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Why council of elders and professional caucuses are mere goons in suits

By Mark Oloo | 2w ago

 

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi recently hosted Luo Council of Elders, Nairobi Chapter at the Treasury Building. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

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