This archive report was first published on 7 June 2020.
On June 7, 2020, a video surfaced showing Talai elders from the Kalenjin community crowning Deputy President William Ruto as their community leader.
The elders claimed that their blessings would help clear Ruto's path to contest for the presidency.
However, the move has sparked controversy, with some questioning the legitimacy of the elders' actions.
The video, which has gone viral, shows the elders performing a ritual and declaring Ruto as their leader.
It is worth noting that the move is seen as a strategic attempt by Ruto to consolidate his support among the Kalenjin community ahead of the 2022 presidential election.
