Gachoki Gitari

Also known as: Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari

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

2026-05-062026-09-14

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May 2026
11 MayCitizen 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 market
7 MayThe 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 students
6 MayCitizen 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 Kirinyaga

Politics

Waiguru rejects alignment with Gachagua, reaffirms Ruto support

The News

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 3 September

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →