Kaya elders oppose installation of Chirau Mwakwere as Mijikenda spokesperson

A section of Kaya Fungo elders has opposed the installation of former Matuga Member of Parliament Chirau Ali Mwakwere as the Mijikenda spokesperson.

The elders, drawn from Kaya Fungo, say they were not consulted and insist the installation did not follow Mijikenda traditional processes.

Led by Tsuma Nzai, the elders have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Mwakwere and those involved in his installation to apologise to the Mijikenda community.

“Why are they not involving all the elected in the affairs of Mijikenda leadership? Kuna njama fiche na tulijua sio maswala ya kisiasa na wamekuja na mbinu mpya ya kuuza Mijikenda,” said Nguma Charo, a Kaya Youth Representative.

Kaya Elders Coordinator, Tsuma Nzai added, “ Umoja wa Mijikenda unaafikiana na Makaya yote tisa kwa sababu hakuna kaya inaweza toa msemaji kuisemea. Kila kaya ina desturi yake isipokua mila ni moja.”

They allege the move is politically motivated and warn that it risks selling out the interests of the Mijikenda people.

“Shughuli iliyofanyika jana sisi hatuitambui wala kuiunga mkono. Sisi wazee wa kaya hatuna chama. Hio shughuli ilikua ni chama kimeapishana,” Kaya Elder Pascal Tuva stated.