National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi is 24 hours away from concluding his eight-day seclusion for ritual purification ahead of his crowning as Mt Kenya spokesman. As part of the rules, Muturi is barred from leaving his residence, eating certain types of foods, entertaining guests, and seeing women. There were reports some politicians from the region were planning to shield the shrine to prevent the elders backing Muturi from proceeding with the event. Ruru said his counterparts from Mt Kenya counties agreed after ‘extensive consultations that have lasted months’ that Muturi should take up the role of spokesman. He (Muturi) has followed the procedures and each and every requirement.”“Ritual purity is a requirement to enter the shrine.

Source: The Star May 19, 2021 20:03 UTC