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National Government Affirmative Action Fund

Also known as: NGAAF

2026-05-012026-09-26

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 — The controversy over underwear branded with the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) and the name of Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango has escalated into a legal dispute, with Murango and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina …

    Kirinyaga underwear saga shifts to legal battle as Njeri Maina, Murango demand retractions
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKirinyaga Senator James Murango has denied involvement in the production or distribution of women’s underwear bearing his name and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) branding. …

    Not me: Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The Woman Representative later presided over the issuance of National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) cheques to several community-based organisations in Gatunguru. …

    MP Njeri Maina champions PwD inclusion in schools
  5. The Standard

    … Maina later moved to Gatunguru, where she issued National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) cheques to community-based organisations to support local economic initiatives and vulnerable groups.She also urged youths to reject political mobilisation that could draw them in …

    New dormitory removes barrier to education for children with disabilities
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    … aid her decision to contest the Soin/Sigowet parliamentary seat was driven by the desire to expand development programmes and provide stronger representation for residents in the National Assembly.She launched several projects under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund …

    MPs urge voters to elect more female candidates to achieve gender rule
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … he government has established Gender Violence Recovery Centres in Level Four and Five hospitals in all 47 counties, two Policare Centres under the National Police Service, and 11 community-based rescue centres in 10 counties through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund …

    National Dialogue on Protection Centres proposes 3 pillars to end GBV menace in Kenya
  10. The Standard

    … m development services. “These investments will spur skills development, civic engagement and growth in the creative industry.”For women and girls, the CS proposed Sh402 million toward the Women Enterprise Fund and Sh4.9 billion for the National Government Affirmative Action Fund …

    Budget 2026-27: How Sports and Tourism fared
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … In Parliament, the survey recognised Mombasa Woman Representative Zamzam Mohammed and Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda for advocacy and development initiatives implemented through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). …

    Waiguru, Koome, Miano cited among women recognised for driving reforms and service delivery
  13. The Standard

    … Speaking at Bulesa during a Women and Youth Empowerment Forum supported by the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), Bonaya told the leaders to stop engaging in sideshows and focus on service delivery. …

    Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
  14. The Standard

    … The goal is to merge funding from the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), county governments (governors/MCAs), and the Ministry of Education into a streamlined system to make basic education free for a …

    Government moves to consolidate bursaries for free education

Yesterday

  1. Kirinyaga leaders demand media retractions over underwear reports

    Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango and Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina have demanded retractions and public apologies from broadcasters over television reports linking them to underwear branded with the National Government Affirmative Action Fund. The leaders deny procuring, funding, or distributing the items and have given media outlets 24 hours to comply.

    20 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Kirinyaga Senator Murango denies involvement in branded underwear

    Kirinyaga Senator James Murango has denied involvement in the production or distribution of women's underwear bearing his name and NGAAF branding, following a viral video showing such items allegedly distributed to residents. Through his lawyers, Murango said he neither printed, procured, bought, supplied, nor distributed the items, and has demanded corrections and retractions from media outlets.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Kirinyaga MP backs disability inclusion in school facilities

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has intensified support for Persons with Disabilities through education infrastructure and economic empowerment initiatives across the county. She handed over a fully equipped dormitory at Raimu Integrated Primary School, constructed under the NG-CDF Board's Best Practice Demonstration Programme, to improve access to residential services for learners with special needs.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. New dormitory improves school access for disabled students

    A new dormitory at Raimu Integrated Primary School in Kirinyaga, funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund, will provide residential facilities for children with disabilities, removing physical barriers to education.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Female MPs urge voters to elect more women leaders by 2027

    More than 10 women Members of Parliament have called on Kenyans to elect more female candidates in the 2027 General Election as the only way to achieve the two-thirds gender rule. The legislators spoke at a forum in Kericho, where Woman Representative Beatrice Kemei announced her bid for the Soin/Sigowet parliamentary seat.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 29 June

  1. National Dialogue proposes three pillars to address Kenya's GBV crisis

    A national dialogue on GBV protection centres in Nairobi has proposed three pillars to end gender-based violence in Kenya. The initiative highlights the need for integrated safe shelters and survivor services, drawing on the experience of survivors like those supported through SHOFCO safe houses.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kenya's 2026-27 budget allocates Sh45.6 billion to sports and tourism

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh45.6 billion for sports, culture, recreation and tourism in the 2026-27 budget, with Sh25.2 billion for the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund and Sh14.3 billion for the Tourism Fund. The allocation aims to stimulate growth, create jobs, promote Kenya as a cultural hub and boost foreign exchange earnings.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Survey recognises women leaders for reforms and service delivery

    A Kenya Track Survey has recognized several women serving in Kenya's governance, executive, legislative, judicial and technical sectors for significant contributions to national development, policy implementation, and service delivery. Among those highlighted are Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, and Principal Secretaries Salome Muhia and Terry Mbaika.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Isiolo Woman Rep attacks leaders behind failed governor impeachment

    Isiolo Woman Rep Mumina Bonaya has criticised leaders behind the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Guyo, accusing them of undermining service delivery and creating political instability. She described the impeachment attempt as chaotic and unnecessary, and stated her continued support for the governor.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

  1. Presidential secondary bursary cut to Sh100 million as consolidation urged

    The government has reduced the presidential secondary bursary allocation from Sh400 million to Sh100 million for 2026/2027. The Institute of Public Finance argues that consolidating multiple parallel bursary schemes could eliminate duplication and provide full free secondary education with a Sh20 billion surplus.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard →

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