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H.E. DR Francis Irungu kang’ata

County: Murang'a

Irũngũ Kang’ata is a Kenyan politician. He is the governor of Muranga County. He also is the former senator of Murang’a County, and the former Senate of Kenya Majority Chief Whip, former member of parliament for Kiharu Constituency and a former Councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a town. He is a law graduate from the University of Nairobi and a principal in the […]

Irũngũ Kang’ata is a Kenyan politician. He is the governor of Muranga County. He also is the former senator of Murang’a County, and the former Senate of Kenya Majority Chief Whip, former member of parliament for Kiharu Constituency and a former Councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a town. He is a law graduate from the University of Nairobi and a principal in the firm Irungu Kangata & Co. Advocates located at Flamingo Towers 4th floor, Upperhill, Nairobi. He holds PhD (Law) University of Nairobi and teaches law at Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi.


Educational Background

PhD In Law 

Work Experience

Irungu Kang'ata is a prominent Kenyan politician and lawyer. He was born in Murang'a County and is a graduate of the University of Nairobi with a degree in Law, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M). He also holds qualifications from the Kenya School of Law. Kang'ata started his political journey early, becoming a councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a Town at the age of 22. His leadership skills in local governance earned him recognition.

He first ran for national office in 2013, securing the Kiharu parliamentary seat on a The National Alliance (TNA) ticket, which later merged into the Jubilee Party of Kenya. He was re-elected in 2017 and served as the Murang'a County Senator, where he played an instrumental role in legislative matters, particularly in education and water resource management. He also served as the Majority Chief Whip in the Senate.

Kang'ata successfully contested for the Murang’a gubernatorial seat in 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, becoming the second governor of Murang’a County. He is also known for his strong stance on various social issues, including his opposition to same-sex marriage, and has championed education reforms through legislative efforts.

His political journey has been marked by both achievements and controversies, such as his involvement in legislation related to homosexuality, which has sparked debate across Kenya​

Politics

Irungu Kang'ata has had a notable political career in Kenya, starting as a student activist at the University of Nairobi, where he was suspended for championing student rights. Despite the suspension, he was elected as a Councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a Town in 2002. After completing his law degree and subsequent legal training, he ventured fully into politics.

In 2013, Kang'ata was elected as the Member of Parliament for Kiharu Constituency under The National Alliance (TNA) party. He later served as the Senator for Murang’a County from 2017 to 2022, during which he championed key legislation like the Higher Education Amendment Bill. He gained recognition for his effective management of the Constituency Development Fund and investment in domestic water projects.

In 2022, he was elected Governor of Murang’a County. Throughout his career, Kang'ata has remained a controversial figure due to his strong political positions, including his stance on social issues. He has also been praised for his ability to build strong networks and avoid major political scandals, which analysts see as a key factor in his continued influence within Kenya's political landscape​

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Educational Background

PhD In Law 

Work Experience

Irungu Kang'ata is a prominent Kenyan politician and lawyer. He was born in Murang'a County and is a graduate of the University of Nairobi with a degree in Law, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M). He also holds qualifications from the Kenya School of Law. Kang'ata started his political journey early, becoming a councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a Town at the age of 22. His leadership skills in local governance earned him recognition.

He first ran for national office in 2013, securing the Kiharu parliamentary seat on a The National Alliance (TNA) ticket, which later merged into the Jubilee Party of Kenya. He was re-elected in 2017 and served as the Murang'a County Senator, where he played an instrumental role in legislative matters, particularly in education and water resource management. He also served as the Majority Chief Whip in the Senate.

Kang'ata successfully contested for the Murang’a gubernatorial seat in 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, becoming the second governor of Murang’a County. He is also known for his strong stance on various social issues, including his opposition to same-sex marriage, and has championed education reforms through legislative efforts.

His political journey has been marked by both achievements and controversies, such as his involvement in legislation related to homosexuality, which has sparked debate across Kenya​

Politics

Irungu Kang'ata has had a notable political career in Kenya, starting as a student activist at the University of Nairobi, where he was suspended for championing student rights. Despite the suspension, he was elected as a Councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a Town in 2002. After completing his law degree and subsequent legal training, he ventured fully into politics.

In 2013, Kang'ata was elected as the Member of Parliament for Kiharu Constituency under The National Alliance (TNA) party. He later served as the Senator for Murang’a County from 2017 to 2022, during which he championed key legislation like the Higher Education Amendment Bill. He gained recognition for his effective management of the Constituency Development Fund and investment in domestic water projects.

In 2022, he was elected Governor of Murang’a County. Throughout his career, Kang'ata has remained a controversial figure due to his strong political positions, including his stance on social issues. He has also been praised for his ability to build strong networks and avoid major political scandals, which analysts see as a key factor in his continued influence within Kenya's political landscape​

Projects

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4
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