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