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NATIONAL
By PSCU | May 26th 2021
Ameru Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders Secretary-General Phares Rutere at Minni Inn Hotel in Embu town in 2017. [File, Standard]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives, and friends of Mzee Phares Rutere who passed away today.
Until his demise, Mzee Rutere was the Chairman of the National Council of Elders and the Secretary-General of the Nchuri-Ncheke.
In his message of comfort and encouragement, President Kenyatta described Mzee Rutere as a wise, and astute elder and leader who cherished and championed national cohesion, progress and a value-driven life among Kenyans.
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POLITICS
Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi’s increased forays in the Mount Kenya region has led to speculation he could be positioning himself for bigger things politically with the imminent retirement of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Muturi, a close ally of Uhuru, has been visiting different counties across the region, which is seen as a bid to consolidate his support ahead of next year’s succession.
And as the race to replace Uhuru as Mt Kenya region’s kingpin gathers pace, Muturi has already started being involved in activities that point to a possibility of getting back to elective politics.