President Uhuru Kenyatta [Photo/Zipo.co.ke]
The Bukusu council of elders has refuted claims that they visited the State House to beg for jobs and goodies.
This comes after President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted the group of elders on Monday.
The group claims that the media misreported the purpose of the visit saying the meeting was called for them to discuss issues affecting the community.
“We are shocked by the false information circulating in the media. It is aimed at tainting our image. The council is known to be non-partisan in political matters,” said Augustus Situma of the Bukusu elders’ council as quoted by The Star.
He added that the meeting followed the decision to withdraw Chebukati’s security detail.
"We went to discuss issues pertaining the security and safety of IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati and CEO Ezra Chiloba. The two are sons and daughters of the Bukusu community," he added.
"The president assured us that their security will be well taken care of and no need for alarm about their safety," he said.