Senator Karungo criticized the Kirigiti gathering where elders endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as Mt Kenya’s regional spokesman. Karungo, from Kiambu County, noted many attendees had traveled from Meru, Kindiki’s home county, suggesting potential regional influence. His comments came after the elders formally endorsed Kindiki during the event.
Two MPs, including Kariuki, expressed concerns about the endorsement, questioning whether the gathering represented broader regional interests. They argued that political leadership should emerge through broader consensus rather than localized support. Meanwhile, Geoffrey Ruku returned a symbolic axe during the ceremony, signaling traditional authority.
Rigathi Gachagua responded to the endorsement, stating that the elders had “given up” on building consensus. The event highlights growing tensions between traditional leaders and political figures in the region. Kindiki’s role as spokesman remains a point of debate among local leaders.
