Also known as: Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi
Beatrice Elachi — Dagoretti North MP and KEWOPA Vice Chairperson, advocating for mental health awareness and women's political representation ahead of 2027 elections.
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NGEC chair Rehema Jaldesa with Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi at a gender rule forum in Nairobi on October 2, 2026. …
Gender rule tests political will ahead of 2027 electionThe Standard
… The second one is in the National Assembly, the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by MPs Gladys Boss (Uasin Gishu Woman Representative), Jane Kagiri (Laikipia Woman Representative) and Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), currently before the National Assembly …
IEBC renews push for gender ruleCitizen Digital
… Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi rounded out the top five with 7 per cent. The study comes amid ongoing debate over female leadership in Kenya and globally, with sections of the public still expressing doubt about electing women into positions of authority. …
Study ranks Kagure as Nairobi's most influential woman leaderThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterIn Dagoretti North, Beatrice Elachi polled 32.2 per cent against Robert Alai's 27.9 per cent and Bright Shitemi's 24 per cent.In Dagoretti South, Dennis Waweru leads with 28 per cent ahead of John Kiarie at 25.7 per cent. …
New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 openCitizen Digital
… In June, Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi accused employers of hiring Burundian construction workers over Kenyans because they would accept lower pay, saying she intended to stop people being hired at Ksh.400 a day when Kenyans were paid Ksh.700 and above. …
From Tata Chemicals to foreign hawkers; Ruto’s ‘pack and go’ order causes regional jittersThe Standard
… es. “We are concerned over the conduct of the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, where he has on several occasions singled out innocent women leaders and women spouses, drawing them into unnecessary political confrontations,” said PassarisDagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi …
MPs chide Gachagua over attacks on women leadersThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Kenyans have been urged to end stigma and discrimination against people living with mental health conditions, with Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi warning that negative perceptions continue to discourage many from seeking help. …
Elachi calls for an end to mental health stigmaThe Standard
… the Women Political Leaders (WPL) Kenya Cohort, the legislators said sustained collaboration and targeted interventions will be critical in overcoming barriers that continue to limit women's participation in politics.KEWOPA Vice Chairperson and Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi …
Women MPs push for stronger political support ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi challenged the notion that women alone should bear the consequences, saying that men responsible for pregnancies should equally be held accountable. …
MPs demand answers over dismissal of 18 pregnant police recruitsCapital News
… Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi challenged the notion that women alone should bear the consequences. …
MPs Demand Answers Over Dismissal of 18 Pregnant Police RecruitsAs Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, political parties face renewed pressure to ensure women are not locked out of elective positions through implementation of the two-thirds gender principle, with calls on Parliament to enact legislation and the electoral commission to enforce it.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, political parties face renewed pressure to ensure women are not locked out of elective positions through implementation of the two-thirds gender principle, with calls on Parliament to enact legislation and the electoral commission to enforce it.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it will closely review political party candidate lists submitted for next year's elections to ensure compliance with the two-thirds gender principle. IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu said the commission proposes that any candidate list presented must meet at least the two-thirds gender threshold as a compliance requirement, urging parties to nominate women for constituencies where they have a strong chance of election.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Centre for African Progress study of 6,000 respondents ranked businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure as Nairobi's most influential female leader with 30 per cent support, followed by Millicent Omanga at 26 per cent.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has issued ultimatums targeting both Tata Chemicals and regional nationals engaged in small-scale street trading, with both groups ordered to justify their economic presence or leave Kenya. The moves reflect a broader "economic sovereignty" theme as the administration faces public frustration over jobs, cost of living, and unfulfilled promises ahead of elections.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has called on Kenyans to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health conditions, warning that fear of judgment and misinformation discourage many from seeking help. Political leaders and society have a responsibility to challenge misconceptions about mental illness through awareness, education, and support, she said during a training session for the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women MPs, meeting under KEWOPA and WPL Kenya Cohort, have called for action on gender rule, online violence, campaign financing, and democratic participation. KEWOPA Vice Chairperson Beatrice Elachi said electing at least forty more women in 2027 would help achieve the constitutional two-thirds gender principle in Parliament.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College for being pregnant. Legislators, including Makueni Woman Representative Suzanne Kiamba, questioned the legality of the decision and called for reforms, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution, labour laws, and fair administrative action.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College after they were found to be pregnant. Lawmakers have questioned the legality of the decision and are calling for reforms to protect the rights of affected women, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution and labour laws.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Female lawmakers in the National Assembly pushed back against the National Police Service's disqualification of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College due to pregnancy, with male committee members defending the decision as based on medical fitness requirements rather than discipline.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan lawmakers debated bhang policy, with some calling for regulated, medicinal use like Mexico, the US, and South Africa, while others rejected legalization as a solution to rising drug use and trafficking.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Concerns over lack of access to sanitary products, inadequate menstrual health information, and cultural stigma have contributed to school absenteeism among girls. Universities, churches, NGOs and community groups are now conducting awareness walks, school outreach programmes and sanitary pad distribution drives across several counties to address menstrual health and keep girls in school.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called on Kenyans to unite for faster development and cautioned against politicians who sow division and tribalism. He said those seeking political office should be judged on their development track record and vision, not on divisive politics.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →