Also known as: Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara
Naivasha MP allied with opposition DCP, critical of President Ruto's administration ahead of 2027 elections.
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The Standard
… Other leaders led by Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, who recently defected to the party, Laikipia senator John Kimyua, Mukurueni constituency MP John Kaguchia, Jayne Kihara (Naivasha) and Kamau Ngotho of Ol Kalou, supported the calls for unity. …
DCP leaders vow opposition unity to oust Ruto's administrationThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed the coronation of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the Mount Kenya spokesperson. …
MP Kihara dismisses Kindiki's coronation as Mt Kenya spokespersonThe Standard
… Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara said the political contest in the region was not directed at Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro but at what she described as attempts to use leaders to divide Mt Kenya. …
Mt Kenya leaders threaten Ruto with ballot punishment over Witima attackThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterKipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia warned of a growing pattern of attacks on political leaders, saying such incidents could increase instability ahead of the 2027 elections.Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, who previously supported Ruto’s administration, said she had be …
Gachagua allies warn Ruto over Embu clashesCitizen Digital
‘Don’t be silly!’ MP Jayne Kihara threatens to beat up Esther Passaris in tense TV debate By Kenneth Gachie August 20, 2026 02:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of Nairobi County woman represe …
‘Don’t be silly!’ MP Jayne Kihara threatens to beat up Esther Passaris in tense TV debateCitizen Digital
… Following the melee, Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara condemned the attack and noted that the Constitution guarantees politicians the right to freely conduct political activities, “We know there are goons on the Nakuru government payroll. …
Gachagua blames MP Samwel Arama after attack on convoy, says he's working with RutoCitizen Digital
… A section of politicians affiliated with the party, including Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, condemned the attack and questioned why the government was allegedly disrupting Opposition rallies. …
Gachagua's convoy attacked in NakuruThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNaivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed President William Ruto's Vision 2060, claiming that it was a decoy to hide his administration's failures. …
MP Kihara dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide government failuresThe Standard
… Even Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, in whose constituency the meeting is taking place, was a no-show. …
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODM, UDA meeting in NaivashaThe Standard
… Even Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, in whose constituency the meeting is taking place, was a no-show. …
High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODMUDA meeting in NaivashaDCP party leaders, including secretary general John Methu and recently defected Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, have pledged to remain united under the official opposition to unseat President Ruto's administration in the next general elections. They said they will not be intimidated and urged Mt Kenya region voters to support the opposition flagbearer.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
DCP party leaders, including secretary general John Methu and recently defected Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, have pledged to remain united under the official opposition to unseat President Ruto's administration in the next general elections. They said they will not be intimidated and urged Mt Kenya region voters to support the opposition flagbearer.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara rejected Deputy President Kindiki's positioning as a Mount Kenya region spokesman, asserting that former DP Rigathi Gachagua holds that role and that anyone aligned with President Ruto cannot represent central Kenya politics. Kihara accused Ruto of sponsoring multiple political parties to divide the Mt Kenya vote ahead of 2027.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mt Kenya political leaders have threatened to punish President William Ruto at the ballot over the unresolved January 25 attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, during a church service attended by former DP Rigathi Gachagua. Leaders accused the administration of failing to bring those responsible to justice and said the incident represents growing political intimidation in the region.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied with DCP's Rigathi Gachagua have warned President Ruto against what they describe as a dangerous approach to political unrest following clashes in Embu and an attack at ACK Witima Church. Nyandarua Senator John Methu alleged police officers were behind the church attack and called for their prosecution, while also defending MP Gitonga Mukunji and questioning the government's handling of Saturday's violence.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
During a tense TV47 broadcast, Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara and Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris clashed over allegations of political incitement and the 2007 post-electoral violence, with Passaris accusing Kihara of involvement in the 2007 violence and Kihara rejecting the accusations.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama for a stoning attack on his convoy during a Nakuru rally on Friday, claiming Arama is affiliated with the Jubilee regime and working with President Ruto's administration to undermine the United Opposition.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's convoy was attacked in Nakuru Town West on Friday, with several vehicles damaged. Affiliated politicians, including Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, condemned the incident and questioned government disruption of Opposition rallies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed President Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide the administration's failures, corruption, and extrajudicial killings, and to divert attention from the UDA's defeat in the Ol-Kalou by-election. Kihara claimed the blueprint was an effort to mask economic and governance shortcomings that have driven UDA members to other parties.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Key Mt Kenya figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish power-sharing frameworks and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences have fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of the 2027 election.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Key Mt Kenya political figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM joint leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish frameworks for power-sharing and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of 2027, while the coalition also faces major differences over the Deputy President position and zoning.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
EALA MP Kanini Rega narrowly escaped an attack along the Ol Kalou-Nyahururu road, accusing armed men he believes were police officers of attempting to kill or abduct him. The incident occurred as he left a DCP campaign event, after vehicles blocked and pursued him at high speed.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara accused President William Ruto and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of fanning ethnic animosity ahead of the 2027 election, warning it could reignite ethnic violence. Kihara argued that Kikuyu community rejection of Ruto stems from broken election promises, not tribalism, and criticized the government and National Cohesion and Integration Commission for failing to address hate speech.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara accused President William Ruto and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of fuelling ethnic hostility ahead of the 2027 General Election, claiming they are pushing an anti-Kikuyu narrative that threatens national cohesion. Kihara defended Mt Kenya region voters' right to hold the president accountable for unfulfilled 2022 campaign pledges.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →