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Gitonga Mukunji

Also known as: Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji · Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji

Gitonga Mukunji — Manyatta MP and ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, announced 2027 gubernatorial bid for Embu County.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    In a related development, armed police officers raided the rural home of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji at Mutunduri following the Saturday violence at the deputy president's political meeting.

    DCI arrests two suspects over deadly Embu UDA meeting chaos
  3. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua accuses Kindiki of targeting MP Mukunji after Embu clashes By Idah Kithinji September 13, 2026 12:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua speaks to Gatundu South residents in

    Gachagua accuses Kindiki of targeting MP Mukunji after Embu clashes
  4. The Standard

    He called on the government to investigate and prosecute the officers allegedly involved, arguing that the law should apply equally to everyone.The Senator also defended Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, who has been linked to unrest that disrupted Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s m

    Gachagua allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Among the leaders who accompanied Gachagua were Gitonga Mukunji (Manyatta MP), John Kaguchia (Mukurweini MP), Geoffrey Wandeto (Tetu MP), Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North MP), Chege Njuguna (Kandara MP) and John Methu (Nyandarua Senator).

    Gachagua claims Ruto is forming parties in Mt Kenya to divide votes
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

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    Gachagua arrives in Embu for 'Meet the People' tour
  9. Citizen Digital

    Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji said officers operating in unmarked vehicles amounted to goons, while Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara demanded that police identify themselves.

    'I saw death with my own eyes': MP Kega narrates escape in Ol Kalou
  10. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya Jul 5— President William Ruto has launched a sharp attack on Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, declaring that the first-term lawmaker cannot teach him politics as he accused allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of promoting divisive politics instead of offe

    Ruto Takes Aim at Manyatta MP Mukunji, Says ‘One-Term MP’ Cannot Teach Him Politics
  11. The Standard

    "When you see Mukunji and myself among the top leaders yet we are not in government, it tells you clearly it is not about being in government.

    Babu Owino, Kalasinga best performing MPs in latest Infotrak ranking
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    MP Mukunji declares bid to vie for Embu Governorship By Anthony Ndwiga May 12, 2026 08:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji delivers the keynote speech at the Youth Inclusion forum

    MP Mukunji declares bid to vie for Embu Governorship
  14. Citizen Digital

    The CS also turned his guns on Gitonga Mukunji, accusing the Manyatta MP of failing to initiate meaningful development projects in the constituency while concentrating on “one-term politics” and endless political rhetoric.

    Ruku tells off Gachagua, says President Ruto does not need permission to tour Mt.Kenya

Yesterday

  1. DCI arrests two suspects in deadly Embu UDA meeting violence

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested two suspects in connection with violent disruption of a UDA delegates' meeting at Nembure Grounds on Saturday, with detectives pursuing additional suspects. Armed police also raided the home of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji following the violence at the meeting presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua claims Kindiki targeting Mukunji after Embu stadium clashes

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that police are surrounding Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji's Embu home seeking his arrest over violence at Nembure Stadium on Saturday, and that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki threatened Mukunji and sought to link him to the clashes. The violence at the stadium during a UDA meeting resulted in police using tear gas, with reports of deaths and injuries.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. DCP allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes, police conduct

    Leaders allied with DCP's Rigathi Gachagua have warned President Ruto against what they describe as a dangerous approach to political unrest following clashes in Embu and an attack at ACK Witima Church. Nyandarua Senator John Methu alleged police officers were behind the church attack and called for their prosecution, while also defending MP Gitonga Mukunji and questioning the government's handling of Saturday's violence.

    13 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 23 August

  1. Gachagua warns Mt Kenya residents against Ruto-formed parties

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto is forming parties in the Mt Kenya region to divide votes, and urged residents to stick with his DCP party instead.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. DCP leader Gachagua arrives in Embu for party engagement tour

    Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Embu County for a "Meet the People" tour to engage residents and promote the party's agenda, and is expected to officially open the party's Embu County offices.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. EALA MP Rega recounts escape from armed attack on Ol Kalou road

    EALA MP Kanini Rega narrowly escaped an attack along the Ol Kalou-Nyahururu road, accusing armed men he believes were police officers of attempting to kill or abduct him. The incident occurred as he left a DCP campaign event, after vehicles blocked and pursued him at high speed.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. Ruto attacks Manyatta MP Mukunji over divisive politics

    President William Ruto has criticised Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, a first-term lawmaker and ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying a one-term MP cannot teach him politics. Speaking at a church service in Embu County, Ruto dismissed such criticism as "noise" and said Kenyans would judge leaders by their development record rather than political rhetoric.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Babu Owino, Kalasinga lead MPs in Infotrak approval ratings

    An Infotrak survey of 87,286 respondents across all 47 counties ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as Kenya's best-performing legislator with 80 per cent approval, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. The rankings assessed elected leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and fulfilment of campaign promises.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Manyatta MP Mukunji announces bid for Embu governorship

    Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has declared his intention to challenge incumbent Governor Cecily Mbarire for the Embu gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying Embu County has lagged behind in development since devolution.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Ruku defends Ruto's right to tour Mt Kenya without restrictions

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku attacked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for suggesting Mt Kenya residents should "let" President Ruto visit, stating the President is a national leader elected by all Kenyans and requires no one's permission to tour any part of the country.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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