Irungu Kang’ata Biography
Irungu Kang’ata is a Kenyan politician, lawyer, and present governor of Murang’a County. He was the former senator of Murang’a County, the one-time Senate of Kenya Majority Chief Whip, a former member of parliament for Kiharu Constituency, and a one-time Councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a town.
He is a law graduate from the University of Nairobi and a principal in the firm Irungu Kangata & Co. Advocates located at Flamingo Towers 4th floor, Upperhill, Nairobi. He bears a Ph.D. (Law) University of Nairobi and teaches law at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi.
10 Quick Facts About Irungu Kang’ata
- Name: Irungu Kang’ata
- Age: 43 Years (2023)
- Birthday: Not Known
- Zodiac Sign: Not Known
- Height: Average
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Politician, Lawyer, Governor of Murang’a County
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Ksh.924,000
- Net worth: Not Available
Irungu Kang’ata Age
Kang’ata is 43 years old as of 2023, he was born in 1980, in Murang’a County, Kenya. He has not shared when he celebrates his birthday. We will update this section once this information is available.
Irungu Kang’ata Height
Kang’ata stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Irungu Kang’ata Education
Kang’ata studied at Murang’a Township Primary School (nowadays known as Vidhu Ramji Primary School) from 1986 to 1993. He then preceded to Thika High School in 1994, where he sat for KCSE in 1997 and was qualified for admission to the University of Nairobi for a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree.
He was among the leading students. He was elected Vice Chair of the Kenya Law Student Society in 1999 at the age of 19 and subsequently in the same year elected the Vice Chairman of the whole University students body called SONU. Jointly with other students, he was discontinued in 2000 for two years for conducting a strike.
He rejoined campus in 2003 after the recent NARC regime awarded pardons to former discontinued students, and graduated in 2005. He entered the Kenya School of Law for his diploma in law in 2006. He attained a Master of Laws (LL.M) and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Nairobi.
Tertiary/University
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi
- Qualification: Ph.D. degrees
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi
- Qualification: Master of Laws (LL.M)
- Date: 1997-2005
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree
- Date: 2006
- Education Institution: Kenya School of Law
- Qualification: Diploma in law
Secondary Education
- Date: 1994-1997
- Education Institution: Thika High School
- Qualification: KCSE
Primary Education
- Date: 1986 – 1993
- Education Institution: Murang’a Township Primary School (now Vidhu Ramji Primary School)
- Qualification: KCPE
Irungu Kang’ata Family
Irungu was born in Muranga County as the son of the belated Joseph Irungu (father), who died in February 2020 of cancer, and the late Margaret Wangechi Irungu (mother), who died from diabetes and hypertension in February 2019. They had settled in Murang’ a town in the 1960s and worked as mechanics. There is no known information about his siblings. This information will soon be updated.
Irungu Kang’ata Wife
Kang’ata is married to his lovely wife Mary Wambui. The couple did their wedding on 15 September 2018 at the Gathinja Catholic Church in Kiharu Constituency and together they are blessed with two children namely; Rita Mary Muthoni Kangata and Yuna Wangechi.
The wedding solemnized their marriage of eight years and among the attendants were President Uhuru Kenyatta and their best couple Senator Isaac Mwaura and his wife Mukami. Mr. Kang’ata was honoring his now late father’s wish to do a church wedding. The couple has been living together for eight years.
Irungu Kang’ata Kids
Irungu is a proud father of two daughters namely; Rita Mary Muthoni Kangata and Yuna Wangechi.
Irungu Kang’ata Salary
Kang’ata receives a gross monthly salary of Ksh.924,000 as Governor of Murang’a County. This includes an allowance of Ksh. 300,000, and a Market Adjustment of Ksh 170,000.
Irungu Kang’ata Net Worth
Kang’ata net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Politician and Lawyer. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Irungu has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.
Irungu Kang’ata Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements that you should know about Kang’ata.
Irungu Kang’ata Wiki
- Full Names: Irungu Kang’ata
- Popular As: Kang’ata
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician, Lawyer, Governor of Murang’a County
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: Agikuyu
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Irungu Kang’ata Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 43 Years (2023)
- Zodiac Sign: Not Known
- Date of Birth: 1980
- Place of Birth: Murang’a County, Kenya
- Birthday: Not Known
Irungu Kang’ata Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Joseph Irungu
- Mother: Margaret Wangechi Irungu
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Mary Wambui
- Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Rita Mary Muthoni Kangata ,Yuna Wangechi.
Irungu Kang’ata Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Not Available
- Salary: Ksh.924,000
- Source of Income: Politician, Lawyer, Governor of Murang’a County
Irungu Kang’ata House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Irungu Kang’ata Car and House
The Murang’ a county senator, Kang’ata, made the headlines in for being one of the simplest politicians. The then Mp for Kiharu, Irungu, lived in a modest house in Murang’ a town. Unlike other politicians who lived in palaces and traveled in a convoy of fuel guzzlers, Kang’ata actually had no servants, no security detail, and no fence at his home.
His houses are largely made of old iron sheets. Kang’ata is a first-time MP for Kiharu, a constituency represented by wealthy billionaires and well-known politicians like Dr. Gikonyo Kiano, Ngenye Kariuki, and Kenneth Matiba in the past.
Irungu Kang’ata Career
The incumbent Senate Majority Whip, Irungu Kang’ata, was first elected as Councillor for the central award in Murang’ a town in the year 2002 while still a student at the University of Nairobi. After his graduation from the University of Nairobi, he worked for various advocates. In 2009, Kang’ata was employed as a state counsel in the Attorney Generals Chamber.
He later left to establish his law firm. Irungu defended a security guard called Rebecca Kerubo in 2012 after she was assaulted at the village market shopping mall on December 31, 2011, by the then Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza. He contested for Kiharu parliamentary seat running on a TNA ticket and won after receiving 63,148 votes. He is now the current senator for Murang’ a County a position he took over from Kembi Gitura.
During Jubilee primaries, he defeated Kembi Gitura by garnering 158,167 votes against Kembi’ 146,207 votes. He is also the incumbent Senate Majority Chief Whip and currently serving as the temporary speaker in the Senate. Irungu Kang’ata is a Ph.D. (Law) researcher at the University of Nairobi and also teaches law at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Irungu Kang’ata IEBC
Kang’ata directly sought a heave of relief after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission threw out a request to revoke his gubernatorial bid. A judgment provided by the IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee chaired by George Murugu ignored a demonstration by a voter identified as Thomas Waithaka Mumu stating it lacks merit and is open.
Irungu Kang’ata Running Mate
Kang’ata revealed his new running mate after dropping Dr. Winnie Mwangi. This pursued a claim by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) that Dr. Winnie, a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, did not leave within the legal timelines.
During a statement, the senator announced Stephen Mburu Munania as his new deputy. “We mutually agreed to replace DG. UDA Muranga DG designates now is Stephen Mburu Munania,” the statement read in parts. Mburu Munania comes from the same ward as Winnie; Kariara ward, in Gatanga constituency- the most populated ward in Murang’a county.
Irungu Kang’ata Law Firm
The Murang’ a County Senator, Irungu, owns a law firm called Irungu Kangata & Co. Advocates. The firm specializes in Corporate Law and is located at Flamingo Towers 4th Floor Next to the British Embassy in Uperhill Nairobi.
Irungu Kang’ata Awards and Achievements
Kang’ata was awarded by Central Kenya Forum for Peace for the best management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in 2015. Irungu has also been in the front line to oppose the rights of the LGBT community.
In 2015 he led peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi which were aimed at deterring the then US President Barack Obama from mentioning gay rights during his visit to Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions About Irungu Kang’ata
Irungu Kang’ata is a Kenyan politician, lawyer, and present governor of Murang’a County. He was the former senator of Murang’a County, the one-time Senate of Kenya Majority Chief Whip, a former member of parliament for Kiharu Constituency, and a one-time Councillor for Central Ward in Murang’a town.
Kang’ata was born in Kenya, he has not shared his date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2023.
Kang’ata stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Yes, Kang’ata is married to his lovely wife Mary Wambui. The couple did their wedding on 15 September 2018 at the Gathinja Catholic Church in Kiharu Constituency and together they are blessed with two children namely; Rita Mary Muthoni Kangata and Yuna Wangechi.
Kang’ata has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Kang’ata receives a gross monthly salary of Ksh.924,000 as Governor of Murang’a County.
Kang’ata is a resident of Murang’ a Town, Murang’ a County, Kenya. We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Kang’ata is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Kang’ata is presently serving as a governor of Murang’a County.
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