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Gachoki Gitari

Also known as: Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari

Kirinyaga Central MP who called for security action against a man accused of terrorising Karaini village.

2026-05-062026-10-29

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari and several Members of County Assembly from Kirinyaga also attended the event.

    Waiguru Urges Mt Kenya Voters to Reject Opposition ‘Empty Rhetoric’ Ahead of 2027 Polls
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari has also publicly backed Waiguru for the position, recently asking First Lady Rachel Ruto to convey his appeal to the President. …

    Waiguru eyes Ruto's running mate slot ahead of 2027 General Election
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … She was joined by Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari, MCAs led by County Assembly Speaker Muteti Murimi, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki and Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang'ombe. …

    'I will not join Wamunyoro!' Waiguru says as she reaffirms support for President Ruto
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … In a response yesterday after the report was released, Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari urged residents to be extra careful while handling and consuming food at public gatherings. …

    100 people develop food poisoning after consuming food at a burial in Kirinyaga
  8. Citizen Digital

    MP raises alarm over man terrorising women and traders in Kirinyaga By Johnson Muriithi August 14, 2026 03:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari speaks to locals. …

    MP raises alarm over man terrorising women and traders in Kirinyaga
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Led by Igamba Ng'ombe MP Patrick Munene, Mwea MP Mary Maingi and Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari, the legislators argued that those calling for Kindiki's removal, among them Junet and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, played no part in electing the current Kenya Kwanza administr …

    Ruto allies in Mt Kenya slam ODM over 50-50 gov't push
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The governor shared a picture of the driver he identified as Gitari, saying he was shot during the tour. …

    Governor Irungu Kangata’s driver shot during Linda Mwananchi tour
  12. The Standard

    … According to Kang'ata, his driver, identified as Gitari, sustained a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes that disrupted the movement's campaign activities. …

    Kang'ata alleges driver shot
  13. June 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    … Following news of her death, President Ruto contributed KES 1.6 million towards funeral expenses through a delegation that included Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari, Kelvin Kogi, and Kiambu Woman Representative Ann Wamuratha. …

    Rachel Wandeto laid to rest in sombre ceremony as sister ponders warnings against political statements
  15. Citizen Digital

    … Dr Robert Njagi, Personal Assistant to Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari, visited the scene and expressed concern over the inability of the nearby fire engine to respond to the emergency. …

    18 families left homeless after fire razes homes in Kirinyaga

Monday 26 October

  1. Waiguru urges Mt Kenya voters to back Ruto on track record

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on Mt Kenya voters to prioritise development and leadership track records over party loyalty and to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing that abandoning the government could weaken the region's influence in national decision-making.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Waiguru declares interest in Deputy President slot for 2027

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared her interest in the Deputy President's seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, ruling out a bid for the county's Senate seat and saying she is positioning herself for a role in national leadership rather than seeking an elective post she considers a step backwards.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Waiguru rejects alignment with Gachagua, reaffirms Ruto support

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru said she will not align with Democracy for the Citizens leader Rigathi Gachagua, stating she has kept a low profile for six weeks and will not join camps that "chase and deny people microphones." Her remarks appeared to reference an incident in which a former Kirinyaga Woman Representative was denied a microphone during a Gachagua visit to the county.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. 100 mourners fall ill after consuming food at burial ceremony

    At least 100 mourners fell ill in a suspected food poisoning outbreak after consuming catered food at a burial ceremony in Inoi Ward, Kirinyaga Central Sub-County, on August 14, 2026. As of August 17, 68 patients had been treated and discharged while 14 others remained admitted; no deaths have been reported.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. MP calls for action against man accused of terrorising Kirinyaga village

    Residents and leaders in Karaini village have raised alarm over a man accused of sexually harassing women and traders, issuing death threats, and other offences over four months. Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari has publicly called on security agencies to take action against the accused man.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Mt Kenya MPs defend Kindiki against ODM's 50-50 government demand

    Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Governor Kang'ata's driver shot during Linda Mwananchi tour

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata's driver was shot in the chest during a Linda Mwananchi tour in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties on Sunday. The governor said his group was stoned at an AIPCA church and his driver shot by police, with the bullet lodged in the driver's chest, and his car blocked and confiscated by goons in Laikipia.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Murang'a governor alleges driver shot at political rally

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata alleged that his driver was shot during a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyahururu on Sunday, sustaining a gunshot wound to his chest. The extent of the injury and whether the projectile is a live bullet or rubber bullet remain under assessment, as police had not issued an official statement at the time of publication.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Gospel musician Rachel Wandeto laid to rest in Kirinyaga

    Gospel musician Rachel Muthoni Wandeto was buried on Friday at her family home in Kabumbu Village, Kirinyaga Central Constituency, following a Kerugoya Law Court ruling on June 10 that permitted her mother to proceed with the burial after a family dispute over arrangements.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Fire destroys homes, leaves 18 families homeless in Kirinyaga

    A fire broke out Thursday evening in Kaitheri village, Kerugoya Ward, destroying homes and property and leaving 18 families homeless. No injuries were reported, but residents blamed the county's fire response system, saying a fire engine stationed about one kilometre away was not operational.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Waiguru urges Ol Kalou voters to elect UDA's Muchina

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has campaigned for UDA candidate Samuel Muchina in the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election, urging voters to elect him to continue development and ensure the constituency receives its rightful share in government.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ngirici defends women leadership, warns against imposed leaders in 2027

    Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici is campaigning ahead of 2027 elections, defending women's equal right to compete for leadership positions and warning residents against leaders she says are backed by political elites rather than earning support directly from voters.

    17 May 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 11 May

  1. Kirinyaga governor launches Ksh200M water project in Mwea

    Governor Anne Waiguru has commissioned the Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, a Ksh200 million initiative involving over 57 kilometres of pipeline network designed to benefit about 30,000 households across eight wards. The county simultaneously allocated land for expansion of Wang'uru market.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Kirinyaga disburses 129.5 million shilling bursary to 48,000 students

    Kirinyaga County has disbursed Sh129.5 million in bursaries to 48,000 needy students across all education levels, with 37,002 at secondary school, 5,565 in colleges, and 5,433 at university. Governor Ann Waiguru said the cumulative disbursement since 2017 has reached Sh670.2 million, up from Sh49.1 million in the 2017/2018 financial year.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Waiguru disburses 129.5 million shillings in student bursaries

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has disbursed 129.5 million shillings in bursaries to 48,000 needy students across secondary, college, and university levels. The governor said the allocation brings cumulative bursary disbursement since 2017 to 670.2 million shillings, a significant increase from 49.1 million allocated in the 2017/2018 financial year.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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