Also known as: former Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina
Former Cabinet Secretary, accused by opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua of orchestrating violence during Ol Kalou by-election.
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Citizen Digital
… The DP was joined by Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, MPs Betty Maina (Murang’a Woman Rep), Sabina Chege (Nominated), Mary Wamaua (Maragua), Peter Kihungi (Kangema), local leaders among others.
DP Kindiki: I will take head on sellers of harmful alcohol; we must win the warThe Standard
… CS Wahome hinted at her own political ambitions, citing health sector challenges in lower Murang’a that require urgent intervention.Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina urged the government to thoroughly vet contractors before awarding multiple tenders to prevent overcapacit …
Replace Kaguku market contractor immediately, DP Kindiki ordersCapital News
… He cited recent remarks by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina, arguing that the allegations should not be dismissed as political rhetoric. …
Kalonzo Demands Police, Teacher Recruitment Records Over State House Handout ClaimsCitizen Digital
Senator Maina slams Gachagua over attack on Murang’a women leaders By Denis Kabiru August 23, 2026 11:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Senator Veronica Maina has hit back at DCP leader R …
Senator Maina slams Gachagua over attack on Murang’a women leadersThe Standard
… The DCP leader accused Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a MP Betty Maina and Dennis Itumbi of leading a team of police officers he blamed for terrorising Ol Kalou residents.He further named Nakuru Town MP David Gikaria, Kiambu MP Ann Wamuratha, Nyandarua MP Faith Gitau, Kiambaa MP …
Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaosCitizen Digital
… In a press briefing, Gachagua accused Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for alleged betrayal of the community, citing that they opera …
Murkomen orders probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence, says culprits must be arrestedCitizen Digital
… In a press briefing, Gachagua accused Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for alleged betrayal of the community, citing that they opera …
Gachagua blames 5 Mt Kenya MPs for Ol Kalou by-election violence, calls for IEBC disbandmentThe Standard
… n was disbursed to before they opened for the second term. “I have come up with a programme designed to remit the capitation before the schools opened, unlike before when there was a delay,” he said.Leaders who included Nominated MP Sabina Chege and Murang’a Woman Rep Betty Maina …
I'm not scared of United Opposition, says RutoThe Standard
… rest into the school,” he said, adding that the institution occupies 65 acres of land.Leaders who accompanied the President were Land and Housing Cabinet Secretary, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang'ata; and MPs Sabina Chege (Nominated), Gathoni Muchomba (Githunguri), and Betty Maina …
Ruto promises to construct 30 classrooms to decongest Njiiri SecondaryCitizen Digital
… Other leaders who were with the President during the day-long development tour were MPs Mary Wamaua (Maragua), Betty Maina (Murang’a Woman Rep), Edwin Mugo (Mathioya), Peter Kihungi (Kangema), Veronica Maina (Nominated), Eric Wamumbi (Mathira), Wahome Wamatinga (Nyeri Senator), f …
'I will not kneel before another human being!' Ruto takes on Mt. Kenya 'gatekeepers'Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised an all-out war against sellers of destructive alcoholic drinks, saying previous crackdowns fell short due to sabotage and interference. He said he will lead the fight personally and coordinate security agencies, the Kenya Revenue Authority, KeBS, NGAO, and the public.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised an all-out war against sellers of destructive alcoholic drinks, saying previous crackdowns fell short due to sabotage and interference. He said he will lead the fight personally and coordinate security agencies, the Kenya Revenue Authority, KeBS, NGAO, and the public.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered the immediate replacement of the contractor assigned to the Sh114 million Kaguku Modern Market in Murang'a County, citing severe delays in meeting completion deadlines. Kindiki directed the Lands Cabinet Secretary to terminate the current contract and bring in a new firm by Monday to complete the facility and provide traders with a working space.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the National Police Service Commission, Teachers Service Commission, and Kenya Defence Forces seven days to disclose recruitment details from the past five years, citing allegations of political interference in hiring. He referenced claims that TSC recruitment letters were being issued from State House and invoked Constitutional principles of merit-based recruitment.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Senator Veronica Maina has criticized DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua for what she characterizes as disparaging remarks directed at women leaders from Murang'a County, including herself, former Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina, and former Woman Representative Sabina Chege, and called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to monitor political leaders whose statements could inflame tensions.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused police officers of raping 68 women during unrest at the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County, allegations not confirmed by police or hospital authorities. Gachagua also claimed one person was killed and 20 injured, and accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of orchestrating the violence.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disruption during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting that those found responsible must be arrested and prosecuted regardless of affiliation.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou by-elections, alleging they acted on President William Ruto's instructions. Gachagua also called for the IEBC's disbandment but did not provide evidence for the allegations.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto declared he is not afraid of his opponents and will not engage in insults, saying his administration has initiated tangible development programmes. He challenged opponents to produce their development scorecards at election time and announced development allocations for Murang'a including Sh600 billion for affordable housing, Sh27 billion for 5,000 housing units and 25 modern markets, and programmes for milk coolers and coffee factory modernisation.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has pledged to personally pay for the construction of 30 new classrooms and six laboratories at Njiiri School in Murang'a County to decongest the institution, which currently has 2,100 students. He also directed the Lands Cabinet Secretary to facilitate construction of a 1,000-student dormitory at a cost of Sh100 million and promised the Ministry of Education will allocate Sh70 million for an administration block.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto castigated political leaders he said were trying to act as gatekeepers for Central Kenya's political direction, stating he will only humble himself before God and the electorate, not other politicians. During a tour of Murang'a County, he announced Ksh.27 billion in investments for affordable housing, markets, and other infrastructure, and noted improved coffee prices and a trade agreement allowing Kenyan agricultural exports duty-free and quota-free access to China's market.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →