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Njuri Ncheke — The Council of Elders of the Ameru

The Njuri Ncheke is one of Kenya's oldest traditional governance institutions, serving as the supreme council of elders among the Meru people. Beyond resolving disputes, it safeguarded customs, promoted justice, protected sacred sites, and guided the community on matters of leadership and morality. Even today, it remains an important symbol of Meru identity and cultural heritage, with its wisdom continuing to influence community affairs

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