Anne Waiguru
KenyapoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Anne Waiguru is the Governor of Kirinyaga County in Kenya, known for her influential role in local and national politics. A member of President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition, she has been a vocal advocate for the region's alignment with Ruto's government, emphasizing the importance of political stability and development in Mount Kenya. Waiguru has a reputation for her pragmatic approach to governance and has been involved in various development projects aimed at improving the lives of her constituents. Recently, she has rallied support for Ruto, urging the people of Mount Kenya to reject dissenting politicians and to remain committed to the Kenya Kwanza agenda.
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Okul lauded women leaders such as Anne Waiguru for demonstrating steadfast leadership.
Give women a chance, do not judge based on gender, but on service deliveryKenya· 2026-06-02
Anne Waiguru strongly stands against the Hassan Omar type of ethnic baiting.
IEBC must bar politicians calling for election boycotts, ex-NCIC boss saysKenya· 2026-05-27
Anne Waiguru mourned the tragic loss of Ngeno and five Kenyans in the helicopter crash.
Leaders mourn Ngeno as a selfless legislator, committed servant of the peopleKenya· 2026-03-01
Anne Waiguru led a team that won the United Democratic Alliance grassroots elections by a landslide.
Waiguru led team upsets rivals in UDA grassroots electionsKenya· 2026-01-12
Governor Anne Waiguru’s speech during Jamhuri Day celebrations in Kirinyaga has stirred a political storm.
How Anne Waiguru's new move complicates Riggy G's Mt Kenya arithmeticKenya· 2025-12-20
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru called for urgent action against femicide during Nyakio's funeral service.
Suspect in MCA's daughter murder arrested after a year on the runKenya· 2025-12-14
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru explained that the funding will cover the first phase of the extension of the Kutus-Kimbimbi bulk water main pipeline and feeder lines to deliver clean and safe water to residents.
Kirinyaga to spend Sh 100 million in a clean water supply expansion programmeKenya· 2025-11-12Ruku further condemned the verbal attacks directed at local elected leaders, including governors Cecily Mbarire and Anne Waiguru.
Ruku rebukes opposition over attacks on elected leadersKenya· 2025-10-13
Governor Anne Waiguru confirmed Julius Njiri's death and described him as a leader who 'stood for service, knowledge, and enterprise.'
X- Kirinyaga deputy governor Julius Njiri diesKenya· 2025-09-02
Anne Waiguru raised concerns over the rising threat of miraa-related road accidents.
State orders crackdown on speeding miraa vehicles, probes financiersKenya· 2025-08-23
Governor Anne Waiguru attended the launch.
Ruto ends hospital equipment purchases in shift to smart careKenya· 2025-08-07
Governor Anne Waiguru said she was committed to helping farmers adapt to changing weather patterns while reducing reliance on agrochemicals due to health concerns.
Kirinyaga County champions for organic farmingKenya· 2025-06-29
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru emphasized the multiple roles mothers play in both home and national development.
Leaders hail the strength of mothers on "World Women's Day"Kenya· 2025-05-11
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru questioned the national government’s meddling with conditional grants.
Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolutionKenya· 2025-04-02
Governor Waiguru has been an advocate for public health improvement and is committed to eradicating TB in the county.
Kirinyaga embraces AI in bid to boost TB diagnosisKenya· 2025-03-27
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru proposed a face to face technical meeting between governors and the National Assembly Budget committee and the Senate budget committee and the National Treasury represented at high level where decisions can be made.
Governors fault Treasury for not filling gaps left in health sectorKenya· 2025-03-13
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru said Chebukati’s leadership was instrumental in strengthening Kenya’s democratic processes.
Mixed reactions as leaders, Kenyans mourn ChebukatiKenya· 2025-02-21
Anne Waiguru has asked the people from the Mt Kenya region to reject politicians rallying the region to reject President William Ruto's regime.
Waiguru rallies support for Ruto in Mount KenyaKenya· 2025-02-19