Nairobi, March 30 -- A new Bill has proposed a Sh3,000 allowance monthly for thousands of village elders across the country, which will see taxpayers spend about Sh1 billion every year.

The National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill seeks to recognise the elders as national government administrative officers.

It proposes payment of allowances to the leaders appointed to the village council as may be determined by the Public Service Commission in consultation (PSC) with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Malava MP Malulu Injendi, the Bill's sponsor, wants the government to pay allowances to at least three village elders in each sub-location.

Data from the Interior ministry tabled before the National Assembly's Budge...