Kenya Kwanza faces cracks in its support as Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata distance themselves from President William Ruto. The two leaders, once strong allies of the president, are making political moves that hint at a shift in loyalty. Their withdrawal comes after they were overlooked for the deputy president position, […]
The rot in Kirinyaga County Government under Governor Anne Waiguru’s leadership is unmistakable. A recent audit exposed a range of issues, from financial discrepancies to blatant law violations. Governor Waiguru’s administration stands accused of siphoning millions from public coffers. Funds intended for vital infrastructure projects and social services have mysteriously vanished, leaving the county’s roads […]
A National Youth Service (NYS) storekeeper was hard-pressed to explain how he acquired a high-end vehicle and a property valued at Sh200 million in Ruiru. David Mbogo Muthee who has worked for NYS for 16 years was at pains to explain how he acquired a Lexus Hybrid, Range Rover Sport and the property in Ruiru. […]
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Purity Ngirici has once again taken on her fierce rival and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru accusing her of stealing public property. While addressing a section of women from Kirinyaga, Ngirici claimed that governor Waiguru had organized a plot to grab a section of land allocated for Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) in […]
Ms Ann Waiguru, a once powerful figure in Jubilee government where she headed the devolution ministry, is back in the news. Despite massive backing from Statehouse, Waiguru succumbed to public pressure and resigned following allegations that she masterminded theft of up to Sh.791M from the NYS coffers. Waiguru was sold out by her proxy Kabura, […]
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