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Kikuyu elders interpret diversion of river by fallen Mugumo tree

The elders lead by Muthamaki (King) Dominic Ng'eera sacrificed a ram and held prayers while facing Mt Kenya [Photo:Kipsang Joseph]

Kikuyu Council of Elders (Kiama Kia Ma) has cleansed the Mugumo tree that fell and blocked Likii River in Nanyuki town.

Renowned traditional priest Mathenge Wa Iregi, sprayed the fallen tree with hiriga, a traditional concoction for painting faces of young men in preparation for war and ira, a whitish substance considered sacred and sourced from Mount Kenya forest.

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