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Faith Gitau

Also known as: Nyandarua Woman Representative Faith Gitau · Nyandarua Woman Rep Faith Gitau

Nyandarua Woman MP who supported UDA's mobilization of resources and electorate for the Ol Kalou by-election.

2026-05-042026-07-18

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The 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 chaos
  3. Citizen Digital

    The leaders—including the DCP’s brigade led by Nyandarua Senator John Methu, UDA’s led by Nyandarua Woman Rep Faith Gitau, and the People’s Renaissance Movement PRM party captained by Saboti MP Caleb Amisi—also pledged to maintain peace.

    Leaders call for peace as Ol Kalou campaigns enter homestretch
  4. June 2026
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeLands CS Alice Wahome, accompanied by Nyandarua Woman Rep Faith Gitau are shown the design of the to be constructed Nyandarua University, at Kapten, Ol Kalou.

    Nyandarua University takes shape with Sh1.3b first phase launch
  6. The Standard

    Among those present were Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Nyandarua Woman Rep Faith Gitau, Kiambu Woman RepAnn Wamuratha, Bahati MP Irene Njoki, EALA MP Maina Karobia and other local leaders.The leaders dismissed claims b

    Tension in Ol Kalou as residents stop buses over ID cards auction claims
  7. The Standard

    Her remarks were echoed by Nyandarua MP Faith Gitau, who said voters in the area are clear of what they want and are not interested in political insults and unnecessary fights.

    Waiguru drums support for UDA's Muchina ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
  8. May 2026
  9. The Standard

    The party is fronting Muchina Nyaga, the late MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, for the contest.Nyandarua Woman MP Faith Gitau who accompanied Muchina during presentation of his certificates to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), said that they have m

    UDA rallies support for Muchina Nyaga ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
  10. The Standard

    ion papers.‎‎The UDA candidate who served as the late Kiharao's personal assistant, has pledged to complete the work of his former boss. ‎‎He is banking on the support of the ruling party, which has deployed a strong campaign team led by Nyandarua Woman Representative Faith Gitau

    Battle lines drawn as Ol Kalou poll nominees present papers to IEBC
  11. The Standard

    Nyandarua Woman Representative Faith Gitau who is leading the UDA campaigns, exuded confidence that the ruling party will clinch the seat.

    UDA, DCP gear for grueling battle in Ol Kalou by-election
  12. The Standard

    Nyandarua woman MP Faith Gitau congratulated him, terming him a youthful leader.She said that the party will fully support him ahead of the by-elections set for July.

    Kiaraho's PA wins Ol Kalou UDA nomination
  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNyandarua Woman Rep Faith Gitau leads local leaders in Ol Kalou ahead of May 9 UDA nominations following the death of MP David Kiaraho.

    Ol Kalou by-election race begins with crowded UDA, DCP primaries
Politics

Gachagua alleges 68 women raped by police during Ol Kalou by-election

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. Gachagua alleges 68 women raped by police during Ol Kalou by-election

    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

Sunday 12 July

  1. Leaders urge peace as Ol-Kalou by-election campaign nears end

    Leaders and clergy in Ol-Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, have called for peace ahead of Sunday's by-election, following violence when a DCP truck was attacked during campaign activities. Political actors and supporters have been urged to embrace calm and tolerance to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. Nyandarua University first phase launched with Sh1.3b investment

    The government has launched the first phase of Nyandarua University at Kapten in Ol Kalou, with over 1,000 students already admitted and learning at Salient Secondary School premises. The first phase, costing Sh1.3 billion, includes a 1,300-bed hostel and 50 classrooms combined for the university and the neighbouring secondary school.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Ol Kalou residents block buses over alleged ID card auction

    Residents in Kaimbaga Ward, Ol Kalou constituency stopped school buses, alleging they were transporting people involved in the illegal auction of national identity cards. The incident, which occurred ahead of the July 16 by-election, sparked online debate and calls for investigations and transparency.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Waiguru urges Ol Kalou voters to elect UDA's Muchina

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has campaigned for UDA candidate Samuel Muchina in the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election, urging voters to elect him to continue development and ensure the constituency receives its rightful share in government.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. UDA fields Muchina Nyaga for Ol Kalou by-election July 2026

    The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is backing Muchina Nyaga, the late MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. Nyandarua Woman MP Faith Gitau said the party has mobilised resources and the electorate to secure the seat.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ol Kalou by-election shapes up as Ruto-Gachagua political showdown

    The Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for June 16, 2026, is setting the stage for a bruising battle between UDA and DCP as candidates present nomination papers to IEBC. UDA has nominated Muchina Nyaga, DCP is fronting former Ol Kalou town MCA Kamau Ngotho, and Jubilee Party has picked Eng Wilson Kigwa to contest the seat left vacant by the death of MP David Kiaraho.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. UDA and DCP nominees chosen for Ol Kalou by-election

    The ruling UDA party has nominated Muchina Nyaga, the late MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, to contest the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 6, while the opposition DCP has selected former town MCA Kamau Ngotho. The by-election was triggered by Kiaraho's death.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. Muchina Nyaga wins Ol Kalou UDA nomination with 3221 votes

    The late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, Muchina Nyaga, won the UDA party nomination for the seat, garnering 3221 votes ahead of eight other candidates. A by-election is scheduled for July.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Ol Kalou by-election: nine UDA candidates compete for party nomination

    Following the death of MP David Kiaraho, nine United Democratic Alliance candidates will contest UDA nominations on May 9 in Ol Kalou Constituency, with the winner set to face the Democratic for the Citizen Party candidate. Among the aspirants are engineer Peter Mugo, educationist Ndung'u Wangenye, businessman George Wambugu, and NG-CDF manager Muchina Nyaga, among others.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

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