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Njuri Ncheke

Njuri Ncheke — Meru council of elders that endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and backed President Ruto's 2027 re-election bid.

2026-06-092026-09-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    norship, but instead of focusing on their own positions and competing with those seeking the same seats, they spend their time talking about Kasongo, Soprano and Fagia." The DP said he would not trade insults with his critics, invoking his position as an elder of the Njuri Ncheke

    Kindiki pits Ksh.39B Meru projects against political insults
  3. Capital News

    The declaration brought together representatives of Kiama Kia Ma, the Kikuyu Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, Kiama Kia Muembu, Ngome and Nyangi Ndiriri.

    Inside Kindiki’s strategy to wrestle the Mt Kenya vote from rivals
  4. Citizen Digital

    The declaration was read by elders from the Kiama Kia Ma, Kikuyu Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, Kiama Kia Muembu, Ngome and Nyangi Ndiriri on behalf of the Kikuyu, Meru, Embu and Mbeere communities respectively.

    Mt. Kenya Elders endorse DP Kindiki as the region’s spokesman, vow to protect their unity
  5. August 2026
  6. Capital News

    Earlier this month, elders associated with the Njuri Ncheke endorsed him as a regional spokesperson and backed President Ruto’s bid for a second term.

    ‘You were fired like a fool,’ Kindiki takes fresh swipe at Gachagua
  7. Capital News

    He recently received backing from sections of the Mount Kenya East leadership, including elders associated with the Njuri Ncheke, who have positioned him as an important regional political voice.

    Kindiki signals bid to retain Deputy President slot in Ruto’s 2027 re-election plan
  8. Citizen Digital

    During the extraordinary meeting, the elders comprising officials and members of Njuri Ncheke (Meru), Nyaangi Ndiriri (Mbeere), Kiama Kia Muembu (Embu) and Mwea Council of Elders issued a declaration demanding respect for the Deputy President citing his political seniority in gov

    DP position is not vacant, fully occupied - Kindiki says
  9. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on Sunday in Thagichu, Mwingi North, Kitui County, the CS said the Kiama Kiama elders should follow the example of the Njuri Ncheke elders, who, he said, had previously taken a stand against statements they considered divisive.

    CS Ruku challenges Kiama Kiama elders to denounce Gachagua’s ‘hatred’ against Mt Kenya East
  10. Citizen Digital

    Njuri Ncheke endorses Kindiki, backs Ruto re-election and calls for Mt Kenya unity By DPCS August 07, 2026 06:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Njuri Ncheke endorses Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Audio

    Njuri Ncheke endorses Kindiki, backs Ruto re-election and calls for Mt Kenya unity
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    He further faulted the two leaders for disrespecting Kindiki, a senior elder with the Njuri Ncheke council of elders.

    CS Ruku rebukes Gachagua over alleged marginalisation of Mt Kenya East
  13. The Standard

    As the county government of Meru, we requested, through the Njuri Ncheke elders, to have a golf course in Meru, and an airstrip, critical facilities required to attain city status.” He said the state lodge and the other facilities will create employment opportunities for local yo

    Development lobby opposes state lodge plan

Yesterday

  1. DP Kindiki highlights Sh39 billion Meru development projects

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a Sh39 billion development programme for Meru County, including Sh3.9 billion for 21 kilometres of new roads in Meru town, and called on residents to focus on government achievements rather than critics' "useless slogans." He said the government aims to transform Meru town into a city by next year.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 20 September

  1. Kindiki endorsed as Mt Kenya political spokesman by regional elders

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been endorsed by Mt Kenya elders as the region's political spokesman and representative, following a symbolic ceremony at Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu where they received a flywhisk from Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, signalling a shift from earlier tensions over whether Mt Kenya East and West should remain politically unified ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    20 September 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 19 September

  1. Mt. Kenya elders endorse DP Kindiki as region's spokesman

    Thousands of elders from Mt. Kenya endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the region's spokesman and declared their commitment to protect the region from division and ensure unity among Kikuyu, Embu, Mbeere and Meru communities.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Kindiki attacks Gachagua over opposition messaging and nicknames

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition figures for relying on personal attacks and nicknames instead of presenting a development agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to UDA grassroots officials, Kindiki dismissed exchanges featuring nicknames "Kasongo" and "Soprano," calling them "children's play" and urging opponents to instead outline plans for improving roads, education, healthcare, and agriculture.

    21 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kindiki signals intent to retain Deputy President role in 2027

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has signaled he expects to remain President William Ruto's second-in-command if the Kenya Kwanza administration wins a second term in the 2027 General Election, stating he would defend his position and cannot be removed.

    21 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 15 August

  1. Deputy President Kindiki says DP office is fully occupied

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that his office is not vacant and he is fully focused on discharging his duties, dismissing those eyeing the position and affirming his commitment to serving Kenyans and supporting President Ruto's government.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. CS Ruku urges elders to disavow Gachagua's Mt Kenya East remarks

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on the Kiama Kiama Council of Elders to publicly denounce former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's alleged remarks against the people of Mt Kenya East, cautioning that their silence risks deepening political and economic division between Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 7 August

  1. Njuri Ncheke endorses Kindiki, backs Ruto re-election bid

    Meru's Njuri Ncheke council of elders has formally endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's continued service and declared support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, calling for Mt Kenya region unity ahead of the General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Development forum opposes State Lodge plan in Meru forest

    The Imenti Development Forum has joined conservationists and local leaders in opposing President Ruto's plan to build a State Lodge in part of Imenti Forest. The forum has called for the resignation of Governor Isaac Mutuma, Senate deputy speaker Kathuri Murungi, and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood, accusing them of surrendering 100 acres of the gazetted Imenti Forest Reserve for the project, which it says threatens wildlife conservation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

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