HON. Waweru, John Kiarie
Constituency: Dagoretti SouthJohn Kiarie Waweru, commonly known as KJ, is a Kenyan politician, comedian, and educator. Born in 1972, he attended Kileleshwa Primary School and Dagoretti High School. He later pursued a Certificate in Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University. Kiarie […]
John Kiarie Waweru, commonly known as KJ, is a Kenyan politician, comedian, and educator. Born in 1972, he attended Kileleshwa Primary School and Dagoretti High School. He later pursued a Certificate in Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University.
Kiarie gained national recognition as a comedian with the group Redykyulass, where he was known for his satirical performances. He also worked as a columnist for Nation Media Group and held positions as an art director at Ogilvy Africa and a communications consultant at Scanad. Additionally, he served as a director at the Youth Agenda and the Athi Water Services Board.
In 2017, Kiarie was elected as the Member of Parliament for Dagoretti South Constituency under the Jubilee Party. He was re-elected in 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In Parliament, he has been a member of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information & Innovation, and the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs.
Educational Background
Education Background:
From
To
Education Institution
Qualification
Daystar University
Master of Arts in Development Communication (Ongoing)
2001
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education (Fine Arts)
2003
APA/British Council
Certificate in Advertising and Communication
1996
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology/MMS
Certificate in Information Technology
1995
Dagoretti High School
KCSE
1991
Kileleshwa Primary School
KCPE
Work Experience
Employment/Service History:
| |||
From | To | Employer/Institution | Position Held |
2017 | To date | Kenya National Assembly | Member of Parliament, Dagoretti South Constituency |
2011 | 2017 | Scanad | Communications Consultant |
2008 | 2011 | Ogilvy Africa | Art Director |
2003 | 2008 | Youth Agenda | Director |
2008 | 2011 | Athi Water Services Board | Director |
2000 | 2007 | Redykulass Limited | Director |
1994 | 2007 | Nation Media Group | Journalist/Columnist |
| 2000 | Teacher | State House Girls High School |
| 1996 | Teacher | Materi Girls Centre |
Membership to Committees (12th Parliament):
| |||
From | To | Committee | Position Held |
2017 | To date | Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation | Member |
2017 | To date | Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs | Member |
2017 | To date | Committee on Selection | Member |
Politics
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 130,935,766 |
| Expenditure: KES. 94,318,502 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Mutuini Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES.2,400,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 2,899,330 |
| % Age Payment: 120% |
| Status of the Project: irregular procurement procedure. Tender evaluation report was not dated or initiated. Contract was signed 7 days after the award notification, violating procurement laws of 14 days. Management was in breach of the law |
| Location: Mukarara Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,436,874 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES.3,807,050 |
| % Age Payment: 111% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. 16 out of 20 renovated toilets were not in use and were repurposed as storage rooms. Emergency funds were used without clear justification. |
Citizen’s Performance Score Card
Educational Background
Education Background:
From
To
Education Institution
Qualification
Daystar University
Master of Arts in Development Communication (Ongoing)
2001
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education (Fine Arts)
2003
APA/British Council
Certificate in Advertising and Communication
1996
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology/MMS
Certificate in Information Technology
1995
Dagoretti High School
KCSE
1991
Kileleshwa Primary School
KCPE
Work Experience
Employment/Service History:
| |||
From | To | Employer/Institution | Position Held |
2017 | To date | Kenya National Assembly | Member of Parliament, Dagoretti South Constituency |
2011 | 2017 | Scanad | Communications Consultant |
2008 | 2011 | Ogilvy Africa | Art Director |
2003 | 2008 | Youth Agenda | Director |
2008 | 2011 | Athi Water Services Board | Director |
2000 | 2007 | Redykulass Limited | Director |
1994 | 2007 | Nation Media Group | Journalist/Columnist |
| 2000 | Teacher | State House Girls High School |
| 1996 | Teacher | Materi Girls Centre |
Membership to Committees (12th Parliament):
| |||
From | To | Committee | Position Held |
2017 | To date | Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation | Member |
2017 | To date | Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs | Member |
2017 | To date | Committee on Selection | Member |
Politics
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 130,935,766 |
| Expenditure: KES. 94,318,502 |
Non-current Assets
| Location: Mutuini Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES.2,400,000 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 2,899,330 |
| % Age Payment: 120% |
| Status of the Project: irregular procurement procedure. Tender evaluation report was not dated or initiated. Contract was signed 7 days after the award notification, violating procurement laws of 14 days. Management was in breach of the law |
| Location: Mukarara Primary School |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 3,436,874 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES.3,807,050 |
| % Age Payment: 111% |
| Status of the Project: Lacks value of money. 16 out of 20 renovated toilets were not in use and were repurposed as storage rooms. Emergency funds were used without clear justification. |