Ruto Directs Mandatory Allowances, Medical Insurers & Smartphones for Elders
The President also directed the Interior CS to prepare a Sessional Paper that will anchor the changes in law before it is submitted to Cabinet for approval...
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President William Ruto has announced significant reforms for Kenya's village elders, including monthly allowances, health cover, and smartphones, marking the first time these grassroots administrators have received formal national recognition.
- Over 106,000 village elders will receive a monthly allowance, Social Health Authority (SHA) health insurance for themselves, spouses, and children, and smartphones.
- The initiative, directed by President Ruto, aims to modernize grassroots administration and strengthen the connection between citizens and the national government.
- The reforms will be cemented in law through a Sessional Paper to prevent future administrations from reversing the benefits.
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Ruto Directs Mandatory Allowances, Medical Insurers & Smartphones for Elders - August 2026
President William Ruto has announced significant reforms for Kenya's village elders, including monthly allowances, health cover, and smartphones, marking the first time these grassroots administrators have received formal national recognition. The government rolled out a Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders across the nation to formalize their roles in local governance. Separately, President Ruto hosted over 5,000 members of the Friends Church (Quakers) at State House, Nairobi, as focus shifts to 2027 politics.
