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Jane Kagiri

Also known as: Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri · Laikipia Woman Rep Jane Kagiri · Laikipia County MP Jane Kagiri

2026-04-272026-10-18

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Waiguru praised the community empowerment programme led by Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri, saying such initiatives provided residents with opportunities to improve their livelihoods and participate in economic development. …

    Waiguru warns Mt Kenya against abandoning Ruto, cites risk of 30 years out of gov't
  3. The 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 rule
  4. September 2026
  5. The Standard

    … The National Assembly is currently deliberating on the Local Content Bill sponsored by Laikipia County MP Jane Kagiri, which seeks to establish a clear legal framework requiring foreign companies to ensure that a meaningful share of their operations directly benefits Kenyans. …

    Mungatana criticises government over crackdown on foreign nationals
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Laikipia Women Representative Jane Kagiri, whose constituency hosts the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), said the central issue was whether British soldiers accused of crimes in Kenya should face Kenyan courts or British military courts. …

    Laikipia MPs call for review of Kenya-UK defence deal over accountability concerns
  8. Citizen Digital

    … "Alituondolea vetting, huku mmekuwa na shida ya security si imerudi, tulikuwa tunapigwa leo tuko salama," Laikipia Woman Rep Jane Kagiri added, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse on his part said, "Wewe ni Mkenya na hukuwa unapewa kitambulisho, Ruto ametoa kasumba ya kitambo, amesema …

    Kenya Kwanza leaders rally behind Ruto's Vision 2060, call for inclusive development charter
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Number 2 mama anaitwa Jane Kagiri ni msaliti ya jamii yetu, anakaanga na Kasongo ni rafiki ya Kasongo. …

    Gachagua vows to continue exposing alleged deals by Ruto
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … In a joint statement released on Friday, Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere, Laikipia West MP Wachira Karani and Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri said they were deeply concerned by reports that the government intends to set up the facility a …

    Laikipia MPs oppose planned establishment of Ebola treatment centre in the county
  12. The Standard

    … In a joint statement, Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, his Laikipia North and West counterparts Sarah Korere, and Wachira Karani, and Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri said they support coordinated efforts to contain infectious disease outbreaks but raised concerns over …

    Mt Kenya MPs oppose US Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia
  13. The Standard

    … e housing programmes, 500 modern markets under construction have engaged 630,000 youth,” said Wahome, and assured that the Ruto administration will receive backing from the Mt Kenya region for his development.Other leaders present were Kerra Chairman Antony Mwaura, MP Jane Kagiri …

    I'm not scared of United Opposition, says Ruto
  14. April 2026
  15. The Standard

    … She faulted Senator John Kinyua for allegedly failing to effectively oversight the county government.Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri said that the ongoing development projects in the county are a result of unity among leaders, and urged residents to resist attempts by p …

    Kiunjuri urges Laikipia residents to judge leaders based on their track record

Yesterday

  1. Waiguru urges Mt Kenya to back Ruto's re-election bid

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has warned the Mt Kenya region against abandoning President William Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign, arguing that turning against the administration could cost the community political influence and access to national development opportunities for up to 30 years.

    17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. IEBC will scrutinize party lists for two-thirds gender compliance

    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 →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Mungatana condemns anti-Burundi sentiment following government crackdown

    After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Laikipia MPs seek review of Kenya-UK defence agreement

    Laikipia MPs have called for revision of Kenya's 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United Kingdom, citing concerns over jurisdiction and accountability for alleged abuses by British troops. The plea follows a parliamentary petition from victims' representatives in August, calling for a halt to ratification until outstanding cases involving alleged sexual violence and other abuses are resolved.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders campaign for Ruto's Vision 2060 development charter

    Kenya Kwanza leaders have intensified campaigns supporting President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 and National Development Charter, speaking in Mandera, Kericho, Bomet and Garissa counties to urge regional inclusion in the national conversation and rally voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua vows to expose alleged secret government deals

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua vowed to continue exposing what he describes as secret government dealings during a political tour of Laikipia County, claiming his intervention prevented the relocation of British Army training operations from Kenya and urging support for his bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Laikipia MPs oppose U.S.-backed Ebola treatment centre plan

    Members of Parliament from Laikipia County have opposed plans to establish a United States-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base, demanding full government disclosure over the proposed project and questioning why the county was selected.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mt Kenya MPs oppose US Ebola facility plan in Laikipia

    MPs from Laikipia County have opposed reported plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in the region, calling for full transparency from the national government and questioning why such a facility would not be established closer to the source of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 4 May

  1. Ruto says he is not afraid of united opposition

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. Laikipia leaders urge voters to judge based on development record

    Political leaders in Laikipia County, including Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, have called on residents to evaluate leaders based on their development record rather than party affiliation ahead of the next General Election. At a forum in Igwamiti Ward, candidates and officials also addressed issues including the condition of Nyahururu County Referral Hospital and the delivery of tents to community welfare groups.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

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