NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 — The Anzauni, one of the largest clans in the Akamba community, is set to install Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli as its first officially recognized clan chief, in what elders describe as a historic milestone more than six decades after Kenya attained independence.

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Muli was nominated as the clan’s inaugural chief on Saturday, July 25,during a meeting in Machakos.

His coronation is scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Kitui Town and is expected to draw more than 10,000 clan members and guests from across the country and the diaspora.

Upon installation, he will assume the title His Royal Highness Chief Kyalo Muli I.

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The ceremony will be presided over by Anzauni clan elders under the auspices of the Akamba Clan Governing Council.

The Anzauni clan is estimated to have more than 400,000 members living across Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa and parts of Tanzania.

Clan elders say the installation marks the formal restoration of traditional leadership within the Anzauni community after decades without a recognized chief.

“For more than 60 years since independence, the Anzauni clan has operated without a recognized chief. This coronation restores our cultural identity and strengthens our voice on matters affecting the community,” one elder said.

Organizers say the October 3 ceremony is expected to be among the largest cultural gatherings in Ukambani this year, bringing together delegates from Kenya and abroad.

Following his installation, Chief Kyalo Muli I will lead the Anzauni clan under the patronage of the Akamba Clan Governing Council. Community leaders say the office will provide leadership on cultural preservation, dispute resolution, community development and engagement on socio-economic issues affecting the region.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya