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Veronica Maina

Also known as: Senator Veronica Maina · Ms Maina · Speaker panel member Veronica Maina · Nominated Senator Veronica Maina

Senator from Murang'a County who has criticized DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua over remarks toward women leaders.

2026-04-252026-08-24

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Senator Maina slams Gachagua over attack on Murang’a women leaders By Denis Kabiru August 23, 2026 11:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Senator Veronica Maina has hit back at DCP leader R

    Senator Maina slams Gachagua over attack on Murang’a women leaders
  3. July 2026
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSenator Veronica Maina during an interview on Spice FM, July 16, 2025.

    MPs urged to back bill aimed at enforcing two-thirds gender rule
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    d the Cabinet Secretary at the event said the issuance of the title deeds and the commitment by the CS to continue serving justice to the people has opened chapter in the area.‎Leaders who spoke at the ceremony and welcomed the initiative included Nominated Senator Veronica Maina

    Govt issues title deeds to Kihiu Mwiri residents ending years of agony
  7. Citizen Digital

    The ceremony was attended by Nominated Senator Veronica Maina, Maragua MP Mary Waithera Wamaua, Murang'a County Commissioner Hassan Bule, and other local leaders.

    Relief as over 700 Kihiu Mwiri residents receive title deeds after years of waiting
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Kihika argued that re-electing the President would help safeguard the interests of Mt Kenya residents living and conducting business across the country by strengthening their sense of inclusion in national affairs.Nominated Senator Veronica Maina also rallied support for the Keny

    Waiguru urges Mt. Kenya to pay 'Two Terms' debt as she rallies region behind Ruto
  10. Citizen Digital

    This week, the Senate compelled Nyamu to issue what Speaker panel member Veronica Maina described as an “unreserved apology” to the student, her family, the Senate, and the public.

    Pressure mounts on Senator Nyamu as Karua demands action over 'demeaning' remarks
  11. Citizen Digital

    thwith call upon the senator to tender the unreserved apology as earlier directed by the chair to the Senate, the student, the student's family, and the public for the distress occasioned by her remarks in compliance with the communication that was issued earlier," Veronica Maina

    Former LSK president demands action against Karen Nyamu for 'demeaning' Grade 10 student
  12. The Standard

    rkets under construction have engaged 630,000 youth,” said Wahome, and assured that the Ruto administration will receive backing from the Mt Kenya region for his development.Other leaders present were Kerra Chairman Antony Mwaura, MP Jane Kagiri (Laikipia), Senator Veronica Maina

    I'm not scared of United Opposition, says Ruto
  13. April 2026
  14. The Standard

    Senator Veronica Maina during an interview on Spice FM, July 16, 2025. [File, Standard] Senators have urged Parliament, County Assemblies and their respective legislative committees to incorporate a gender analysis in the scrutiny of laws, policies, programmes and budgets before

    Why Senators are calling for incorporation of gender analysis in legislative scrutiny
  15. Citizen Digital

    Other leaders who were with the President during the day-long development tour were MPs Mary Wamaua (Maragua), Betty Maina (Murang’a Woman Rep), Edwin Mugo (Mathioya), Peter Kihungi (Kangema), Veronica Maina (Nominated), Eric Wamumbi (Mathira), Wahome Wamatinga (Nyeri Senator), f

    'I will not kneel before another human being!' Ruto takes on Mt. Kenya 'gatekeepers'
Politics

Senator Maina rebukes Gachagua over remarks on Murang'a women leaders

The News

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 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Senator Maina rebukes Gachagua over remarks on Murang'a women leaders

    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 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Lawmakers push constitutional amendment to enforce gender parity rule

    Legislators and governance advocates are calling for a constitutional amendment to implement the two-thirds gender rule through a top-up mechanism for women legislators after elections if either House fails to meet the requirement. The push aims to resolve a 16-year stalemate on women's parliamentary representation dating to the 2010 Constitution.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Government issues 750 title deeds to Kihiu Mwiri residents

    Hundreds of families in Kihiu Mwiri, Gatanga, Murang'a, have received title deeds after years of delays caused by disputes and violence. The issuance of 750 deeds brings the total issued in the area over three years to more than 4,000, according to Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Kihiu Mwiri residents receive 750 title deeds after years

    Over 700 residents of Kihiu Mwiri in Gatanga Sub-County, Murang'a County, received 750 title deeds from the government, ending years of uncertainty over land ownership. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the deeds enable families to invest in land, access credit, and participate in economic activities.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Waiguru urges Mt. Kenya to honor Ruto support pledge

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for the Mt. Kenya region to honor its political commitment to support President William Ruto, arguing that maintaining the pledge made during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure is essential to preserve the region's credibility and bargaining power in national politics.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Martha Karua condemns Senator Nyamu's demeaning remarks to student

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has condemned Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu's controversial remarks directed at a Grade 10 student during a Senate hearing, calling the incident "reprehensible and unacceptable" and joining calls for accountability.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Former LSK President calls for Senate action on Nyamu remarks

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called for the Senate to take sterner action against nominated Senator Karen Nyamu over inappropriate and degrading remarks she made about a Grade 10 student undergoing voluntary service at Parliament, describing Nyamu's apology as insincere.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Ruto says he is not afraid of united opposition

    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

Monday 27 April

  1. Senators call for gender analysis in legislative scrutiny

    Senators have urged Parliament, County Assemblies, and their legislative committees to incorporate gender analysis when scrutinizing laws, policies, programmes, and budgets.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. Ruto rebuffs Mt. Kenya political gatekeepers during Murang'a tour

    President William Ruto castigated political leaders he said were trying to act as gatekeepers for Central Kenya's political direction, stating he will only humble himself before God and the electorate, not other politicians. During a tour of Murang'a County, he announced Ksh.27 billion in investments for affordable housing, markets, and other infrastructure, and noted improved coffee prices and a trade agreement allowing Kenyan agricultural exports duty-free and quota-free access to China's market.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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