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Mithika Linturi

Also known as: Senator Mithika Linturi · former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi

2026-06-152026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    It complicates President Ruto's support in Mt Kenya more, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi and former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi also among his former allies now turned political foes.Though elected Governor on an i

    Mwangaza calls for peaceful Linda Mwananchi Meru tour
  3. Citizen Digital

    Tukamchagua kufika pale ametumia hiyo kiti kumaliza watu ya Mount Kenya, ameanza na Rigathi Gachagua amemfukuza, akarudi akafukuza Mithika Linturi sasa amepanga njamaa ya kumfukuza Martha Koome, na amepanga pale kortini anahonga watu kufukuza Martha Koomе,” he is quoted as saying

    NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances in Kisii, Meru, Vihiga
  4. July 2026
  5. The Standard

    DCP National Organising Secretary Mithika Linturi and Nyandua Senator John Methu blamed the government for the rising goon culture.

    Gachagua blames Ruto for BATUK's relocation to Tanzania
  6. Capital News

    Those present during Kang’ata’s reception included DCP Secretary-General designate Senator John Methu, National Organising Secretary Senator Mithika Linturi, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango and Laikipia Senator John

    Murang’a Governor Kang’ata joins Gachagua’s DCP after dumping Ruto’s UDA
  7. Capital News

    Siaya Governor James Orengo said the victory showed “the ground has shifted,” while former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi argued the electorate had rejected intimidation and financial inducements.

    Cherargei downplays Ol Kalou defeat, says UDA’s 99 per cent by-election record points to 2027 victory
  8. Capital News

    Siaya Governor James Orengo described the result as evidence that “the ground has shifted,” while former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi said it demonstrated that Mt.

    UDA candidate Muchina concedes defeat in Ol Kalou, congratulates DCP rival before IEBC declares winner
  9. Capital News

    It is a clear signal that the ground has shifted, and President Ruto should prepare for a single term.” Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi described the result as proof that Mt.

    Kindiki congratulates DCP’s Waweru before official declaration, urges him to unite Ol Kalou
  10. Capital News

    Kenya to the Lake region, the people have spoken—it is WAN-TAM.” Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi termed the result a rejection of intimidation and vote-buying allegations that dominated the campaign.

    UDA chiefs concede as DCP delivers crushing blow in Ol Kalou
  11. June 2026
  12. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterFormer Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi who has admitted he and other leaders contributed resources to have Mwangaza ousted, has now turned against Mutuma.Mutuma appointed Linda Kiome-Gitonga, Linturi's running mate in 2022, as Deputy Governor.

    Meru Governor fires Land CEC amid cracks in cabinet
  13. Citizen Digital

    Ruku criticised former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Mithika Linturi, stating that they failed to effectively champion the interests of the Meru community while serving in government.

    CS Ruku rebukes Gachagua over alleged marginalisation of Mt Kenya East

Yesterday

  1. Mwangaza calls for peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour in Meru

    Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Gachagua blames Ruto for BATUK relocation to Tanzania

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed President William Ruto's administration for the relocation of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from Nyanyuki to Tanzania, saying the move will cause the collapse of Nyanyuki's economy and loss of around 500 jobs in the town.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. Murang'a Governor Kang'ata leaves UDA for Gachagua's DCP

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has switched from President Ruto's ruling UDA party to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and will defend his gubernatorial seat on the DCP ticket in the 2027 election. Gachagua publicly welcomed Kang'ata at his residence, calling the move a boost for the opposition party ahead of the next general election.

    24 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 16 July

  1. UDA senator downplays Ol Kalou by-election loss

    After UDA's defeat to Democratic Congress Party in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei said the result does not diminish President Ruto's coalition strength or prospects for 2027, citing UDA's broader electoral record as overwhelmingly positive.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. UDA candidate concedes Ol Kalou by-election to DCP rival

    United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Deputy PM congratulates DCP candidate before IEBC result announcement

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his apparent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before the IEBC announced official results, with provisional tallies from 132 of 144 polling stations showing Waweru leading by 32,433 votes over UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. DCP candidate wins Ol Kalou by-election as UDA concedes defeat

    Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 25,921 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 4,018 votes from 107 of 144 tallied polling stations, prompting senior UDA leaders including Dennis Itumbi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to concede defeat.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Meru Governor fires Land CEC; cracks widen in cabinet

    Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma dismissed Land CEC Joy Karwitha without stating a reason, following the earlier resignation of Legal Affairs CEC Marias Maranya. Governor Mutuma has nominated Dorothy Wanja Ruitah to replace Karwitha.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. CS Ruku criticises Gachagua over Mt Kenya East marginalisation

    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

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