There was pomp and color at the Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga shrine as thousands of elders thronged the historical site to attend National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi’s coronation as the spokesperson of the Mt Kenya region. The elders streamed in from all parts of the region, prompting the ushers to close the gate to the shrine to avoid overcrowding. The speaker was then led to an inner part of the shrine where it is said he underwent several rituals before the elders sat him down to give him discreet information. A few select elders from several other local communities such as Njuri Ncheke were also allowed to witness the rituals that went on for hours. Meanwhile, women who had arrived at the site clad in traditional attire to entertain the guests were shocked after they were informed that no women were allowed into the historical site.

Source: The Star May 22, 2021 10:06 UTC