In Summary
- An ancient Mugumo tree has fallen in the Kinoru neighborhood
- Njuri Ncheke link the fall to ongoing political leadership Wrangles
- Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza was unanimously impeached
An ancient Mugumo tree has fallen in the Kinoru neighborhood of Meru County, marking the second tree to fall in this area within two weeks.
Mugumo tree is deeply significant to the Agikuyu community and is often associated with sacred traditions and rituals.

Njuri Ncheke Speaks
During a cleansing ceremony on Saturday, the Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders linked the fall of the tree to the ongoing political leadership disputes within Meru County.
Josephat Murangiri, the Secretary General of Njuri Ncheke, expressed his belief that the tree’s fall might signify an impending change in the county’s administration.
“When a Mugumo Tree falls, it is coming for a leadership or a leader. It doesn’t fall for no reason. We all know that Meru has a problem. Some leaders who want development have agreed that the leadership in Meru is not good. The leader should go.”
Meru County Political Tension

Embattled Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza was unanimously impeached by the Meru County Assembly following the tabling of a second motion for her removal from office.
Significance of The Mugumo Tree
Mugumo tree is deeply significant to the Agikuyu community and is often associated with sacred traditions and rituals.
The Mugumo fig tree holds deep cultural and spiritual significance within the Kikuyu community of Kenya. It is considered a sacred tree and is associated with various beliefs, rituals, and customs. Here are some key aspects of its significance:
The Mugumo fig tree is believed to be a dwelling place for ancestral spirits. It is considered a conduit between the spiritual realm and the world of the living. People may seek guidance, blessings, and protection by connecting with their ancestors through the tree.