A bitter split has rocked President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backyard as new players battle to take charge of Mount Kenya 14 months to next year’s general elections. On Saturday, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi is to be crowned Mt Kenya spokesman in a divisive ceremony that could trigger physical confrontation. Muturi should be crowned by elders at Agikuyu Shrine of Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga in Murang'a county. In a rare show of solidarity, however, top leaders from Mt Kenya East have rubbished opposition to Muturi, insisting he must assume the leadership mantle. However, several political leaders from Central Kenya dismissed the ceremony, signalling a looming political split in the region.

Source: The Star May 21, 2021 02:15 UTC