Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has affirmed that she will not hang her political boots when her term ends in 2027.
Speaking in Kirinyaga on Tuesday, November 19, the second-term governor stated that some people were alleging that she will retire, something that she denied.
“There are people who have been saying the governor is finishing then she goes home. Who told you I’m going home? Do I look like someone who is going home?” Waiguru posed.
The governor was speaking during the official opening of the NCBA Kerugoya Branch.
During the event, Waiguru urged investors to consider investing in Kirinyaga, even as she boasted of the county's rich potential.
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“We are the number one producer of aromatic rice in the region, not just in Kenya. Pishori is only grown in Kirinyaga. That Pishori rice earns our farmers in excess of Sh25 billion every year.
“So if you’re thinking about where should you open a branch, I’m giving you the hints without telling you where. You know for me I need to get votes from everywhere,” Waiguru remarked.
The governor stated that the opening of the NCBA branch was a testament of Kirinyaga's growing economy, adding that the county eager to partner with the bank.
“Kirinyaga County is among the smallest counties geographically, but it is also among the wealthiest counties in Kenya. We are a 95% agrarian county and so you should consider opening more branches in other towns in our county,” Waiguru stated.
The governor was first elected in 2017 and became one of the few women governors in the country.
She has since served as the Chairperson of the Council of Governors for two terms, making her one of the most influential women leaders in the country.
