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