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Peter Munya

Also known as: former Peter Munya · Gatirau Peter Munya

2026-05-012026-06-26

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The CS also criticized former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Fred Matiang'i, accusing them of pursuing selfish political interests at the expense of wananchi who continue to benefit from government development projects.

    Ruku warns Mbeere against clan politics, defends Kenya Kwanza development record
  3. Citizen Digital

    The CS also criticized former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Fred Matiang'i, accusing them of pursuing selfish political interests at the expense of wananchi who continue to benefit from government development projects.

    Ruku warns Mbeere against clan politics, defends Kenya Kwanza development record
  4. Citizen Digital

    Ruku criticised former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Mithika Linturi, stating that they failed to effectively champion the interests of the Meru community while serving in government.

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

    Others who opposed it were Jubilee deputy leader Dr Fred Matiang’i and Party of National Unity boss Peter Munya.

    Development lobby opposes state lodge plan
  6. Citizen Digital

    At the same event, Peter Munya accused the government of overtaxing Kenyans, saying workers were taking home significantly reduced earnings due to heavy taxation.

    Matiang’i blames school unrest on delayed capitation, poor funding
  7. The Standard

    The Jubilee Party deputy leader, who was accompanied by PNU leader Peter Munya, Meru Deputy Governor Linda Kiome-Gitonga and other leaders, said the government must accept that it has failed in the management of the sector and embrace dialogue with stakeholders to find remedies t

    Matiang'i says Kenya facing education crisis, calls for urgent reforms, dialogue
  8. Citizen Digital

    His sentiments were echoed by Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya. The two leaders rallied their counterparts in the opposition to participate in the proposed dialogue, saying it was the only way to save a sector they claim has been run down by the current administration.

    Matiang'i urges Ruto, Opposition to work together in addressing education crisis
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    In the judgment, the court reaffirmed the principle that parties in election petitions are bound by their pleadings, citing several Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions, including Raila Odinga and Others v IEBC 2013 and Gatirau Peter Munya v Dickson Mwenda Kithinji.

    Embu High Court upholds Wamuthende win, says irregularities did not affect result
  11. Citizen Digital

    The CS also criticized former Peter Munya and former Kawira Mwangaza over their attacks on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging them to respect him and acknowledge his growing influence in the Mt Kenya region.

    Ruku tells off Gachagua, says President Ruto does not need permission to tour Mt.Kenya
  12. Citizen Digital

    Leaders who graced Ole Kenta’s homecoming, including Matiang’i, Governor Natembeya, and PNU leader Peter Munya, promised that the opposition outfit would stick together to unseat the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    'I have a right to speak': Uhuru fires back at political critics

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ruku warns Mbeere residents against clan-based politics

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku cautioned residents of Mbeere against embracing clan-based politics, saying it risks undermining development and dividing communities. Speaking at the handover of a Sh38 million school complex at Katheru Primary School, he urged residents to focus on leaders with a development agenda rather than those promoting sectional interests.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CS Ruku urges Mbeere to reject clan politics, backs Kenya Kwanza

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has warned Mbeere residents against clan-based politics, saying it risks undermining development and dividing communities. Speaking at the handover of a Sh38 million school complex, Ruku urged the region to support leaders with development agendas and criticized those promoting sectional interests.

    24 June 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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Matiang'i criticizes delayed school funding, CBC implementation

    Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has blamed delays in school capitation funding and poor resource management for indiscipline in some schools, calling on the government to prioritize education financing and appoint a dedicated Principal Secretary to oversee the Competency-Based Curriculum rollout.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Matiang'i says Kenya faces education crisis, demands urgent reforms

    Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i said Kenya is experiencing its toughest education sector crisis, attributed to mismanagement of resources and poor leadership. He called on the government to acknowledge failure and engage dialogue with stakeholders, and urged President Ruto's administration to stop wastage and ensure schools receive adequate funding.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Matiang'i calls for national conversation on Kenya's education crisis

    Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has urged President William Ruto and opposition leaders to set aside political differences and work together to address rising student unrest in secondary schools. Matiang'i, a former Education Cabinet Secretary, called on the President to convene an all-inclusive stakeholder engagement to find lasting solutions to the sector's problems.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. High Court upholds Wamuthende election win despite irregularities

    The High Court in Embu dismissed an election petition challenging Moses Wamuthende's election, finding that although several electoral irregularities and malpractices occurred—including violations involving 1,072 assisted voters and breaches by individuals making multiple declarations—the petitioner failed to prove they substantially affected the poll outcome.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Ruku defends Ruto's right to tour Mt Kenya without restrictions

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku attacked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for suggesting Mt Kenya residents should "let" President Ruto visit, stating the President is a national leader elected by all Kenyans and requires no one's permission to tour any part of the country.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Uhuru defends right to speak on national matters

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized those who fault him for commenting on national issues, saying he feels confined and comparing his treatment unfavorably to that of former President Daniel arap Moi, who was not told to retire from public commentary.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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