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Kimani Ichung'wah

Also known as: Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah · National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah

National Assembly Majority Leader who received Ksh.5 million in cash from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, raising accountability questions.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah also weighed in, urging the Speaker to verify the Hansard and arguing that Omondi had indeed told the Chair to "stop being stupid." "I would like us to go back to the Hansard because the honourable Caroli Omondi indeed did utter those words," Ich

    MP Caroli Omondi suspended from Parliament after telling Kaluma to 'stop being stupid'
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    , container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Present during the fete were National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah

    President Ruto defends CBE, reveals plans to recruit 20,000 teachers
  5. The Standard

    The inspection, which focused on Non-Motorised Transport projects, was also attended by Johnson Sakaja, Davis Chirchir and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah.

    In pictures: Ruto, Sakaja inspect Nairobi CBD overhaul
  6. April 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    SAM’S SENSE: Ichung'wah's millions: Gift or graft? By Sam Gituku April 30, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A week ago, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah reveal

    SAM’S SENSE: Ichung'wah's millions: Gift or graft?
  8. Citizen Digital

    rks, demands apology By Joseph Muia April 28, 2026 08:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Embakasi North MP James Mwangi Gakuya and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah

    Embakasi MP James Gakuya sues Ichung’wah over defamatory remarks, demands apology
  9. Citizen Digital

    Ichung'wah claims receiving Ksh.5M from Gachagua to 'influence him' By Citizen Reporter April 24, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Natio

    Ichung'wah claims receiving Ksh.5M from Gachagua to 'influence him'
Politics

MP Caroli Omondi suspended five days for unparliamentary language

The News

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was suspended from the National Assembly for five sitting days after using unparliamentary language during debate on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, allegedly telling the Temporary Speaker to "stop being stupid" following a disagreement over speaking time and quorum.

Why it matters

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi suspended five days from Parliament for unparliamentary language during Sovereign Wealth Fund debate.

11 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. MP Caroli Omondi suspended five days for unparliamentary language

    Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was suspended from the National Assembly for five sitting days after using unparliamentary language during debate on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, allegedly telling the Temporary Speaker to "stop being stupid" following a disagreement over speaking time and quorum.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. President Ruto plans to recruit 20,000 teachers, defends CBE

    President William Ruto attended Thika High School's 70th anniversary on Friday and announced plans to recruit 20,000 teachers. He defended Competency-Based Education (CBE) while speaking about government education reforms.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Ruto, Sakaja inspect Nairobi CBD roadworks and walkway projects

    President William Ruto led an inspection tour of ongoing roadworks and Non-Motorised Transport projects in Nairobi's Central Business District on Saturday, assessing progress on pedestrian walkways, street lighting, and road rehabilitation aimed at easing movement and improving security.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Ichung'wah receives Ksh.5 million from Gachagua, raises accountability questions

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah revealed in an interview that he received Ksh.5 million in cash from then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with Ksh.1 million later donated at a harambee. The disclosure has prompted questions about money exchange procedures in government and whether the funds were private or public.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Embakasi MP Gakuya sues Majority Leader over alleged defamatory remarks

    Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has threatened legal action against National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah over defamatory remarks made during a radio appearance on April 23, 2026, alleging that Ichung'wah falsely claimed he was involved in organising violence and criminal activities including the invasion of Northlands Farm in 2024.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Wetang'ula leads political leaders calling for national unity

    Senior political leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula have renewed calls for national unity and cooperation at a church fundraising event in Vihiga County, urging Kenyans to set aside political differences and focus on shared development goals.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ruto criticizes Mt Kenya leaders over 2027 succession politics

    President William Ruto has criticized political leaders he accused of attempting to act as gatekeepers of Central Kenya's political direction ahead of the next general election, saying he will not be controlled by individuals claiming to hold regional voting blocs and dismissing what he termed as a "tiny and corrupt political cartel" driven by self-interest.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 25 April

  1. Ichung'wah claims Gachagua gave him Sh5 million in cash

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah claims he received Sh5 million in cash from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, allegedly delivered by an aide called "Ngotho" at a petrol station, which Gachagua later said was meant to help with constituency obligations and fundraiser pressures.

    25 April 2026 · Capital News

Friday 24 April

  1. Ruto defends development record during Murang'a county tour

    President William Ruto said opposition name-calling and propaganda will not undermine his relationship with Central Kenya residents, citing a 20-year bond built on project delivery. During a development tour of Murang'a County, he announced government investments including Ksh.27 billion for 6,800 affordable housing units, Ksh.1.1 billion for electricity connections to 14,000 households, and improvements to coffee farming through reduced fertilizer prices and broker elimination.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ichung'wah alleges receiving Ksh.5M from Gachagua

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has alleged he received Ksh.5 million from Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua during his tenure as Deputy President, money he now suspects may have been intended to influence him or may have originated from misappropriated public resources.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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