The newly elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for Evurore and Muminji wards in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, took their oath of office on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Duncan Muratia Nyaga and Peterson Njiru Njeru (also known as Weche) officially assumed their roles in the Embu County Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony marked the end of by-elections held on February 26, 2026, where the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) secured strong victories in both wards.

In Evurore Ward, Duncan Muratia Nyaga won with 7,853 votes. He beat Albert Muchira of the Democratic Party, who received 1,940 votes.

In Muminji Ward, Peterson Njiru Njeru gathered 3,207 votes. Boniface Ngari of the DEB Party came second with 2,232 votes. The by-elections followed the resignation of the previous MCAs, who left their seats to contest other positions.

The Muminji and Evurore ward seats in Embu County fell vacant after their MCAs – Newton Kariuki (Muminji, elected on Devolution Empowerment Party) and Duncan Mbui (Evurore) – resigned to contest the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election in November 2025, which they lost to the incumbent Leo Wa Muthende.

Leaders welcome new MCAs

Leo Wa Mūthende, the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, welcomed the new MCAs.

“Heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Duncan Muratia Nyaga and Hon. Peterson Njiru Njeru (Weche) upon swearing-in as Members of the County Assembly. Your election and assumption of office is a clear testament to the trust and confidence the people have in your leadership, vision, and dedication to service,” he wrote in a message posted on social media.

“As you begin this important journey, may you champion the interests of our people with courage, integrity, and unwavering commitment to development. I look forward to working closely with you to advance transformative agendas that uplift Mbeere North.”

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire also congratulated the pair earlier after the election results. She said she looked forward to working with them to deliver on promises for residents in Evurore and Muminji.

The oath-taking took place at the Embu County Assembly chambers in the afternoon. It formalised their entry into the assembly, where they will represent their wards and take part in debates on local development, budgets, and policies.

These UDA victories follow the party’s success in the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election late last year, which Leo Wa Mūthende won. The results point to solid support for UDA at the grassroots level in the area.