Also known as: Governor Njuki · Governor Muthomi Njuki · Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki · Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki
Tharaka Nithi Governor backing free healthcare for community health workers and promoting cultural preservation projects in his county.
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The Standard
… al ambitions. “The time has come for Mt Kenya East to own Kindiki and signal to the rest of the country that he deserves national respect,” he added, while also praising President Ruto’s administration for its transformative development agenda.Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki …
Duale accuses Uhuru of personal vendetta against Ruto, backs Kindiki for 2032 presidencyCitizen Digital
… Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, meanwhile, criticised leaders who continue to rely on insults, saying such an approach would not help them win the election. …
Mudavadi says Kindiki should retain Deputy President position in 2027Citizen Digital
… Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki argued that Kenya's political history favoured deputy presidents succeeding their bosses. …
Mt Kenya East leaders back DP Kindiki as region's 2032 presidential pathwayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee at Bunge Towers in Nairobi on July 6, 2026. …
Governors welcome SHA cover for Community Health PromotersCitizen Digital
… Governors Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi) and Isaac Mutuma (Meru) said they will not be dissuaded by anyone or anything to abandon their own for someone else. …
Kindiki to Opposition: Get ready for a tough ride to expose your lies and arroganceCitizen Digital
… Governors Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi) and Isaac Mutuma (Meru) said they will not be dissuaded by anyone or anything to abandon their own for someone else. …
Kindiki to Opposition: Get Ready for a Tough RideCapital News
… The session, chaired by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and moderated by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga, brought together Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo, Healthcare Federation Chairman Dr Kanyenje Gakombe, AGC Ten …
From 40% to the 90s: How KEMSA is rewriting Kenya’s health supply chainCitizen Digital
… s Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) with other national government databases, aligning the agency with Kenya's broader public sector digitization mandate.The session brought together key national and county stakeholders, including Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki …
KEMSA records turnaround in supply chain performance as Order Fill Rate hits 90%The Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterGovernors at the Summit welcomed increased cooperation between the national and county governments, noting that ongoing health reforms were beginning to strengthen maternal and newborn services.Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki said collaboration bet …
Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deathsThe Standard
… He reiterated Governor Muthomi Njuki's commitment to engage in positive dialogue and consultations with health workers, even as he appealed to residents to seek services at public health facilities from Thursday "as normal operations resume." The nurses joined the countrywide ind …
Tharaka Nithi nurses to resume work on Thursday after court orderCabinet Secretary Aden Duale accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of waging a personal political war against President William Ruto and dismissed Uhuru's influence on national politics. Duale expressed confidence that Ruto will secure a second term in 2027 with Deputy President Kindiki as running mate, and projected Kindiki will succeed Ruto in 2032.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of waging a personal political war against President William Ruto and dismissed Uhuru's influence on national politics. Duale expressed confidence that Ruto will secure a second term in 2027 with Deputy President Kindiki as running mate, and projected Kindiki will succeed Ruto in 2032.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to retain his position beyond the 2027 General Election, praising his conduct in office and working relationship with President William Ruto as reasons for continuity in government.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo counties have declared that Mount Kenya East will make a bid for the presidency in 2032, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while pledging support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three governors from the Mt Kenya East region—Meru's Isaac Mutuma, Tharaka Nithi's Muthomi Njuki, and Embu's Cecily Mbarire—have welcomed free medical cover under the Social Health Authority for Community Health Promoters, saying CHPs deserve the benefit for their essential role in grassroots healthcare delivery.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised opposition leaders a tough ride ahead of the 2027 elections, saying they have nothing to offer Kenyans except lies and arrogance. He stated that President Ruto and he are prepared to face voters and seek a second term, contrasting their approach with opposition leaders who he said are forcing and threatening voters.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told opposition leaders they would face a tough ride as he and President Ruto prepare to campaign for re-election, accusing opponents of offering only lies and arrogance rather than substantive policies to voters.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has increased its order fill rate from about 40 per cent in 2022 to more than 90 per cent by redesigning its approach around demand, efficiency, predictability, technology and data. KEMSA CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa said the authority consulted stakeholders to understand what health facilities actually needed, moving beyond simply managing nearly 3,800 Stock Keeping Units.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has improved its Order Fill Rate from 40% in 2022 to over 90%, driven by a shift from a push-based supply model to a demand-driven strategy that consults county stakeholders and health facilities on actual needs.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has renewed its commitment to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths through increased investment, stronger health systems, and collaboration between national and county governments. First Lady Rachel Ruto welcomed the launch of the EveryWoman EveryNewborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026 to 2028, which aims to expand maternal healthcare coverage and improve outcomes.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nurses in Tharaka Nithi county have agreed to return to duty on Thursday morning following a court order, after the Kenya National Union of Nurses county leadership reached an understanding with county officials on some of their grievances, including demands for the promotion of 98 nurses and confirmation of nine to permanent terms.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties have signed an MoU to jointly establish a regional waste recycling plant in Tharaka Nithi that will process organic agricultural waste into fertiliser, clean energy and other value-added products, addressing poor waste management in Kenya's agricultural sector.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tharaka Nithi county government announced plans to construct museums in Chuka-Igambang'ombe, Tharaka and Maara constituencies to display historical cultural artifacts, traditional instruments, and art while serving as learning centres for residents, students and visitors to appreciate the county's cultural heritage.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion poll shows Deputy President Kindiki's aide Paul Mugambi commanding 52 per cent support in the Tharaka parliamentary race, while incumbent Tharaka MP George Murugara trails the gubernatorial frontrunner by 8.5 percentage points in a crowded four-way governor's contest.
18 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned that counterfeit and substandard medicines—including male sexual enhancement drugs, HIV testing kits, and blood thinners—continue to circulate in Kenya. Between 2021 and 2025, the board received 1,413 complaints about health product quality and recalled 99 products from the market.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned that counterfeit medical products including viagra, HIV rapid diagnostic test kits, and dialysis medications are circulating in Kenya, raising patient safety concerns. Between 2021 and 2025, the regulator received 1,413 product quality complaints resulting in 99 medical product recalls.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Mutwiri of Mukarimu Coffee Estates returned from California after meeting US buyers interested in Kenyan coffee, saying there is significant demand for the crop. He urged farmers to increase production to meet buyer requirements, noting that California buyers alone need at least four containers monthly.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
Tharaka Nithi County is constructing a modern CT scan building at Marimanti Level Four Hospital with X-ray and ultrasound services, to be operationalised by December. Governor Muthomi Njuki said the facility, along with a new dialysis unit and modern incinerator, will bring specialised healthcare services closer to residents and reduce the need to travel to referral hospitals outside the county.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has repeatedly pledged to reconstruct the Nithi Bridge since 2022, but has yet to deliver on the promise or show signs of commencing work. The bridge has been designated a top policy priority, with the President repeatedly touring the region and setting timelines to pacify residents, but without follow-up action.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto reaffirmed his administration's commitment to addressing Kenya's challenges through reforms in education, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure, saying the government is focused on delivering solutions rather than shifting blame. He cited specific measures including hiring teachers and reforming university funding in education, and tackling fertiliser costs and cartels through subsidies in agriculture.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki against critics, praising him as intelligent and humble while dismissing leaders who demean the DP. Ruto spoke in Chuka town on Sunday after attending a church service and overseeing the handover of a newly-built market facility.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told supporters in Tharaka-Nithi County that his government has committed to solving Kenyans' challenges and is implementing reforms in agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, citing improved outcomes from these initiatives.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →