Wanjiru Sabina Chege is one of Kenya’s prominent female politicians who embodies a warrior mentality, having conquered film, radio, and now politics.
Since 2013, she has served as the women’s representative for Muranga County.
Sabina, who is known for her short hair and outspokenness in politics, is on a mission to conquer the political world.
Sabina’s biography is presented in this article, which covers her academic background, personal life, and broad work path.
Sabina Chege Age and Place of Birth
Sabina is 49 years as of the year 2021. She was born in 1972 in Murang’a where she would later serve in an electoral position.
She grew up in humble conditions and sought to make life better for herself in the future. Little is known about her parents and siblings.
Sabina Chege Educational Background
She went to Mugoiri Girls High School after attending two basic schools, Matu and Kinyona.
She is claimed to have done well academically, but little is known about her involvement in extracurricular activities like clubs while in high school.
She went on to the Kenya Institute of Management and then the University of Nairobi, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in communication.
Sabina Chege Career Journey
Wanjiru Chege is not only a politician, but has also worked as an actress and radio presenter. She did radio work for a while with Coro, Kameme FM and Kenya Broadcasting Cooperation (KBC). Later on, she was appointed the head of financial radio services at KBC.
Sabina has Development Manager for World Space Africa. Here she gained skills needed for her later founding and directing of her foundation named The Sabina Wanjiru Foundation which addresses women’s issues in society and concerns affecting the youth. During her brief acting career she played a leading role in a show named Tausi.
Sabina Chege Personal Life, Husband, Family,Children, Wedding
Sabina Wanjiru Chege is married to Maina Gathitu as a second wife. The former Kenya Dairy Board chair took her in as a second wife carrying out an English wedding and a traditional one as well.
She is the mother of three children. She has faced allegations by Maina’s first wife for stealing her husband though polygamous marriages are acceptable in African culture. She was formerly married to Kikuyu musician John De’Matthew (Ndemethiu) before they went their separate ways.
Sabina Chege Net worth and Assets
Sabina’s net worth has not yet been established at the time of this article’s publication nor the details on the assets under her name made available publicly. She however makes a decent earning from her work as a public servant in the National Assembly. She runs The Sabina Wanjiru Foundation which is focused on improving and developing the lives of women and youth
Sabina Chege Contacts
Instagram – @sabina_chege
Twitter – @SabinaChege
