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Patrick Munene

Also known as: Chuka/Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene · Chuka Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene · Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP · Mr Munene

Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP who accused Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki of promoting Anne Waiguru for deputy president in May 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    … At Kaanwa, National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health members led by the vice chairperson and Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene took time to take farmers and other stakeholders through the document, including proposed steps to regulate emerging nicotine products made …

    Farmers raise concerns over Tobacco Bill
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Chuka Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Munene credited Prof Kindiki with championing projects contained in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. …

    DP Kindiki is our sure pathway to power, Mt. Kenya East leaders say
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Chuka Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene credited Kindiki with championing projects outlined in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. …

    Mt Kenya East leaders back DP Kindiki as region's 2032 presidential pathway
  5. August 2026
  6. Capital News

    … Ruku was accompanied by Chuka/Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Munene, Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi, Lafey MP Mohammed Abdi and Taveta MP John Bwire, who also urged residents to support the government’s development agenda and remain united behind the Kenya Kwanza administratio …

    Ruku urges Muturi, Munya and Kivuti to back Kindiki, accuses Gachagua of dividing Mt Kenya
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Ruku was accompanied by Chuka/Igambang'ombe Member of Parliament Patrick Munene, Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi and Lafey MP Mohammed Abdi .

    CS Ruku urges Munya, JB Muturi, Kivuti to work with DP Kindiki
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Led by Igamba Ng'ombe MP Patrick Munene, Mwea MP Mary Maingi and Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari, the legislators argued that those calling for Kindiki's removal, among them Junet and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, played no part in electing the current Kenya Kwanza administr …

    Ruto allies in Mt Kenya slam ODM over 50-50 gov't push
  10. Capital News

    … Elsewhere, Kaburu Bongo led the Maara parliamentary race with 35.4 per cent against Nyagah Muisraeli’s 26.9 per cent, while Patrick Munene held a slim lead in Chuka Igambang’ombe with 39 per cent compared to challenger John Mbabu’s 35 percent, a contest the pollster described as …

    Kindiki aide Mugambi leads Tharaka MP race as Murugara trails governor frontrunner: poll
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Chuka/Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene reiterated that leaders from the region would continue championing the interests of Mt Kenya East residents. …

    'We are not worried about Ol Kalou by-election results,' CS Ruku says
  12. May 2026
  13. The 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 position
  14. April 2026
  15. The Standard

    … Committee Vice Chairperson Patrick Munene announced the move during a meeting with officials from the Haemophilia Association of Kenya. …

    MPs pledge to push for improved care of patients with bleeding disorder

Yesterday

  1. Tobacco farmers in central Kenya voice concerns over 2024 control bill

    Tobacco farmers in Tharaka-Nith and Meru counties raised concerns over the Tobacco-Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 at public participation forums, with MPs clarifying that proposed changes aim to regulate emerging synthetic nicotine products rather than stifle tobacco farming.

    27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Mt. Kenya East leaders back Kindiki for 2032 presidency

    Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Isiolo Counties declared that Mount Kenya East will seek the presidency in 2032, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while supporting President William Ruto's re-election in 2027. The leaders said UDA would remain in the ruling party and called for Mount Kenya West to reciprocate the political support the region has provided over the years.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mt Kenya East leaders back Kindiki for 2032 presidential bid

    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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Cabinet Secretary Ruku urges Mt Kenya leaders to back Kindiki

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.

    6 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Cabinet Secretary urges Mt Kenya East leaders to unite with DP Kindiki

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya, and Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti to work alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in advancing the Mt Kenya East region's interests, criticising former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for disrespecting leaders from the region while in opposition.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Mt Kenya MPs defend Kindiki against ODM's 50-50 government demand

    Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Kindiki aide Mugambi leads Tharaka MP race by 22 points

    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 →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Mt Kenya East leaders assert independence, dismiss Ol Kalou results

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said Mt Kenya East leaders have made their political choice to remain in government and are not concerned by the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election outcome, while allowing Mt Kenya West to make its own political decisions.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

  1. MP accuses governor of promoting rival for deputy president role

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. Parliament pledges to push for improved haemophilia care in Kenya

    Parliament has pledged urgent reforms to improve haemophilia management in Kenya, following a petition from the Haemophilia Association of Kenya highlighting gaps in access to care. The National Assembly's health committee said it will engage the Ministry of Health and stakeholders to address challenges faced by people living with the bleeding disorder.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

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