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Njeri Maina

Also known as: Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina · Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina · Advocate Njeri Maina · Jane Njeri Maina · Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina

Kirinyaga Woman Representative and advocate who has challenged government over election violence, public participation processes, and State House spending.

2026-04-242026-07-22

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused the government of orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying Kenyans have a right to defend themselves when attacked.

    Njeri Maina: Kenyans on their own, govt orchestrating Ol Kalou violence
  3. Citizen Digital

    MP Njeri Maina endorses Gachagua as Opposition's best bet against Ruto in 2027 By Benjamin Muriuki July 19, 2026 05:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kirinyaga

    MP Njeri Maina endorses Gachagua as Opposition's best bet against Ruto in 2027
  4. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina have demanded the immediate release of Gen Z activists arrested during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, including prominent 'Niko Kad

    Advocate Njeri Maina demands release of 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba arrested during Ol Kalou polls
  5. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina have demanded the immediate release of Gen Z activists arrested during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, including prominent 'Niko Kad

    Advocate Njeri Maina demands release of 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba arrested during Ol Kalou polls
  6. The Standard

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina was named the top-performing legislator on matters of women, youth and persons living with disabilities, scoring 67 per cent.

    Infotrak urges responsible use of leaders' performance survey
  7. Citizen Digital

    Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina, Senator Murango top latest Infotrak performance rankings By Benjamin Muriuki July 01, 2026 04:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Ma

    Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina, Senator Murango top latest Infotrak performance rankings
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKirinyaga Country Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina [File, Standard] Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina has been named the top performing legislator on matters of women, youth and persons living with disabilities, scoring 67pc in a new survey.

    Infotrak survey places Kirinyaga as best Woman Rep performer
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua Impeachment case: Advocate Njeri Maina accuses National Assembly Counsel of misleading court By Citizen Reporter May 22, 2026 05:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kirinyaga Woman Representative, A

    Gachagua Impeachment case: Advocate Njeri Maina accuses National Assembly Counsel of misleading court
  11. Citizen Digital

    agua impeachment hearing: National Assembly faulted on public participation By Benjamin Muriuki May 07, 2026 07:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kirinyaga County Woman Representative, Advocate Njeri Maina

    Gachagua impeachment hearing: Lawyer Njeri Maina faults National Assembly on public participation
  12. Citizen Digital

    Protests after MP Njeri Maina blocked from commissioning classrooms in Kirinyaga By Benjamin Muriuki May 06, 2026 08:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Parents hld protests at Kadawa Primary School in Mwea,

    Protests after MP Njeri Maina blocked from commissioning classrooms in Kirinyaga

Yesterday

  1. Njeri Maina accuses government of orchestrating Ol Kalou by-election violence

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina claimed the government orchestrated violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary of failing to ensure Kenyans' safety, defending citizens' right to self-defense when under attack.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Kirinyaga MP endorses Gachagua for 2027 opposition presidential race

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina has endorsed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as the strongest opposition candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying Gachagua has demonstrated political resilience and voter appeal despite competition from other opposition leaders.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. DCP leaders demand release of arrested Ol Kalou by-election activists

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina have called for the immediate release of Gen Z activists arrested during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, including 'Niko Kadi' campaign mobiliser Allans Ademba, accusing authorities of targeting young people.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DCP leaders demand release of arrested Gen Z activist Allans Ademba

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina have demanded the immediate release of Gen Z activists arrested during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, including 'Niko Kadi' campaign mobiliser Allans Ademba. Maina condemned the arrests, claiming authorities are targeting young activists, and called for the release of all arrested Gen Zs or that they be charged.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Infotrak urges responsible analysis of leaders' performance survey

    Infotrak released a survey of elected leaders' performance conducted across 47 counties between January and May 2026, interviewing about 87,286 respondents. The firm's CEO called on media and the public to use the data responsibly for constructive reflection rather than sensationalisation or point-scoring.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina tops Infotrak performance rankings

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina earned a 67 percent approval rating in the latest Infotrak survey, ranking her Kenya's best-performing Woman Representative. West Pokot's Rael Kasiwai placed second with 61 percent, while Pauline Lenguris of Samburu and Elsie Muhanda of Kakamega tied for third with 60 percent each.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kirinyaga Woman Rep tops national performance survey

    An Infotrak survey conducted between January and May 2026 ranked Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina as the top performer among 47 Women Representatives on matters of women, youth and persons living with disabilities, scoring 67 per cent.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Gachagua impeachment: lawyer accuses National Assembly counsel of misleading court

    During High Court proceedings in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kirinyaga Woman Representative Advocate Njeri Maina accused the National Assembly's lawyer Moses Kipkogei of making claims unsupported by his affidavit, challenging his submissions about the public participation exercise in the impeachment process.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Advocate contests National Assembly's Gachagua impeachment public participation process

    Advocate Njeri Maina, part of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team, told the court that the National Assembly's public participation exercise in Gachagua's impeachment was deliberately designed to exclude Kenyans from meaningful engagement, alleging systematic exclusion in various constituencies and inadequate notice.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Opposition MP blocked from commissioning school classrooms in Kirinyaga

    Woman Representative Njeri Maina was prevented from accessing Kadawa Primary School in Mwea, Kirinyaga County on May 5 to commission newly constructed classrooms, sparking protests from parents and residents. Maina accused police of political interference and intimidation.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Njeri Maina critiques Ksh.89 billion State House spending versus education funding

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina questioned the government's commitment to education, noting that State House expenditure reached Ksh.89 billion in three years under President Ruto compared to approximately Ksh.100 billion over a decade under former president Kenyatta, while schools face delayed capitation and infrastructure deficits.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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