Village Councils were established under County Government Act 2012 which was assented to on July 24, 2012.
Machakos County Government consists of two hundred and fifty-six (256) sub locations and
each sub location will consist of 5 Village Elders
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A VILLAGE COUNCIL
a) Ensuring and coordinating the participation of the village Unit in Governance.
b) Assisting the Village Unit to Develop the Administrative Capacity for the effective
exercise of the functions and powers and participation in governance at local level.
c) Monitoring and Implementation of policies at the village Unit.
d) Advising the Ward Administrator and Sub County Administrator on matters pertaining to
the village: and
e) Any other function necessary for the better administration of the Village Unit.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
For one to be appointed to the council, the must be;
a) Be a Kenyan Citizen
b) Have been a resident of or has been the owner of property in the respective village unit
for a continuous period of not less than five years prior to the appointment date.
c) Meet requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
d) Is not disqualified for appointment to office by this act or any other law.
e) A person who upholds the National and Public service values including integrity,
transparency, fairness, and inclusiveness among others.
f) A respectable person in good standing in the village.
g) Able to communicate effectively and a team player.
PROCEDURE OF RECRUITMENT.
The qualified person will apply for the vacancy by sending the following documents to the office
of Sub County Administrator through the respective Village Administrator in the sub location.
1. A copy of your CV
2. Valid academic certificates
The documents should be issued in hard copies only on or before 4th February 2026
