Faith Gitau

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

Nyandarua Woman Representative cited by MPs as target of alleged gender-based political attacks by former Deputy President Gachagua.

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May 2026
9 MayThe 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
4 MayThe 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

MPs condemn Gachagua over attacks on women leaders

The News

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 →

Wednesday 26 August

MPs condemn Gachagua over attacks on women leaders
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 →

Tuesday 25 August

Women MPs condemn Gachagua over gender-based political attacks
Women Members of Parliament, led by Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris, have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they described as a pattern of gender-based political violence and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with his political opponents. The MPs argued that political disagreements should not degenerate into personal attacks or targeting of women based on their gender, and cited alleged verbal attacks against Nyandarua Woman Representative Faith Gitau as an example of the pattern.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 17 July

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →