Former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura has resigned as Chairman of the Board at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), just eight months into his tenure. His resignation, effective Tuesday, stems from his long-standing opposition to President William Ruto’s administration and its policies.

• Gitura stated his resignation was to avoid sending mixed political signals, given his known opposition to President William Ruto’s government and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) policies, especially concerning governance and corruption.
• He was appointed and gazetted as chair on December 20, 2024, and highlighted that holding the position made it difficult to freely criticize government actions.
• Gitura, a politician who previously served as Deputy Speaker in the Eleventh Parliament and Chairman of KEMSA and Communication Authority of Kenya, emphasized his political convictions ahead of the 2027 elections.