Hon. Muriu, Edward

Hon. Edward Wakili Muriu is the current Member of Parliament for Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a County, elected in August 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law (1991–1992), and has enhanced his expertise through leadership and governance courses, including executive coaching and governance auditing certifications. Before entering elective office, he was a founding partner and team leader at Muriu Mungai & Co. Advocates LLP, leading strategic development within the firm since 1995. In Parliament, Hon. Muriu has championed education and child nutrition—filing motions to increase school capitation funding and leading initiatives like the “Dishi Ya Wakili” school meals programme, which now serves tens of thousands of learners in Gatanga.

CONSTITUENCY
Gatanga
COUNTY
Muranga
PARTIES & COALITIONS
UDA: Aug. 16, 2022 to July 29, 2027.
Current positions

Member of the National Assembly for Gatanga
Started on Aug. 16, 2022.

Member of United Democratic Alliance
Ongoing.

Parliamentary contributions

0

Muriu, Edward does not have any contributions.

Committee Memberships:

Muriu, Edward does not belong to any House Committees.

Education and Experience:
Education
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From

To

Institution

Qualification

2019

2019

The Institute of certified public secretaries of Kenya

Governance Auditors’ Accreditation Course

2017

2017

Coach Development Institute

Certified Executive Leadership Coach

2006

2006

Euro Money-London

Syndicated Loan Training

2004

2004            

Commonwealth   Institute of Directors

Graduate

2000

2000

African Real Estate Finance & Investment School Cape Town, SA

Graduate

1992

1992

Kenya School of Law

Diploma in Law

 

1991

University of Nairobi- Faculty of Law

Degree (LLB)

 

Experience
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From

To

Employer

Position held

2022 2027 Parliamentary Service Commission MP Gatanga Constituency

1995

Current

Muriu Mungai & Co. Advocates LLP

Founding Partner, Team Leader, Head of Strategy & Business Development

 

Professional Affiliations:

  1. Law Society Of Kenya; the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya; 
  2. International Bar Association; Institute Of Directors (Kenya); 
  3. Commonwealth Lawyers Association; Kenya Association Of Manufacturers; 
  4. Kenya Private Sector Alliance