Embu County News

Leaders in Embu County led by Senator Lenny Kivuti , Emilio Kathuri, the former MP for Manyatta, and John Gitonga Mwaniki, a political aspirant, have expressed their worries over the plight of macadamia farmers in the county. The leaders have demanded a lasting solution to the cries of the macadamia farmers from the County Government.  Speaking at Mutunduri market, the leaders accused Embu County Government of overlooking the grievances of the farmers and instead taking advantage of the issue to advance their political careers. The leaders have accused the current leadership in the County Government of playing politics with an issue of great importance. They noted that macadamia farmers in Embu County have held demonstrations severally demanding freedom to sell their macadamia products without intimidation but their efforts have not borne fruits. The leaders demanded that the County Government take the issue seriously and address the issue prom...

Politicians in Embu County, both aspirants and incumbent, tore into the County Assembly Speaker, Kariuki Mate, after reports of his appointment to the top position in the Jubilee Party emerged. This was a rare unity show by the politicians who claimed that Mr. Mate attended a meeting that was held on January 14 during which an agreement was reached on how to share Jubilee tickets.  Embu County leaders address the media at Izaak Walton Inn     However, the Speaker has denied the said appointment to a senior position in the party. Mr. Mate said he has only volunteered in mobilizing residents to come out in large numbers and register as voters. In a statement, Mr. Mate said, “I do not hold any such position at JP, neither have I been appointed to any position at JP Headquarters Secretariat. I have however volunteered to help in voter mobilisation in the country for Jubilee, and in doing this, I need no affirmation from aspirants in Embu.” While add...