County Government of Kirinyaga

Catching up with Gichugu residents alongside my friend @HonMukami after inspecting our now completed Kianyaga Level 4 Hospital as we prepare for the equipping phase. Kazi inaendelea kuongea. #WiraWarie #FinishingStrong #KaziIongee @WilliamsRuto @A_S_Nassir @Gitari_Mp @KenyaGovernors @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

Honoured to host H.E. @MamaRachelRuto, E.G.H., for the Joyful Women Empowerment Forum, which brought together thousands of women to celebrate their resilience, enterprise and contribution to our communities. Through the forum, practical support was extended to families, farmers and small-scale traders: ✅ 5,000 coffee & 5,000 avocado seedlings ✅ 1,005 blankets, 1,000 mosquito nets & 100 mattresses ✅ bags of beans & rice ✅ boxes of soap ✅ Milk cans to support dairy farmers ✅ outdoor market shed umbrellas for small-scale traders #JoyfulWomen #KaziIongee #KirinyagaRising #WiraWarie #FinishingStrong #WomenEmpowerment @Joyful_Women @PsgAnneWangombe @psmuthoni @Gitari_Mp @Kirinyagabunge

As we celebrate Madaraka Day, we honour the courage of those who secured our right to self-governance and reaffirm our commitment to building a united, prosperous, and inclusive Kenya. May this day inspire us to work together for the continued progress of our nation. Happy Madaraka Day. 🇰🇪 #MadarakaDay

We officially launched the Ksh. 200 million Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project at Kandongu, which will benefit about 30,000 households across eight wards through over 57 kilometers of pipeline network in Mwea Constituency. We also handed over the 3-acre site for the construction of Wang’uru Market Phase II, which will provide modern trading spaces for over 1,500 traders from Wang’uru, Tebere, Thiba and Nyangati wards. #KaziIongee #KirinyagaRising #WiraWarie @WilliamsRuto @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

Driving practical empowerment in Njukii-ini Ward to uplift livelihoods. We delivered: ✅ Ksh. 𝟳.𝟲𝟱𝗠 bursaries for 2,400 students, including 60 at Kimweas County Polytechnic ✅ Learning materials for 877 ECDE learners across 11 centres ✅ Water boost: 96 pipes (Kianduru – 1,200 beneficiaries) & 100 pipes (Kagikiki – 380 households) ✅ 9 tents & 2,050 chairs to 31 groups for income and social support ✅ Assistive devices for 61 PWDs, including wheelchairs, crutches, white canes & hearing aids #WiraWarie #KirinyagaRising #KaziIongee @WilliamsRuto @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

Issued Ksh. 𝟭𝟮𝟵.𝟱 million in bursaries to support 48,000 students across Kirinyaga, ensuring that no child is left behind due to lack of school fees. This brings our total bursary disbursement since 2017 to Ksh. 𝟲𝟳𝟬.𝟮 million. Beyond bursaries, we are strengthening education through: ✅ Distribution of 62,127 textbooks, 20,709 pencils, 404 curriculum designs & 202 packets of chalk to 14,142 ECDE learners ✅ Provision of 605 learners’ chairs, 90 tables, 9 teachers’ chairs & 7 storage units ✅ Construction of new ECDE classrooms in Kiriko, Nyamindi, Mukou & Ng’ang’a ✅ Over 14,000 ECDE uniforms issued to boost enrolment ✅ Continuous recruitment, training, and support of ECDE teachers, including CBC-aligned capacity building ✅ Rollout of digital learning in ECDE centres, with teachers already trained on integration ✅ Revitalization of TVET institutions, boosting enrolment #KaziIongee #KirinyagaRising #WiraWarie @WilliamsRuto @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

Kirinyaga today hosted DP @KindikiKithure for a hands-on review of key projects in Kirinyaga Central, where we, together with other Kirinyaga leaders, assessed the Gataro Last Mile Electricity Supply Project and the construction of the Kagumo–Mununga–Kiamaaina–Kianjagi Road. I thank H.E. @WilliamsRuto for his continued support through these impactful projects, both ongoing and complete. We will continue working closely with the national government to ensure every investment translates into real opportunity and improved livelihoods for our people. As Kirinyaga, we are #Tutam✌️. #KaziIongee #KirinyagaRising @Gitari_Mp @Kirinyagabunge

In Ngariama Ward today we issued: ✅ 3,600 Meko gas cookers to households to promote clean and affordable cooking ✅ Ksh. 7.65 million in bursaries, with day-secondary students receiving full annual school fees, while boarding and tertiary students receive Ksh. 10,000 each ✅ Teaching and learning materials for all 7 ECDE centres benefiting 384 children, alongside previous free ECDE uniforms to support every learner ✅ 5 tents and 400 chairs to 13 self-help groups to support community events and income generation Beyond this, we continue to deliver impactful projects in health, agriculture, water, roads, and trade, from strengthening our dairy cooperatives and upgrading dispensaries to expanding access to clean water and improving our road network through Nyorosha Mashinani. #WiraWarie #FinishingStrong #KirinyagaRising #KaziIongee @WilliamsRuto @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @Gitari_Mp

I am pleased that works have commenced on the KSh 100 million Mwea Bulk Water Extension Project, which will expand the Kandongu–Mutithi and Kutus–Kimbimbi bulk water pipelines, rehabilitate the Nyamindi intake, and extend distribution lines to serve villages across eight wards in Mwea. Once complete, the project will supply clean, reticulated water to over 30,000 households and raise countywide access to safe water to 78%, helping reduce waterborne diseases and easing the burden on families who have long relied on unsafe sources. #WiraWarie #KirinyagaRising #KirinyagaRising @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

Met with UDA grassroots leaders ahead of tomorrow’s @UDAKenya grassroots elections to finalise preparations for a smooth and credible exercise in Kirinyaga. As the party elects officials at the polling centre level, I wish all aspirants the very best and urge everyone to uphold unity, respect, and integrity throughout the process. #UDAElections @WilliamsRuto @Gitari_Mp @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

What a thrilling conclusion to Season 2 of the Minji Minji Football Cup Finals at Wang’uru Stadium! Congratulations to our champions: Men’s Category: 🏆 Kianyaga Rising FC – Champions (Ksh 1.5M) 🥈 Kiamaina FC – 2nd Place (Ksh 1M) 🥉 Kaitheri FC – 3rd Place (Ksh 750K) 🎖️ Kiburu FC – 4th Place (Ksh 500K) Women’s Category: 🏆 Lakers Queens FC – Champions (Ksh 500K) 🥈 Kiaga Queens FC – 2nd Place (Ksh 350K) Season 2 has once again showcased the talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship of our youth, proving that the future of sports in Kirinyaga is brighter than ever. #MinjiMinjiFootballCupFinals #KirinyagaRising #WiraWarie @WilliamsRuto @Waziri_Mvurya @moyasa_ke @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

As we marked the 62nd Jamhuri Day here in Kirinyaga, we reflected on the sacrifices that secured our freedom and the responsibility we carry to build a prosperous nation. Our county continues to make real progress, from improved healthcare and thriving agriculture, to better roads, vibrant tourism, and stronger youth empowerment programs. May we keep protecting what we have built, growing what we have begun, and shaping a Kirinyaga worthy of those who fought for our independence. Happy Jamhuri Day to all Kenyans. 🇰🇪 #JamhuriDay2025 #KirinyagaRising @WilliamsRuto @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @KenyaGovernors

We have officially broken ground on the KMTC–Kirinyaga Central Campus. This investment will train 200 students in its first phase and is expected to be completed within one year. Located next to Kerugoya Level 5 Hospital, the campus builds on the 150 trainees we already host from over 25 institutions, strengthening hands-on clinical training and advancing our vision of a Wellness City. This project will expand opportunities for our youth, create jobs, and secure the future of healthcare in Kirinyaga. #KirinyagaRising #KaziIongee #WiraWarie @WilliamsRuto @HonAdenDuale @psmuthoni @MOH_Kenya @Gitari_Mp @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @KenyaGovernors

This afternoon, I assented to the Kirinyaga County Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025, authorizing the release of funds from the County Revenue Fund for the Financial Year ending 30th June 2026. This legislation unlocks supplementary allocations from grants and donor funding, realigns the budget to our development priorities, and ensures that essential services are sustained as transformative initiatives continue improving the lives of our people. #KirinyagaRising #KaziIongee #WiraWarie @WilliamsRuto @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @KenyaGovernors

Education remains one of the greatest equalizers, and in Kirinyaga, we have: • Disbursed Ksh. 𝟱𝟰𝟬.𝟳 million in bursaries to deserving learners, growing the kitty from Ksh. 𝟰𝟵.𝟭𝗠 in 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳/𝟭𝟴 to Ksh. 𝟭𝟰𝟲𝗠 in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯/𝟮𝟰, with Ksh. 𝟭𝟮𝟲.𝟱𝗠 ready for disbursement this FY under a new inter-government partnership framework. • Expanded and improved ECDE infrastructure countywide, including new classrooms, renovations, child-friendly play equipment, furniture, and water storage facilities. • Issued free school uniforms to over 𝟭𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 ECDE learners, boosting confidence and enrollment. • Increased ECDE enrollment from 𝟭𝟯,𝟮𝟴𝟬 learners in 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳 to 𝟭𝟲,𝟯𝟵𝟴 learners in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, supported by strengthened staffing through the Permanent & Pensionable scheme. • Improved teacher performance through continuous replacement, CBC-aligned learning materials, and refresher courses for ECDE instructors. • Enhanced digital literacy by equipping select schools with ICT devices, with expansion planned through partnerships. • Revitalized TVET institutions, raising enrollment from 𝟴𝟴𝟵 students in 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳 to 𝟭,𝟯𝟯𝟮 students in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, and introduced digital skills programs to position youth for online and technology-based careers. • Supported youth empowerment initiatives that have enabled many young people to start businesses or secure gainful employment, promoting financial independence. #WaiguruSOCA2025Education #WaiguruDelivers #KaziIongee #KirinyagaRising @WilliamsRuto @HonJuliusMigos @EduMinKenya @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @KenyaGovernors

Kirinyaga’s trade and investment sector is rising fast: • Sagana Industrial City is taking shape, with the EPZ 60% complete. • The County Aggregation & Industrial Park is 90% complete, set to boost value addition in key crops. • SAIC will create 10,000+ direct and 170,000 indirect jobs. • Investor confidence is high, with 63 investors already expressing interest in SAIC. • We’ve built 18 modern markets hosting 5,400 traders and serving 20,000+ users daily. • With national support, 12 more markets are underway; 8 nearly done, set to host 4,600 traders. • Strategic reforms continue to attract new mills, hatcheries, eco-tourism facilities, and value-addition industries. • KIDA is fast-tracking investor onboarding to make SAIC a game-changing industrial hub. #WaiguruSOCA2025Trade #WaiguruDelivers #KirinyagaRising #KaziIongee @WilliamsRuto @GovLeeKinyanjui @MITIKenya @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @KEPSA_KENYA @KAM_Kenya

It was a deeply emotional moment visiting Mama Ida Odinga at her Karen residence today, together with representative members of the County Executive, County Assembly, and the Daughters of Kenya (Mountain Chapter), where I serve as Patron, to offer our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Baba Raila Odinga. Baba and Mama Ida have been extraordinary mentors and cherished friends over the years. I am deeply grateful to Mama Ida for her warmth and grace during this difficult time. Baba’s wisdom, courage, and unwavering love for our nation will forever live in our hearts. #RIPBaba @IdaOdinga @TheODMparty @Kirinyagabunge @County_20

Key Agriculture highlights- • Rice production up from 𝟵𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗧 to 𝟮𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗧, valued at Ksh. 𝟭𝟱𝗕 annually. • Coffee farmers earning up to Ksh. 𝟭𝟰𝟴 per kilo, the highest payout in Kenya. • Tomato output increased from 𝟰𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 tons to 𝟭𝟭𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 tons, worth Ksh. 𝟲.𝟵𝗕 per year. • Dairy yields up from 𝟮.𝟱𝗟 to 𝟳𝗟 per cow daily, generating Ksh. 𝟯.𝟭𝗕 annually. • Avocado production at 𝟭𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗧 worth Ksh. 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝗠, with expansion to 𝟮𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗧 underway. • Fish farming output up from 𝟮𝟵.𝟰𝗠𝗧 to 𝟳𝟭.𝟯𝗠𝗧, earning Ksh. 𝟯𝟬𝗠 annually. • Apiculture producing 𝟯𝟱𝟵 tons of honey annually from 𝟭𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 beehives, with exports reaching Israel. • 𝟴𝟬𝟰 farmers’ groups supported with Ksh. 𝟮𝟱𝟯𝗠, and 𝟭𝟵 Producer Organisations with Ksh. 𝟮𝟲𝟲𝗠 for production and marketing. • 𝟮𝟬 ward-based SACCOs established and supported with Ksh. 𝟮𝟭𝗠 to boost farmer credit and market access. • Over 𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 households empowered through various value chains. • ⁠Our farmers continue to thrive under the Wezesha Kirinyaga program. #WaiguruSOCA2025Agriculture #WaiguruDelivers #KirinyagaRising #kaziiongee @WilliamsRuto @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @KenyaGovernors @CS_MoALD @SpeakerKLusaka

Water is Life. We have delivered:- •Over 𝟮𝟬𝟬 water projects • ⁠𝟯𝟯 additional projects for this year •⁠𝟳𝟱 boreholes & storage tanks •⁠Treatment plant •Increased water connections from 𝟲𝟳,𝟳𝟵𝟬 to 𝟭𝟯𝟵,𝟱𝟵𝟲 •Reformed KICOWASCO for accountability and operational efficiency •Installed master meter at Muratiri Water Treatment Plant and 𝟮𝟳 zonal meters to curb water losses Therefore providing safe and reliable water to more than 𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 households; supporting schools, farms, and local businesses; & raising clean water access to 𝟳𝟴% of Kirinyaga residents⁠. #WaiguruDelivers #WaiguruSOCA2025Water #KirinyagaRising #KaziIongee @Kirinyagabunge @County_20 @KenyaGovernors