Mary Maingi

Also known as: Mwea MP Mary Maingi · Mwea Member of Parliament Mary Maingi

Mwea MP who has called for government investment in grassroots sports development and talent programmes.

2026-07-302026-10-12

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July 2026
30 JulCitizen Digital
… Led by Igamba Ng'ombe MP Patrick Munene, Mwea MP Mary Maingi and Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari, the legislators argued that those calling for Kindiki's removal, among them Junet and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, played no part in electing the current Kenya Kwanza administr …
Ruto allies in Mt Kenya slam ODM over 50-50 gov't push

Sport

Maingi calls for government investment in grassroots sports

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Mwea MP Mary Maingi has called on the Ministry of Sports to work with the Kenya Academy of Sports to establish structured training programmes and talent development schemes at grassroots level, arguing that this would create a pathway to professional sports careers. She made the call as Thiba Youngsters and Mutithi Queens won the men's and women's titles at the Mwea Super Cup Season 4 finals.

11 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Maingi calls for government investment in grassroots sports
Mwea MP Mary Maingi has called on the Ministry of Sports to work with the Kenya Academy of Sports to establish structured training programmes and talent development schemes at grassroots level, arguing that this would create a pathway to professional sports careers. She made the call as Thiba Youngsters and Mutithi Queens won the men's and women's titles at the Mwea Super Cup Season 4 finals.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

MP urges investment in grassroots sports for youth employment
Mwea MP Mary Maingi has called on the government to increase investment in grassroots sports development and establish structured talent development programmes through the Kenya Academy of Sports to provide young athletes with professional training, mentorship, and pathways to competitive sports careers.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

Death marred tarmacking of Kimbimbi-Kanjinji road in Kirinyaga
A 22-year-old man from Gatitika village died in a motorcycle-car collision along the Kimbimbi-Kanjinji road in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County, during tarmacking works on the long-awaited stretch. The accident has raised resident concerns over road safety as construction continues.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 20 September

Mwea residents gain access to local Huduma Centre
Mwea's new Huduma Centre, Kenya's 61st and Kirinyaga County's second, was commissioned by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday. The facility, operational since July, offers government services including identity documents, birth and death certificates, KRA services, and pension inquiries, plus an ICT hub for digital skills training.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

DP Kindiki pledges Sh1bn for local rice purchases before imports
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged Sh1 billion to the Kenya National Trading Corporation to purchase locally produced rice, with the government prioritising domestic supplies from regions including Mwea, Kirinyaga County, and other rice-growing areas before allowing imports.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kindiki urges rivals to focus campaign on development records
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged political leaders to campaign on their development record instead of trading insults, saying political competition should allow leaders to explain what they have done for the people. He called on his rivals to similarly account for projects and initiatives they championed when they held senior government positions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DP Kindiki allocates Ksh1 billion to buy local rice first
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki promised the government will allocate 1 billion shillings to buy rice from local farmers before allowing importation, prioritizing farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County and other rice-growing areas to protect domestic producers and boost food reserves.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Thursday 13 August

Police deploy traffic enforcement on Mwea-Embu highway after crash
Police have increased traffic enforcement along the Mwea-Embu highway in Kirinyaga County following a crash at Murubara that killed 10 people two weeks ago. The driver of the parcel truck involved remains in custody pending investigation and potential prosecution referral.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

Mt Kenya MPs defend Kindiki against ODM's 50-50 government demand
Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →