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
… Speaking during the signing of the agreement, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki said the three counties collectively generate about 1,350 tonnes of waste every day, with about 57 per cent of it being organic waste that can be converted into useful agricultural inputs."80 per c …
Turning farm waste into wealth: Counties bet on agricultural recyclingThe Standard
… Speaking during the Chuka-Igambang'ombe Cultural Festival at Kaanwa, Governor Muthomi Njuki said the initiative is aimed at promoting and preserving cultural heritage. …
Tharaka Nithi county to construct three museumsCapital News
… The survey also found incumbent Governor Muthomi Njuki enjoying a comfortable lead in the race for the county’s Senate seat with 40.3 per cent support, ahead of Samuel Ragwa’s 24.6 per cent. …
Kindiki aide Mugambi leads Tharaka MP race as Murugara trails governor frontrunner: pollCitizen Digital
… Also present in the launch was Council of Governors (CoG) Vice Chairperson and Tharaka Nithi County Governor Muthomi Njuki, CoG CEO Mary Mwiti, PPB CEO Ahmed Mohamed, WHO and IGAD representatives among others.
Viagra, HIV kits, Truvada among fake health products in Kenyan market; PPB warnsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe CS warned that the manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit medicines is a criminal offence that will not be tolerated.CoG representative Muthomi Njuki said it is worrying that patients are victims of falsified medical products. …
Viagra, HIV test kits among counterfeit medical products flooding Kenyan marketThe Standard
… Among those who have visited his farm are former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and several Cabinet Secretaries. …
Meru coffee farmer secures US market, urges growers to boost productionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeChuka-Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene has castigated perceived dalliance between Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, who he claimed wants to be President William Ruto's running mate next year. …
MP claims Waiguru is after DP Kindiki's positionThe Standard
… we grief with you and pray that God will comfort you as you come to terms with this tragic event," Prof Kindiki said.He added: "Now and always, we are in solidarity with you, Priscilla (Kiraitu's wife) and the rest of your family." Governors Isaac Mutuma (Meru) and Muthomi Njuki …
Ruto, Kindiki condole with former Governor Kiraitu after daughter's deathThe Standard
… Governor Muthomi Njuki said this will transform healthcare services in the region "by bringing critical diagnostic services closer to the people.' Speaking during the groundbreaking event in Marimanti Hospital, Governor Njuki said the CT scan and other radiology facilities will b …
Tharaka Nithi residents to benefit from specialised healthcare servicesCitizen Digital
… la-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); On 28th April 2023, the President again revisited the Nithi topic, promising a church audience, in the presence of then-governor Kawira Mwangaza and her Tharaka Nithi counterpart Muthomi Njuki …
Nithi Bridge: Ruto’s pledge to fix ‘killer bridge’ draws fresh scrutiny years onCabinet 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 →