Beatrice Njeri Maina: Meet Murang’a’s Woman Representative

Beatrice Njeri Maina, also known as Betty Njeri Maina, is a Kenyan politician serving as the Murang’a County Woman Representative in the National Assembly. She was elected in the 2022 General Election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.

Early Life and Education

Beatrice Njeri Maina was born on November 20, 1990, and grew up in Murang’a County.

She attended Kangari Upcountry Academy, where she completed her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in 2003. She later joined Naaro High School and completed her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2007.

Maina went on to study Development Studies at Mount Kenya University, building an academic background that would later complement her work in public service.

Her Career Before Politics

Before entering elective politics, Maina gained experience working in public service. Between 2013 and 2019, she served as an office administrator at the Murang’a County Woman Representative’s Office.

From 2019 to 2022, she served as a board member of the Athi Water Development Agency, giving her further experience in public administration and development matters.

She is also a member of the Institute of Directors, Kenya.

Entering National Politics

Maina made the move into elective politics in the 2022 General Election, when she contested for the Murang’a County Woman Representative position on a UDA ticket.

She won the election and became the representative of Murang’a County in the National Assembly.

Her Work in Parliament

Since joining Parliament, Maina has been involved in matters touching on finance, governance and development.

Her parliamentary record also includes participation in major national debates, including the Finance Bill 2024 and the impeachment motion against then-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Finance Bill 2024 Vote

During the Second Reading of the Finance Bill 2024 on June 20, 2024, Maina voted Yes.

She also voted Yes on June 25, 2024, during consideration of the Committee of the Whole report on the Bill.

Gachagua Impeachment Vote

On October 8, 2024, the National Assembly considered the impeachment motion against then-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Maina voted Yes in the impeachment motion, according to the parliamentary voting record.

Family

Beatrice Njeri Maina is married to Eric Wamumbi, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency.

From Public Service to Parliament

Beatrice Njeri Maina’s journey into politics followed several years of experience in public service and development-related institutions.

From her early years in Murang’a and her studies at Mount Kenya University to working at the County Woman Representative’s office and serving on the Athi Water Development Agency board, her career eventually led her to elective politics.

Today, she serves as Murang’a County Woman Representative in the National Assembly, where she continues to participate in matters concerning finance, governance and development.