The Kikuyu Council of Elders has accused Deputy President William Ruto of disrespecting President Kenyatta in his own backyard.
Addressing the media following their prayer meeting at Kabiruini Stadium in Nyeri, the group’s secretary Peter Munga accused Ruto of playing petty politics that are dividing the Mt. Kenya region.
He also said the elders were concerned by Ruto’s decision to ignore President Uhuru’s warning against playing 2022 succession politics.
“It is very disheartening to see the 2022 succession politics taking center stage led by none other than DP Ruto with others who should be working with the very electorate who put them in office,” they said.
The elders further criticized Ruto for frustrating the renewed fight against corruption.
The elders insisted that the community has no political debt owed to anyone and called on their leaders to shelve 2022 politics.
“The community shall choose a leader when the time comes based on character, credibility, and performance. This mandate squarely belongs to the community,” they said.
During his tour to Nyeri County late last year, President Kenyatta warned leaders against engaging in 2022 politics and called on them to focus on service delivery to the electorate.
“Kenyans want service from those whom they elected. Leaders should respect each other because when it comes to development it is for all of us,” said President Uhuru.
Who are kikuyu elders and…
Who are kikuyu elders and where do they come from? Look for example peter Munga claiming to be an elder. We all know his success story though he disclose the banking side but keeps the Muwasco part hidden. in my eyes i see a bunch of Kikuyu suckers with a hidden agenda. Nimathii nakuu, ona waititu ni kikuyu elder. Who said kenyatta is the chosen and untouchable? Look at his selfish father “Utongoria ndugakira chania” and the majority of maumau were from muranga and nyeri. Let choose wisely we already have 20 years of post Nyayo, kenya ti kikuyu/central only.
Is that kikuyu traditional…
Is that kikuyu traditional dress? I see western shirts and Swahili caps. Pretenders and lay abouts.
When did Chinua Achebe…
When did Chinua Achebe became a Kikuyu Council of Elders. They collected Eid Al-Fitr hats which our brothers throw away after fasting.
Who are this cronies and who…
Who are this cronies and who appointed them to be Kikuyu elders? Was there “Elders” election in Kikuyuland that I might have missed? These are a bunch of Kikuyu conmen claiming to represent Kikuyu people in order to obtain financial gain from a certain section of political spectrum. Ruto has right to campaign anywhere in the country and does not need anybody’s permission
My thoughts, exactly. They…
My thoughts, exactly. They are Nyeri people, expressing a Nyeri Opinion. The rest of Mt Kenya believes in paying debts. Not because we owe it to anyone, but because we owe it to ourselves.
@Nyeri Elders, the rest of…
@Nyeri Elders, the rest of Mt Kenya Region region does not believe in hypocrisy, and you are not going to force us to accept your ideology. We may be Silent, but in Our Silence, we always prevail.
This is nothing but fake…
This is nothing but fake news and propaganda being started and moved by the media. Who said Gikuyu have elders? Can the media define them and say exactly who they represent.
Yes, Gikuyu have elders who are humble and not publicized. Defenders of culture, beliefs but not politics. Raw power has never been part of the Gikuyu. So, if any elders are claiming to represent the Gikuyu community in politics, they are fake. If they claim to return the community back to their God and traditions, are humble and,they do not aspire to be paid to do so, then they are real and guided by the Most high!!
Elders should stop confusing…
Elders should stop confusing everyone by commenting on every passing cloud. Elders pronouncements should be measured, dignified and absolute truth such that the audience should fee as if God himself was talking
Kikuyu elders?! I almost…
Kikuyu elders?! I almost choked on my tea! Even as a Kikuyu, I don’t relate how this translates to the rest of the nation. Please!
On the same vein, the mzee…
On the same vein, the mzee seated on the far left looks suspiciously like Raila….. and on close inspection, could pass for Musalia Mudavadi…mhhh. I think Odinga has ground to complain they have cloned his stye!
It is very unfortunate that…
It is very unfortunate that in Kenya, the title “Elder” is bought for just KES 2,000 ($20).
Mimi sioni makosa yoyote…
Mimi sioni makosa yoyote kama wazee watashughulikia mambo yote ya umma. Huwezi kutenganisha mambo ya siasa na shughuli nyingine za umma!
Nawashukuru sana Ndugu na Dada zangu wa “ciana cia Gikuyu na Mumbi” kwa kuchukua msimamo mzuri kwa kufuata imani ya mababu na nyanya zenu ya kula kiapo wakati wa kupigania uhuru Kenya.
Ningependa mweneze (spread) imani ya kula kiapo (muuma) katika taifa lote la Kenya. Wakati Wagikuyu walikula kiapo wakati wa kupigania uhuru, walifanya kazi pamoja na kuyafanya maisha ya Waingereza kuwa magumu sana hasa walipowatawala Kenya, huku wakitumia mabavu.
Hili jambo la kula kiapo lianzishwe tena ili ufisadi umalizike nchini kote. Hongereni sana kwa jambo hilo la ujasiri.
Ningependa kuona wafanyi kazi wote wa serikali wakila kiapo ambacho kinasema:
1. Sitaomba chochote kutoka kwa mwananchi ili nimhudumie.
2. Sitatoa hongo au kupokea hongo kutoka kwa binadamu yeyote.
3. Nitamhudumia kila binadamu bila chuki au mapendeleo yoyote.
4. Sitaiba, kuchukua, au kupokea rushwa kutoka kwa binadamu yeyote.
Iwapo mhudumu (servant) wa umma amepatikana amevunja kiapo, kila kitu alicho nacho pamoja na familia yake kitwaliwe (be taken) na serikali kwa manufaa ya taifa lote.
Ningependa kuona biblia au koran ikipigwa marufuku kwenye kiapo kwa sababu vitabu hivi vichafu vimetumiwa kwa muda mrefu na uhalifu unaendelea kuongezeka nchini.