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George Kariuki

Also known as: Committee Chairperson Kariuki · Ndia MP George Kariuki · Hon. George Kariuki (GK) · MP George Kariuki

Ndia MP who chairs the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and has opposed Deputy President Kindiki's Mt Kenya regional leadership role.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Ndia MP wants NCIC to take action against CS Duale, MP Barasa By Johnson Muriithi September 29, 2026 01:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Ndia Member of Parliament George Kariuki has accu …

    Ndia MP wants NCIC to take action against CS Duale, MP Barasa
  3. Citizen Digital

    … MPs George Kariuki of Ndia, George Koimburi (Juja) and George Gachagua (Ndaragwa) said that the exercise, that occured at Kirigiti stadium in Kiambu County a week ago, did not involve all elders and lacked the community's blessings. …

    Kindiki's coronation as Mt Kenya kingpin faulted for not involving all elders
  4. Citizen Digital

    UDA MPs reject Kindiki's coronation as Mt Kenya Kingpin By Weru Mwangi September 27, 2026 10:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ndia MP George Kariuki, his Juja counterpart George Koimburi and Ndaragwa MP G …

    UDA MPs reject Kindiki's coronation as Mt Kenya Kingpin
  5. Capital News

    … The MPs questioned KPA officials on Tuesday over what they termed the unusually high cost of the project, with the committee chairman, Ndia MP George Kariuki, saying Parliament would seek a special audit to establish whether taxpayers were getting value for money. …

    MPs put KPA on the spot over Sh8.3bn Mombasa Port road
  6. Citizen Digital

    … son Muriithi September 21, 2026 01:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Residents of Kiangoma Village in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have backed a proposal by area MP George Kariuki …

    Residents back push to rename Kiangoma village, church and school
  7. Citizen Digital

    … George Kariuki (GK) hosts a delegation from Juja Constituency at his residence in Gacharu, Ndia, Kirinyaga County, led by Juja MP Hon. …

    Section of Mt Kenya MPs reject Kindiki's endorsement as Mt Kenya spokesman
  8. 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
  9. August 2026
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Ndia MP seeks NCIC action against CS Duale and Kimilili MP

    Ndia Member of Parliament George Kariuki accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Kimilili MP Didimus Barasa of demeaning Mt Kenya people, calling on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to act and urging Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to prevent such remarks.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

  1. UDA MPs challenge Kindiki's Mt Kenya kingpin coronation ceremony

    Three UDA MPs have dismissed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's coronation as Mt Kenya region's kingpin at Kirigiti Stadium in September, saying it lacked involvement of all elders and community blessing, and that the region's leadership mantle remains with former President Uhuru Kenyatta since 2011.

    28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

  1. UDA MPs reject Kindiki's installation as Mt Kenya kingpin

    Three UDA lawmakers have rejected Deputy President Kindiki's recent coronation as Mt Kenya's kingpin and spokesperson, saying the ceremony at Kirigiti Stadium lacked involvement of all elders and community blessings, and insisting former President Uhuru Kenyatta remains the region's recognized leader.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. MPs demand audit of Sh8.3bn Mombasa port road project

    Parliament's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has questioned the Kenya Ports Authority over the Sh8.3 billion cost of a 1.8-kilometre road project at the Port of Mombasa, with the committee chairman stating that Parliament will seek a special audit to establish whether taxpayers are receiving value for money.

    23 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 21 September

  1. Kiangoma residents support village, church, school renaming

    Residents of Kiangoma Village in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have backed a proposal by area MP George Kariuki to change the name of the village, church, and school, saying the name carries a negative connotation. Residents said Kiangoma, a Kikuyu word meaning "madness," has subjected them to ridicule and prefer names with positive meanings.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Mt Kenya MPs oppose Kindiki endorsement as regional spokesman

    Ndia MP George Kariuki and Juja MP George Koimburi have opposed the endorsement of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as Mt Kenya spokesman, arguing that the region's leaders and residents were not consulted. Kariuki criticised the Kirigiti Stadium meeting where Kindiki was presented, saying it did not involve enough elected leaders from the region.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  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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