Chiefs and sub-chiefs in Kenya have served the country for several decades, and this has made them household names.
The village chiefs in Kenya date back to the colonial era, and they were regarded as one of the most important figures.
However, since the formation of the national government, the power of the chiefs and their assistants has been limited.
Today, their main task in Kenya is to maintain law and order among the residents of the area that they represent.
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In addition, they are mandated to represent the national government at the grass-roots level.
With such crucial duties, chiefs and sub-chiefs are paid by the government for their services on a monthly basis.
Now Times Digital Kenya will get into details of how much they earn and even discuss their allowances, among other benefits.
How much do chiefs earn in Kenya?
The government is responsible for paying chiefs as they work on their behalf at the level of common residents.
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This simply means that they are usually on the payroll at the end of each and every month.
So how much do they earn on a monthly basis?
A local news outlet reports that the salary of chiefs ranges from around Ksh 30, 000 to Ksh 70,000 per month.
Additionally, they are eligible for other benefits and allowances.
On the other hand, the assistant chiefs earn a lower monthly salary. According to the report above, they earn a monthly salary of around Ksh 26,000 to Ksh 47,000.
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It’s necessary to note that their earnings are not fixed, and each individual is paid according to various factors.
Some of the factors that determine how much chiefs and sub-chiefs are paid are their level of experience or maybe even their area of representation.
