised President William Ruto for fulfilling his pledge to introduce a stipend for village elders, saying the initiative recognises their role in community leadership and national development.
Dear Ruto: Take time to LISTEN to Kenyans. The GROUND is hostile. And dishing out development at Uhuru Park will NOT help you. You are TALKING to YOURSELF. Period. You are POPULAR abroad with Muzungus. But at HOME, we are HOSTILE. Take time to LISTEN. Truth REPORT
#SundownerKBC@CatherineNdonye from spring valley Nairobi enjoying listening really music regards to all fans of this big program where memories are made
@Hkindiki @MOH_Kenya@TSC_KE Whatever you carry in your Head is least useful even to you...
Which method is this landing in chopper to build a matope school?
KENYANS deserve better!