Mau Mau veterans have welcomed the government's formal recognition of village elders, viewing it as a milestone for grassroots governance, while simultaneously urging that historical injustices against freedom fighters be prioritized in national dialogue.

• The government announced village elders will receive a monthly stipend, be enrolled under the Social Health Authority (SHA), and be provided with smartphones.
• The Mau Mau War Veterans Association, led by chair James Mahuria, seeks implementation of recommendations for compensation, welfare support, land justice, and preservation of the Mau Mau legacy.
• Veterans emphasized the need for national dialogue to address long-standing grievances of freedom fighters and their descendants, calling for unity among Mau Mau organizations.