Irene Njoki

Also known as: Bahati MP Irene Njoki

Bahati MP who raised concerns in Parliament about school reporting times and their security implications for young children.

2026-05-062026-09-01

In coverage

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May 2026
7 MayThe Standard
… The report came as Bahati MP Irene Njoki called for serious investigations, insisting that the incident was shocking. …
Family of murdered pastor break silence as autopsy reveals torture
6 MayThe Standard
… Area Member of Parliament Irene Njoki said her spouse, Makanga, initiated the idea of bringing men together to address rising concerns such as illicit brew, femicide, suicide and neglect. …
Bahati men rally against femicide, alcohol abuse

Politics

MPs urge Education Ministry to enforce school morning reporting times

The News

Members of the National Assembly have pushed the Ministry of Education to enforce adherence to school reporting time policies, citing security concerns as young children arriving early pose a threat. Bahati MP Irene Njoki raised the matter in Parliament, noting that despite previous requests, implementation remains a challenge, and sought guidelines particularly for areas experiencing insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence.

20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

MPs urge Education Ministry to enforce school morning reporting times
Members of the National Assembly have pushed the Ministry of Education to enforce adherence to school reporting time policies, citing security concerns as young children arriving early pose a threat. Bahati MP Irene Njoki raised the matter in Parliament, noting that despite previous requests, implementation remains a challenge, and sought guidelines particularly for areas experiencing insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

Education Cabinet Secretary warns schools against early reporting times
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has directed schools not to require learners to report before 7:15am, with official classroom learning set from 8am to 3pm, after parents and legislators raised concerns about children waking as early as 4am to attend school. Schools operating outside the approved hours will face disciplinary action.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →

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 →

Tuesday 23 June

Kuresoi North MP arrested after violent clashes injure five
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was detained and is due in court following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left five people injured, including three with gunshot wounds, and vehicles destroyed. Police said the violence involved suspected goons allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Kihika, and 56 suspects were arrested with 44 later released.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →

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 →

Friday 19 June

Police hunt Kuresoi North MP after three shot in supporters clash
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following a violent confrontation between his supporters and those of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika at a youth empowerment meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left three people with gunshot injuries. The clash also saw a bus set ablaze by unknown persons.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police search for Kuresoi North MP after constituency shooting
Police are searching for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after chaos at a constituency empowerment meeting left three people with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred when Mutai was allegedly denied entry to a meeting hosted by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika; his supporters clashed with those from the governor's side, and a bus was set ablaze.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

Women leaders endorse Ruto for second term in 2027
Women leaders, led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto's re-election bid at a women empowerment event in Taita Taveta County, citing development projects and resource allocation across regions. Waiguru defended Ruto's support in the Mt Kenya region, dismissing claims it had withdrawn backing for the President.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

Waiguru urges Mt. Kenya to honor Ruto support pledge
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for the Mt. Kenya region to honor its political commitment to support President William Ruto, arguing that maintaining the pledge made during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure is essential to preserve the region's credibility and bargaining power in national politics.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

Gachagua calls for security overhaul in Nakuru after cleric murdered
CP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for an overhaul of Nakuru's security team following the murder of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia at Tabuga PCEA Church in Lanet, accusing security officers of failing to contain rising crime in the region. Gachagua also questioned the silence of senior security officials and urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to release CCTV footage of the killing.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

PCEA pastor found dead; autopsy shows torture injuries
Reverend Julius Ndumia, a Presbyterian Church of East Africa pastor, was found dead in his church compound in Lanet Bahati on May 4 at 2 AM. A postmortem report revealed he suffered serious injuries to his head and neck from a blunt object, indicating he was tortured to death; his family has appealed for swift investigations.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 6 May

Over 4,000 men gather in Bahati to address femicide and illicit brew
More than 4,000 men met in Bahati Sub-County to discuss rising gender-based violence, femicide, suicides, and the spread of illicit brew, with participants saying the conference provided guidance on addressing these challenges and confronting societal pressures.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →