Gov’t Releases Update on Ksh3,000 Monthly Payments to Village Elders

The government has processed 96,566 records of village elders for monthly payments of Ksh3,000, as it continues implementing the nationwide programme.

The government has processed 96,566 records of village elders for monthly payments of Ksh3,000, as it continues implementing a nationwide programme targeting 106,000 village elders.

In an update on Wednesday, November 11, the Ministry of Interior said a nationwide exercise had been conducted to identify eligible village elders and establish a register to facilitate the monthly payments.

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“The Ministry undertook a nationwide data collection exercise to establish a register of eligible elders, with the verified records submitted for payment processing through M-Pesa’s Tunza Vijiji wallet. 

“However, some records were returned for reconciliation due to discrepancies in names, national identity card numbers and telephone details,” the ministry said.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said verification was ongoing and that eligible elders whose records had not been processed would receive their payments in arrears.

“The verification is ongoing and the eligible elders whose records are outstanding would receive their payments in arrears,” he told Parliament, assuring those affected that the reconciliation exercise would facilitate the processing of pending payments.

The recognised village elders are also expected to take up leadership responsibilities within existing Nyumba Kumi clusters in their respective villages.

“The recognised village elders are also expected to serve as chairpersons of existing Nyumba Kumi clusters in their respective villages, strengthening communication between residents, local administrators and security officers,” the ministry added.

Their responsibilities include supporting community mobilisation, promoting peace, identifying local concerns and facilitating the implementation of government programmes.

Beyond the monthly facilitation, the ministry said the programme also provides additional support to equip the elders with the necessary resources and skills to perform their duties.

“These measures include smartphones, governance training, official uniforms and identity badges, as well as enrolment in the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme,” the ministry further said.

File image of President William Ruto dancing with chiefs 

The Ministry further indicated that the records would be made available at county commissioners’ offices to allow members of the public to verify the eligible beneficiaries.

It also clarified that the Ksh3,000 monthly facilitation specifically targets designated National Government Village Administrative Elders and does not automatically extend to every Nyumba Kumi cluster elder.

To coordinate the nationwide implementation, the Ministry has established administrative structures at national, regional and county levels.

“To oversee implementation, the State Department has established a National Standing Advisory Committee, a national secretariat, eight regional management units and 49 county and sub-regional management units. 

“The Ministry is also pursuing the development of a formal policy framework to institutionalise the programme and provide guidance on the recognition, responsibilities and support of the elders,” the ministry noted.

This comes days after the ministry announced plans to recruit additional Assistant County Commissioners following approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC).

In a statement on Tuesday, November 3, Interior Principal Raymond Omollo said the Ministry would soon advertise the vacancies to facilitate the operationalisation of newly gazetted administrative units across the country.

He encouraged qualified individuals, particularly those with experience in grassroots administration, to apply for the positions and participate in improving access to government services.

“As we bring these units into operation, we want qualified Kenyans, including those already serving their communities, to take up these opportunities and help make government services more accessible,” he said.

Omollo made the announcement during a meeting with National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) and village elders ahead of the inauguration of Kikumbulyu Division in Kibwezi, Makueni County. 

He subsequently presided over the opening of the new division and the installation of its inaugural Assistant County Commissioner.

The engagement, organised by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, was attended by regional and county administration officials, chiefs, assistant chiefs and village elders.

Omollo explained that creating additional administrative units was aimed at eliminating geographical challenges that had made it difficult for some residents to access government services, particularly those living far from existing administrative offices.

He said the expansion would help ensure that communities across the country received government assistance without being disadvantaged by their geographical location.

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