Charity Ngilu addressing a rally in Kitui
Charity Ngilu connecting with the community
Charity Ngilu with Kitui youth and women groups
Charity Ngilu at a community meeting in Kitui
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Kitui Governor · 2027

MaMa NGILU

"Kuthoolea Kitui Ongi"

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🗳️ Kitui Elections
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Charity Ngilu has served Kitui County as Governor, held three national Cabinet portfolios, and was the first woman to run for President of Kenya. This is what she stands for in 2027.

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What's already been delivered

Projects and programmes from her first term as Kitui Governor.

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Kitui County Textile Centre – KICOTEC
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Manufacturing & Jobs

KICOTEC Kitui County Textile Centre

A modern garment factory that created hundreds of direct jobs for Kitui youth, producing uniforms and textiles for the local market.

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02
Kitui water projects – boreholes and sand dams
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Water Security

County Water Revolution Boreholes · Sand Dams · Pipelines

Dozens of motorized boreholes and sand dams constructed across arid sub-counties, bringing clean water closer to homes and farms.

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Kitui health insurance – KCHIS
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Healthcare

KCHIS Kitui County Health Insurance Scheme

A pioneering subsidized health insurance programme that gave thousands of vulnerable households access to free medical treatment.

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A practical vision for Kitui's future

Expand sand dam construction, solar‑powered boreholes, and pipeline networks — especially in Kitui South, Kitui East, and other water‑scarce areas. Every household deserves reliable, clean water.

  • Solar-powered borehole systems
  • Sand dam construction
  • Pipeline network expansion
  • Community water point management

Decentralise industrial hubs like KICOTEC to Mwingi and other sub‑counties. Create thousands of technical and tailoring jobs so young people can find opportunities close to home.

  • Decentralised manufacturing hubs
  • Technical and vocational training
  • Tailoring and textile production
  • Youth entrepreneurship support

Restock dispensaries, upgrade sub‑county hospitals, and expand subsidised health insurance. No family should go without care because of cost.

  • Dispensary restocking
  • Hospital equipment upgrades
  • Expanded KCHIS coverage
  • Maternal and child health

Build processing facilities for Kitui's green grams (Ndengu), honey, and livestock. Help farmers earn more by adding value locally rather than exporting raw produce.

  • Green grams (Ndengu) processing
  • Honey production and packaging
  • Livestock value addition
  • Farmer market linkages
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News & updates

Straight from the campaign trail in Kitui.

Empowering women groups in Kitui Central 12 Oct 2026

Empowering women groups in Kitui Central

Mama Charity Ngilu met with community table‑banking groups to discuss the 2027 economic framework for women entrepreneurs.

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Arid region water map unveiled 8 Oct 2026

Arid region water map unveiled

A comprehensive strategy detailing the expansion of sand dams and solar boreholes for Kitui South and East sub‑counties.

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Expanding KICOTEC hubs to Mwingi West 28 Sep 2026

Expanding KICOTEC hubs to Mwingi West

Plans finalised to break ground on a secondary textile production unit, creating immediate technical jobs for regional youth.

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