Hon. Wanjiru Muhia

Hon. Wanjiku Muhia is the current Member of Parliament for Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County, elected in August 2022 on a UDA ticket after defeating former Majority Leader Amos Kimunya . A prominent figure in Kenyan politics, she previously served as Nyandarua’s first-ever women representative (2013–2017) and as an EALA MP (2018–2022)  Her academic journey spans a Diploma in HR (UoN), a BBA (Kenya Methodist University), an MBA from the University of Sunderland, UK, and a leadership certificate from Harvard Kennedy School Before politics, she built a solid career in HR and customer service at Florensis BV and Equity Bank . In Parliament, she chairs the Regional Integration Committee, drives inclusive legislation—most notably the amendment requiring sign-language interpretation on TV—and supports education by implementing day-school fee waivers and bursaries funded by NG-CDF. She is also the force behind the Wanjiku Muhia Foundation and the Nyandarua Cancer Centre. Known for her empowerment-first leadership, she continues to champion social inclusion, health, education, infrastructure, and opportunities for all, especially vulnerable groups .

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

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

Member of United Democratic Alliance
Ongoing.

Parliamentary appearances

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Education and Experience:
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Experience
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Period Role / Organization Details & Achievements
1998–2003 Florensis BV HR/Admin Manager 
2006–2012 Equity Bank Limited Regional Customer Service Manager
2013–2017 Nyandarua County Woman Rep First ever Nyandarua Women Rep; advocated for Disability Act amendment
2018–2022 East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) EALA MP (4th Assembly); served on committees for General Purposes, Agriculture, Tourism
Aug 2022–present Member of Parliament, Kipipiri Constituency (UDA) Defeated former Majority Leader; chairs Regional Integration Committee
Ongoing initiatives Wanjiku Muhia Foundation & Nyandarua Cancer Centre Drives community health awareness; champions inclusive education and fee-waiver initiatives