President William Ruto address the women during the meeting at Sagana Stage lodge on April 3, 2025/PCS.

President William Ruto on Thursday morning hosted a section of women from the Mathira constituency in Nyeri County Sagana State Lodge for breakfast to honour the late Ann Wanjiru Mumbuchi (Muchiru).

Muchiru, popularly known as Muchiru, a beloved community leader and mobilize, passed away last Sunday, March 30.

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She was a grassroots leader, best remembered for steering the 1,000-member Mathira Women Choir with passion and dedication.

She played a pivotal role in community leadership and grassroots mobilization since the 1980s, leaving a lasting impact on local development politics.

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In his address, Ruto praised her dedication to women empowerment in the constituency and participation in development activities.

A section of women during the meeting at Sagana State Lodge on April 3, 2025/PCS
Women leaders follow proceedings during the meeting/PCS
A section of the crowd during the meeting/PCS
Part of the crowd during the meeting at Sagana State Lodge on April 3, 2025/PCS
President addressed the women during the breakfast meeting at Sagana state lodge on April 3, 2025/PCS