Also known as: Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah · National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah
National Assembly Majority Leader who disclosed receiving Ksh.5 million from then Deputy President Gachagua, and defended the arrest of a politician accused of inflammatory remarks.
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… 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 apologyCitizen 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'Mau Mau war veterans have endorsed the government's decision to formally recognise village elders and integrate them into Kenya's administrative structure, with plans to provide them monthly stipends, health insurance through SHA, and smartphones. The veterans also called for historical injustices affecting freedom fighters to be prioritised in a planned national dialogue.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mau Mau war veterans have endorsed the government's decision to formally recognise village elders and integrate them into Kenya's administrative structure, with plans to provide them monthly stipends, health insurance through SHA, and smartphones. The veterans also called for historical injustices affecting freedom fighters to be prioritised in a planned national dialogue.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, saying leaders should allow the law to take its course instead of protesting legal action against politicians accused of making inflammatory remarks. Ichung'wah argued that true leadership demands condemning politicians whose statements could incite unrest rather than defending them for political gain.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Democratic Alliance said Thursday's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election does not weaken the party's position in Mt Kenya or its support for President Ruto's administration. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar noted that the constituency had been a Jubilee Party stronghold and that UDA mounted an ambitious campaign to capture the seat.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UDA has minimized Thursday's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting the outcome does not weaken the party's position in Mt Kenya or support for President Ruto. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar noted that Ol Kalou had traditionally been a Jubilee Party stronghold, and said UDA mounted an ambitious campaign to capture the seat.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has extended an 8 per cent Value Added Tax reduction on petroleum products for three more months until October 14, 2026, and approved a Ksh.945 million subsidy for the July–August fuel pricing cycle to protect consumers from rising global oil prices and Middle East tensions.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba South legislator Caroli Omondi was suspended from the National Assembly for five sitting days after being found guilty of using unacceptable words during a house session and refusing to retract or apologize. The suspension came after a heated exchange during discussion of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, when Omondi allegedly told the Speaker to "stop being stupid," though he later denied the remark and claimed he said "We're not stupid."
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →