She said opinion polls she had conducted in the Mount Kenya region indicated that residents viewed Gachagua as their leading spokesperson but did not necessarily consider him suitable for the country’s top political office
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during a Sunday Live interview on Citizen TV, Waiguru said she wanted to serve as Deputy President, arguing that her experience in government had convinced her that Ruto was committed to delivering development
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking to rice farmers and local leaders at Makutano in Kirinyaga County on October 9, 2026, the governor painted a bleak picture of Mt Kenya’s political prospects, arguing that the current balance of support favours the President.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong respondents who were open to a woman taking the position, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru led preference at 36%, followed by former Justice Minister Martha Karua at 27% and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 15%
By Chrispho OwuorWaiguru said she had intentionally stepped back from public political discussions for six weeks and had no plans to join a group where, in her view, leaders are denied an opportunity to speak.
By Bradley BosireThe poll ranks released on Monday, ranks Kindiki first with a 34 per cent approval rating, making him the most preferred candidate nationally to deputise President Ruto. The findings place him well ahead of other leaders drawn from different regions of the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiResponding to claims of “pocketing leaders,” the governor said Kirinyaga’s leadership had made a deliberate choice guided by the interests of residents.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement on Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Kimanthi had been on the run since the murder.
By Samuel OtienoGovernor Waiguru said the county’s focus on strategic infrastructure, streamlined licensing, and support for small and medium enterprises had transformed it into a hub for enterprise and innovation.
By Bradley BosireKuria urged Gachagua to stop what he termed as public attacks against other leaders from the region, especially women leaders.
By Bradley BosireWaiguru warned that she will not tolerate being undermined by other politicians aiming to advance their own agendas, cautioning that her quietness should not be mistaken for weakness.
By Brenda Socky