Kiraitu Murungi
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19648.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kiraitu Murungi is a former governor of Meru County, previously defeated by Kawira Mwangaza in the 2022 general elections, and has been a significant political figure in the region.
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Kiraitu Murungi is a concerned man who started the Kimeru Institute to promote the Meru language, history, and culture.
Initiative to save Meru language launchedKenya· 2026-06-24
Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has announced his retirement from active politics.
Former Governor Kiraitu Murungi retires from active politicsKenya· 2026-01-28
Kiraitu Murungi is listed among the Young Turks who contributed to the political changes in Kenya.
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they wantKenya· 2025-09-20
Former Governor Kiraitu Murungi is accused by Mwangaza of supporting her impeachment.
Mwangaza plans revenge on leaders who supported her ousterKenya· 2025-07-26
Kiraitu Murungi is the leader of the Devolution Empowerment Party.
Mwangaza set to launch Umoja na Maendeleo PartyKenya· 2025-07-10
Kiraitu Murungi was among the Young Turks advocating for democracy in Kenya.
Birth of Saba Saba ralliesKenya· 2025-07-03
Kiraitu Murungi was part of the Young Turks advocating for political inclusivity.
Birth of Saba Saba as ralliesKenya· 2025-07-02Kiraitu Murungi is affiliated with the Devolution Empowerment Party, which recently exited the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.
More founding parties exit Kenya KwanzaKenya· 2025-04-27
Mwangaza attributes her impeachment to the influence of the president, former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, former Governor Kiraitu Murungi, and Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi.
Ruto's only complete project in Meru is my impeachment, says Kawira MwangazaKenya· 2025-03-25
Mwangaza said that with former Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s controlling the County Assembly, she stood no chance of emerging unscathed.
Impeached Kawira Mwangaza vows to champion political freedom in MeruKenya· 2025-03-20
Mwangaza argued that with President William Ruto’s UDA and former Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s influence over the County Assembly, she stood no chance of avoiding removal.
Mwangaza vows comeback, claims she was 'sacrificed'Kenya· 2025-03-19
Mwangaza pointed fingers at her predecessor Kiraitu Murungi for her impeachment.
With powerful forces against her, Mwangaza did not stand a chanceKenya· 2025-03-18
Former Governor Kiraitu Murungi and Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi received some of the loudest cheers upon their arrival.
New Meru Governor Mutuma reverses Kawira policiesKenya· 2025-03-17
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi.
Mutuma sworn in as Meru governor after court dims MwangazaKenya· 2025-03-17
Kiraitu Murungi was the incumbent politician who emerged a distant third in the 2022 elections against Mwangaza and M'Ethingia.
M'Ethingia: The light at end of Meru tunnel?Kenya· 2025-03-17
Kiraitu Murungi is among Mwangaza's political opponents who command MCA numbers in the Assembly.
How Mwangaza's political star was dimmed amid opposition, infightingKenya· 2025-03-15
Kiraitu Murungi claimed those behind the plot to have the CJ sent home were dissatisfied with the Supreme Court's decision.
Murkomen dismisses attempts to remove CJ Koome from officeKenya· 2025-03-13
Former Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi walked to the youth village for a panel discussion themed 'A new dawn for governance and democracy in Africa'.
Former Chief Justice Maraga condemns attack on judgesKenya· 2025-03-08
Former Governor Kiraitu Murungi is mentioned as one of the leaders accusing Mwangaza of poor leadership.
Give Mwangaza time to deliver, Njuri Ncheke tell leadersKenya· 2025-02-24
Kiraitu Murungi was defeated by Mwangaza in the 2022 election.
Kawira Mwangaza cites chaotic Senate in fight for jobKenya· 2025-02-22
Mwangaza defeated Former governor Kiraitu Murungi in the 2022 general elections.
Kawira Mwangaza wants court to overturn impeachment over contemptKenya· 2025-02-21
