Their reason was not about development, not about ideas, not about leadership. They told him Mbui comes from the same clan as Newton Karish, and because of that, he should not be supported.
Rigathi said he was confused when he heard this. He wondered how in this modern Kenya people can still choose leaders using clan rules. But the elders told him they were serious.
They said if both Mbui and Karish get support, other clans will feel left behind. They said it can bring tension inside the community, and it can even create small fights because some people will feel the two leaders are taking everything.
Rigathi explained that for him, leadership is about who can work well and who can help the people. But the elders told him that in Mbeere North, clan matters still guide many decisions.
They told him their work is to protect peace, and clan balance helps them to keep the community calm. Rigathi said he did not want to fight them, so he just listened and stepped aside from the matter.
Now this story has brought a lot of reactions. Some people are saying the elders are right because sharing power among clans keeps everyone happy.
Others are saying this thinking is too old and is stopping good leaders from getting a chance.
They are asking why someone should be blocked just because they share a clan with another person.
Many people online are now talking about this issue. Some are saying Rigathi is trying to explain political losses by blaming clan politics.
Others say he is just telling the truth of what happens behind the scenes. But one thing is clear: the Mbeere North politics is now getting hotter. People are waiting to see who will finally be picked, and whether clan issues will still decide the future.
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