Chirau Ali Mwakwere installed as Mijikenda Spokesperson
Former Cabinet Minister and Matuga Member of Parliament (MP) Chirau Ali Mwakwere has officially been installed as the spokesperson for the Mijikenda community, a position that will see him represent all nine sub-tribes of the coastal ethnic group.
The ceremony took place at the late politician Ronald Ngala’s home in Vishakani Village, Kaloleni Constituency, Kilifi County.
Previously serving as the spokesperson for the Digo community, Mwakwere now assumes the broader role of uniting and articulating the collective voice of the Mijikenda, which includes the Duruma, Digo, Giriama, Rabai, Chonyi, Kauma, Kambe, Jibana, and Ribe sub-tribes.
Speaking at the event on Saturday, December 27, 2025, Mwakwere pledged to represent the community faithfully.
“Nimekubali kuchukua uongozi huu. Nimekubali kuongea yale ambayo nyinyi wenyewe mtakubali miongee. Sitaongea yangu mimi mwenyewe. Zote tisani kitu kimoja, sauti moja, hatua moja, mapangilio ya maendeleo pamoja,” he said.
He added that while he may be strict at times, his words will always reflect the voice of the Mijikenda people.
The installation ceremony was led by an advocate and witnessed by Kaya elders and leaders from all nine sub-tribes.
The event also included remarks from sub-tribe spokespersons who highlighted the significance of this leadership milestone.
“Wakenya pale walipo, Mijikenda, leo wanaanza safari ya kujitambua na kudai haki zao kwa njia za kisheria,” Duruma spokesperson Mudzo Nzili said.
“Wakati ni sasa, mwanzo huu ambao tumeuanza, hivi si kwamba tutaviacha leo, vitaendealea,” Kambe spokesperson Morris Dzoro added.
The occasion also served as a remembrance of the late Ronald Ngala, widely regarded as the father of Majimbo.
Ngala’s son, Noah Katana, stated that “Sisi kama mji wa Ngala hatujasahau na hatutamsahau, na nyinyi bila shaka hamtamsahau,” paying tribute to his father’s enduring legacy.
