Sacred Mugumo tree fall for the 1st time since independence

Mugumo tree

The fallen Mugumo tree in Kirinyaga County

Ever heard of the famous Mugumo tree?Well if you have been curious and have not seen i have some interesting news for you over its recent fate.

Fear gripped the residents of Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, after a Mugumo tree came tumbling down.

The sacred tree, believed to be 200 years old fell, between two houses, causing panic among the residents. No one was injured during the incident, which drew the attention of Kikuyu elders from the region.

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The residents fear that a calamity might befall them because the sacred trees, under which sacrifices are offered, rarely fall. “We understand that when a Mugumo tree falls, something unpleasant might happen,” said Ms Mercy Muthoni, a resident.

“What is so surprising is that none of the two houses was destroyed. The owners also escaped unhurt,” said Mr Thomas Theuri.

“This is the first time for a sacred tree to fall in this area since independence. Something urgent must be done to appease our god,” another resident said.

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Elders who visited the area said a cleansing ceremony must be conducted urgently before bad things happen.

“The place where the tree stood might have been profaned and the spirits might be angry. To appease out god’s spirits, we must perform a cleansing ritual very soon,” said Mzee Mwangi wa Ndung’u.

He instructed the residents not to interfere with the tree before the ceremony is conducted.

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