Irungu Kang'ata
KenyapoliticianMale6.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Irungu Kang'ata is the Governor of Murang’a County in Kenya, known for his efforts to improve healthcare services in the region. Since taking office in 2022, he has expanded the number of dialysis machines and launched a mobile dialysis unit to help kidney patients in remote areas access critical treatment without the burden of long-distance travel.
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Irungu Kang'ata was cited as a leader who faced recent attacks from Rigathi Gachagua.
Munya terms Gachagua a bully as opposition unity row deepensKenya· 2026-08-05
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will seek re-election on DCP in 2027.
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha decamps to DCPKenya· 2026-07-29
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will seek re-election in 2027 on a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) ticket.
Irungu Kang'ata joins DCP months after ditching UDAKenya· 2026-07-24Governor Irungu Kang'ata said the programme could significantly raise coffee production and inject an estimated Sh476 million in additional annual income into the local coffee sector.
Murang'a county distributes lime to coffee farmers to boost productionKenya· 2026-07-20
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata was part of the political team asked to stay away from Ol Kalou.
CS Murkomen declares war on goons, criminal gangsKenya· 2026-07-20
Irungu Kang’ata’s driver was hospitalised after a bullet lodged his chest during the violent events.
Weekend goon attacks were extremely terrifyingKenya· 2026-07-14Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata's driver took a bullet to the chest for his trouble.
History will judge Ruto harshly if the goons menace is not dealt with decisivelyKenya· 2026-07-14
Irungu Kang'ata is the Governor of Murang’a and was involved in a rally that escalated tensions in Nyahururu town.
Kang'ata's driver shot at Linda Mwananchi rallyKenya· 2026-07-13
The driver of Murang’a governor Irungu Kang’ata was shot in the chest during an attack on a rally.
We are 'fighting' goons, Murkomen saysKenya· 2026-07-13
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata confirmed that his driver, Gitari, had been shot during the rally.
Madness of a nation: Murkomen, Omollo silent as armed goons take over streetsKenya· 2026-07-13
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has alleged that his driver was shot during a political rally.
Kang'ata alleges driver shot - The StandardKenya· 2026-07-12
Irungu Kang'ata is the Governor of Murang’a and was involved in a rally that faced political violence.
Kang'ata driver shot at Linda Mwananchi rally as political violence escalatesKenya· 2026-07-12
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata confirmed that his driver, Gitari, had been shot during the rally.
Madness of a nation: Ol Kalou violence exposes Kenya's deepening political tensionsKenya· 2026-07-12Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has alleged that his driver was shot during a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyahururu.
Kang'ata alleged driver shot during Linda Mwananchi rally in NyahururuKenya· 2026-07-12Gachagua took a swipe at Murang’a governor Irungu Kang’ata after he announced a political rally in Ol Kalou.
Gachagua calls on IEBC to reign on state officials in Ol KalouKenya· 2026-07-10
Irungu Kang'ata is the Murang’a governor who recently joined the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Matiang'i denies political meeting with Arati and JunetKenya· 2026-07-04
Governor Irungu Kang’ata said 48 investors applied to invest in the industrial park, but after rigorous vetting, 27 investors were approved.
Murang'a Industrial park attracts 27 investors on Delmonte landKenya· 2026-03-04
Governor Irungu Kang’ata was expected to preside over the agriculture subsidy programme.
BDrama as residents relocate venue of Kang'ata meetingKenya· 2025-11-10
Governor Irungu Kang’ata noted that county hospitals are now treating more than 2,000 outpatients and 500 inpatients daily, far exceeding their normal capacity.
KNH, Murang'a hospitals overrun as Kiambu strike pushes patients across countiesKenya· 2025-10-08
Kang'ata outlined that 800 acres of land had been earmarked for the much-needed industrial park within the Delmonte land.
Chinese investors pledge Sh20b investment for Murang'a on industrial parkKenya· 2025-09-30
Governor Irungu Kang’ata was absent from the State House meeting.
Ruto, Gachagua in rival Murang'a meetings as 2027 contest heats upKenya· 2025-09-13
Governor Irungu Kang’ata credits the success of avocado farming to the farmers' cooperative society leadership.
Wamuchomba, Kang'ata collaborate to promote avocado farmingKenya· 2025-09-12
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has described devolution as the greatest achievement of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.
Kang'ata: Corruption, delayed funds still a threat to devolutionKenya· 2025-09-01Governor Irungu Kang'ata is accused of fraudulently using the names of former employees in a Senate petition related to compensation for victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 crash.
Ex-driver sues Kang'ata over name misuse in crash petitionKenya· 2025-08-26
Governor Irungu Kang’ata of Murang’a County showcased a suite of digital tools designed to automate revenue collection.
Let counties focus on wealth creation, not just extractionKenya· 2025-08-22
Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s administration established the facility at the Murang’a Level Five Hospital to attain a 400-bed capacity.
Kang'ata unveils 115-bed hospital wing to end bed-sharingKenya· 2025-07-14
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata called Boniface's death a painful lesson for the youth of Kenya.
Grief turns to outcry during slain hawker Boniface Kariuki's funeralKenya· 2025-07-12
Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s example and declare medical and mortuary fee waivers for the June 25 and July 7 victims.
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizensKenya· 2025-07-11
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has demanded justice for Boniface Kariuki, a hawker who died after being shot in the head by police during protests last month.
Kang'ata vows justice for Boniface Kariuki killed by policeKenya· 2025-07-11Irungu Kang’ata is the Governor of Murang’a and is leading the initiative to brand Kenyan tea.
Stakeholders seek to make Kenyan tea top brand in the global marketKenya· 2025-05-07
