Suleiman Murunga

From Mwangale, Kituyi and Didmus a short history of Kimilili politics and its unique exuberance

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In 1975, at the conclusion of the parliamentary probe into the murder of firebrand Nyandarua politician J.M Kariuki, the cheeky Bukusu proverb: ‘Namunyu kabolela libale ali wakhasila waulile‘ gained national notoriety. Beyond culture, this proverb is an expression that captures the forceful, exuberant politics unique to Bukusu Politicians From Kimilili. A short history of Kimilili … Read more

Kimilili politics of kiko, wakifumbusia & okitilile

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kimilili politics poster image featuring the constituency's members of parliament since 1968 to date

All politics is local. From Elijah Mwangale, to Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, to the current Member of Parliament, this maxim couldn’t be truer for the unique brand of Kimilili politics. In a democracy, sometimes it is not so obvious. But, the grandest challenge any leader faces is defining or redefining kingship during their reign. This is … Read more