Anne Waiguru

16 Sep

Mt. Kenya Leadership Contest Heats Up as Waiguru Defends Region’s Qualified Leaders

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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has affirmed that the Mt. Kenya region is not lacking in qualified leaders for national representation. Speaking in Mwea during the distribution of socio-economic empowerment items, Waiguru emphasized that leadership in the region is based on proven track records, not individual dominance. She also reiterated the region's support for President William Ruto's development agenda. The governor's remarks come amid rising political tension in the region, as 48 MPs from Mt. Kenya and the diaspora recently endorsed Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as their link to the Executive, sidelining Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This development, seen as a…

03 Jul

Council of Governors Calls for Withdrawal of Salary Increments for County State Officers

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3, 2024 — The Council of Governors has issued a strong appeal to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to retract the proposed salary increases for state officers within county governments. This appeal follows the SRC Gazette Notice No. 177 dated August 9, 2023, which outlines the remuneration and benefits for state officers, including those in county governments. In a press statement released today, the Council of Governors expressed deep concern over the timing of the proposed increments, highlighting the challenging economic conditions currently facing the country. “We note with great concern that the country is currently…