The Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders Tharaka Nithi County Chapter has split into two factions over control of money and other resources. Mr Rugiongo added that the team of leaders allied to Mr Kamwara should hand over leadership to the new team with immediate effect. Mr Mati Nkubitu, another elder, accused Mr Kamwara of dictating the activities of the council, an accusation Mr Kamwara dismissed as lies, insisting that he would remain in office. "It is true that Njuri Ncheke is divided in Tharaka and I blame the team, which is now calling itself Gaaru. They think because Njuri Ncheke has greatly grown in Tharaka Constituency, there must be a lot of money," Mr Kamwara said.

Source: Daily Nation October 19, 2023 15:36 UTC