Councils of elders role in politics put into sharp focus ahead of 2022 poll

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi with elders when he was coronated as Mt Kenya spokesman. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Elders who were initially relied upon by communities for guidance on culture and tradition now involve themselves in divisive political issues.

A fortnight ago, a section of Mijikenda elders kicked off a controversy after they installed ODM leader Raila Odinga as a Duruma elder at Samburi in Kwale.