Kikuyu elders drop Raila, now rally behind Ruto, Rigathi
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga receives foodstuff from the leadership of the Kikuyu Council of Elders (KCE) Nyeri Chapter, led by the national vice chairman David Muthoga, second right, outside his office in Nyeri town on December 20, 2022.
A faction of the Kikuyu Council of Elders who had rallied behind Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga’s presidential bid in the August 9 General Election have changed tune and declared their support for President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua.
In the run-up to the last polls, the elders – led by their chairman Wachira Kiago – toured the home of the ODM party leader in Bondo, Siaya county, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with their Luo counterparts.
