Also known as: Governor Mbarire · Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire · Governor Cecily Mbarire · Ms Mbarire
Embu Governor who defends her alliance with President Ruto citing regional development in Mt Kenya East.
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Citizen Digital
… The 27 MPs were responding to a letter authored by UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar and Chairperson Cecily Mbarire, which described the retired president's administration as a failure. …
Opposition defends Uhuru, accuses Ruto of failing to address cost of livingCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has officially declared his intention to challenge incumbent Cecily Mbarire for the Embu gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. …
MP Mukunji declares bid to vie for Embu GovernorshipCapital News
… The Head of State was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, and governors including Muthomi Njuki, Cecily Mbarire, and Anne Waiguru. …
President Ruto Defends Reform Agenda, Promises Solutions to Kenya’s ChallengesCitizen Digital
… The President was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Governors Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka-Nithi), Cecily Mbarire (Embu) and Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), as well as MPs and MCAs. …
Ruto says SHA improved healthcare as he rallies supporters in Tharaka-NithiMt Kenya leaders, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of undermining regional leaders while claiming close ties with them. The leaders called for greater political unity and self-determination in Mt Kenya East and voiced support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mt Kenya leaders, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of undermining regional leaders while claiming close ties with them. The leaders called for greater political unity and self-determination in Mt Kenya East and voiced support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's broad-based government coalition is intensifying efforts to secure commitments from fence-sitters amid a competitive scramble to recruit defectors from opposition ranks, as demonstrated by a retreat held at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County attended by senior government and coalition officials.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of youths and boda boda operators took to the streets in Embu to celebrate the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, bringing traffic to a near standstill along the Embu–Meru Highway. DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Ngotho secured 35,440 votes to defeat UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah, who received 5,450 votes.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said he would not allow tribal politics to thrive and urged Kenyans to shun those who preach it, stating that national unity is the foundation of a strong society and that economic progress depends on collective effort and trust.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto urged Kenyans to reject tribal politics and those who preach it, saying national unity is the foundation of prosperity and that his government is focused on unity-driven development where economic progress depends on collective effort.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has rejected claims by former Deputy President Gachagua that his Mt Kenya support stems from their political alliance, saying his relationship with Embu was built over more than three decades on friendship and trust rather than recent political ties.
5 July 2026 · Capital News →
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku have defended their alliance with President William Ruto, stating that Mt Kenya East will support his 2027 re-election bid because of what they describe as unprecedented development in the region, particularly in road construction, markets, and healthcare.
5 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto's allies, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Embu MPs, have opposed the Tea Board of Kenya's levy of Sh2.28 per kilogram charged to buyers, saying it forces them to seek alternative markets and costs the sector Sh1.2 billion annually. The leaders called on the government to remove the levy and instead fund tea research and marketing.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Residents in Kaimbaga Ward, Ol Kalou constituency stopped school buses, alleging they were transporting people involved in the illegal auction of national identity cards. The incident, which occurred ahead of the July 16 by-election, sparked online debate and calls for investigations and transparency.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Migori Youth FC won the 2025/26 National Super League title following a 1-1 draw against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, Embu, finishing with 81 points and earning promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition legislators from UDA, Wiper and Jubilee parties have defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from the UDA party, accusing President William Ruto of running out of options to improve Kenyans' lives and revive the economy instead of engaging in political exchanges with his predecessor.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has declared his intention to challenge incumbent Governor Cecily Mbarire for the Embu gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying Embu County has lagged behind in development since devolution.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto reaffirmed his administration's commitment to addressing Kenya's challenges through reforms in education, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure, saying the government is focused on delivering solutions rather than shifting blame. He cited specific measures including hiring teachers and reforming university funding in education, and tackling fertiliser costs and cartels through subsidies in agriculture.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto told supporters in Tharaka-Nithi County that his government has committed to solving Kenyans' challenges and is implementing reforms in agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, citing improved outcomes from these initiatives.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →