President Uhuru Kenyatta has finally kept a 42-year-old promise that was made by his father, founding father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta to a community in Nakuru.
This was when the head of state handed tittle deeds to the Nyakinyua Dancers in Nakuru on Tuesday. The group was known for its dancing skills, and entertained Mzee Kenyatta.
Speaking at the Rift Valley Regional Headquarters in Nakuru Town on Tuesday, Uhuru said that he has finally decided to pay the debt owed to the group after several reminders.
“There is one woman of your age who has always been on my neck reminding me of you Nyakinyua. I know you know whom I'm referring to. Those of you who speak to her, tell her the promise has been fulfilled. I am sure that the debt is now repaid,” he said, referring to his mother Mama Ngina Kenyatta.
The president lauded the group as the favorite of his father, who died in 1978, stating that he insisted on personally handing over the 2,300 land ownership documents.
“Nyakinyua Dancers were a favourite group to my father. I am glad to be here to fulfill a promise that was made over 40 years ago. It is a special day for me. Forgive the governments that came before me. Better late than never,” he added.
The president stated that his next move will be issuing similar documents to freedom fighters.