Keiyo elders endorses Buzeki

Keiyo Council of Elders  has endorsed businessman Zedekiah Buzeki as the community's spokesman.

There was an uproar from section of leaders last week who bashed Buzeki for declaring himself  Keiyo community spokesperson.

Led by Keiyo South MP Daniel Rono, leaders said they recognise DP William Ruto as Kalenjin spokesman and there is no day they have elected Buzeki to speak for them.

However Ismael Kiprop Koech, who led the council in addressing journalists, noted that since former powerful cabinet minister Nicholas Biwott, the community's  unity has been waning.

“We are endorsing Mr Buzeki as our spokesperson. Anything he says is to the affirmation of the region’s council of elders."  

They said they will also support Buzeki's bid for the Uasin Gishu 2022 gubernatorial seat.

“We are urging Mr Buzeki to vie for Uasin Gishu governor come 2022. We will fully support him. Anybody is free to vie for any political seat in any part of the country," he said.

The Keiyo elders accused the community’s leaders of doing little to unite members in Elgeyo Marakwet and Uasin Gishu.

Elder Adams Kimaiyo said, “We have witnessed many injustices under the current leadership. Most of our leaders are fulfilling their personal interests while abandoning the common man."