Sabina Chege Biography
Sabina Chege is a Kenyan politician, former television actress, and radio presenter who was born and brought up in Murang’a County, Kenya. She is widely known as the former Woman Representative in the National Assembly for Murang’a County (2013–2022). She is presently serving as the Jubilee Nominated Member of Parliament.
Sabina was elected to that position in March 2013 on The National Alliance (TNA) political party ticket. Sabina is a coalition member of the Jubilee Alliance. Chege was the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, in the Parliament of Kenya.
10 Quick Facts About Sabina Chege
- Name: Sabina Wanjiru Chege
- Age: 45 years old
- Birthday: 22 August
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Height: Average
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Politician, Former Television Actress, and Radio Presenter
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: KSh 621,250 – KSh 710,000
- Net worth: $3 Million
Sabina Chege Age
Sabina is 45 years old. She was born on 10 August 1978, in Murang’a County, Central Province, Kenya. She celebrates her birthday on 10 August and her birth sign is Leo.
Sabina Chege Height
Sabina stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. Nonetheless, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Early Life and Education
Sabina went to Kinyona Primary School and then Matu Primary School. She then went to Mugoiri Girls High School. She attended the Kenya Institute of Management and the University of Nairobi where she obtained a Bachelor of Education degree and a master’s degree in communication.
Before joining politics, Chege was an actress in the television soap Tausi where the played the role of Rehema. She thereafter worked as a radio presenter on Coro FM and in radio management at Kameme FM and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
Sabina Chege Family, Parents
Sabina was born to her father Chege Mutema and mother the late Susan Wairimu in Murang’a. Her mother was 68 years when she passed on in a fatal accident at Gichagi-ini Githumu whereas her Chege Mutema was taken to Aga Khan hospital and survived.
Based on Murang’a County Commander Naomi Ichami, Ms. Wairimu was with her husband Chege Mutema 75, in a Nissan Station wagon that crashed head-on with a Toyota Noah that was carrying Unaitus Sacco staff.
Sabina Chege Husband
Sabina is currently married to her husband Maina Gathito in an all-white wedding on September 7, 1996, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in South B, Nairobi. Sabina’s family source explained that she later married the former dairy board boss in a traditional ceremony making Sabina an ‘official’ wife.
In what is seen as a step to stake her claim, Sabina paraded Maina as her hubby when both appeared to pick up her certificate from the Murang’a Returning Officer after she won the Woman Rep seat. Sabina Chege, who chaired the National Assembly Education Committee in the last Parliament, even told her supporters that Maina was her husband.
The two have one child together, but the first family claims that Maina is spending more time with Sabina – a mother of three – a situation that worries them. She is being accused of husband snatching, an allegation that has been rubbished by the man’s close family members.
Sabina Chege Children
Sabina is a proud mother of three adorable children. However, her children are not known publicly.
Sabina Chege Salary
Chege receives an average monthly salary of between Ksh.621,250 – Ksh.710,000. This is Per our average wage estimates for a Nominated MP in Kenya.
Sabina Chege Net Worth
Sabina has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2024. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a politician, former television actress, and radio presenter. Through her various sources of income, she has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Sabina Chege Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Sabina.
Sabina Chege Wiki
- Full Names: Sabina Wanjiru Chege
- Popular As: Kenyan Politician
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician, Former Television Actress, and Radio Presenter
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Kikuyu
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Sabina Chege Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 45 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: 22 August 1978
- Place of Birth: Murang’a County, Kenya
- Birthday: 22 August
Sabina Chege Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Sabina Chege Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Chege Mutema
- Mother: Susan Wairimu
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/ Spouse: Married to Maina Gathito
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Three (3)
Sabina Chege Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $3 Million
- Salary: Ksh.621,250 – Ksh.710,000
- Source of Income: Politician, Former Television Actress, and Radio Presenter
Sabina Chege Political Career
Chege was elected to the National Assembly as a women’s representative for Muranga county in 2013 with 96.6% of the vote. She was a member of the National Alliance party. During the 2017 general election she was re-elected, presently as a member of the Jubilee Party. The Jubilee party was formed in 2016 as a successor to the Jubilee Alliance, a coalition of several political parties including Chege’s National Alliance party.
During her first term in parliament, she used to be the chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education, Research & Technology and a member of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee. She has served as chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Health since 2017.
She sponsored the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service Bill which commercialise blood transfusions and create a new national body to harmonize blood donations nationally. This grants was criticized by the Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers. She likewise sponsored the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill that would require employers to provide demand and breaks for employees who were breastfeeding.
She had declared an interest in voiced the running-mate for Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto in the 2022 presidential election. Now supporting Raila Odinga.
- Started 10th March 2013 : Women’s representative for Murang’a
- Started 13th February 2013: Coalition Member of Jubilee Alliance
- Started 8th February 2013: Member of The National Alliance (TNA)
Sabina Chege Job History
- She has been an actress
- Business Development Manager of World space Africa
- Radio presenter of Kameme FM
- Founder & Director of The Sabina Wanjiru Foundation
- controller of commercial radio services of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
- Radio presenter of Coro FM (breakfast show)
Sabina Chege Committee Membership
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, in the Parliament of Kenya.
Sabina Wanjiru Chege – Social Life
- Sabina Chege has featured in the song ‘Njata Yakwa’ by John De’ Matthew.
- Sabina Chege featured on Television Show on KBC TV Show which was know as Tausi. She acted as Rehema.
Sabina Chege Husband
Before joining politics, Sabina, now 39, became a household name as an actress in the popular television drama series, Tausi, in which she played the role of Rehema before becoming a radio presenter with Coro FM. Interestingly, before Sabina hooked up with Maina, she was linked to her first flame, Kikuyu Benga musician John De’Mathew (John Ndemethiu).
The maestro even serenaded her in his hit single, Njata Yakwa, now a popular mugithi song, in whose video Sabina appears, dancing and holding the musician, as he croons, “You are my star. My happiness is only with you.” Sabina Chege is said to have met Maina in 2012 in the run-up to the 2013 General Election when she was looking for a BMW car to buy.
But a close friend of the first wife told The Nairobi and that there is more than meets the eye. “We are still shocked. Sabina initially wanted to buy a car and my husband’s friend offered her a BMW which she agreed to pay for in installments,” said our source.
The source claims that Sabina Chege could not clear the payments and when auctioneers came to repossess the car, she called a meeting to sort out the matter. “After the meeting, Maina became Sabina’s lead campaigner and a close friend,” said the source.
But Maina’s family is defending Sabina, saying she is neither a husband snatcher nor secret lover. The source clarified that he attended the traditional wedding between Sabina and Maina in 2015.
“Sabina Chege is legally married to him and it was an auspicious occasion. Of course, when you marry a second wife, you don’t expect the first wife to be happy. The first wife can’t also be invited to the traditional wedding of the second wife. Maina wasn’t happy in his marriage and he got a second wife. It is allowed in African culture and there is nothing wrong with that,” said our source…
He further adds that Maina provides for his family and that his wife is just jealous. “She even started inviting pastors to her house for all-night prayers. No man can be comfortable with such an arrangement. The whole world should know that our son is very happy with Sabina, and our family loves and recognizes her as a wife. Sabina’s children and Maina’s children know each other and frequently meet in the village. They are very close.”
Sabina attended Mugoiri Girls before joining the University of Nairobi for a bachelor’s degree in education. In 2005, she joined World Space Africa as regional manager and in 2007, she was employed at KBC as programmes controller.
Hobbies and Interests
- Chege enjoys spending her free time engaging in activities that allow her to express her creativity and connect with others. She is passionate about using her hobbies to make a positive impact on the world.
- Chege enjoys spending her free time learning new things and exploring new experiences. She is passionate about using her hobbies to expand her horizons and grow as a person.
- Chege enjoys spending her free time relaxing and de-stressing. She is passionate about using her hobbies to take care of herself and maintain her mental and physical health.
Conclusion
Chege is a pioneer. She is breaking down barriers and paving the way for others to follow. She is an inspiration to us all to never stop fighting for what we believe in.
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