President William Ruto has ordered a KSh 3,000 monthly stipend for over 106,000 village elders starting in mid-2026, a KSh 3.9 billion plan that formalises a key layer of Kenya’s grassroots administration.

Village elders to start receiving Sh3,000 stipend begining this month and special training on administrative duties, President Ruto says.

At least 106,000 village elders across the country will enjoy monthly stipend, free smartphones, training and health insurance cover, the government has announced.