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Sabina Chege Biography
Sabina Chege full name Sabina Wanjiru Chege is a Kenyan politician and member of parliament representing the Murang’a County Women Representative seat. She was born on March 8, 1972, in Murang’a County, Kenya.
Sabina Chege began her career in the media industry as a radio presenter and news anchor before venturing into politics. She worked at Kameme FM, a popular vernacular radio station, where she hosted various shows and gained popularity among listeners.
In 2013, Sabina Chege actively ran for political office and the voters elected her as the Women Representative for Murang’a County. Since then, she has successfully won reelection in subsequent elections, actively serving as the voice and advocate for the women of her constituency.
As a legislator, Sabina Chege actively engages in championing women’s rights, healthcare, and education issues. She takes an active role in promoting and advocating for policies that support women’s rights and equality, as well as initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services and educational opportunities for her constituents.
Sabina Chege has also served in various parliamentary committees, including the Departmental Committee on Health and the Committee on Broadcasting and Library. Recognitions have been bestowed upon Sabina Chege for her leadership and significant contributions to the political landscape in Kenya.
Outside of politics, She is a mother and a strong advocate for family values and empowerment. She continues to make a notable impact in her constituency and beyond through her dedication to public service.
Sabina Chege Age
Sabina Chege was born on August 22, 1978. She is 44 years old as of June 29, 2023.
Sabina Chege Family
Sabina Chege’s parents are Chege Mutema and Susan Wairimu. She has one sibling, a brother named Simon Chege.
Chege’s parents were both teachers. Her father taught at Murang’a High School, and her mother taught at Gatanga Girls’ High School.
Chege’s brother is also a politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Kandara Constituency in Murang’a County.
Chege is a close-knit family. She is very proud of her parents and her brother, and she credits them with her success in life.
Sabina Chege Husband I Sabina Chege Daughter
She actively entered into marriage with Maina Gathitu, the former acting General Manager of the Kenya Dairy Board. They have one daughter together.
Chege actively named her daughter Sabina Joy Chege. She is a student at the University of Nairobi.
Chege has actively undergone two previous marriages before. Her first marriage was to a man named David Mwangi. They had three children together. Her second marriage was to a man named DeMathew. They had no children together.
Sabina Chege politics
Sabina is a Kenyan politician who has served as the Woman Representative for Murang’a County since 2013. She is a member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Chege is a strong advocate for women’s rights and has been a vocal critic of gender-based violence. She is also a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Health.
In 2013, Chege actively secured her position as the Woman Representative for Murang’a County by winning the election on a National Alliance (TNA) party ticket. She actively achieved re-election in 2017, this time on a Jubilee Party ticket. However, in May 2023, she faced expulsion from the Jubilee Party after actively declaring her support for Deputy President William Ruto. In June 2023, she joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Chege is a controversial figure in Kenyan politics. Accusations of corruption and being a political opportunist have been directed towards Chege. However, she actively maintains popularity among her constituents in Murang’a County. She is viewed as a strong and outspoken advocate for women’s rights.
In the 2022 general election, Chege is running for the Murang’a gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket. She is facing stiff competition from incumbent Governor Mwangi wa Iria, who is running on a Jubilee Party ticket.
The 2022 general election actively expects to be a closely contested race.The outcome of the election will have a significant impact on the future of Kenyan politics.
Sabina Chege party
Chege was a member of the Jubilee Party from 2016 to 2023. After actively declaring her support for Deputy President William Ruto, she faced expulsion from the party in May 2023.
In June 2023, Chege joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Deputy President William Ruto actively formed UDA, a political party in Kenya, in 2022. The party actively serves as a rival to the Jubilee Party, which is the party of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Chege is a controversial figure in Kenyan politics. Accusers have actively leveled allegations of corruption and political opportunism against her. However, she is also a popular figure among her constituents in Murang’a County. She is seen as a strong and outspoken advocate for women’s rights.
