Kiraitu Murungi
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.
Born on Jan 01, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 2 | 4.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 72,888 | $106,000 | 144$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,771,296 | 72,888 | $106,000 | 144$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Former Governor Kiraitu Murungi is accused by Mwangaza of supporting her impeachment.
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Kenya:
Kiraitu Murungi is the leader of the Devolution Empowerment Party.
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Kenya:
Kiraitu Murungi was among the Young Turks advocating for democracy in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Kiraitu Murungi was part of the Young Turks advocating for political inclusivity.
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Kenya:
Kiraitu Murungi is affiliated with the Devolution Empowerment Party, which recently exited the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.
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Kenya:
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.
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Kenya:
Mwangaza said that with former Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s controlling the County Assembly, she stood no chance of emerging unscathed.
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Kenya:
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.
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Kenya:
Mwangaza pointed fingers at her predecessor Kiraitu Murungi for her impeachment.
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Kenya:
Former Governor Kiraitu Murungi and Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi received some of the loudest cheers upon their arrival.
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