Traditional ceremony is held in all the Jimbos of Kaya to identify their right candidate for the General Kaya Mijikenda leadership position.
Warriors from every tribe, clan and family in the Mijikenda community had a right to participate in their Jimbo's free and fair election. Old, middle-aged and young men all took advantage of this sacred exercise.
Men of all ages in their war gown made of uniform hides of wild animals, with their bows, arrows, shields and long, sharp daggers could be seen heading to the sacred Shrine in a row from the Oldest to the youngest.
Singing sacred and war songs drew strength and courage to the entire team as they walked through the deep dark forest. The loud, strong voices echoed the land as they bond with their Invisible clans. There is no fear, but calm and peace of mind while entering the sacred Shrine. Each one gets a sip from the Big shrine water pot at the main entrance. A whiskers medicinal charm sprinkles, follows at the second entrance. Then a bare foot bath at the third entrance. An aggressive Bull sacrifice is made as powerful sacred words are invoked. On this night a ritual feasting, ceremony is performed in a customary way. Later, under the scattered huge sacred trees the Warriors lay their bones to get some sleep.
During the third portion of the night, when all are dead asleep. The Chosen one wakes up from his dream land. The Warrior follows his visions, directions to meet his clan Invisible new friend. Most ancestral narrations stated that many who had this opportunity met a giant Snake, a Lion, a beautiful Queen or unrecognized Creature not seen by any human eye.
First sight, calls for the greetings. The new friend responds and gives extraordinary powers, weapons and garments according to the Chosen Warrior's wish and a big kapu (basket) full of gold, silver and pressures stones or sometimes also unique equipments made of the same. The Chosen one is told to take as many presents as he wished, even if he is to go back several times till he is satisfied. Then the new friends part ways, promising to meet again if any need arises.
Warriors are woken up by the whispering voices of the Ngambi (Council of Elders) around the Chosen One. They all join hands in thanksgiving and appreciate for the great gift.The Chosen Warrior divides the treasure into four portions. One portion is distributed equally to all the Warriors onboard. One portion is added to the Shrine's treasury. Another portion is sent to the Kaya Ngomeni Headquarters of Kaya Mijikenda. The last portion becomes legal possessions of the Chosen Warrior.