Sen. Gataya, Mwenda

Sen. Mwenda Gataya is serving his first term as the Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County, elected in August 2022 under the UDA party, succeeding former Senator Kithure Kindiki after the latter joined the Cabinet.  He previously served as the MCA for Mukothima Ward in the Tharaka‑Nithi County Assembly from 2013 to 2022, including two terms In the Senate, he currently serves as the Chairperson, Committee on Delegated Legislation, member, Liaison Committee, member Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and a member, County Public Accounts Committee.