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Waiguru Dismisses Critics, Affirms Loyalty To President Ruto For Development Resources

Posted on by Dennis Elnino

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has issued a firm defense of her political alignment with President William Ruto, characterizing it as a calculated move to secure major development projects for her county.

Speaking on Tuesday, May 12, during the launch of the Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project in Wang’uru town, Waiguru argued that the limited resources available to county governments make a close partnership with the national government a necessity, rather than a choice.

Strategy Over Sentiment

The Governor pushed back against critics of her loyalty to the Kenya Kwanza administration, noting that effective leadership requires strategic positioning within the government of the day.

“There is no governor who can develop a county fully without support from the national government,” Waiguru stated. “I have decided to be strategic and stay in government so I can get more resources for my people. Politics is about interests, not a ‘love affair.’”

She highlighted that this collaborative approach has historically benefited Kirinyaga, citing her previous work with former President Uhuru Kenyatta which helped secure significant road networks, modern markets, and hospital upgrades for the region.

Addressing Local Rivalries and the “Gachagua Factor”

Waiguru’s remarks come in the wake of a heated weekend in Kirinyaga politics. Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici held rallies in the county, during which they accused the Governor of mismanagement and urged residents to seek new leadership in the 2027 polls.

Without naming them directly, Waiguru condemned the “abusive” language used by leaders who visited her home turf. She expressed disappointment that some of the individuals criticizing her were people she had previously defended in their own times of political trouble.

The Governor also addressed the lingering tensions surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

  • Neutrality: She pointed out that she held no seat in the Senate or the National Assembly and therefore had no vote in the impeachment process.

  • Mt. Kenya Interests: She questioned why some remained “bitter” toward her, reaffirming her belief that President Ruto remains committed to the development interests of the Mt. Kenya region.

    A Call for Issue-Based Politics

As the 2027 election cycle begins to loom over regional discourse, Waiguru cautioned residents against being swayed by what she termed “empty rhetoric” and propaganda from the opposition.

She urged the electorate to prioritize continuity and tangible progress over political emotions. “We should not destroy our progress because of empty promises. Let not our pain cause harm,” she advised, emphasizing that her focus remains on completing the multi-million shilling water projects and infrastructure developments currently underway in Kirinyaga.

King Kaka sparks huge nationwide debate with latest release ‘Wajinga Nyinyi’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Award-winning Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima, popularly known as King Kaka, has been the talk of the town over the last few days after releasing a rather controversial song.

Also read: King Kaka is releasing so many songs but nobody cares

The jam titled Wajinga Nyinyi, which loosely translates to you fools, calls on Kenyans to rise up against vices such as corruption, tribalism, nepotism, favoritism and what have you.

In the song, which has so far crossed the 1 million views mark on YouTube, King Kaka tells Kenyans to avoid divisive politics and picking candidates not on the basis of merit but because they belong to the same tribe.

King Kaka
King Kaka

He also mentions various leaders who have been charged with corruption such as; Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu.

King Kaka further lambastes Kenyans, including clerics, for showering corrupt leaders with praise rather than telling them the truth. He compares the behavior to that of a fool saying:

“Si basi wakam kwa church watoe pesa tulitoa kama tax, na pastor ana-kiss ass ampatie hadi asome ka-verse, na sisi tuko busy wajinga nyinyi tunaclap.”

He goes on to explain the dire situation that Kenyans have to put up with such as unemployment, stalled government projects, being jailed for petty offences, inflation, high taxation, crime, bribery etc.

The Niko Kwa Jam Nakam hit maker claims that he’s not afraid of dying if that’s what it will take for us to realize the mess that we are in saying, “Wakinisnipe tonight si mnajua ni kwa nini, ntakufia watu siogopi mimi.”

King Kaka

The song, which is in the form of spoken words, has elicited mixed reactions since it was released and to be honest, I really love it because it has served as a wake up call to most of us who were too comfortable.

The violin that is playing in the background as King Kaka flows brings a sombre mood and helps you put things into perspective so does the video which was directed by a chap known as CJ.

Generally speaking, this jam which is the fourth single from King Kaka’s upcoming mixtape titled The Servant & The King is a masterpiece which might just start a revolution, if it has not already done that.

Watch Wajinga Nyinyi below and tell us what you think.

Anne Waiguru hits back at Mohammed Ali after he drops his dossier

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Mohammed Ali has dragged back Anne Waiguru’s name into the NYS scandal, the Nyali MP wants the Kirinyaga governor to be investigated for her involvement in NYS loot.

Waiguru was at the helm of Devolution Ministry when Kes 791 million was looted. Mohammed Ali has released a list of 10 people and 40 companies linked to the NYS loot.

Waiguru, Health CS Sicily Kariuki, businessman Gor Semelang’o, former DCI Ndegwa Muhoro are among who Ali linked to the NYS scandal.

Demand letter

Waiguru has since threatened to institute legal proceedings against Mohammed Ali for what she terms as defamation. Through her lawyer Mohammed Muigai, the Kirinyaga governor termed Ali’s words as defamatory and meant to cause her to be ridiculed and treated with contempt and disdain.

Waiguru demands that Moha writes unconditional and unreserved apology failure to which she will institute legal proceedings against him.

“In light of the above, our instructions are to demand a written unconditional and unreserved apology, an immediate admission of liability further which we shall address the question of damages and your express undertaking not to utter any defamatory words against our client,” Waiguru’s lawyer demanded.

 

 

Meet the 30-year-old Slay Queen who was paid 60 million for supplying nothing to NYS

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

When you see most of them in designer clothes, drinking champagne in clubs and then driving off to their expensive mansions maybe somewhere in Kileleshwa or Kiambu Road, just know it’s cause they are paid.

As the National Youth Service scandal where almost 9 billion shillings was lost picks momentum, one woman has left many astonished after supplying totally nothing but walked away with a cool Ksh 60 million.

Asked for the tender

Ann Wambere Wanjiku Ngirita

Ann Wambere Wanjiku Ngirita is now the talk of town after she was paid the money from a NYS tender. Funny thing is, she has never tendered to supply goods and services to the government. She does not have an office and even confessed to not bidding to the tender.

“Ms Ngirita revealed that all she did was visit the NYS college in Gilgil and request a procurement officer if she could supply foodstuff. She did not say if the officer was known to her,” Daily Nation reports. 

The 30-year-old is among among 43 people who have been questioned by detectives at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations as police try to piece things together.

 

Millie Odhiambo reveals what would have happened if Waiguru was the one caught pants down instead of her deputy

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Fiery ODM Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo says Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru is lucky she is not the one involved in a sex scandal.

Millie is perturbed by how prominent people have stepped forth to defend Kirinyaga deputy governor and demonize the woman she was caught with.

Also: Moses Kuria sends message to Kirinyaga deputy governor caught with someone’s wife at a cheap lodge

The narrative now is that the woman who was caught with Peter Ndambiri in a lodge is a con who conspired with the men to set up the deputy governor.

If it was Waiguru

Millie Odhiambo says Anne Waiguru’s political career would have been over if she was the one caught pants down instead of her deputy.

“Eve at the Garden of Eden all over again
When Adam failed to follow the Lord’s instructions and ate the forbiden fruit at the garden of Eden, his excuse was: ” it is the woman you gave me”. Since then you can be sure any time a Garden of Eden-like incident happens involving a man and a woman, the Garden of Eden theory sets in. The man immediately becomes an innocent by-stander only lured by an ” Eve” woman.

“On the KK Devolution incident, I wonder though how the script would read if it is Governor Anne Waiguru, for instance, who was caught pants down. There would be no alternative script. She would be political history. All men and women here supporting the DG and some making the woman an Eve, would have only one script: conduct unbecoming of a leader and she must go. Not so for men. Men- I love your support network. Women please develop such a support network for fellow women.

“Next time one of us is caught pants down, let us develop alternative theories. Let us not be quick to send our own to the gallows. I have many examples in the distant past.
On another note, we must have a debate about how to deal with the issue of exposing people in compromising situations especially naked. It is wrong and we must deal with it decisively. The DG may have been wrong to go randy with someone”s wife but why film it and post it on line? This should be criminalized. Perhaps the video could have been saved and used for a Chapter 6 test case. Nancy Baraza lost her position as Deputy CJ for pinching an actual nose. The DG pinched a metarphorically worse nose. KHRC and FIDA, over to you,” wrote Millie Odhiambo.

 

Cartoonist Gado gives Kenyans desired True Love magazine cover of Anne Waiguru after public uproar

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Kenyans demonstrate raw hatred for Anne Waiguru after she was featured on the cover of True Love magazine. Cartoonist Gado has since given Kenyans what they wanted.

Anne Waiguru was said to be the architect of lost NYS millions during her tenure at devolution ministry. Apparently Kenyans haven’t forgotten about the NYS loot.

True Love Magazine sparked uproar when they featured Waiguru as an inspirational figure to celebrate the International Women’s Day.

The magazine praised Waiguru as an iron lady despite countless accusations of grand corruption during her stint as the devolution ministry.

Gado gives Kenyans what they want

Cartoonist Gado has since given Kenyans the desired True Love magazine cover of Anne Waiguru. Gado sarcastically referred Waiguru will all adjectives describing a corrupt person.

See Gado’s cover below:

 

 

Haters! Kenyans not happy after Waiguru made it to this top-selling magazine’s cover

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Drama surrounding Ann Waiguru, the Kirinyaga County Governor, has always been epic and enough to be rolled into one entertaining movie.

There’s always something happening around her that Kenyans have an opinion about.

The governor was recently interviewed by True Love Magazine and featured as the cover woman for March’s issue as “an iron lady”, a thing that didn’t go down well with some Kenyans.

Ann Waiguru

She’s not iron enough

According to some, Waiguru is nothing close to an Iron lady and bashed the magazine for propping her. Others bashed True Love for celebrating corrupt individuals and claimed they won’t buy the edition.

Here’s what Kenyans said:

 

Jeff Koinange invades Anne Waiguru’s private space and tweeps think they would make a perfect cowboy/cowgirl couple

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jeff Koinange excited netizens when he was seen grabbing Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru by the waist. The two rubbed shoulders over at the Mo Litto Farm located off Limuru Road.

Last Saturday Jeff hosted the latest edition of ‘Jeans and Boots’ – a country-music themed event. Anne Waiguru was a surprise guest at the event.

“KIRINYAGA Gov, @AnneWaiguru!! Drove all the way with her FAMILY!!…She says the next Edition of @JeansBootsKenya will be in County Number 020…Asante sana Minji Minji…It’s gonna be SMMMMMOKIN!! Somebody say Oh MY!!!!” Jeff Koinange tweeted.

KOT reacts

Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) were surprised by how Jeff managed to wrap his arms around Waiguru’s waist when they posed together. Some said the two would make a perfect cowboy/cowgirl couple.

 

 

 

 

Netizens ask questions as William Ruto walks into goat auction with Kes 12 million in a suitcase and spends it all to buy goats

Posted on by Martin Oduor

William Ruto calls himself a hustler but he’s nothing close to that. The deputy president spent a whopping 12 million to buy goats at an auction in Baringo.

The annual Kimalel goat auction in Baringo County saw farmers smile all the way to the bank. Deputy president and governors spent millions buying thousands of goats.

William Ruto arrives at Kimalel goat auction in Baringo County on Thursday December 21st

William Ruto walked into the auction with 12 million shillings in cash which he carried in a brown suitcase. The DP bought 1000 goats at a cost of Kes 12,000 per goat.

“Chukua hiyo bag, kuna 12 million hapo ndani,” Ruto said after he bought his goats.

Netizens were quick to ask questions after the DP spent 12 million shillings on goats. Some people wondered how much Ruto is really worth.

Waiguru buys 10 goats

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru was among county bosses who bought goats at Kimalel goat auction. She spent Kes 120,000 to buy 10 goats.

Nyandarua governor Francis Kimemia bought 20 goats for Kes 240,000, Baringo senator Gideon Moi bought 41 goats at Kes 492,000 while Labour CS Phyllis Kandie parted with Kes 1.2 million for 100 goats.

 

 

 

 

Kenyans react to a viral photo of several county governors photographered ‘ogling’ Anne Waiguru

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

It’s never a dull a time on social media in Kenya. This past weekend a new photo of Anne Waiguru went viral after several county governors were caught looking at her.

The photo which was taken during the council of governors summit in Kwale county has left many Kenyans talking. This is after the likes of Wycliff Oparanya , Wilbur Otichilo, Kivutha Kibwana among other governors were caught on camera looking the Kirinyaga county’s governor in a suggestive way.

Also read: Netizens left cursing Kirinyaga people following Anne Waiguru’s historic victory

The summit which started on Thursday, 14th December and ended on Saturday gave Kenyans on social media a good reason to come up with Fisi jokes. Most online users could not help but come up with funny captions for the viral photo.

Why Kirinyaga county’s governor often makes headlines

Apart from her beauty, Anne Waiguru happens to be a smart lady who challenges men when it comes to politics. She has also been involved in a couple of scandals that have contributed to her fame.

City tycoon Gor Semelang’o recounts how deceased Youth Fund CEO fought with Waiguru before she tried bribing him

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Former Youth Enterprise Development Fund CEO Catherine Namuye mysteriously died in her Dara Springs Apartments in Kileleshwa on Wednesday October 4th.

Her death was received with jeer by people who believe she was the architect of Kes 180 million scam at Youth Enterprise Development Fund .

Catherine Namuye

Catherine Namuye and former Youth Fund board chairman Bruce Odhiambo were accused of receiving Ksh4.5 million and Ksh1.8 million in kickbacks to facilitate unlawful payment of Kes 180 million from the Youth Enterprise Development Fund to Quorandum Limited for services not rendered.

City tycoon Gor Semelang’o, who served as the Youth Fund chairman before Bruce Odhiambo’s tenure, confirmed Catherine was compromised in his eulogy.

Semelang’o revealed that the Catherine was utterly shocked when he refused to play ball to their scam and even opted to quit his job instead.

Gor Semelang’o

The tycoon disclosed that Catherine walked into his office to persuade him to be part of their scheme after she had an altercation with former Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru.

“May Your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace Catherine Namuye, The Cartels lured you into their evil schemes capitalizing on your naivety.Sad you have died mysteriously without having an opportunity to share your side of the story!I remember when you called me to say, You wished you listened to my advice!You walked into my Office after altercation with The poster Girl of Corruption now Gov. Waiguru,You were shocked that I was willing to loose my Job rather than play ball,I did loose my Job but am at peace with my self.My condolences to your Family,May God protect your only Son and prosper him!” Wrote Gor Semelang’o.

 

Netizens left cursing Kirinyaga people following Anne Waiguru’s historic victory

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Former Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru is the official Jubilee flag bearer for Kirinyaga gubernatorial seat.  The win in Jubilee primary is as good as victory in August 8th poll.

Waiguru garnered 100,632 votes against his closest competitor Joseph Gitari who managed 46,678 votes, incumbent Kirinyaga governor Joseph Ndathi came a distant third.

Waiguru votes in Jubilee primary

Waiguru’s win left Kenyans on Twitter cursing Kirinyaga people – she was at the center of Kes 1.6 billion NYS scandal during her tenure at Devolution ministry so most people expected the electorates not to vote for her.

But they were wrong, Wairugu is the next governor of Kirinyaga county if the voting pattern in Kenya is anything to go by.

Netizens were left lamenting following Anne Waiguru’s historic victory. See some of the reactions on Twitter below: