President William Ruto has assured residents of Tharaka-Nithi County that his administration is committed to delivering on promises made under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. On his tour of the county, the President highlighted key multi-billion-shilling projects set to be completed within his first term, including major infrastructure developments already underway. At Chuka Town, President Ruto officially handed over the newly constructed KShs 300 million

Governor Muthomi Njuki, MP Patrick Munene, and Speaker John Mbabu, in what appears to be a newly forged bromance, have called for unity, peace, and calm during President William Ruto’s visit to Tharaka-Nithi this Sunday. The three leaders, seemingly reading from the same script, urged their supporters to tone down political temperatures in the county and unite ahead of the President’s tour. Speaking in Chuka during an inspection of the Chuka Modern Market, which is expected

Tharaka-Nithi County Governor Muthomi Njuki has announced that President William Ruto will tour the county on 26th April 2026. Speaking at PCEA Igambang’ombe Church, Governor Njuki noted that the President will attend a fundraiser at PCEA Jennifer Njuki Memorial Church to support the completion of its construction. “The President will join us for a fundraiser at PCEA Jennifer Njuki Memorial Church to raise funds towards the construction of the church on 26th April. I extend

The Government is undertaking road construction projects valued at 21 billion shillings to build 400 kilometers of new rural roads in Tharaka Nithi County. In addition, 7 billion shillings has been allocated for the construction of a new ultra-modern Nithi Bridge, set to commence once the ongoing land acquisition process is completed. During a tour of Tharaka Nithi County on Wednesday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the Kaanwa–Mwanjate–Kamutiiria ring road i

Tharaka-Nithi County Woman Representative Susan Ngugi has come out in support of the youth-led Tuko Kadi Initiative, urging more Kenyans to register as voters and exercise their democratic rights. The legislator, who will be vying for Governor in the 2027 general elections, noted that change can only be achieved by electing better leaders through the ballot. She encouraged those who have not yet registered to do so under the ongoing IEBC mass voter registration process. “Al

The Office of the Member of Parliament for Maara Constituency has donated Hass avocado trees to 120 primary schools in Maara and Muthambi sub-counties to enhance food security in schools. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mr Timothy Kinegeni, the Personal Assistant to Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, noted that each primary school in the two sub-counties had received 35 tree seedlings. He urged school heads to ensure proper planting and nurturing of the trees to guarantee the su

150 youth from Tharaka-Nithi County graduated from Huawei's DigiTruck programme, which has been underway since February 2026. The graduation marked the successful completion of a digital skills programme that equipped the youth with knowledge in online work, digital entrepreneurship, and e-learning. Since its launch in 2019, DigiTruck has trained over 10,000 youth across the country. The programme uses an innovative mobile classroom built from a shipping container to delive

Governor Muthomi Njuki has announced that the construction of a Maternity Wing at Mpukoni Hospital is now complete and awaiting official commissioning. The Mother-to-Child Complex, worth KShs 45 million, is an investment from the Safaricom Foundation and will host a state-of-the-art 40-bed Maternity Wing. Governor Njuki stated that the facility would be commissioned and handed over to the county government once the modern outpatient block, currently being constructed by the c

Governor Muthomi Njuki has affirmed that the construction of the Itugururu Airstrip will proceed as planned despite a court case challenging the project. Speaking at Igamatundu on Tuesday during a certified seeds distribution campaign, the Tharaka-Nithi Governor criticized individuals sponsoring the court case to halt the construction, saying the move was malicious and aimed at depriving citizens of their right to have an airstrip in the county. Governor Njuki noted that It

Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has directed that all appointment letters for county job vacancies will only be issued by the County Secretary, Mr. Alex Muratha. While warning the public against scammers, Governor Njuki cautioned that some individuals have been extorting money from desperate job seekers by falsely claiming to secure jobs in the county government. "I am aware that there are individuals who extort desperate job seekers using my name. To those who have be

Tessie Musalia Mudavadi, spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Chair of the Ushiriki Wema Foundation, has donated six neonatal incubators to Tharaka Nithi, Embu, and Meru Counties through the Foundation’s Okoa Malaika Program. The handover ceremony, held at Chuka County Referral Hospital during the commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) under the theme “Give to Gain”, marked Phase Seven of the Okoa Malaika journey, which has now reached 28 counties across Kenya

Political leaders from Tharaka-Nithi County have called for peace and unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The leaders, who had converged at the burial of Juliet Ciakathia Njoka, the mother of former Chuka University Vice Chancellor and gubernatorial hopeful Prof. Erastus Njoka, seemed to be reading from the same script, championing progressive and transformative politics. "Let us promote peace during the campaigns as we head to the general elections. The current gove

The Ministry of Mining and Tharaka Nithi County have announced plans to commercialize mining activities in the county through large-scale investment. Speaking in Chuka during a consultative meeting with the County Government of Tharaka Nithi, Mining Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Ali Joho noted that geophysical surveys indicated the presence of minerals in Tharaka Nithi County. He emphasized the need for proper prospecting, infrastructure development, and programs such as roy

Tharaka Nithi County Woman Representative Susan Ngugi has urged the government to formulate policies that will ensure elected Members of Parliament use the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) strictly for stipulated projects and not for political purposes. Speaking at Kajiampau Mixed Secondary School in Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency during the official opening of a dormitory funded by the NG-CDF Board, the legislator emphasized the need for polici

Tharaka-Nithi County Woman Representative Susan Ngugi has thrown her weight behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki amid political pressure calling for his removal as President William Ruto's running mate in 2027. Ngugi described Kindiki as a loyal servant to President Ruto, acknowledging his role as Chief Agent during the 2022 general elections, where the UDA Party secured victory. The Woman Representative also emphasized the strong relationship between President Ruto and

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has cautioned the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) against demanding the deputy president’s seat in the anticipated coalition talks, stressing that the position is already ably occupied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Speaking in Chuka during the burial of County Secretary Alex Muratha’s mother, Priscillah Muratha, Governor Njuki emphasized that the deputy president’s office should not be part of the bargaining table, noting that Kin

Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki has come out to defend and support the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), saying the funds are vital in supporting key development projects as well as bursary allocations at the constituency level. Speaking at Minugu Comprehensive School in Mitheru Ward on Friday, Kareke defended the Fund amidst a potential abolition following court rulings that had previously declared it unconstitutional. He noted that eliminating the Fund would deny constituencies

Businessman and politician Eric Muthomi Micheni (810) has called on alumni associations to renovate their schools as part of giving back to the institutions. Speaking during a furniture handover ceremony at his former school, Kagumo Primary School, 810 noted that alumni associations have the capacity to renovate and equip their schools, easing the burden and costs currently incurred by institutions. He emphasized that such support would also ensure that Constituency Develop

Tharaka-Nithi County Woman Representative Susan Ngugi has called for reforms in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) to improve learning. In a speech during a sanitary pads distribution drive in Maara on Thursday, the legislator urged the county government to ensure ECDE learning centres have proper playgrounds and well-equipped facilities to support the holistic development of children at an early stage. Susan also called for improved pay and remuneration for ECDE

Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eric Mugaa, has launched additional works for the construction of Chuka and Chogoria Water Supply Infrastructure worth KShs 231 million. The scope of the proposed additional works includes the Kaanwa Tank Line Extension (13.9 km) and the Kathwana Water Transmission Line (29.7 km). The initial project scope included water intakes on Ruguti/Manyaga River for the new Kirege Treatment Works and rehabilitation of the existi