Former Kajiado Woman Representative Janet Marania Teyiaa dies
Former Kajiado County Woman Representative Janet Marania Teyiaa has died.
Teyiaa, who served in the 12th parliament on a Jubilee party ticket between 2017 and 2022, kicked off her political career after she was nominated to parliament in 2013 to represent people living with disabilities.
However, she shelved her ambitions during the 2022 general elections and supported the candidate that was backed by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Leah Sopiato Sangaire.
The news about her death was first announced by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday, April 7, 2025, via his official social media accounts.
“I have learnt of the passing of Hon. Janet Marania Teyiaa with great shock. I served with Janet in the 12th parliament when she represented the people of Kajiado County as a woman representative,” Gachagua’s statement read in part.
Gachagua hails Teyiaa
Gachagua went ahead to describe the late politician, who lived with a disability, as someone who epitomised resilience and a great spirit.
“Janet, a young girl, saved by a social worker due to her disability in her childhood days, brimmed the epitome of resilience and a great spirit that nothing can stop a great soul from realising their dreams, especially the people who are abled differently,” the former DP stated.
Gachagua further hailed Teyiaa’s contributions while serving as the woman MP for Kajiado, commending her for speaking and advocating for the people living with disabilities.
Gachagua on Teyiaa’s death
He also noted that her death has left a big gap in the country.
“Her contribution in Kajiado County on what ails our communities speaks volumes on her resolve, especially speaking and advocating for the people living with disabilities, and will remain in our hearts as a people. She has left a big gap in our nation. My deepest sympathies to her immediate family, to the people of Kajiado County and to the people of Kenya. May her soul rest in eternal peace and perpetual light shine upon her forever,” Gachagua said.
Ruto mourns Teyiaa
President William Ruto has mourned Teyiaa as a passionate and distinguished public servant who served her people with dedication.
Ruto further stated that the deceased was a selfless team player and an inspiring role model who motivated many to pursue their dreams, despite humble beginnings.
“I am saddened by the passing of former Kajiado County Woman Representative Janet Marania Teyiaa. Teyiaa was a passionate and distinguished public servant who served her people with dedication. She was a selfless team player and an inspiring role model who motivated many to pursue their dreams, despite humble beginnings. Our sincere condolences go out to her family, friends, and the people of Kajiado for the loss of such a great leader. We stand with you during this period of mourning. May her soul rest in peace,” Ruto stated.
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has also mourned Teyiaa as a woman of integrity, courage, and compassion, describing her as a true daughter of Kajiado who dedicated her life to championing the rights and welfare of the marginalised.
“She was a woman of integrity, courage, and compassion—a true daughter of Kajiado who dedicated her life to championing the rights and welfare of the marginalised. Her legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched and the progressive policies she stood for. As we mourn her passing, let us also celebrate the remarkable impact she made in our county and across the nation. May her legacy continue to inspire future generations of leaders. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” Ole Lenku’s message read in part.
