Also known as: Nominated MP Sabina Chege
Nominated Senator who appears in coverage of Mt Kenya politics and the 2027 election cycle.
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The Standard
… In 2023, a Kega-led faction announced that Uhuru had been removed as party leader and installed Sabina Chege in an acting capacity, while the rival faction associated with Kioni continued to recognise Uhuru's leadership. …
Takeover: Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'iCitizen Digital
… bnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Maina said she was particularly concerned by remarks directed at herself, former Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina and former Murang’a Woman Representative Sabina Chege …
Senator Maina slams Gachagua over attack on Murang’a women leadersThe Standard
… Nominated MP Sabina Chege backed Kindiki’s call for unity, saying political differences should not be used to fracture the region. …
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politicsThe Standard
… This can only happen if they allow live streaming," he said, adding that "apart from malicious forms which the commission can manage, there was no need to ban it." Appearing on a local TV show early this week, nominated MP Sabina Chege, said the electoral agency was yet to justif …
Why Kenyans' trust gap on IEBC continues to growThe Standard
… umbi, Murang'a MP Betty Maina and Dennis Itumbi of leading a team of police officers he blamed for terrorising Ol Kalou residents.He further named Nakuru Town MP David Gikaria, Kiambu MP Ann Wamuratha, Nyandarua MP Faith Gitau, Kiambaa MP John Kawanjiku, nominated MP Sabina Chege …
Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaosCitizen Digital
… In a press briefing, Gachagua accused Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for alleged betrayal of the community, citing that they opera …
Murkomen orders probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence, says culprits must be arrestedCitizen Digital
… In a press briefing, Gachagua accused Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for alleged betrayal of the community, citing that they opera …
Gachagua blames 5 Mt Kenya MPs for Ol Kalou by-election violence, calls for IEBC disbandmentCitizen Digital
… Elsewhere, Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome was at Ol-Kalou PCEA on Sunday in the company of MPs Anne Wamuratha and Sabina Chege. …
Gov't officials on a UDA popularization mission in Ol Kalou ahead of by-electionsThe Standard
… ctories.He announced that capitation was disbursed to before they opened for the second term. “I have come up with a programme designed to remit the capitation before the schools opened, unlike before when there was a delay,” he said.Leaders who included Nominated MP Sabina Chege …
I'm not scared of United Opposition, says RutoThe Standard
… also needs to bar the wildlife straying from the Aberdare Forest into the school,” he said, adding that the institution occupies 65 acres of land.Leaders who accompanied the President were Land and Housing Cabinet Secretary, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang'ata; and MPs Sabina Chege …
Ruto promises to construct 30 classrooms to decongest Njiiri SecondaryFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over Jubilee Party leadership to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, pending confirmation by the party's National Delegates Convention. Uhuru said he will remain in the party as a senior adviser and member as Jubilee restructures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over Jubilee Party leadership to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, pending confirmation by the party's National Delegates Convention. Uhuru said he will remain in the party as a senior adviser and member as Jubilee restructures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Veronica Maina has criticized DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua for what she characterizes as disparaging remarks directed at women leaders from Murang'a County, including herself, former Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina, and former Woman Representative Sabina Chege, and called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to monitor political leaders whose statements could inflame tensions.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has appealed to the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite political differences, warning that electoral competition should not damage community bonds or national peace. He called on residents to tolerate differing opinions, assess leaders by performance rather than rhetoric, and avoid violence and property destruction.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces a credibility test after proposing restrictions on livestreaming of election results, a move that has reignited public anxieties over transparency and reinforced fears of curtailed access to real-time information during the tallying process. The government-sponsored Bill, stalled at First Reading in the National Assembly since February 2024, seeks to repeal provisions allowing live transmission of results at the National Tallying Centre ahead of the 2027 polls.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused police officers of raping 68 women during unrest at the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County, allegations not confirmed by police or hospital authorities. Gachagua also claimed one person was killed and 20 injured, and accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of orchestrating the violence.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disruption during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting that those found responsible must be arrested and prosecuted regardless of affiliation.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou by-elections, alleging they acted on President William Ruto's instructions. Gachagua also called for the IEBC's disbandment but did not provide evidence for the allegations.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Alice Wahome, along with Members of Parliament, are campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 by-election to drum up support for UDA candidate Samwel Muchina, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition party has also begun campaigning in the area.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto declared he is not afraid of his opponents and will not engage in insults, saying his administration has initiated tangible development programmes. He challenged opponents to produce their development scorecards at election time and announced development allocations for Murang'a including Sh600 billion for affordable housing, Sh27 billion for 5,000 housing units and 25 modern markets, and programmes for milk coolers and coffee factory modernisation.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has pledged to personally pay for the construction of 30 new classrooms and six laboratories at Njiiri School in Murang'a County to decongest the institution, which currently has 2,100 students. He also directed the Lands Cabinet Secretary to facilitate construction of a 1,000-student dormitory at a cost of Sh100 million and promised the Ministry of Education will allocate Sh70 million for an administration block.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →