Njeri Maina: Kirinyaga MP Ventures Into Lifestyle Sector to Empower Women and Create Employment

Kirinyaga woman representative Njeri Maina has unveiled a lifestyle brand bringing together skincare, fashion and spa services in NairobiThe launch at Gigiri's Bonsai Villa drew politicians, lawyers and civic figures as Maina steps beyond public office into entrepreneurshipMaina says she has already hired six young people under 25, with more jobs expected as the business expandsPAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Kirinyaga woman representative Njeri Maina has diversified her portfolio beyond the National Assembly with the launch of Skinly, a lifestyle brand combining skincare, fashion and wellness services aimed at women and young people.

Kirinyaga woman representative Njeri Maina with friends and political colleagues at the launch of her new entreprise. Photo: Njeri Maina. Source: UGCThe brand was unveiled at Bonsai Villa in Gigiri, Nairobi, bringing together a cross-section of prominent figures from politics, law, media and civil society.

Among those present were political communications strategist Pauline Njoroge, Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango, Baragwi Ward MCA David Munyi Mathenge, Siasa Place Executive Director Nerima Wako-Ojiwa and former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Mony Odhiambo.

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Maina said her longstanding personal interests were the driving force behind the concept.

She described Skinly as a one-stop destination for women's personal care.

Skinly is based at Covo Square along Gitanga Road in Nairobi. Its offerings include skincare products for various skin types, facial analysis, beauty therapy, manicures and pedicures, as well as a fashion line featuring shoes, dresses, hats and fascinators.

The brand's signature pink and pastel aesthetic is intended to create a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere for customers.

Maina said the concept also acknowledges the pressures many women navigate daily.

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On the employment front, Maina disclosed she has already taken on six staff members, all under the age of 25, and expects to create further opportunities as the business grows.

She acknowledged that launching a venture in the current economic climate, and with the 2027 general election approaching, raised questions about timing, but said she viewed it differently.

She added that delaying was not a realistic option.

Maina, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, also operates Njeri Maina Law Advocates.

She recently released a reggae single titled "Hit and Run," reviving a music career she began during her university years under the stage name Carola Jayne with Grandpa Records.

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