The County Assembly of Embu

𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭

Embu County Assembly on Wednesday afternoon passed motions requiring two County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) to step aside pending investigations into incompetence and gross violation of the law allegations.

Deputy Speaker Ibrahim Swaleh who is also MCA Kirimari Ward moved the motion to suspend Lands CEC Member Raymond Kinyua while his Ruguru-Ngandori counterpart Muturi Mwombo made his submissions to have Health CEC Member Jamal Runyenje step aside.

Speaker Josiah Thiriku sanctioned the tabling of the two motions as a matter of urgency, noting that allegations of grabbing of public land and neglect of public health facilities were threatening to provoke civil disobedience by the Embu County populace.

The Speaker noted that two people had been killed during demonstrations protesting against the poor state of the Ishiara Level Four Hospital while Embu Town was teetering on the brink of riots by traders opposed to their eviction from a public plot to pave way for private development.

The Assembly heard that Kinyua has within his tenure superintended over fraudulent and illegal allocation of public land to private developers, including a parcel of land in Embu Municipality that was initially meant for expansion of the Embu Level Five Hospital.

The CEC Member is reportedly said to have falsified a document from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) convening a public participation forum on change of user for the said parcel of land.

He is accused of going against the County Assembly’s resolution to stop alienation of the land parcel pending investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on the circumstances leading to its allocation to a private developer.

On the other hand, the CEC Member for Health is alleged to have caused unnecessary loss of life by incompetently handling the public healthcare sector and thwarting the implementation of the Embu County Health Services Act of 2024.

Ward representatives lamented over the poor absorption of funds allocated by the County Assembly to the health docket, which they said has led to the dilapidation of infrastructure and deterioration of conditions of public health facilities.

The two motions also resolved to form Ad-hoc committees to investigate the two officers and table their findings and recommendations within 60 days.

The MCAs asserted that they would not shy off from impeaching the two CEC members if found culpable of graft or incompetence.

The officers will be accorded hearing by the Assembly and may be represented by lawyers.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞: 𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟

Following a loud disquiet by members of the general public, The Speaker, Hon. Josiah Thiriku led a contingent of Ward Representatives on an impromptu visit to Ishiara Level 4 Hospital as part of their oversight role.

The Speaker, who was flanked by the County Assembly Health Committee Chair Hon. Job Itumo (MCA Mwea) and area MCA Hon. Duncan Muratia sought to establish the current state of the hospital, which has been receiving negative publicity over its dilapidated condition.

The MCAs joined the County Executive Committee member for health Jamal Runyenje Ogw in a meeting with the hospital’s administration, Management Board and Community Health Promoters to get to the bottom of the problems bedeviling Ishiara Level 4 Hospital.

Later, the hospital’s Medical Superintendent Dr. Anthony Nduva took the Speaker and Ward Reps for a tour of the medical institution to give them a glimpse of the physical and operational status, in an effort to dispel rumours that the facility was on its death knell.

The Assembly team acknowledged that there were notable challenges affecting the hospital, including deplorable infrastructure, lack of electricity, understaffing, poor waste management and lack of expert personnel to operate specialized equipment.

However, despite these, the delegation observed that the problems ailing the hospital were not incurable. They stated that the Embu County Government had set aside more than Ksh 27 Million for renovation works which would start in a week’s time to give the health facility a much needed facelift.

The Speaker particularly took issue with what he termed as insincere politicization of the hospital’s internal affairs, stating that although the facility had its fair share of upheavals, the matter had been blown out of proportion by naysayers and hirelings bankrolled by politicians. He pledged to ensure the hospital’s lost glory was restored.

But in a different tone, the MCAs noted that some of the issues do***ng the hospital stemmed from staff indiscipline. They said they had initiated talks with the health dockets top officials to tame runaway absenteeism, unaddressed rudeness of medical staff to patients and general laxity among casual workers, leading to unkempt hedges and lawns.

Efforts by the visiting delegation to examine the functionality of the mortuary proved futile as the attendant was reported to be on a lengthy lunch break. Attempts to obtain the keys and gain entry also proved futile as news emerged that the morgue attendant always carries the keys with him.

Also accompanying the speaker were MCAs Hon. Paul Muchangi Njiru (Gaturi North), Hon. Agnes Gakungugu (Nominated), Hon. Sammy Tito (Nthawa) and Hon. Peterson Njiru Weche (Muminji).

Chief Officers Patrick Mukavi (Medical Services) and Henry Nthiga (Public Health) were also in attendance.

𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒! 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑!

Evurore Ward Representative Hon. Duncan Muratia debuted as Temporary Speaker and presided over the County Assembly plenary sitting for Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 0900hrs.

Several MCAs applauded Hon. Muratia for successfully steering the August House through the legislative business of the day despite being barely a month old in the Assembly.

The MCA also recently won accolades from his counterparts for delivering his maiden speech at the floor of the House eloquently, outlining his vision for Evurore people in fine detail.

Students from Kiamugumo Girls Secondary School in Ngariama Ward, Kirinyaga County, today paid an educational visit to the County Assembly of Embu. The students had an insightful and interactive session where they were taken through the roles and functions of the Assembly, gaining a deeper understanding of legislative processes and governance. The visit provided a valuable learning experience, inspiring the young learners to actively engage in civic matters and leadership as they shape their future.

As part of its oversight role, the County Assembly Committee on Water, Irrigation, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources conducted factfinding visits with a view of bolstering service delivery by key Embu County Government organs.

First, the Committee, led by Chairman Hon. Samuel Kithumbu (MCA Nthawa Ward) held a consultative meeting with the management of the Embu-Mbeere Water & Sanitation Company to establish the institutions operational status, challenges and chart the way forward in terms of water provision.

Later, the committee inspected Embu County’s borehole drilling rig to dispel concerns over the equipment’s whereabouts and mechanical condition. Operators of the machinery took time to reassure members of the committee that the equipment were in sound working condition.

Lastly, the Committee met with the management of the Runyenjes Water and Sanitation Company (Ruwasco) and Kyeni Water and Sanitation Company (Kyewasco) at Runyenjes and Kyeni Respectively to assess the preparedness for the latter to take over water services in the region.

The committee will compile a report containing its findings after interrogating pertinent matters and proposed recommendations for deliberation at the floor of the Assembly and possible adoption for implementation.

Newly Elected Evurore and Muminji Wards MCAs Sworn In at the Embu County Assembly Two newly elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have officially taken office at the Embu County Assembly following decisive victories in recent by-elect...

EMBU COUNTY HOSTS WOMEN LEGISLATORS CONFERENCE 2026
The County Assembly of Embu is proud to host the 3-day Women Legislators Conference 2026, organized by the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) at the University of Embu.
Today’s GENERAL SESSION II focused on Gender Responsive Budgeting, a critical conversation centered on aligning public finance with equity, inclusion, and accountability.
The session featured a keynote presentation by Amina Abdalla, CBS, Former Ambassador and Member of Parliament, and was moderated by Gender Expert Meimuna Abdikeir.
Distinguished panelists included:
Christopher Omulele, CBS – Speaker, Vihiga County Assembly
Miriam W. Oiro Omolo – Executive Director & Economist, The African Policy Research Institute
Hanifa Mwajirani – Chairperson, Majority Leaders’ Chapter & Majority Leader, Kwale County Assembly
Reena Atuma – Budget Facilitator, Kwale County
Julie Mwithiga – Senior Fiscal Analyst, Parliamentary Budget Office
Pauline Kathuri- Principal Fiscal Analyst County Assembly of Embu
The panel enriched the discussion with practical insights on strengthening legislative oversight and ensuring that budgets meaningfully respond to the needs of women, youth, and marginalized communities.
As the host, Hon. Yvonne Mati, MCA and Vice Chairperson of the Embu County Assembly Women Caucus, delivered her welcome remarks, reaffirming Embu’s commitment to championing inclusive governance and empowering women leaders across the country.
This marks a powerful step toward making public resources truly inclusive and transformative.