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Jayne Kihara

Also known as: Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara

Jayne Kihara — Naivasha MP, has clashed with government figures over political incitement and ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 election.

2026-05-242026-09-14

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The 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 clashes
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen 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 debate
  5. Citizen 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 Ruto
  6. Citizen 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 Nakuru
  7. The 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 failures
  8. The 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 Naivasha
  9. The 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 Naivasha
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji said officers operating in unmarked vehicles amounted to goons, while Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara demanded that police identify themselves.

    'I saw death with my own eyes': MP Kega narrates escape in Ol Kalou
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNaivasha MP Jayne Kihara has accused President William Ruto and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of allegedly fanning ethnic animosity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Naivasha MP Kihara accuses Ruto, Omar of stoking ethnic hatred
  14. Citizen Digital

    vasha MP Kihara hits out at UDA’s Hassan Omar over tribal narrative, warns of rising tensions By Ann Ngige Nyamu May 24, 2026 08:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara

    Naivasha MP Kihara hits out at UDA’s Hassan Omar over tribal narrative, warns of rising tensions
Politics

DCP allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes, police conduct

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. DCP allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes, police conduct

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Naivasha MP Kihara clashes with Nairobi Woman Rep Passaris on live TV

    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

Friday 14 August

  1. Gachagua blames MP Arama for stoning attack on his convoy

    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

  2. Gachagua's convoy attacked with stones in Nakuru

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. MP Kihara says Vision 2060 masks government failures, graft

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Mt Kenya leaders absent from UDA-ODM coalition retreat

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. Mt Kenya leaders absent from UDA-ODM coalition retreat

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. EALA MP Rega recounts escape from armed attack on Ol Kalou road

    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

Monday 25 May

  1. Naivasha MP accuses Ruto, Omar of fanning ethnic hatred

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Naivasha MP accuses Ruto, UDA leader of stoking ethnic tensions

    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

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