SPEAKER MUTETI MURIMI HOSTS GOVERNOR WAIGURU FOR HISTORIC FINAL STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS

Kirinyaga, Wednesday  Kirinyaga County Assembly Speaker Muteti Murimi on Wednesday hosted Her Excellency Governor Ann Waiguru as she delivered her final State of the County Address.

Governor Waiguru, who is winding up her two-term tenure, used the address to reflect on nine years of transformative leadership in Kirinyaga, describing the journey as one of collective progress and resilience.

 "Delivered my final State of the County Address today, reflecting on nine years of service and the progress we have made together. Asante Kirinyaga," Waiguru said.

In her address, the Governor outlined key milestones achieved under her administration:

ECONOMY: The county's economy grew from KSh 114.9 Billion to KSh 190.79 Billion, recording 8.7% real growth in 2025.

HEALTH: Expanded Kerugoya Referral Hospital from 220 to 450 beds and grew the health network to 72 facilities across the county.

WATER: Household access to water increased from 48% to 74%, reaching an additional 53,000 households.

AGRICULTURE - RICE & COFFEE: Rice production rose to 210,000 metric tonnes annually, generating over KSh 16 Billion for farmers, while coffee production rose to 49,100 metric tonnes, generating KSh 7.48 Billion in sales in FY 2025/26.

ROADS:Graded 7,616.5km and gravelled 2,730.5km of roads across the county.

REVENUE & POVERTY REDUCTION: Own-source revenue grew from KSh 344.4 Million to KSh 1.11 Billion, while poverty levels reduced to 21%, with an estimated 52,000 households lifted out of poverty.

Governor Waiguru, while bidding farewell, thanked the County Assembly under the leadership of Speaker Muteti Murimi for the support and collaboration that enabled her administration to deliver.