There have been village elders in every village in the Republic of Kenya

Motion text

THAT, aware that there have been village elders in every village in the Republic of Kenya; cognizant that the village is not formally recognized as an administrative unit in accordance with Section 14 of the National Government Co-ordination Act No. 1 of 2013; noting that despite the said village elders offering services to the public and the Government, they are not remunerated contrary to Article 41 of the Constitution on fair labour practices; further noting that in accordance with Section 14 and 15 of the National Government Co-ordination Act No. 1 of 2013, the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Interior and Coordination of National Administration in consultation with the President and the Public Service Commission have the power to establish national government administrative units and appoint administrative officers to serve under those units; recalling that Article 102 (2) (b) of the Constitution binds state organs and state officers to uphold human dignity which includes remuneration for work done; noting that village elders have existed for many years and interact with “wananchi” at the lowest level hence, their recognition is in public interest and their