Also known as: Hon. John Bwire · Taveta MP John Bwire · Taita Taveta MP John Bwire
Taveta MP ranked third in Infotrak's 2026 MP performance survey with 76% approval rating.
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Citizen Digital
… The CS made the remarks while attending a Sunday service at the Christian Church International (CCI) in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, where he was accompanied by Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia, Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a and Taveta MP John Bwire. …
CS Ruku pushes for political realignment in Mt Kenya regionCapital News
… Wetangula attended the audience alongside Members of Parliament Peter Kaluma, John Bwire, Lydia Haika, Katana Kahindi and Paul Abuor. …
Wetangula Attends Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience at VaticanThe Standard
… Present were Taita-Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime, Senator Johnes Mwaruma and MPs John Bwire (Taveta), Peter Shake (Mwatate) and Lydia Haika (Woman Rep). …
State releases Sh18bn capitation funds, cuts fertiliser price to Sh2,000The Standard
… Last Saturday, the Bishop urged a bereaved family in Mbololo location to reject Sh600,000 donated by President Ruto and Taveta MP John Bwire.Satale said that Mwai Kibaki’s administration was the only one that was accountable to Kenyans. …
Cleric accuses Ruto government of perpetrating goonsim, impunityCitizen Digital
… Taveta MP John Bwire urged residents of Mt Kenya East to reject attempts to weaken or sideline their leaders, saying the region should take pride in having Prof. …
Mt Kenya leaders claim Gachagua is undermining regional leadersThe Standard
Taita Taveta ACK Bishop Liverson Mng’onda on Friday urged a bereaved family in Mbololo location to reject President William Ruto and Taveta MP John Bwire's donations of Sh600,000. …
ACK bishop asks bereaved family to reject Ruto's Sh500,000 donation, terming it evilCapital News
… Ruku was accompanied by Chuka/Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Munene, Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi, Lafey MP Mohammed Abdi and Taveta MP John Bwire, who also urged residents to support the government’s development agenda and remain united behind the Kenya Kwanza administratio …
Ruku urges Muturi, Munya and Kivuti to back Kindiki, accuses Gachagua of dividing Mt KenyaCitizen Digital
… Taita Taveta MP John Bwire also defended Kindiki's position, saying the Deputy President has remained a key ally of President Ruto. …
Broad-based divide as UDA, ODM clash over Ruto's 2027 running mateCapital News
… Taveta MP John Bwire praised the administration for what he termed as equitable distribution of national resources and appealed for unity, urging Kenyans to reject divisive politics. …
Broad-Based Leaders Rally Western Kenya Behind Ruto Ahead of 2027The Standard
Kenya Kwanza leaders led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, President’s aide Farouk Kibet and Taveta MP John Bwire, have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of the office he served and act like a statesman. …
Kenya Kwanza leaders tell Uhuru to stay out of politics, act like a statesmanPublic Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has intensified efforts to push for political realignment in the Mount Kenya region, describing longstanding divisions within the area dating back to former President Mwai Kibaki's administration and successive governments.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has intensified efforts to push for political realignment in the Mount Kenya region, describing longstanding divisions within the area dating back to former President Mwai Kibaki's administration and successive governments.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula attended a General Audience at the Vatican presided over by Pope Leo XIV, describing it as a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill where faithful gathered to receive the Pope's message of peace, hope and service to humanity.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that the government has released Sh18 billion in capitation funds to schools for the third term and denied claims of a cash crisis, stating institutions have received funds before opening since January. Ruto also announced a reduction in subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 per 50 kg bag and a 50 per cent cut in maize seed prices.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A cleric from Taita Taveta Diocese has accused President Ruto's administration of perpetrating goonism and impunity, citing nepotism in government appointments, increased insecurity, and destruction of property. He warned that leaders will face God's wrath for the manner of governance and claimed the government does not entertain divergent views.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mt Kenya leaders, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of undermining regional leaders while claiming close ties with them. The leaders called for greater political unity and self-determination in Mt Kenya East and voiced support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taita Taveta ACK Bishop Liverson Mng'onda urged a bereaved family in Mbololo to reject donations of Sh600,000 from President William Ruto and Taveta MP John Bwire, claiming he received a vision that the donation was evil and should be returned.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
UDA and ODM have taken differing positions ahead of the 2027 General Election, with UDA backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while ODM leaders push for Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for the running mate position.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior leaders allied to the broad-based government, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have intensified campaigns in Western Kenya to consolidate political support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while promising continued regional development.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders including Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Taveta MP John Bwire have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to uphold the dignity of his former office and act like a statesman, claiming that Linda Mwananchi leaders attending a funeral are being used by Kenyatta.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Infotrak released a survey of elected leaders' performance conducted across 47 counties between January and May 2026, interviewing about 87,286 respondents. The firm's CEO called on media and the public to use the data responsibly for constructive reflection rather than sensationalisation or point-scoring.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya's best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak survey with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Joseph Kalasinga (Kabuchai) at 78 per cent and Ndindi Nyoro and John Bwire tied for third at 76 per cent each.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
An Infotrak poll released on Wednesday ranked members of parliament and senators by performance rating, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at the top with 80%, followed by Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga at 78%, and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire tied for third with 76%. The survey included MPs such as Nyamita, Ichung'wah, and Salasya in its top 100 rankings.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto-allied leaders, including Farouk Kibet and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, have called on Kenyans to maintain peace and avoid disruption during planned demonstrations later in the week, while defending the government's development agenda and the Finance Bill.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
The government has set up an Ebola isolation centre at the Taveta-Holili border point, which connects Kenya to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Internal Security Principal Secretary said the facility is needed to enable swift health response and check the spread of the disease in the DRC.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior PS has assured Kenyans that the government has put in place robust measures to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak, with strengthened screening and surveillance at border entry points in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and county governments.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and several Coast legislators allied to President Ruto's UDA party are pushing for six-piece voting to support all UDA candidates in the region during the next general election, aiming to strengthen the party's grassroots presence in areas like Taita Taveta that previously favored the opposition.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →