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Kaya elder who installed Raila as Duruma elder dies

By The Standard January 12, 2026

Source: The Standard

Kaya elder who installed Raila as Duruma elder dies

A Mijikenda Kaya elder who installed the late Raila Odinga as a Duruma elder is dead.Mr Shaban Ndegwa, custodian of Kaya Mtswakara in Kwale, died at the Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital in Mombasa County following a short illness, according to his family.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Mr Shaban Ndegwa, custodian of Kaya Mtswakara in Kwale, died at the Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital in Mombasa County following a short illness, according to his family.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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