Sharp divisions rock council as coastal Kaya elders turn focus on 2017

Kaya council of elder Chairman Charo Menza (right seated) with Kilifi North Mp Gideon Mung'aro (centre) and Kilifi south member of parliament, Mustafa Iddi during a press briefing in Mombasa. While two factions of the Mijikenda elders insist they have a crucial role in determining the community’s next political leadership, a third group says Kaya’s roles are limited to cultural matters. (PHOTO: OMONDI ONYANGO/ STANDARD)

With slightly over a year to the 2017 General Election, Kaya elders are sharply divided over their role in annointing candidates for political office.

While two factions of the Mijikenda elders insist they have a crucial role in determining the community’s next political leadership, a third group says Kaya’s roles are limited to cultural matters.