Mutahi Kahiga
Mutahi Kahiga is the Governor of Nyeri County in Kenya, known for his advocacy in health issues, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Recently, he emphasized the importance of sustaining the gains made in HIV treatment and prevention over the past 40 years, amidst concerns over funding cuts from the U.S. government that threaten ongoing health programs and efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS.
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Mutahi Kahiga is the Nyeri governor who called for political parties to replace the Senate committee members.
We have evidence against four senators extorting us, governors say
Kenya· 2026-02-11
Truphena Muthoni completed her challenge outside Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga's office.
Guinness World Records approves Truphena Muthoni's 72-hour tree-hugging featKenya· 2026-01-27
The challenge took place outside Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga's office.
Guinness World Records ratifies Truphena Muthoni's set 72-hour tree-hugging featKenya· 2026-01-26Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga welcomed President Ruto to the county, highlighting the importance of prioritising development projects.
Ruto dares opposition as he inspects development projectsKenya· 2026-01-12
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has declared his full support for President William Ruto.
Nyeri Governor Kahiga pledges support for RutoKenya· 2026-01-11
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga praised Muthoni as an inspiration during her tree-hugging challenge.
Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hoursKenya· 2025-12-12
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga had earlier in the challenge made a stopover at the venue, later writing on X to praise Muthoni.
'All hail Truphena': Environmentalist hugs tree for 72 hoursKenya· 2025-12-11The circular was copied to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kahiga.
Government directs TBK to ensure compliance with Tea ActKenya· 2025-12-03
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has been put on the spot by the Senate after his administration was found culpable for issuing loans amounting to Sh16.3million without land valuation reports.
Kahiga on the spot over Sh16m loans issued without land valuationKenya· 2025-11-04Mutahi Kahiga is the Nyeri Governor who made unfortunate statements about Raila's sickness and death.
Ruto will bag Luo votes if he picks Mama Ida as a running-mateKenya· 2025-11-04
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga faces a petition over alleged hate speech.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga faces petition over alleged hate speechKenya· 2025-10-30
The association called for the resignation of Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga over his recent remarks following the death of Raila Odinga.
Clergy terms cybercrime law 'punitive, oppressive'Kenya· 2025-10-29
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga made an insensitive remark regarding Raila's death that exposed a misplaced sense of entitlement.
Unforeseen events have conspired to give President the upper handKenya· 2025-10-28
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga came under fire last week for making disparaging comments about the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribeKenya· 2025-10-28
Governor Mutahi Kahiga of Nyeri seems to have taken that as a personal challenge and perfected it.
Governor Kahiga's art is talking too much and spewing nonsenseKenya· 2025-10-25Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga is cited as an example of conduct that the coalition would not tolerate.
United Opposition moves to build team to unseat Ruto in 2027Kenya· 2025-10-25
Governor Kahiga has faced widespread backlash after a video surfaced in which he appeared to suggest that Odinga’s death was part of God’s plan to help the Mt Kenya region regain access to state resources allegedly diverted elsewhere.
Ex-Senator Orwoba accuses leaders of politicising Governor Kahiga's remarksKenya· 2025-10-24
Governor Kahiga has faced widespread backlash after a video surfaced in which he appeared to suggest that Odinga’s death was part of God’s plan to help the Mt Kenya region regain access to state resources allegedly diverted elsewhere.
Ex-Senator Orwoba accuses leaders of politicising Governor Kahiga's remarksKenya· 2025-10-24Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga sparked outrage and widespread condemnation following unsavoury comments that prompted calls for his impeachment.
Kahiga's political remarks spark renewed concern over incitementKenya· 2025-10-23Mutahi Kahiga is the Nyeri Governor who made controversial remarks about the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
NCIC summons Mutahi Kahiga over remarks on Raila's deathKenya· 2025-10-23
Governor Kahiga has faced backlash for remarks that appeared to celebrate the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
'Kahiga belongs to UDA, not one of us', United Opposition says amid public backlashKenya· 2025-10-22Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has come under heavy criticism following controversial remarks perceived as mocking and politicising the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga under fire over remarks on Raila's deathKenya· 2025-10-22
Mutahi Kahiga has resigned as the Council of Governors (CoG) vice chairperson following backlash over his remarks on the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Mutahi Kahiga resigns from CoG leadership after outrage over 'offensive' Raila remarksKenya· 2025-10-22
Mutahi Kahiga, the Chair of the Health committee in COG, criticized the high turnover of Cabinet Secretaries in the health docket.
Governors accuse Health CS Duale of being a bullyKenya· 2025-10-22
Mutahi Kahiga was removed as vice chairperson of the Council of Governors following his remarks that appeared to celebrate Raila Odinga's death.
Governors axe Kahiga at CoG after remarks on Raila's deathKenya· 2025-10-22
Mutahi Kahiga, the Council of Governors vice chairperson, said Raila's life and contributions have shaped the course of Kenya's history.
Governors hail Raila as father of devolutionKenya· 2025-10-17
The obsession with brick-and-mortar projects in Mutahi Kahiga's governance has overlooked fundamental urban planning principles.
Nyeri's 'Shakahola' bus stop project was unnecessary from the word goKenya· 2025-08-26
Mutahi Kahiga emphasized the goal of better income, yields, and resilience for farmers.
Kenya's soil crisis: How data is the new fertiliserKenya· 2025-08-23
Governor Mutahi Kahiga attended the launch.
Ruto ends hospital equipment purchases in shift to smart careKenya· 2025-08-07
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, chairperson of the Council of Governors Planning Committee, noted that counties have a duty to champion youth inclusion and economic opportunity at the grassroots.
Kibera spirit meets devolution as counties rally behind youth tech agendaKenya· 2025-08-06
