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George Kariuki

Also known as: Committee Chairperson Kariuki · Ndia MP George Kariuki

Ndia MP and Parliamentary Committee on Transport Chairperson advocating for road safety and Mt Kenya political unity ahead of 2027 elections.

2026-05-102026-09-04

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNdia MP George Kariuki says President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card.

    The Mt Kenya question: Why MP Kariuki says Ruto is not out yet
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    The residents are now calling on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the Kirinyaga County security team and Ndia MP George Kariuki to intervene and address the security concerns.

    'Filled with cobwebs': Muragara residents decry insecurity as police post lies dormant for 8 years
  5. The Standard

    Ndia MP George Kariuki has called for a new political approach in Mt Kenya, warning residents against leaders he accuses of using insults, ethnic rhetoric and divisive politics at a time when the region is seeking to secure its interests ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Kariuki warns against divisive politics as Mt Kenya weighs 2027 direction
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNdia MP George Kariuki has called for a new political approach in Mt Kenya, warning residents against leaders he accuses of using insults, ethnic rhetoric and divisive politics as the region seeks to secure its interests ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Kariuki calls for new political approach in Mt Kenya ahead of 2027
  7. Capital News

    Committee Chairperson George Kariuki said MPs could partner with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to provide safety equipment to riders and help curb deaths linked to boda boda accidents.

    MPs urged to use part of NG-CDF funds to boost road safety
  8. Citizen Digital

    MPs urged to use NG-CDF funds to provide helmets, boost road safety By Citizen Reporter August 11, 2026 07:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Parliamentary Committee on Transport Chairperson George Kariuki

    MPs urged to use NG-CDF funds to provide helmets, boost road safety
  9. The Standard

    George Kariuki. The cause of road accidents by boda boda operators was also a matter of concern to the legislators, promising to partner with NTSA in providing safety gears to operators across the country.

    Road carnage costs Kenya Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually
  10. July 2026
  11. The Standard

    Those reported absent included Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Maragua MP Mary Wamaua, Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, Tinderet MP Julius Melly, Ndia MP George Kariuki, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna alias Kawanjiku, Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe, Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a a

    Court strikes out petition challenging Finance Act 2026 over MPs' absenteeism
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

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    Staggering 17,000 athletes register for 2026 Nairobi City Marathon
  14. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 10 – The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, led by George Kariuki, has urged the leadership of the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA), and the Kenya National Shipping Line Limited to consi

    Transport Committee urges Kenya Maritime Sector to expand training and employment access for more Kenyan learners
Politics

MP Kariuki: Ruto retains chance to win back Mt Kenya region

The News

Ndia MP George Kariuki said President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card and arguing it remains too early to conclude the region has abandoned Ruto. Kariuki attributed the region's cooling relationship with the government partly to the fallout between Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, though he noted the rift can still be mended.

3 September 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. MP Kariuki: Ruto retains chance to win back Mt Kenya region

    Ndia MP George Kariuki said President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card and arguing it remains too early to conclude the region has abandoned Ruto. Kariuki attributed the region's cooling relationship with the government partly to the fallout between Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, though he noted the rift can still be mended.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 22 August

  1. Muragara police post dormant for 8 years amid rising insecurity

    Residents of Muragara village in Kirinyaga County are calling on the national government to deploy police officers to the area as insecurity rises. The local police post, built in 2009 with CDF and resident contributions, has remained unused since 2018 when officers were withdrawn following the merger of the Kenya Police and Administration Police.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kariuki calls for unity politics as Mt Kenya assesses 2027 strategy

    Ndia MP George Kariuki has warned Mt Kenya residents against divisive political leadership, criticizing DP Kithure Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku for efforts to divide the region, while also rejecting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political approach as unsuitable for strengthening regional relationships ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kariuki urges Mt Kenya region to reject divisive leaders

    MP George Kariuki has called for a new political approach in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning residents against leaders who use insults, ethnic rhetoric, and divisive politics. He accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku of seeking to divide the region, and urged Mt Kenya residents to support leaders who can unite the community and advance national cohesion rather than exploit ethnic emotions for political gain.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. MPs urged to fund road safety gear via NG-CDF

    Kenya's Parliamentary Committee on Transport has urged MPs to use part of their National Government Constituencies Development Fund towards road safety initiatives, including providing helmets for boda boda riders and passengers, to address persistent motorcycle-related fatalities on Kenyan roads.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. MPs urged to use NG-CDF funds for road safety helmets

    The Parliamentary Committee on Transport Chairperson George Kariuki has urged Members of Parliament to use part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund to support road safety campaigns and provide helmets for boda boda riders and pillion passengers, amid continued fatalities from boda boda-related accidents.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Road accidents cost Kenya Sh1.5 trillion GDP annually

    Road carnage costs Kenya an estimated Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually—eight per cent of income—and could rise to 11 per cent without urgent interventions, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority. The NTSA cited inadequate funding, weak traffic law enforcement, and poor road-user behaviour as key factors, noting that vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists account for 46 per cent of fatalities.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. High Court strikes out Finance Act 2026 constitutionality petition

    The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the Finance Act 2026 and Appropriations Act 2026 over claims that more than half of MPs skipped the crucial vote, ruling the petition was prematurely filed as the petitioners had not first pursued statutory procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Nairobi City Marathon 2026 attracts 17,000 athletes

    The 2026 Nairobi City Marathon has received over 17,000 registrations, surpassing last year's 16,000 applications. Runners come mainly from Kenya (15,000) with participants from 75 countries; the race will feature four categories on June 7.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Transport Committee urges maritime sector to boost training access

    Kenya's National Assembly Transport Committee has called on the Kenya Maritime Authority, Bandari Maritime Academy, and Kenya National Shipping Line to expand training and employment opportunities to Kenyans nationwide. The committee noted that while these institutions have trained 19,000 seafarers and recruited 5,041 to international shipping lines, with over 8,000 recruitment opportunities available, few Kenyans are aware of these opportunities.

    10 May 2026 · Capital News

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