A fresh plan by the Kikuyu Council of Elders for a new reconciliation bid between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta has sparked a storm, with key allies of the two leaders saying such a process was unnecessary.

The elders’ initiative, which is supposed to be spearheaded by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, will not be the first one after several attempts by the same elders and the clergy ahead of the August General Election did not bear fruit. Council chairman Wachira Kiago says they want to reunite the two leaders who fell out after the 2017 General Election.

“Our aim is to end the bitter rivalry and divisions witnessed in the run-up to, and during the last elections, which saw Uhuru back Raila Odinga as his preferred successor. This is also meant to unite the Kikuyu with other communities across the country. These (Ruto and Uhuru) are the first people who should unite as we go ahead with other communities. The new year will be a new dawn for this country,” said Mr Kiago.

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