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