Also known as: Senator Mithika Linturi · former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi
Former Cabinet Secretary who faced accusations regarding authenticity of educational credentials from universities.
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The Standard
… In the case, Senator Omtatah, United Opposition Coalition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i, Mithika Linturi and Justin Muturi, urged the High Court to abolish the recount and verification of the presidential election at the National Tallying Centre, sayin …
Presidential ballot verification, re-tallying dispute escalates to Appeals CourtThe Standard
… Former Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi - The University of Nairobi deregistered him as a law student after investigations showed the foreign degree he used for admission was forged.Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu- His degree from Panjab University in India faced rigoro …
Leaders who have faced accusations of questionable credentials in recent pastThe Standard
… He told off his detractors, including former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza who have in recent times directed attacks at the DP and President Ruto, saying their development record speaks for itself and earn them re-election …
Kindiki tells off his detractors, vows to champion developmentThe 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 tourCitizen 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, VihigaThe 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 TanzaniaCapital 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 UDACapital 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 victoryCapital 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 winnerCapital 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 KalouOkiya Omtatah has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal challenging High Court Judge Gregory Mutai's rejection of a bid to scrap the presidential ballot verification and re-tallying process, citing 12 grievances including alleged errors in the judge's application of the Maina Kiai judgment and findings on the IEBC chairman's role.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Okiya Omtatah has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal challenging High Court Judge Gregory Mutai's rejection of a bid to scrap the presidential ballot verification and re-tallying process, citing 12 grievances including alleged errors in the judge's application of the Maina Kiai judgment and findings on the IEBC chairman's role.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja, former Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, and former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu have all faced accusations and investigations regarding the authenticity of their educational credentials from universities and anti-corruption agencies.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki accused opposition leaders in Meru of belittling him to distract from development work, while inspecting hospital upgrades in the region. He said he and President Ruto would focus on implementing projects for the people and that their development record would earn them re-election in August 2027.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →