14 Facts About Kiraitu Murungi

Kiraitu Murungi was born on 1 January 1952 and is a Kenyan politician, lawyer, and civil rights advocate.

Kiraitu Murungi is the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya.

Kiraitu Murungi has previously held roles including Governor of Meru County, Senator for Meru, and was a long-serving Member of Parliament for South Imenti Constituency.

Kiraitu Murungi was born on 1 January 1952 in Kionyo Village, Meru District.

Kiraitu Murungi attended Kionyo Primary School, then Chuka High School, and Alliance High School.

Kiraitu Murungi became well known for his work in human rights and social justice, including representing Wanyiri Kihoro against the Kenyan government.

Kiraitu Murungi entered politics in the early 1990s, joining the Forum for the Restoration of Democracy and later the Democratic Party as he advocated for multi-party democracy.

Kiraitu Murungi was elected as a Member of Parliament for South Imenti in 1992 and held this seat until 2013, aligning himself with reformist leaders and later joining the National Rainbow Coalition in 2002.

Kiraitu Murungi held various cabinet roles, including Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and later Minister of Energy.

In 2013, Kiraitu Murungi became the Senator for Meru County, representing the county in the Kenyan Senate.

Kiraitu Murungi was implicated in the Anglo Leasing Scandal, an infamous corruption case in Kenya.

In 2006, John Githongo, former Governance and Ethics Permanent Secretary, released recordings alleging that Kiraitu Murungi attempted to obstruct investigations.

Kiraitu Murungi has been described as a visionary leader and social organiser who has significantly contributed to the development of South Imenti Constituency.

Kiraitu Murungi is married to Priscilla Murungi, and they have four children.