Residents of Kanjeru, Kiambu, are fearful and in shock after a sacred mugumo fig tree toppled. Prayers are carried out at the tree, prayers for blessings on the community, prayers for rain to end drought and other prayers for protection. We have never seen this in this area — a sacred tree falling," he added. Elder Mbira wa Muroki said Kikuyu elders are planning a ceremony to cleans the area and the tree, so it can be removed. We have started talks with Kikuyu elders' Kiama kia ma, the top organ and they will guide us."

Source: The Star March 03, 2021 19:40 UTC