President William Ruto has announced that village elders across Kenya will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 starting August 4, 2026. This initiative is part of a government policy to formally recognize and institutionalize their role in grassroots administration.

• Sh3,000 monthly stipend for every village elder.
• The initiative involves the Office of the President and the Interior Ministry.
• Elders will also receive specialized training and be enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA).