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Kaya, Kikuyu elders in talks as peace efforts gather pace

Kikuyu Kiama Kia Ma elders, Mijikenda Kaya Elders with Sofco founder, Kenndy Odede, in Kibera. [Jennifer Wachie, Standard]

A grassroots peace programme involving elders from across Kenya's communities has kicked off in a bid to enhance cohesion in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election.

Kikuyu Kiama Kia Ma Elders and Mijikenda Kaya Elders met Friday to discuss peace efforts and community projects led by a local NGO, the Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco).

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