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Section of elders dismiss move by Tugen Elders to return traditional instruments

A group of elders and Kanu leaders has dismissed a ceremony where traditional leadership instruments were reportedly handed over from Tugen to Nandi communities.

The elders dismissed as ‘selfish political interests’ claims that leadership instruments - Sambut (monkey skin), Rungut (baton), stool, Nokirwet (leadership stick) - that were used to bless Daniel arap Moi in 1955 in Kabiyet after his election to Legislative Council (Legco), had been returned to Nandi.

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