Author: By Jane Mugambi

President William Ruto and Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi. [PCS] A section of Mt Kenya leaders allied to President William Ruto have said that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is still the leader of the region. Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri said they will not be coerced by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua into joining him. Others who spoke were Gachoki Gitari (Kirinyaga Central), Mary Maingi (Mwea), and Elizabeth Kailemia (Meru). [Jane Mugambi]  The former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary said leaders should practise politics of tolerance, emphasising that every leader deserves the opportunity to present their agenda to the…

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President William Ruto and Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi. [PCS] A section of Mt Kenya leaders allied to President William Ruto have said that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is still the leader of the region. Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri said they will not be coerced by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua into joining him. Others who spoke were Gachoki Gitari (Kirinyaga Central), Mary Maingi (Mwea), and Elizabeth Kailemia (Meru). [Jane Mugambi]  The former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary said leaders should practise politics of tolerance, emphasising that every leader deserves the opportunity to present their agenda to the…

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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru with Business Investors during the official launch of Nice Extra Premium Miller’s Mwea. June 6, 2025. [File Courtesy] Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked counties to exploit their unique strengths and invest in value chains relevant to the areas so as to put the country’s manufacturing sector back on track.  While noting that manufacturing still remains the second-largest employer in Kenya after the public service, Waiguru emphasised that the country must remain focused on growing the sector to create more jobs and grow the economy.  She said each county has unique investment opportunities and advantages that, if well exploited, can attract many manufacturing industries. Waiguru noted that no country can…

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