Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata will be away from physical office duties for about a month after sustaining an injury to his heel tendons.
In a statement shared on social media, the County Government said the injury occurred while Kang'ata was attending a Nutritional International meeting in Nairobi.
"H.E. Gov. Irungu Kang'ata was today attending a Nutritional International meeting in Nairobi when he unfortunately tripped and sustained an injury to his heel tendons," read part of the statement that has since gone viral.
Kang'ata was promptly assessed by medical personnel and is currently receiving treatment.
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— Irungu Kang'ata (@HonKangata) February 18, 2026
The meeting, according to the statement, was organised by Nutrition International, a Canadian Government-supported organisation that partners with Murang'a County and other counties in implementing key nutritional and public health programmes.
During the recovery period, the Deputy Governor, Stephen Munania, will step in to represent the Governor where his physical presence is required.
County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Prof. Kiarie, will handle designated engagements.
Kang'ata is, however, expected to maintain oversight over meetings that will continue virtually as he recuperates.
The Governor’s absence comes at a time when the county is implementing several ongoing projects in public health and nutrition, including initiatives supported through the partnership with Nutrition International.
While Kang'ata recovers, county officials have emphasised continuity of governance and seamless service delivery.
At the moment, Murang’a County has significantly expanded its nutrition interventions, most notably through the formalisation of the Murang’a County School Feeding Policy 2025, which aims to sustain the delivery of nutritious porridge to over 42,000 ECDE learners and pilot lunch programs for upper primary students.
Beyond schools, Governor Kang’ata recently launched an innovative "hospital nutrition" initiative that introduces culturally familiar meals, like chapatis, to inpatients at Level 4 and 5 hospitals to boost recovery and morale.
