‎"March is expected to mark the onset of the rainfall season over several parts of the County, while April is anticipated to represent the peak of the season, with more widespread and enhanced rainfall distribution", said the weather report from Kenya Meteorological Department.

‎However, during the long rains season of March-April-May, the weatherman's forecast is that temperatures will be warmer than average over the whole county.

‎As for this week's forecast, morning times will be partly cloudy while the rest of the days are likely to be sunny.

‎Moreover, temperature may reach uncomfortable levels since the maximum reading on thermometer is forecast to be between 28°C and 37°C. The minimum temperature is likely to oscillate from 15°C to 24°C, said KMD.

‎As usual, expect wind to blow. This time, strong north-easterly to south-easterly winds of speed  of up to 25 knots or 12.86m/s are expected to be felt.

‎The KMD tasks local extension officers from county government to guide community members on the best farm practices to use in order to prepare for best farm yields. This is due to the adverse effects of climate change which erode resilience built over time by different agricultural stakeholders.

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Confirming the incident,  Tseikuru OCPD Joachim Meja said, "We rushed to the scene and took the body to Kyuso County Hospital Mortuary.  The deceased is Kevin Mwendwa Mwendwa Musyoka aged about 38 years", said the area police boss in an interview with MWINGI TIMES. 

The accident happened along Tseikuru-Mwingi road near Tseikuru National Polytechnic,  according to eye witnesses. 

Police are investigating the incident to unravel the identity of the vehicle that fled the scene and bring to book the offenders.

Njeru formally announced his exit from the race during a press briefing in Embu town on Saturday 7th February 2026, flanked by CCK party leader Moses Kuria and Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leonard Wamuthende. In his address, Njeru described the decision as a strategic sacrifice aimed at accelerating development in Evurore Ward.

He argued that the ward stood to gain more by electing a leader aligned with the national government, maintaining that political proximity to power remains a key determinant of development outcomes at the grassroots. Njeru pledged to throw his full weight behind the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Duncan Muratia, saying the move offered the most viable pathway to address long-standing socio-economic challenges facing residents.

“This is not about stepping aside because of weakness. It is a strategic decision made in the best interests of the people of Evurore,” Njeru said.

CCK party leader Moses Kuria backed the decision, framing it within a broader regional strategy. Kuria called for political unity across the Mount Kenya region, urging leaders to consolidate support behind President William Ruto’s administration.

According to Kuria, regions that speak with one political voice are better positioned to negotiate for national resources, a lesson he said Mount Kenya could no longer afford to ignore.

“You cannot sit in Opposition and expect development. Unity is not a favour to anyone; it is a strategy,” said.

MP Leonard Wamuthende welcomed Njeru’s endorsement, terming it a major boost for the UDA campaign in Evurore. He predicted a decisive win for the ruling party candidate and hinted that more candidates and political figures were expected to defect to UDA as the campaign period enters its final stretch.

The Evurore Ward by-election, alongside that of the neighbouring Muminji Ward, is scheduled for February 26. Both seats fell vacant after the former Members of County Assembly resigned to contest the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election held on November 27, 2025.

Despite the momentum shifting toward UDA, Opposition forces are intensifying their efforts to counter the ruling party’s growing influence. The contest has drawn the involvement of heavyweight political figures, including Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) leader Lenny Kivuti and Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi, both of whom hail from Evurore Ward.

The two leaders are banking on their local roots and political networks to rally support for DP candidate Albert Kigoro. Their strategy appears focused on consolidating the Evurore vote as a bulwark against UDA’s expanding dominance.

In a calculated move, Muturi recently held talks with former Evurore MCA Duncan Mbui, who unsuccessfully contested the Mbeere North parliamentary seat in the recent by-election, losing to Leonard Wamuthende. Political observers interpret the engagement as an attempt to tap into Mbui’s grassroots networks and deep understanding of the ward’s political dynamics, given his recent tenure and influence.

As campaigns gather pace, Evurore Ward has emerged as a key political battleground, with shifting alliances, high-level endorsements, and strategic withdrawals underscoring the high stakes involved. The outcome of the by-election is expected not only to shape local leadership but also to signal broader political trends within Mbeere North and the wider Mount Kenya region.