President William Ruto's decision to onboard over 106,000 village elders into the National Government Administration system has been widely viewed as a campaign strategy ahead of the General Election.

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

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…