I wish to clarify that I never demanded for the sacking of CS Davis Chichir for the recent power failure in my Jamhuri Day speech. All I said is that I was with Waziri at the JKIA when the blackout happened. I said he frantically made calls to have power restored.
On my own behalf and on behalf of Nyeri people, I send my heartfelt condolences to H.E Rigathi Gachagua and H.E. Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, and the larger Gachagua family,on the sudden death of Mr Jack Reriani last night.
Joined other Nyeri leaders in celebrating the win of President Elect H.E Dr.
@WilliamsRuto
and the Deputy President Elect H.E Rigathi Gachagua in Karatina and Nyeri towns.
This is not only a win for Nyeri County but for the whole of Kenya.
#RutoThe5th
Joined newly elected Governors, Senators, MPs and Women Representatives for the inaugural caucus of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance elected leaders chaired by the President elect, H.E William Samoei Ruto at his Karen residence.
What I said and still maintain is that power failure in JKIA is a NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT. I asked HE the President to sack the CS concerned with Airports. I also said that all Cabinet secretaries letting down the President must be shown the door.
It is my birthday today. I choose to celebrate my loving parents, The Late Mzee J.K. Ngumo (HSC) and Mama Grace Wangechi. I choose to celebrate these wonderful people for their belief in me and their nurturing that has seen me come this far.
Joined H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta, DP H.E
@WilliamsRuto
, national and county government leaders, dignitaries, family and the nation for the State Burial Service of a gallant son of Nyeri and Kenya, H.E Mzee Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H.
I wish to celebrate John Maina Muthoni, formerly of 2NK, a heroic driver who courageously reported students upon realizing that they were smoking bhang and drinking alcohol.
My government will offer him a position as a driver in one of our departments.
I was glad to host EALA MP - elect
@kaninikega1
who paid a courtesy call to my office.
I wish to congratulate the MP for his recent election as EALA MP, and as a son of the mountain, I welcome him home, as it is high time for Mt. Kenya leaders to unite as one.
I joined President elect, Dr. William Ruto and DP elect Rigathi Gachagua and other elected leaders under Kenya Kwanza Alliance for a thanksgiving mass at PCEA Gathiruini, Kiambu County.
Psalms 95:2
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Led Nyeri elected leaders in a consultative synergy meeting with the President elect H.E
@WilliamsRuto
and Deputy President elect H.E
@rigathi
at their Karen residences, Nairobi.
We deliberated on what projects to prioritize for our county.
Joined H.E
@WilliamsRuto
Ruto & First Lady H.E Rachel Ruto, H.E
@rigathi
& H.E Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, national leaders and the larger Gachagua family for the final send-off ceremony of the late Jackson Reriani Gachagua at Hiriga in Mathira, Nyeri.
Together with Deputy President H.E Rigathi Gachagua, we enjoyed a cup of tea and mandazi at New Eden Hotel, Nyeri town before interacting with the area residents.
Attended the Wedding Ceremony of David Samoei and Carol Kitur at the Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club in Nyeri.
Among those in attendance were H.E. Dr. William Ruto, H.E. Mama Rachael Ruto, Prime CS Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, CS Kipchumba Murkomen among others.
Together with H.E David Mwangi Kinaniri Waroe, we have officially taken the Oath of office and signed the Certificate of Inauguration as the 5th Governor and Deputy Governor of Nyeri County.
Kazi Iendelee sasa!
I'm humbled and grateful for receiving my confirmatory certificate as the governor-elect of Nyeri County. Returning Officer Nduku issued the certificates to me in my capacity as governor-elect, Nyeri senator-elect William Wahome Wamatinga and Nyeri Woman Rep-elect Rahab Mukami
I accompanied Deputy President H.E Rigathi Gachagua on his visit to Nyeri while en route to The Nyeri National Polytechnic for the Mayouths Tuwe Set event under the Riggy G Foundation. The Deputy President's first stop was in Karatina Town and later in Nyeri Town.
Joined DP
@WilliamsRuto
, family and friends during the final send- off ceremony of the late James Reriani Gachagua.
The late James, 78 was the elder brother to Ruto's Running Mate Hon. Rigathi Gachagua.
James who was a telecommunications engineer before his retirement.
Welcomed the Deputy President H.E
@rigathi
who is in Nyeri County to launch a semi conductor factory at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
@DeKUTkenya
. This factory, which is a first of its kind in Africa, has been established through Public Private Partnership.
Accompanied by the First Lady Carol Wamaitha Mutahi, we have this morning exercised our democratic right by participating in the 2022 polls where we have cast our votes at Karundas Secondary School in Kieni.
Joined Mathira MP and Kenya Kwanza DP Designate Hon. Rigathi Gachagua and a host of leaders from both Nyeri and Laikipia counties in celebrating a life well lived by the late James Wambugu (Wa Muchee) with his family and friends at Mahiga Pri. Sch grounds in Mahiga ward, Othaya.
I am pleased and humbled to officially receive the UDA nomination certificate for the Nyeri gubernatorial seat at the party's headquarters, Nairobi.
I accept it earnestly and with only one obligation which is to devote every effort to lead our party to victory.
#KaziNiKazi
Congratulations to our 5th President H.E William Samoei Ruto and Deputy President Hon. Rigathi Gachagua 🎉
We thank the Supreme Court for unanimously validating the will of the people of Kenya!
#Decision2022
I visited Gatundu South MP Hon. Moses Kuria this afternoon at The Karen Hospital to pass my quick recovery wishes. I am happy to see him in good health and high spirit.
I joined H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
, DP H.E
@rigathi
and a host of National and County leaders for the traditional wedding (Ruracio) of Hon. Betty Maina, Murang'a Woman Rep and Hon. Eric Wamumbi, MP Mathira in Kangari, Kigumo Murang'a County.
Congratulations Betty and Eric🥳
Joined DP H.E
@WilliamsRuto
, family and friends during the final send- off ceremony of the late Mary Wamuyu Kario.
The late Mary, 82 was the mother-in- law to Kikuyu MP Hon. Kimani Ichungwa.
The late was also a member of CWA and a devoted member of the Catholic church.
Finally I have received the medal bestowed upon me by H.E President Dr. William Ruto PHD CGH on the 12/12/22. I thank God for this recognition that is the 2nd highest civillian honour that can be given. The Elder of The Order of The Golden Heart 1st class.
Even the longest journey has its destination.
Immensely proud of my precious daughter Grace Wangechi Mutahi on her graduation today at Strathmore University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Hearty congratulations!
Joined H.E Dr.
@WilliamsRuto
at Nairutia shopping centre in Kieni West where he concluded his tour of Nyeri.
I wish to express my gratitude to the Deputy President for his engagement with the people of Nyeri and his assurance to continue supporting the local wananchi.
Welcoming Deputy President H.E. Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri County.
He will later officially open this year's Central Kenya ASK National Show at Kabiru-ini ground.
I reminded all and sundry that it cannot be business as usual if HE The President is in office at 6am and doesn't leave till midnight while the CSs he has given jobs continue letting him down! I still maintain this same stand!
I was delighted to be joined by my family and friends as we celebrated together in a thanksgiving ceremony for my daughter Grace Wangechi Mutahi. Grace recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Strathmore University.
Joined by my family and friends, we celebrated together in a thanksgiving ceremony for my son Gideon Githinji Mutahi for graduating with an Upper 2nd Class Honours in BBIT- Business Intelligence Option from Strathmore University.
Congratulations Gideon and may God lead your path
Joined H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta,
@WilliamsRuto
, other Excellencies and Kenyans in the Requiem Mass to celebrate the Life of the late Rtd. President H.E Emilio Mwai Kibaki. The mass was led by His Grace Arch. Bishop Philip Anyolo at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.
I have had the pleasure of presiding over the disbursement of KCSE exams at the Nyeri DCC's Office in Nyeri Town.
Thereafter to Kagumo High School where I oversaw the distribution of the final paper. I wish all the candidates success in their final paper.
This morning, I hosted immediate former Mukurwe-ini MP Hon. Anthony Kiai who paid me a courtesy call, we deliberated on issues affecting the Mt.Kenya region.
The mountain shall remain united and rally behind our own son Deputy President H.E Rigathi Gachagua.
Later, I joined Deputy President H.E
@rigathi
Gachagua in acknowledging greetings from the residents of Nyeri Town after officially opening the Central Kenya National ASK Show held at Kabiru-ini ground.
We had a tete-a-tete with our people for a better future of our Country.
I was pleased to join H.E. President William Ruto and other National leaders at Ngangarithi Primary grounds during the launch of AIPCA Central - Western Archdiocese.
The new diocese covers over 11 counties nationally which will be stationed at Sagana area, Kirinyaga County.
I am pleased to receive H.E Pst. Dorcas Rigathi who is in Nyeri for the launch of the Nyeri County Widows Sacco and the Nyeri Gender and Development Policy.
These initiatives represent our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community.
Later, I joined Deputy President H.E Rigathi Gachagua at The Nyeri National Polytechnic for the Kenya Youth Empowerment Forum.
Under the Riggy G Foundation, the Ma Youths Tuwe Set Initiative was launched to mentor and empower youths to optimize their full potential.
Later, I joined Deputy President H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, and other national leaders and worshippers for the Sunday service at Sacred Heart Endarasha Catholic Church, Kieni West, Nyeri County.
The Service was led by Fr. Herman and Fr. Ndirangu.
I joined the Family Bank fraternity led by the Founder T.K Muya and chairman Wilfred Kiboro for a corporate dinner in celebration of these huge milestones they have achieved. Theirs is a story of resilience and tenacity to which I am proud to be associated with them.
In an effort to promote tourism and hospitality, I joined the family of a businessman Mathenge Gitonga which has opened a new hotel along Nyeri - Mweiga road.
The Greenwood Ecolodge, Kabiru-ini is situated at the serene environment of Kabiru-ini, outskirts of Nyeri town.
Joined members of The Teachers' Welfare (TTW) during their fourth anniversary held at Gatitu area in Nyeri Central sub county.
The welfare group led by SG M. Muriuki was formed by a group of teachers from Nyeri, Machakos, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Laikipia and Nakuru counties.
We promised to look into Youth Needs. 200 interns to be hired for a one year contract progressively each year. To fill in the gap of an aging work force in the near future- WIRA MUTHERU
I was honoured to join H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
who presided over the pass out parade of 2,881 recruit Police Constables at the Kenya National Police College Main Campus, Kiganjo, Nyeri.
The police recruits underwent a nine - month intensive and rigorous training.
Together with Dedan Kimathi MCA Hon. Gibson Wahinya, we joined Mwenji Parish Choir at St. Paul Kiamathambo, Tetu during a church meeting led by Brother Benson Muriuki.
The Nyeri County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and Chief Officers (COs) have signed their performance contracts as a sign of their commitment to achieving specific service delivery targets that are verifiable and auditable.
Together with Nyeri's First Lady Carol Mutahi, we joined the Strathmore University fraternity during their 19th Graduation Ceremony held in Nairobi.
This is a special day for our family, as we celebrate the graduation of our son Gideon Githinji.
Thank you for the outpouring condolence messages and support you have bestowed upon my family following the passing on of my father in love Mzee Francis Githinji Hiuhu. We continued with the daily prayers being held at his Gatuamba home, Kwa J.
Later, I visited the family of the late retired President H.E Mwai Kibaki to condole with them.
Kibaki's legacy is firmly settled and forever cemented in our hearts. He was an icon whose work in transforming Kenya impacted us all.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
Later, I condoled with the family and friends of the late James Reriani Gachagua at his Hiriga home in Mathira West.
Reriani, 77 was the step brother to Mathira MP Hon. Rigathi Gachagua.
The late who was a telecommunications engineer was a hard working, generous and kind man.
I was honoured to join H.E
@WilliamsRuto
, H.E Rigathi
@rigathi
, H.E Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, colleague Governors, National and County leaders during the Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at Sagana State Lodge, Nyeri County.
Later in the day, I attended a graduation thanksgiving ceremony of my niece Stacy Wanjiku at Gatuamba Kwa J, Kabaru Ward, Kieni East Sub County.
Stacy graduated in Bachelor of Arts International Studies from Strathmore University.
I issued appointment letters to the members of the new Nyeri Municipal Board. The terms of the previous members expired earlier in the year after serving for five years. Following the successful vetting and approval by the Nyeri County Assembly.
Later, I joined Mathira MP Hon. Eric Wamumbi and his spouse Hon. Betty Maina, Woman Rep Murang'a County during their parental blessing and house warming ceremony in Konyu ward, Mathira East.
I was pleased to join the 2NK fraternity for their 27th AGM held at Nyamachaki PCEA Hall, Nyeri town.
Despite the ravages of Covid-19, it is commendable that 2NK Sacco through their management led by Chairman James Kahiro has continued to display resilience.
Together with Mukurweini MP elect Hon. John Kaguchia, we joined family and friends for the final send off ceremony of the late Mwalimu Charity Wangui Karimi at Ichamara, Mukurweini.
The late Mwalimu, 48, was a passionate teacher and a mentor to many.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE
Thank you to Nyeri Senator Hon. Wahome Wamatinga, Speaker Hon. James Mwangi, Mathira MP Hon. Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Rep Hon. Betty Maina, area MCA Hon. Patrick Kanyi, County Government of Nyeri staff, our family, friends and everyone who came to stand with us.
Later, I accompanied the Deputy President H.E
@rigathi
in Kieni West, Education PS Dr. Belio Kipsang, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni and other leaders at Hillside Endarasha Academy following the tragic fire incident. Interior CS Prof. Kindiki Kithure had also visited the school.
I was pleased to join Nairobi Governor H.E
@SakajaJohnson
during a CoG joint meeting between Human Resources, Labour, Social Welfare & Education Committee and other stakeholders.
H.E Sakaja is also the Chairperson of the Human Resources Committee.
@KenyaGovernors
It was a delight to preside over the official opening of Gatiko dispensary in Kirimukuyu ward, Mathira West.
The dispensary had stalled for more than ten years until when my administration took it up and completed this project that will immensely benefit the residents.