Inside President Ruto's bag of goodies for village elders
At least 106,000 village elders across the country will enjoy monthly stipend, free smartphones, training and health insurance cover, the government has announced...
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President William Ruto has announced a significant support package for village elders across Kenya. The initiative aims to recognize and empower these community leaders.
- 106,000 village elders nationwide will benefit from monthly stipends, free smartphones, training, and health insurance.
- The announcement was made by President William Ruto during an engagement forum at State House, Nairobi.
- This program provides crucial support and resources to village elders, acknowledging their vital role in local communities.
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