By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

Speaking during a church service at Livingstone Church and Mwamba Imara NICA Church in Embu today Sunday 10th May 2026, Ruku dismissed recent remarks by Gachagua urging Mt Kenya residents to “listen to President Ruto and let him go,” saying such statements were reckless and misleading.

Ruku said the Head of State is a national leader elected by all Kenyans and therefore has every right and responsibility to tour any part of the country without intimidation or political conditions from any individual.

He accused Gachagua of trying to portray himself as the political gatekeeper of Mt Kenya politics, insisting that no single leader owns the region or has authority to dictate who should address residents.

“The President has a bigger responsibility of serving all Kenyans equally. There is no part of this country where he cannot go to launch projects and inspect development,” Ruku said amid cheers from congregants.

The CS further faulted Gachagua for allegedly attempting to divide leaders and communities through premature political campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Ruku also challenged Gachagua’s repeated declarations that he will vie for the presidency in 2027, arguing that an impeached leader cannot claim moral authority to lecture others on leadership and national unity.

At the same time, Ruku defended the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying President Ruto has fulfilled many of the promises he made to Kenyans through ongoing development projects across the country.

He said the government remains committed to delivering better services, empowering youth and women, and improving the livelihoods of ordinary wananchi despite criticism from opponents.

The CS also turned his guns on Gitonga Mukunji, accusing the Manyatta MP of failing to initiate meaningful development projects in the constituency while concentrating on “one-term politics” and endless political rhetoric.

According to Ruku, Mukunji should focus on improving the lives of residents instead of engaging in unnecessary political battles and early campaigns for the Embu gubernatorial seat.

Ruku claimed the MP had lost touch with the needs of the people and warned that leadership is judged through service delivery and not political slogans or online popularity.

The CS also criticized former Meru governors Peter Munya and former Kawira Mwangaza over their attacks on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging them to respect him and acknxowledge his growing influence in the Mt Kenya region.

By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

The Ministry of Health says the move is aimed at ensuring early detection and rapid response in the event of any suspected case entering the country. Surveillance officers and emergency response teams have already been placed on alert across the country.

Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni Muriuki said Kenya is focusing on long-term prevention measures instead of waiting to react during health crises.

Speaking in Siakago Mbeere North, the PS emphasized the importance of strengthening disease surveillance systems to detect zoonotic diseases early, especially those associated with rodents and environmental changes caused by climate change.

She noted that climate change has continued to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases globally, making it necessary for countries to invest heavily in preparedness and prevention systems.

Mary Muthoni said Community Health Promoters will play a critical role in grassroots sensitization, disease surveillance and public awareness campaigns aimed at educating wananchi on preventive measures against infectious diseases.

According to the World Health Organization, eight cases, including three deaths, have so far been reported aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius operating in the Atlantic Ocean.

Preliminary investigations by international health authorities indicate that the infections are linked to the Andes strain of Hantavirus, a rare but dangerous variant that is capable of limited human-to-human transmission.

Health experts say Hantavirus infections are commonly spread through contact with infected rodents, particularly through inhalation of contaminated particles from rodent urine, droppings or saliva.

The Ministry of Health says Kenya’s digital disease surveillance systems and laboratory networks have been placed on high alert to enhance rapid detection and reporting of any unusual illnesses across counties.

County governments have also been directed to strengthen infection prevention and control measures in health facilities and intensify public sensitization campaigns to keep citizens informed.

The PS urged Kenyans not to panic, maintaining that the country has not recorded any confirmed case of the virus, but added that preparedness remains critical due to increased global travel and cross-border interactions.

On matters concerning the Social Health Authority (SHA), Mary Muthoni called on members of the public to ignore leaders criticizing the health insurance programme, saying some of the same leaders condemning the initiative are already benefiting from medical insurance services.

She urged wananchi to continue registering for SHA in order to benefit effectively from affordable healthcare services, noting that the government remains committed to strengthening universal health coverage across the country.

By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

He noted that the Reclamation, Transformation and Prosperity Agenda for Kitui County is being achieved as per his Manifesto's commitment to improve livelihoods through transformative, equitable and participatory leadership. 

“Since August 2022, we have walked a deliberate path guided by our development blueprint - The 16-Point Agenda, popularly known as The Kitui Promise,” the governor observed.

He made the remarks on Friday in a communique he issued at the close of a weeklong third edition of the Kitui County Executive Working Retreat at a hotel in Mombasa. “This Communiqué highlights some of the key legacy projects that have been implemented by my government through the various sectors,” said Malombe.

The Kitui county boss said that the theme of the retreat was, “Vision to Legacy: Communicating the Four-Year Score Card and Achievements of the Kitui Promise.” He pointed out his government has made substantial progress across all the 16 Sectors operation, implementing a total of 2,931 projects covering all 247 villages in all Kitui county's 40 wards. 

“The sectoral project aggregates are as follows:  Agriculture 109; Water 663; Health 388; Education 354; Urban Development 61; Roads and Construction 389; Trade and Investments 5,” he added.

The governor said in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, 57 were undertaken, in the Cooperative Societies sector 5 notable projects while in the Tourism and Hospitality 15 projects have been implemented among others.

By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT 

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By PAUL MUTUA 

  Speaking at Mbondoni Primary School in his constituency on Tuesday May 5, 2026 when the Director of National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board Naomi Shiyonga opened a fully equipped ultra-modern administration block at the institution, Nguna said he is not backing down soon and he will be making bold moves and  doubling down ahead of the next General Election.

The Wiper legislator said he has no apologies to anyone for abandoning the party to work with the ruling government under President William Ruto in what he terms as a shift from rhetoric to results-oriented policy.

 Nguna wondered why Kalonzo was using the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to disfranchise his constituents after he (Nguna) defied party position and voted for Gachagua’s impeachment in 2024.

 “Yes, it is, I fell out with my former party boss after I voted to impeach Gachagua, defying the party line. The vote is the genesis of bad blood between me and Kalonzo,” he said.

 He termed Gachagua as “outright liar” by claiming at an opposition rally held in Migwani town a fortnight ago that they had a discussion over a phone call and challenged the former DP to produce a verified Safaricom call record as a proof. Nguna told off Gachagua, accusing him of alleged meddling in Wiper affairs in order to punish him and influence who will be handed over the Wiper ticket.

  Nguna said his re-election in 2027, regardless of party, will depend on his track development record but not loyalty to party without benefits to people. “The President has actualised his promise to complete the tarmacking of the 27 kilomentre Kwa-Siku, Migwani, Mbondoni road at Sh3.8 billion. I have vowed to relentless pursue for development projects from the national government,” the MP said.

 He categorically made it clear that he would not be intimidated, forced or blackmailed to serve the interests of an individual or a group of people in a particular political formation at the expense of the region that was in dire need to show a united front aimed at championing unity of purpose and rally the residents behind a broad-based ideology and movement.

 The MP asked Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and his Wiper brigade to give him peace and leave him alone to pursue what he believes is in the best interest of the people of Mwingi West he serves. He said at the moment his intentions and that of the electorate are clear to collaborate with Ruto for sustainable development in the constituency.

 During a rally in Mwingi West on April 23, 2026, Gachagua called on voters in Kitui and Ukambani at large to reject Nguna, his Kibwezi West counterpart, Mwengi Mutuse and allied MCAs at the ballot for trying to embarrass and demean “a leader whose chance at State House is a stone’s throw away.”

 Kalonzo likened Nguna and Kitui Speaker Kevin Kinengo as “bloodsuckers,” alleging that they had benefitted from his political support before shifting allegiance.