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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

Njeri Maina — Kirinyaga Woman Representative who has called for investigations into alleged political violence and made accusations against political opponents.

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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    MP Njeri Maina questions State House spending amid Education funding crisis By Citizen Reporter April 24, 2026 05:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina speaking during the issua …

    MP Njeri Maina questions State House spending amid Education funding crisis
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Kirinyaga MP calls for probe into violence at Gachagua August rally

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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 →

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 →

  2. Mukurweini MP arraigned over alleged inciting remarks

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. His legal team challenged the charges on constitutional grounds, arguing they violated Article 50(2) safeguards and breached freedom of expression.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kirinyaga leaders claim DCP blogger abducted by hooded gunmen

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina reported that Democracy for Citizens Party blogger Justin Kinyua was seized by hooded gunmen and taken to an unknown destination. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango characterized the incident as misuse of state institutions to intimidate young people over their political views.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. MPs publicly allege cash payments for Gachagua impeachment vote

    Sitting Members of Parliament, including Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have publicly confirmed that money changed hands to secure votes for the October 2024 impeachment of then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, naming individuals allegedly involved in the payments.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  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 →

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