Kirinyaga Mourns the Death of Nominated MCA Beatrice Njoki Mitaru
Kirinyaga County is mourning the death of Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, the specially elected MCA representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the County Assembly. She died on Monday, August 24, 2026, while receiving treatment at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri.
Mitaru had served in the Kirinyaga County Assembly since 2017, earning recognition for her advocacy for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. She also held several committee positions within the assembly and served in the Persons with Disabilities Chapter of the County Assemblies Forum.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru mourned Mitaru as a dedicated public servant whose commitment, warmth and spirit of service left a lasting mark on the county.
Her death marks the loss of a long-serving voice for persons with disabilities and a prominent figure in Kirinyaga's devolved leadership. #Kirinyaga
