The split of nine million plus votes
By The Mountain Journal
The leaders from The Mountain are reading from the different scripts days after the installation of Speaker Justin Muturi, the Gema spokesman.
Those from the east of the mountain are in support of the coronation, while the brigade from the western side is opposed.
Photo/Governor Mwangi wa Iria speaking to defend Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga shrine from being polluted by leaders out to cause disunity in the mountain
The opponents of the installation led by Governor Mwangi wa Iria (Murang’a), Lee Kinyanjui (Nakuru), Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Mumbi Waiguru( Kirinyaga) said Muturi was not fit to take over the position as he was not an elected leader.
The elders are also a divided majority supporting the eastern leaders citing there was no consultation before the ceremony was held.
On Saturday last week, Muturi was accompanied by elders from the eastern side of the mountain from Meru, Tharaka, Embu and Mbeere communities.
The leaders who included former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo and former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau said they were not comfortable with the installation of Muturi.
Iria accused a section of elders behind the coronation of Muturi saying the venue at Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga Shrine betrayed them.
“The shrine is a sacred place and the event exposed the ill intention of the group behind the installation of the speaker the community spokesman,” said Iria.
Mzee Kung’u wa Muigai from Kiambu has been castigated by the politicians and elders for using uncouth language against the governor.
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