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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 pushCitizen 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 tourThe 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 shotCitizen 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 statementsCitizen 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 KirinyagaThe Standard
… es and spur the economy,” she said, adding that Muchina was the right candidate to replace Kiaraho because he had worked as his assistant for 13 years and therefore knew all problems facing the constituents.Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, MPs; Irine Njoki (Bahati), Gachoki Gitari …
Waiguru drums support for UDA's Muchina ahead of Ol Kalou by-electionCapital News
… Without naming individuals, her remarks appeared to reference recent political alignments, including Governor Anne Waiguru’s endorsement of Gachoki Gitari for the gubernatorial race, as well as heightened activity by Kamau Murango linked to the DCP party. …
Ngirici Warns Against Gender Politics and “Imposed Leaders” in Kirinyaga 2027 RaceCitizen Digital
… Kirinyaga Central MP and gubernatorial aspirant, Gachoki Gitari, reaffirmed the region’s support for President Ruto and pledged continued backing for Waiguru, citing her development track record.
Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru unveils Ksh.200M Mwea Water project, expands Wang’uru marketThe Standard
… she maintained ensures transparency and responsiveness to local needs. “These committees understand the unique challenges faced by families in their communities and help us reach the most deserving cases,” she said.Her sentiments were echoed by Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari …
Kirinyaga disburses Sh129.5 million bursary to 48,000 studentsCitizen Digital
… bursary committees, a system the county says ensures transparency and responsiveness to local needs.“These committees understand the unique challenges faced by families in their communities and help us reach the most deserving cases,” she said.Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari …
Waiguru disburses Ksh.129.5 million bursaries to needy students in KirinyagaMt 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →