How Mt Kenya voters paid two political debts in full in one election

Uhuru Kenyatta (right) hands over the ceremonial sword during William Ruto's swearing in at Kasarani on September 13, 2022. [PSCU]

Mountain people believe that all debts, except those involving witchcraft, must be paid in one way or another. The supposed debts are theoretical, emotional, collective, and cultural to the extent that people of the Mountain might identify with them.

Since they include political debts, the 2022 presidential election appeared like one of collecting political debts from the Mountain. The debts were to individuals who were perceived to have made political contribution.