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Men destroy 100 year sacred tree in Taveta

The destruction of a sacred tree where residents traditionally met to make decisions for the five clans in Taveta sub-county has sparked anxiety.

The tree was destroyed in a tribal ritual conducted by a group of men brought into the area on Friday. The men conducted their ritual on a farm once owned by former Taveta MP Basil Criticos at Riata Hills.

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