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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 · MP Njeri Maina · Nyeri Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina · Hon_Njeri_Maina · Kirinyaga County MP Njeri Maina · Kirinyaga MP Njeri Maina · Hon. Njeri Maina

Kirinyaga Woman Representative who advocates for opposition unity, endometriosis healthcare coverage, disability inclusion, and youth engagement in electoral politics.

2026-04-242026-10-20

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    … utional safeguards and should not proceed.The courtroom was packed to capacity as a battery of lawyers appeared for the legislator alongside political allies who turned up in solidarity.Among those present were Nyeri Senator John Methu, Nyeri Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina …

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia arraigned over alleged inciting remarks
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina claims Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) blogger Justin Kinyua is missing after hooded gunmen allegedly seized him and drove him to an unknown destination. …

    Kirinyaga leaders raise alarm over missing DCP blogger
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Gachagua, before his own impeachment, had accused his political rivals of attempting to bribe Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina and a serving senator in a bid to secure numbers against him, suggesting that the culture of purchased votes long predates his own downfall, an …

    A rogue house for hire: How Kenya's Parliament has sold its soul
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Sifuna meets Mt Kenya leaders on opposition unity

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a meeting with Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina and Senator Kamau Murango to discuss national unity and consolidating the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Opposition leaders discuss unity push ahead of 2027 election

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met with Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina and Senator Kamau Murango to discuss efforts to unite the opposition and strengthen democratic governance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna, who leads the Linda Mwananchi movement, said his immediate priority is completing The Equitable Party's rebranding process before coalition talks.

    13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. MP calls for endometriosis care in UHC, SHA coverage

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged the government to integrate endometriosis care into Universal Health Coverage and Social Health Authority coverage, citing delayed diagnosis, high treatment costs, and the condition's significant public health and economic consequences for Kenyan women and girls.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 5 October

  1. Kirinyaga MP calls for endometriosis treatment in SHA coverage

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged the government to include endometriosis treatment under SHA, citing delayed diagnosis, limited specialist care, and high costs that force many Kenyan women to suffer for years without help. She warned that the chronic condition disrupts schooling, employment and family life, with women outside major urban centres particularly affected.

    5 October 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Uhuru and Njeri Maina urge opposition unity for 2027 election

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina called on opposition leaders to unite behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, with Maina urging them to set aside differences at the funeral of Martha Karua's father.

    3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Opposition urged to unite behind single 2027 presidential candidate

    Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina has urged opposition leaders vying for the presidency to settle their differences and agree on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, saying they should compete internally if necessary but present a united front to voters.

    3 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. MP calls for tools, equipment for TVET graduates

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for TVET graduates to be equipped with tools and equipment to enable them to start businesses and apply their skills. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for NGAAF-sponsored students, Maina said she would seek partnerships to provide graduates with equipment needed to begin working immediately after training.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. TVET graduates urged to pursue further education and skills

    Young people graduating from technical training have been challenged to continue their education and learn additional skills, including foreign languages, to improve employment prospects in Kenya and abroad. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina told graduates at Gichugu Technical and Vocational Training Centre that completing technical training should not mark the end of their education.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 27 September

  1. MP Njeri Maina calls for arrests over unauthorised item distribution

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for the arrest of individuals allegedly using her name and that of Senator James Kamau Murango to distribute items without authorization, asking residents to detain and hand over to police anyone found distributing such items while claiming to represent either leader's office.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  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.

    25 September 2026 · 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 →

Friday 28 August

  1. Kirinyaga MP calls for probe into violence at Gachagua August rally

    Kirinyaga County MP Njeri Maina has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged political violence during DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's political activities on August 23, 2026, in which several people were injured, including one person with critical knife wounds in Kiaragana. Maina also questioned the involvement of buses transporting groups of people to the areas where violence occurred.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kirinyaga Woman Rep seeks probe into August poll violence

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for investigations into political violence reported in the county on August 23, including alleged links to former gubernatorial candidate Wangui Ngirici. Incidents in Kiaragana and Kiamumbi left several people injured, and Maina urged police to investigate whether anyone should face criminal charges.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

  1. Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua meetings

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina alleged that Super Metro buses transported people to disrupt former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's meetings in Kirinyaga. Super Metro responded that the buses were carrying secondary school students on a recreational trip organised by the AIC Church Ziwani Nairobi for a hike at Kathandeni Forest.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Super Metro denies buses used to disrupt Gachagua meetings

    Super Metro dismissed claims that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings addressed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating instead that the buses were carrying secondary school students heading for a hike at Kathandeni Forest. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had accused the company of transporting individuals to cause chaos at Gachagua's meetings.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Njeri Maina defends Gachagua's commitment to youth issues

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina cited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's support for young people arrested during the Gen Z protests as evidence of his commitment to youth issues. She recalled her own role representing protesters and claimed Gachagua contributed Ksh.10 million towards securing bail for those arrested.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua rallies

    Super Metro has denied allegations that its buses were used to ferry political goons to disrupt meetings in Kirinyaga associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the passengers were secondary school students on a church-organised nature outing. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had alleged the buses transported goons to cause disruption at the political meetings.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Njeri Maina urges Gen Z to pursue elective office over street protests

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on young Kenyans to move beyond street protests and seek elective office, arguing that civic activism should translate into political leadership. Speaking at a youth engagement in Nyeri, she urged Gen Z to compete for positions from which they can shape policy and governance.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Gachagua warns Mt Kenya residents against Ruto-formed parties

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto is forming parties in the Mt Kenya region to divide votes, and urged residents to stick with his DCP party instead.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Njeri Maina calls on foreign embassies to pressure Ruto

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya to pressure President William Ruto's administration over what she alleges is state-sponsored political violence and intolerance of opposition activities. She called on embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France and China to intervene.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. DCP leaders dismiss NCIC summons against Gachagua

    Democracy for Citizens Party leaders have dismissed a National Cohesion and Integration Commission summons against party leader Rigathi Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks, accusing the commission of applying double standards to political leaders and challenging it to visit Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence instead.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

  1. Homa Bay MP Kaluma faces scrutiny over one-term supporters remarks

    Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is under scrutiny after declaring the phrase "one-term" prohibited in the county and warning of consequences for those using it. In an undated video, he also warned hotels against hosting one-term supporters and threatened to deploy youth groups to inspect establishments, saying he has funded fuel for their transport.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua accuses Ruto of fuelling political goonism

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and allies have intensified criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration, condemning what they describe as the government's failure to curb goonism and political violence ahead of 2027 elections. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of being behind the attack on the Linda Mwananchi faction during its political rally in Homa Bay, claiming the violence was planned by Ruto before he left for Dubai.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Kirinyaga Woman Rep calls for Kaluma's arrest over hate speech

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on the DCI, NCIC, and ODPP to investigate and arrest Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, alleging that his remarks against government critics could incite hostility and amount to hate speech or incitement.

    16 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kirinyaga MP accuses authorities of selective law enforcement against Kaluma

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused security and cohesion agencies of applying the law selectively and demanded the arrest and prosecution of Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over inflammatory political remarks circulated on social media that she says could inflame tensions.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. NCIC urged to investigate Homa Bay MP's alleged inflammatory remarks

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on the NCIC, DCI, and ODPP to investigate remarks attributed to Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma that she says could incite attacks against Linda Mwananchi supporters, citing violence at a rally in Homa Bay where members were attacked.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. DCI arrests Kirinyaga blogger over alleged hate speech posts

    Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested Justin Kinyua Mwangi, a Kirinyaga-based digital strategist and political blogger, over social media posts authorities say amount to hate speech and ethnic contempt. The arrest followed investigations into a Facebook post allegedly targeting supporters of President William Ruto in the Mt Kenya region.

    5 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. MP Njeri Maina raises alarm over alleged DCP blogger abduction

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina said she is following up on the alleged abduction of DCP blogger Justin Kinyua, who was reportedly seized by hooded gunmen on Tuesday and driven to an unknown destination. Maina, working with other officials, said the team was actively investigating the matter and pledged to provide updates.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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