{
  "id": 9794896,
  "title": "We must heed Mt. Kenya elders unity call, Kindiki says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/we-must-heed-mt-kenya-elders-unity-call-kindiki-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:06:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/we-must-heed-mt-kenya-elders-unity-call-kindiki-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged leaders in the Mt. Kenya region not to ignore the elders' call for unity, despite political differences. The DP emphasized that the region should remain united, just as it was during the leadership of Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta. Kindiki pledged to uphold the elders' advice and not engage in political insults, focusing instead on development and the welfare of the region and the country. In Kieni Constituency, he inspected ongoing projects and pledged billions of shillings in government funding for development, including roads, modern markets, and improved electricity access. He also announced a meeting with senior police officers to combat illicit alcohol and drugs in the region.",
  "summary": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki asked leaders in Mt. Kenya region not to disregard orders by elders to unite the region in spite of political differences. The DP said elders have asked him as the region’s seniormost leader to ensure the area is not split into East and West as some politicians have been pursuing for [...] The post We must heed Mt. Kenya elders unity call, Kindiki says appeared…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}