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MPs reject bid to put village elders on state payroll

An elder displays his ID card during a past event. [Paul Mutua, Standard]

The bid to have village elders recognized and draw allowances from the state has been dealt a blow by a parliamentary committee.

The National Government Coordination Amendment Bill 2023 sought to have the creation of village councils comprising elders and headed by a village administrator as part of the national government service delivery unit.

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