Governor Mutahi Kahiga Stories

Senate flags surge in hate speech ahead of 2027 polls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission was formed after the 2007-08 election violence to foster unity, prevent ethnically motivated conflict...

Petition filed to bar Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga from office over alleged hate speech
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

The petitioners are asking the court to suspend Governor Kahiga from performing his duties pending the outcome of the case, arguing that his continued...

‘Impeach Kahiga’ – Nyeri erupts after governor’s controversial comments on Raila’s death
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Senator Wamatinga said that although Governor Kahiga had resigned as vice chair of the Council of Governors, he now had a moral obligation to step dow...

NCIC to summon Governor Mutahi Kahiga, warns ODM leaders over Bondo remarks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, NCIC Chair Samuel Kobia said the Commission has received a complaint regarding the governor’s ut...

Government condemns Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s remarks, warns against hate speech
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The Government, through its spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, expressed concern over Kahiga’s comments, emphasising that leaders must uphold the values of t...

Leaders respond to Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s remarks on Raila Odinga
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 22, 2025

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissed Kahiga’s comments, claiming he was not speaking for himself but acting as a mouthpiece for Deputy President R...

Council of Governors to elect new vice chair following Mutahi Kahiga's ouster
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

CoG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi condemned Kahiga’s remarks, describing them as “untimely, reckless and unspeakable” at a period of national mourning.

Mutahi Kahiga resigns as Council of Governors Vice Chair, apologises for remarks on Raila's death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

He apologised to the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and to Kenyans.

Governor Kahiga faces uproar over 'insensitive' remarks on Raila Odinga’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga criticised Kahiga, describing his comments as “primitive, insensitive...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi re-elected as Council of Governors Chairperson, Mutahi Kahiga retains Vice Chair position
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

In a reshuffle within the council’s executive, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki was appointed as Whip, replacing Nandi Governor Stephen Sang.

Only fools can be forced into signing contracts  – Ruto to governors over medical equipment deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Kahiga told the Committee that 34 county governments had signed the deal under duress, citing financial constraints that left them with no alternative...

Senators question legality of multi-billion-shilling health equipment deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Under the scheme, an undisclosed supplier will install machines in county facilities and receive payments directly from the Social Health Authority.

Senators seek better payment terms of service for ECDE teachers
Barack Oduor  |  May 17, 2024

The lawmakers have urged the county chiefs to implement the tutor's scheme of service and provide additional budgets in what could be a windfall for t...

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