Kirinyaga County Woman Representative Njeri Maina has received international recognition for her efforts in defending the rights of young people, earning the ‘Champion for Justice Award’ from the Delaware Community in the United States.
Taking to her social media, Njeri said the award — presented by Governor Matt Meyers — celebrates her advocacy and legal work in safeguarding the rights of Gen Z citizens.
She expressed gratitude for the honor, dedicating the recognition to all those who have supported her mission to promote justice and youth empowerment.
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina Honoured with ‘Champion for Justice’ Award in the US. Photo: Courtesy.
“Truly deeply humbled, to be presented with the Champion For Justice Award by Gov. Matt Meyers, on behalf of the Delaware Community. An award to celebrate the work of defending Gen-Z’s in the courtrooms. I share this with all of you, the legal team, the extensive 50M+ cash-bail campaign team. The social media influencers who’ve given us a platform,” she said.
Jane Njeri Maina is a Kenyan lawyer and politician serving as the Kirinyaga County Woman Representative under the UDA party.
A graduate of the University of Nairobi and the Kenya School of Law, she was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court in 2019.
Before joining politics, she founded Njeri Maina Law Advocates, focusing on justice and youth empowerment.
Elected in 2022, she is among the youngest legislators in the Mount Kenya region and has earned recognition for her strong advocacy for youth, women’s rights, and social justice.
