Why is this narrative finding such a fertile ground in Central Kenya, the backyard of the current president? The warm reception to the ‘Hustler’ narrative exposes a number of realities in the Central region, now dubbed Mountain. The schism between British supporters and freedom fighters is only talked about in hushed tones in Central Kenya. In traditional areas of Central Kenya (Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang’a and Kirinyaga), land was long subdivided into the smallest possible pieces. Finally, the orphan syndrome may be driving the narrative in Central Kenya.

Source: Daily Nation June 28, 2021 21:00 UTC