Amos Robi

In a surprising turn of events, former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici and Governor Ann Waiguru have set aside their political differences and decided to bury the hatchet.

The reconciliation comes after a closely contested 2022 general election, where Ngirici ran against Governor Waiguru but lost, with the latter securing her second term in office.

The two have a cold relationship from the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/wangui-ngirici-fires-back-at-waiguru-after-rigging-allegations/jrddyde">days building up to the 2022 general elections</a>.

Despite the electoral defeat, Ngirici remained undeterred and filed an election petition in court challenging the results.

However, in October 2022, the former woman representative made the unexpected decision to withdraw the petition.

Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici and Governor Ann Waiguru reconcile

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During a pre-trial conference at Kerugoya Law Courts, the petitioner's lawyer, Briand Khaemba, informed the presiding judge, Richard Mwongo, that they had received instructions from their client to withdraw the case.

Judge Mwongo granted the petitioner seven days to file the withdrawal officially, publish it, and serve the respondents. The premature ending of the court proceedings marked the beginning of a significant shift in the political landscape of Kirinyaga County.

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<h3>President William Ruto's tour of the Mt Kenya region</h3>

The timing of this reconciliation is noteworthy, as it comes amidst preparations for President William Ruto's tour of the Mt. Kenya region.

President Ruto is set to embark on a five-day tour, starting with a road trip from Nairobi on Saturday morning, with several stop-overs in key locations within Kiambu, Murang'a, and Nyeri counties.

President William Ruto speaking at the Christ Church Cathedral, Kakamega County on June 18, 2023

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On Sunday, the Head of State will attend an interdenominational prayer service at the State Lodge Sagana, emphasising the significance of unity and cooperation among political leaders in the region.

In the tour, the president is expected to address the issue of the declining coffee market and the region's politics.

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Denis Mwangi

The Public Service Commission (PSC) in Kenya has shortlisted 224 individuals for Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions.&nbsp;

Among them are media personalities and politicians who lost in the 2017 General Election.

The list includes both allies of current President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who created the position.&nbsp;

Interviews will begin on March 1, and successful applicants will serve on contracts determined by the President himself.&nbsp;

PSC received 5,000 applications for the 224 positions, and Kenyans have been invited to submit petitions regarding the shortlisted candidates.&nbsp;

Although it is not yet clear how many positions Ruto will appoint, sources say he may appoint 23.

President William Ruto chairs a meeting at State House in February 2023

Among the most notable names are former news anchors Linda Ogutu and Mwanaisha Chidzuga. Ms Ogutu left KTN in 2021 to serve as the head of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Secretariat.

“Mkiamka kesho mtapatana na hii list. Naomba tupendane kama wakenya. Tafathali naomba muamke, mkunywe chai na mniombee. Maisha ni kuombeana please. Where is my friend Ahmednasir?” she said in a post on Twitter.

In 2022, Chidzuga vied for the Matuga Constituency parliamentary race on a UDA ticket but lost to Kassim Sawa Tandaza of ANC.

President Ruto’s digital strategist Dennis Itumbi was also shortlisted for the position of CAS, barely a month after he was appointed to the Talanta Hela council.&nbsp;

Among election losers who have been shortlisted include former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, former Senator Millicent Omanga, Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici, former Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa, Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, Former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai, and Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.

Others on the list lost during the UDA primaries such as former Laikipia Woman Rep Catherine Waruguru, former Starehe MP Charles Njagua, and Macdonald Mariga.&nbsp;

<h3>Judge rules on legality of CAS positions</h3>

The Law Society of Kenya recently lost their case challenging the establishment of CAS position, after Employment and Labour Relations Court judge, Justice Monicah Mbaru, ruled that the PSC had lawfully created the position.

This ruling now allows the PSC to invite applications for <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/how-chief-administrative-secretaries-cas-will-be-recruited/hcd49tz">job vacancies that were advertised in October 2022</a>, which the LSK had halted by suing.

The decision made by the court serves as a relief for President William Ruto’s allies, who lost in the 2022 General Election, as they are the main beneficiaries of this ruling.

President William Ruto DP Rigathi Gachagua and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei during the Cabinet Secretaries Retreat at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club

The CAS positions include responsibilities such as responding to issues, providing liaison with the National Assembly and Senate, and coordinating with county governments.

The LSK argued that the creation of the CAS office was illegal and would lead to a bloated wage bill, which could potentially duplicate the roles of principal secretaries.

The society opposed the creation of the CAS office, citing the country’s struggling economy and financial constraints facing the government.

However, the court ruled that the creation of the CAS office conforms to the principles provided for in the Constitution and ensures no duplication of roles between CAS and principal secretaries.

PSC shortlists former prime time news anchors &amp; politicians for the positions of Chief Administrative Secretary

Evans Kidero, Millicent Omanga, Cate Waruguru and Cleophas Malala

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