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NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to become President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, according to the latest PoliTrack Africa Report 2026, setting the stage for a possible political showdo …
Waiguru Leads 2027 DP Race as PoliTrack Poll Sparks UDA Succession BattleCitizen Digital
Kirinyaga farmers urged not to give up on coffee farming as returns improve By Johnson Muriithi June 16, 2026 10:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo of coffee berries. …
Kirinyaga farmers urged not to give up on coffee farming as returns improveCitizen Digital
… Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A group of women leaders has called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto's bid for a second term, citing development projects undertaken by his administration since he took office.The leaders, led by Kirinyaga …
Women leaders back Ruto’s re-election bid at Taita Taveta eventCitizen Digital
… The CS said Mt Kenya East - comprising Meru, Isiolo, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, and Kirinyaga counties - must chart its own political and economic path. …
CS Ruku rebukes Gachagua over alleged marginalisation of Mt Kenya EastCitizen Digital
18 families left homeless after fire razes homes in Kirinyaga By Johnson Muriithi June 11, 2026 09:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The debris after fire destroyed homes in Kerugoya. …
18 families left homeless after fire razes homes in KirinyagaThe Standard
… Kirinyaga has made lot of strides in healthcare, roads, clean water supply and electricity connectivity because of being in Government. …
Waiguru drums support for UDA's Muchina ahead of Ol Kalou by-electionThe Standard
… On a sad note, Wanjiru wa Rukenya, a celebrated oral artist and cultural custodian from Baricho in Kirinyaga, died on May 18, 2026. …
Day Kenya chose its own stories over English literary traditionThe Standard
… Nurturing to maturity Kanani Wanjohi, NEMA official from Kirinyaga, noted that for a long time, Kenya has focused on tree planting but achieved limited results because trees are not nurtured to maturity. …
Citizen-led initiatives restore vital natural ecosystems and livelihoodsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe County Government of Kirinyaga has constructed 11 modern social halls where local communities gather to discuss civic issues, trade knowledge, and celebrate cultural traditions. …
Waiguru opts for modern social halls to enhance community gatheringsCitizen Digital
Kirinyaga farmers oppose Tea Board's proposed levy, say it would oppress them By Johnson Muriithi June 03, 2026 08:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A picture of a tea plantation in Kericho County, Kenya. …
Kirinyaga farmers oppose Tea Board's proposed levy, say it would oppress themA PoliTrack Africa poll shows Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru commanding 30.9 percent support for the UDA deputy president nomination in 2027, ahead of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki at 19.3 percent, setting up succession competition within Kenya Kwanza.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
A PoliTrack Africa poll shows Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru commanding 30.9 percent support for the UDA deputy president nomination in 2027, ahead of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki at 19.3 percent, setting up succession competition within Kenya Kwanza.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
NACCU Chairman Felix Mwai urged farmers in Kirinyaga Central and Ndia to embrace coffee farming over maize cultivation, noting that the two constituencies jointly produced 16 million kilogrammes of coffee and earned about Sh2 billion combined last season, compared to higher returns in Gichugu. He highlighted record cherry payouts of between Sh120 and Sh157 per kilogramme in the county.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Women leaders, led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto's re-election bid at a women empowerment event in Taita Taveta County, citing development projects and resource allocation across regions. Waiguru defended Ruto's support in the Mt Kenya region, dismissing claims it had withdrawn backing for the President.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Mt Kenya West leaders of intimidating and sidelining Mt Kenya East communities for political advantage, arguing they use the region during elections then abandon it afterwards. Ruko stated that Mt Kenya East remains behind President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out Thursday evening in Kaitheri village, Kerugoya Ward, destroying homes and property and leaving 18 families homeless. No injuries were reported, but residents blamed the county's fire response system, saying a fire engine stationed about one kilometre away was not operational.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has campaigned for UDA candidate Samuel Muchina in the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election, urging voters to elect him to continue development and ensure the constituency receives its rightful share in government.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis of Agikuyu oral literature explores the community's origins, rites of passage, gender, governance, and applications in HIV/AIDS communication, positioning oral discourse as dynamic knowledge production beyond English literary tradition.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Anthony Khisa, a 40-year-old environmentalist in Bungoma County, has spent three years planting indigenous fruit-bearing trees under the Adopt-a-Tree initiative across schools, aiming to reverse environmental degradation and preserve traditional knowledge of Kenya's indigenous fruits and trees.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The County Government of Kirinyaga has built 11 modern social halls where residents can gather for civic discussions, cultural celebrations, and events like funerals and weddings, which were previously held roadside and in overcrowded homes. Governor Anne Waiguru said the facilities strengthen community engagement and public participation, particularly in densely populated areas in Mwea.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have raised concerns over a proposed levy by the Tea Board of Kenya, saying it will cut their earnings and increase their burden. They are calling on the government to allow them to export tea directly from Sagana instead of through Mombasa.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kirinyaga County Government has assured residents that public healthcare services will continue uninterrupted despite a planned go-slow by health workers. The Chief Officer for Health said the county has implemented measures to maintain service delivery and is addressing worker concerns including casual labourers' wages through a new payroll system.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is intensifying community engagement forums to strengthen relations between police and the public, promote accountability and professional policing. IPOA leadership called for stronger community policing initiatives and urged residents to report police misconduct via the toll-free hotline 1559.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Hassan Omar issued a public apology after backlash from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over remarks she described as "ethnic baiting" targeting Mt Kenya. Omar said his earlier comments had been "misinterpreted and taken out of context" and were made within the context of advocacy on historical land injustices affecting the Coastal region.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has criticized UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar for engaging in "ethnic baiting" targeting the Mt Kenya region, calling his statements "shortsighted and undemocratic" and demanding a public apology. Waiguru said such inflammatory rhetoric risks reviving ethnic divisions and warned that the country has moved past such divisions.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Kerugoya court has ordered Peter Kanumbi, accused of murdering JSS teacher Betty Wanjiru Nyaga, to remain in custody for five days while investigations continue. Kanumbi denied the allegations, and police argued he was a flight risk and security concern.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of residents in Nairobi and other towns were forced to walk to work on Monday as fuel price demonstrations disrupted public transport across the country, affecting office workers, factory employees, and other sectors in multiple counties.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene has accused Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki of parading Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru at a fundraiser, claiming Waiguru is seeking the running mate position currently held by DP Kindiki ahead of next year's elections.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici is campaigning ahead of 2027 elections, defending women's equal right to compete for leadership positions and warning residents against leaders she says are backed by political elites rather than earning support directly from voters.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Gender Cabinet Secretary reported 680 deaths by suicide in the Mt Kenya region between June last year and April this year, alongside 531 cases of gender-based violence during the same period. Kiambu, Nyeri, and Murang'a counties recorded the highest numbers of both incidents.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici has criticized President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to deliver on 2022 election pledges, citing rising fuel prices (which she says have nearly doubled from Sh114 to over Sh214 per litre since Uhuru Kenyatta left office), deteriorating livelihoods, and neglect of Mwea farmers affected by rice imports.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for the Mt. Kenya region to honor its political commitment to support President William Ruto, arguing that maintaining the pledge made during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure is essential to preserve the region's credibility and bargaining power in national politics.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru defended her support for President William Ruto, saying she must work with the national government to deliver development projects in the county, as county governments lack adequate resources. She made the remarks while launching the Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project in Wang'uru town.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts persistent rainfall across the Central Highlands, eastern, western, and coastal regions through May 18, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected in some areas; intensity is projected to reduce gradually after May 15.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Kenya Seeds chairperson Wangui Ngirici has criticised senior government officers, including cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries, for engaging in premature politics instead of serving Kenyans. She said the campaigns have fuelled corruption, misuse of public funds, and diverted resources away from equipping hospitals and improving wages.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has apologised to the Mount Kenya region over the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the move had upset residents and complicated President William Ruto's support in the region.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Anne Waiguru has commissioned the Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, a Ksh200 million initiative involving over 57 kilometres of pipeline network designed to benefit about 30,000 households across eight wards. The county simultaneously allocated land for expansion of Wang'uru market.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Kangema and Mathioya in Murang'a county, killing at least one person and displacing approximately 200 households in the Ngutu area of Gitugi Ward. The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast intensified rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours across several regions through May 14, prompting the government to urge heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has disbursed 129.5 million shillings in bursaries to 48,000 needy students across secondary, college, and university levels. The governor said the allocation brings cumulative bursary disbursement since 2017 to 670.2 million shillings, a significant increase from 49.1 million allocated in the 2017/2018 financial year.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kariobangi Sharks FC coach William Muluya has called on his players to score more goals to avoid relegation after a goalless draw against Bidco United left them 16th on the Kenya Premier League log with 30 points. Muluya said the team needs to score at least six goals in their remaining four matches to stay in the league.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The resignation of Kenya Seed Company board chairperson Purity Ngirici to focus on her bid for Kirinyaga governorship has sparked intense lobbying for her replacement. Board members are reportedly backing Bernard Wambwa, an ally of President William Ruto, for the position, citing his direct links with the president.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →