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Woman Representative, Laikipia
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Jane Wangechi Kagiri is the Woman Representative for Laikipia County, elected in 2022. She previously ran for the same seat in 2017 but lost to Cate Waruguru. She is a businesswoman and a close ally of President Ruto. Kagiri is passionate about water harvesting and economic empowerment. She has launched the "Kagiri Water Tanks" project, distributing tanks to women's groups in the semi-arid county. In parliament, she serves on the Environment Committee, pushing for climate change mitigation strategies in the ASAL regions.
Elected Laikipia Woman Representative (2022)
Launched the 'Kagiri Water Project' distributing over 1,000 tanks
Member of the Departmental Committee on Environment
Faced backlash over the distribution of relief food in 2023, where some areas claimed discrimination
Criticized for silence during the banditry attacks in Laikipia West
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Businesswoman in the hospitality sector