Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata during a past event/FILE
Murang’a Governor
Irungu Kang’ata will stay away from physical office engagements for
about a month after sustaining a heel tendon injury while attending a
meeting in Nairobi.
In a statement
issued by the Murang’a County Government, the governor sustained an
injury on Wednesday after he tripped while attending a Nutrition
International meeting.
The session brought
together stakeholders to discuss ongoing nutrition and public health
programmes supported by the Canadian government-funded organisation.
“Murang’a County
Government wishes to inform the public that H.E. Gov. Irungu Kang’ata
was today attending a Nutrition International meeting in Nairobi when
he unfortunately tripped and sustained an injury to his heel
tendons,” the statement said.
Following a medical
assessment, the county said Kang’ata is currently undergoing
treatment and has been advised by doctors to avoid physically
demanding engagements for approximately one month to allow for full
recovery.
Despite the
temporary setback, the county administration assured residents that
service delivery and leadership functions will continue
uninterrupted.
During the recovery
period, Deputy Governor Stephen Munania will represent Kang’ata at
official functions that require the governor’s physical presence.
In instances where
necessary, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Prof
Kiarie, will handle designated assignments as directed, it stated.
The county also
confirmed that the governor will remain actively involved in running
county affairs through virtual platforms.
“Official meetings
via online will continue from Monday,” the statement added, noting
that Kang’ata will maintain oversight of county operations
remotely.
The Nutrition
International meeting that the governor attended is part of ongoing
partnerships between Murang’a County and development agencies aimed
at improving maternal and child nutrition, strengthening public
health systems and addressing malnutrition.
The county has been
implementing several community-based nutrition initiatives in
collaboration with the organisation and other partners.
The administration
appealed for calm and assured residents and stakeholders that all
county programmes, projects and services will proceed as planned
during the governor’s recovery period.
“Murang’a County
Government appreciates the continued prayers and goodwill from
residents and stakeholders,” the statement said.
“We wish the
Governor a speedy recovery.”
Kang’ata, who has
maintained a busy public schedule since taking office, is expected to
resume full physical duties after the one-month recovery period,
subject to medical clearance.
Meanwhile, county
leadership reiterated its commitment to continuity, stability and
effective service delivery.