Kimani Ichung'wah
Anthony Kĩmani Ichũng'wah | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kenyan Parliament | |
| Majority Leader of Kenya National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2013–present | |
| Constituency | Kikuyu Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 April 1978 (age 47) Kiambu District, Central Province, Kenya |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Party | United Democratic Alliance |
| Spouse | Alice Nyokabi |
| Education | University of Nairobi |
| Occupation | Politician |
Anthony Kĩmani Ichũng'wah (born 6 April 1978) is a Kenyan politician from the United Democratic Alliance. He is the majority leader in the National Assembly of the 13th Parliament of Kenya.
Early life
Kìmani Ichūng'wah was born on 6 April 1978, in Gìkambura in Kiambu District of Central Province, Kenya. He grew up in a large family, being the second last-born among 13 siblings. His upbringing was deeply influenced by his father, who worked as a butcher. This familial connection to entrepreneurship would later shape Ichūng'wah's own career path and values.[1]
Education
He attended Kikuyu Township Primary School for his primary education and in his completion, he joined Alliance Boys High. He was an undergraduate at Strathmore College (Certified Public Accounts(K)) and later earned a bachelor's degree in Economics at the University of Nairobi. He graduated from the University of Nairobi.[2]
Politics
Ichūng'wah was elected MP for Kikuyu Constituency in 2013, 2017 and 2022.[3]
Ichūng'wah began his political career in 2013 when he was elected to the 11th Parliament as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kikuyu Constituency under the National Alliance (TNA) Party ticket.[4] His entry into politics was marked by a strong connection with his constituents. He made history in the 2017 general elections by becoming the first MP to be elected unopposed under Kenya's 2010 Constitution.[5]
During his first term, Ichūng'wah served as the vice-chairman of the Public Investments Committee, and was a member of the Committee on Parliamentary Powers and Privileges, as well as the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Co-operatives. He also represented Kenya in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), gaining valuable foreign policy experience.
In the 12th Parliament, Ichūng'wah chaired the Budget and Appropriations Committee until 2019, where he was lauded for his leadership and contributions to Kenya's budget-making process.[6] He also served on the Committee on Appointments and the Committee on Members Services and Facilities.
Bills sponsored
His legislative work includes sponsoring bills some of which have been successfully passed into law. They include;
- The Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill, 2014
- The National Disaster Management Authority Bill, 2019
- The Land Laws Amendment Bill 2023
- The Digital Health Bill, 2023
- The Livestock Bill, 2024
- Conflict of Interest Bill 2023
- Public Finance (Amendment) Bill, 2019
- Affordable Housing Bill 2023
- Public Finance (Amendment) Bill, 2019 [7][8][9]
In 2022, Ichung’wah was re-elected for a third term and was appointed as the Leader of the Majority Party in the 13th Parliament.
See also
References
- ^ "How Kimani Ichung'wah Rose From Mali Mali Trader in Nyamakima to Ruto's Pointman - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Hon. Ichung'wah, Anthony Kimani | The Kenyan Parliament Website". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah, EGH, MP, Leader of the Majority Party. | The Kenyan Parliament Website". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Kimani Ichung'wah Profile: Education Background, Family, Career and Politics". thekenyatimes.com. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Kikuyu Constituency - Current MP". kikuyuconstituency.com. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "National Assembly". parliament.go.ke.
- ^ "Kimani Ichungwa". Parliament.go.ke.
- ^ "Land Laws Amendment Bill Withdrawn". Tuko.
- ^ "Kenyans Raise Concerns Over Livestock Bill 2024 Proposing Heavy Fines, Jail for Farmers". Tuko. 29 July 2024.