Kirinyaga elders reject attempts to split Mt Kenya into East, West blocs

A section of Kikuyu Elders from Kirinyaga County have rejected attempts to divide the wider Mt Kenya region into East and West political blocs, saying such efforts risk creating unnecessary divisions for selfish political gain...

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A group of Kikuyu Elders from Kirinyaga County have strongly rejected proposals to split the Mt Kenya region into East and West political blocs, denouncing such moves as politically motivated attempts to create division.

The elders, under the banner of Kiama Kia Ma, dismissed a recent meeting by another faction that appeared to endorse the separation.
Chief Elder Muriithi Warutere voiced anger over leaders making political declarations on behalf of Kirinyaga residents without their mandate.
The elders emphasized that Kirinyaga remains united within the broader Mt Kenya region and will not be used as a political instrument for individual gain, referencing the historical unity of GEMA (Gikuyu, Embu, Meru).

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