Waiguru celebrates milestone as Kemi Badenoch becomes first black woman to lead UK’s Conservative party
Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the first Black woman to lead the Conservative party in a historic moment for the political outfit that has produced some of the most celebrated British Prime Ministers such as Sir Winston Churchill, the iron lady Margaret Thatcher among others. This achievement has been met with enthusiasm from various political […]
‘My heart breaks for the tragic loss of Nyakio Njeri’ – Anne Waiguru’s heartfelt message to Kirinyaga MCA
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has visited the family of her area Member of the County Assembly (MCA) whose daughter, Seth Nyakio Njeri, was found dead in Thika. Nyakio was the daughter of a nominated MCA from Kirinyaga Lucy Njeri who was found dead in a rented room in Biafra, Thika. The incident involving the 23-year-old […]
PS Mary Muthoni’s father passes away
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni is mourning the loss of her father, Philip Muriuki Ngari, who passed away after battling a long-time illness. The PS shared the sorrowful news, revealing that her father had spent months in the hospital before being discharged to continue his recovery at home, where he […]
COG chair Waiguru pens emotional message after passing of Lamu deputy governor
Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru has penned an emotional message following the passing of Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Ndung’u. In the condolence note shared late Friday night, September 6, 2024, the Council of Governors described the deceased as an astute leader who excelled in his role. While describing his demise as a great loss, […]
Governors seek more allocation if national gov’t implements CBA with medics
The Council of Governors (CoG) is calling for increased allocation of resources from the national government if the Doctors’ Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed in 2017 is implemented amid the ongoing medics’ strike. In a statement on Tuesday, April 16, CoG Chair Anne Waiguru raised concerns about the potential effect of implementing the CBA on […]
Waiguru wants Kirinyaga farmers given priority to buy Mwea Rice Mills
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked President William Ruto to permit rice farmers to buy the government’s 55 per cent stake in Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when it undergoes privatization. Speaking during Jamhuri Day celebrations at Good Samaritan Secondary School grounds in Mutithi, Waiguru expressed her commitment to ensuring that Kirinyaga rice farmers obtain full […]
Waiguru, PSC play ping-pong with 188 fired nurses
Fired nurses threatened to forcefully resume work, saying that they had served the county service board with a return to work notice.