What was meant to be a noble intervention has turned into a public spectacle, leaving the so-called “Twenty-Four Elders” scrambling for cover. The group, led by Kinyua Wairatu, stormed into Karangu Muraya’s marital woes with the confidence of self-appointed peacemakers, only to be met with one of the fiercest backlashes in recent times.
Yesterday, social media exploded as the elders visited Trizah’s family, broadcasting their conversation live on Facebook for all to see. What was supposed to be a private family matter was suddenly laid bare before thousands, and Kenyans did not hold back their fury. The outrage was swift and brutal. People questioned the elders’ motives, their judgment, and most importantly, their right to meddle in such a sensitive issue.
Kinyua Wairatu, who had positioned himself as the group’s leader, tried to explain, but the damage was done. No amount of justification could undo the public humiliation the elders had now brought upon themselves. And this morning, in a shocking turn of events, Kinyua threw in the towel.
In a statement dripping with regret, he admitted defeat, apologized, and announced that they were stepping away from the issue. He vowed to delete all videos and photos, a desperate attempt to erase the evidence of their overreach. But the internet never forgets.
This saga has exposed a disturbing trend—elders who believe they can enforce their outdated methods of conflict resolution in an era where privacy and personal boundaries must be respected. Instead of acting as neutral mediators, they turned Karangu and Trizah’s personal struggles into a circus for public consumption. The step of broadcasting such an intimate matter live on social media speaks volumes about their lack of empathy.
And now, with the elders retreating, all eyes turn to Karangu Muraya. How will he respond to this dramatic shift? Will he follow their advice or chart his own path? One thing is certain—this entire debacle has left a bitter taste in the mouths of many, proving that not every fight needs an elder, and certainly not twenty-four of them.
