Also known as: former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi · former Governor Kiraitu Murungi · Mr Murungi
Former Meru Governor who founded the Kimeru Institute to preserve the declining Meru language through online curriculum.
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The Standard
… Governor Mutuma pledged to work with former Governor Kiraitu Murungi, Senator Kathuri Murungi, MPs, MCAs and other leaders to unite Meru behind Ruto and Kindiki. …
Ruto, Kindiki bank on development projects to secure Meru, Tharaka Nithi votesThe Standard
… Riding on a hugely successful tenure as Agriculture CS during which he presided over beneficial reforms on tea, coffee and other areas, Mr Munya was well positioned to recapture the seat he had lost to former Governor Kiraitu Murungi in 2017, a loss he had contested in court. …
Former governors, CS line-up for 2027 raceCapital News
… That is true,” Ochieng said, adding that several politicians of Orengo’s generation had already left active politics. “Orengo was in the scene with the likes of Mukhisa Kituyi, Gitobu Imanyara, Kiraitu Murungi, Musikari Kombo and Martin Shikuku,” he said. …
Nyanza leaders urge Orengo to quit politics after presidential bid declarationCitizen Digital
… Reading the Njuri Ncheke statement, former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi said the council recognised Prof Kindiki as a distinguished son of Meru and thanked President Ruto for elevating him to the Deputy Presidency. …
Njuri Ncheke endorses Kindiki, backs Ruto re-election and calls for Mt Kenya unityCapital News
… Leaders attending the funeral, including Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma, Senator Kathuri Murungi and former Governor Kiraitu Murungi, pledged their support for President Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027. …
Ruto: Sh350bn National Infrastructure Fund Will Drive Kenya’s TransformationThe Standard
… Kimeru Institute founder Kiraitu Murungi is a concerned man, and he noted the fact that the younger generation has embraced foreign languages, leaving only the elders to use Kimeru.The former Meru Governor started the Kimeru Institute to promote the Meru language, history and cul …
Initiative to save Meru language launchedCitizen Digital
… The case was filed under a certificate of urgency by advocate Frank Walukwe on behalf of Kiraitu Murungi, who is suing as the chairperson of CMD-Kenya. …
Petition filed over 'underfunding' of political parties in 2026 budgetCapital News
… Kindiki was addressing mourners during the requiem mass of Anita Kendi Murungi, the daughter of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi that was held at St. …
Kindiki urges restraint as country recovers from transport strike turmoilCitizen Digital
… transport strike violence By DPCS May 20, 2026 01:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking on Tuesday during the requiem mass of Anita Kendi Murungi — the daughter of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi …
Kindiki urges Kenyans to protect peace after transport strike violenceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, are among leaders who have condoled with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi following the death of his daughter, Anita Kendi. …
Ruto, Kindiki condole with former Governor Kiraitu after daughter's deathPresident William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are leveraging major infrastructure projects—including a Sh7.5 billion bridge, hospital and market upgrades—in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties to secure voter support, as they counter opposition from former Cabinet Secretaries and a former governor.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are leveraging major infrastructure projects—including a Sh7.5 billion bridge, hospital and market upgrades—in Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties to secure voter support, as they counter opposition from former Cabinet Secretaries and a former governor.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya considered running for Meru Governor in 2022 after a successful tenure overseeing reforms in tea, coffee and other sectors, but changed his mind. The article discusses former governors and cabinet secretaries lining up for the 2027 election cycle.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Days after Siaya Governor James Orengo declared his intention to run for president in 2027, Nyanza leaders including Ugenya MP David Ochieng have called on him to quit active politics and make way for younger leaders, saying several of his contemporaries have already retired from politics.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Meru's Njuri Ncheke council of elders has formally endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's continued service and declared support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, calling for Mt Kenya region unity ahead of the General Election.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the Sh350 billion National Infrastructure Fund will finance major development projects in water, roads, energy and other strategic infrastructure across the country, including dams for irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions to strengthen food security and agricultural exports.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Stakeholders in Meru County have launched efforts to promote and preserve the Meru language (Kimeru), which is declining as the younger generation adopts foreign languages. The Kimeru Institute, founded by former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, plans to roll out an online curriculum to promote the language and culture for future generations.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Kenya) has filed a High Court petition seeking to block Parliament from passing the 2026/2027 Appropriations Bill, arguing that the proposed Political Parties Fund allocation falls below the 0.3 per cent of national government revenue required by law.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to embrace peace and stability following a transport sector strike marked by death, destruction, and violence in some parts of the country. The nationwide strike by matatu operators, now in its second day, was triggered by their rejection of a government proposal to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 per litre, which they said was insufficient to offset rising operational costs.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to safeguard peace and stability following a transport sector strike marked by deaths, violence and destruction, saying the country cannot make progress without peace.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have condoled with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi following the death of his daughter, Anita Kendi Murungi. Several other leaders, including current Governors Isaac Mutuma and Muthomi Njuki, and former Governor Kawira Mwangaza, also sent their condolences to Kiraitu and his family.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →