By The People Tribune
Kenyan traditional leader has embarked on globalising the Akamba heritage and the Anzauni clan story.
The People Tribune has learnt that Dr Kyalo Muli I, the politician cum traditional leader, Chief of the Anzauni Clan, is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is attending the African Traditional Leaders Forum 2026 at Afeica Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, and scheduled to speak.
According to a close source, this marks his first international engagement since his inauguration on October 31, 2026.
“He is serving as Special Guest, speaker and moderator of thematic session 4: Traditional Governance, Indigenous Economies and Sustainable Development,” a source close to the Anzauni clan leadership said.
African traditional leaders are congregating in Addis to discuss the contribution of indigenous governance institutions to the continent’s future.
According to the source who’s not officially allowed to speak directly to the media, further divulged that the engagement provides an opportunity to bring the heritage and aspirations of the Akamba community, and specifically the Anzauni Clan, into a wider continental conversation on cultural preservation, governance and sustainable development.
“The Akamba are among Kenya’s established communities, with a rich history of indigenous knowledge, craftsmanship, agriculture, cultural expression and community organization,” he said.
The source noted that within this broader Akamba identity, the Anzauni represent a distinct clan whose history, traditions and identity Chief Kyalo Muli I is committed to preserving and advancing.
Among the priorities Chief Muli I has identified includes; the strengthening of the Anzauni traditional institution; establishing a permanent Anzauni headquarters, developing an Anzauni Cultural Centre and Museum, together with a clan Welfare Association to support community well-being and social solidarity.
“Chief Kyalo Muli I is also focused on preserving and documenting Anzauni history, Akamba heritage and indigenous knowledge, and promoting sustainable community enterprises linked to culture, heritage tourism and indigenous economic activities,” the source said.
The vision according to the source is to build a traditional institution that goes beyond ceremonial responsibilities and contributes meaningfully to community welfare, cultural preservation and development.
During the Forum, Chief Kyalo Muli I is facilitating discussions on three key issues including; strengthening the recognition, legal protection and institutional capacity of African traditional governance institutions, transforming indigenous economies, cultural heritage and customary knowledge into drivers of sustainable development, and exploring stronger continental cooperation and structured engagement between traditional leaders and African Union institutions.
“He believes that traditional institutions possess valuable indigenous knowledge and community connections that can complement modern constitutional governments, particularly in peacebuilding, mediation, cultural preservation and grassroots development,” the source is quoted.
Following the Addis Ababa engagement, Chief Kyalo Muli I intends to continue consultations and pursue practical initiatives to strengthen the Anzauni traditional institution while contributing to the preservation and promotion of the wider Akamba cultural heritage.
The visit marks an important step in connecting Anzauni and Akamba cultural identity with broader African conversations on governance, heritage and sustainable development.
