Also known as: Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji · Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji
Manyatta MP and Democratic for Citizens Party ally seeking Embu governorship in 2027, facing investigation over Nembure violence.
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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 PoliticsThe 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 rankingCitizen 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 GovernorshipCitizen 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.KenyaThe Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed Mt. Kenya elders' endorsement of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the region's political kingpin, saying voters—not elders—should determine political leadership. The party welcomed the elders' call for regional unity but rejected the coronation ceremony as inappropriate.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed Mt. Kenya elders' endorsement of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the region's political kingpin, saying voters—not elders—should determine political leadership. The party welcomed the elders' call for regional unity but rejected the coronation ceremony as inappropriate.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has been granted Ksh.1 million anticipatory bail by the High Court in Embu, blocking his arrest until he appears before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The court ordered that if arrested, the MP be released on the bond or an alternative of Ksh.500,000 cash bail, conditional on reporting to the DCI Headquarters in Nairobi on September 21.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji have written to the Inspector General of Police and Director of Criminal Investigations demanding an impartial investigation into last weekend's deadly violence at Nembure Ground, saying the state has sent contradictory signals about whether their client is under investigation.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino defended the manhunt for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, saying the National Police Service has valid grounds to pursue him, and declined to disclose further investigation details. Owino said case specifics would be made public only after the MP's arrest and statement have been recorded, describing it as standard investigative procedure.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →