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Francis Irungu Kang'ata (born 20 February 1980) is a Kenyan politician and the current governor of Murang'a County. He is also the former senator of the same county, and the former Senate of Kenya Majority Chief Whip, former member of parliament for Kiharu Constituency and a former Councilor for Central Ward in Murang'a. He is a law graduate from the University of Nairobi and a principal in the firm Irungu Kang'ata & Co. Advocates. He holds PhD in Law from the University of Nairobi and teaches Law at Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi.
Experience
Professional
- Governor, Murang'a
United Democratic Alliance 2022, present
current Majority Chief Whip
Jubilee party in the Kenya Senate 2019-2020
- Senator, Murang'a
2016, present
former - MP, Kiharu
2012-2016
former Councilor
Defunct county council
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Irungu Kang'ata, Wamatangi, Natembeya Ranked Best-Performing Governors by Infotrack - Tuko News ↗
4 Aug 2026Irungu Kang'ata, Wamatangi, Natembeya Ranked Best-Performing Governors by Infotrack Tuko News
Irungu Kang'ata Confirms He Will Defend Seat Under DCP Nairobi Leo
DCP it is: Irungu Kang'ata confirms move to Gachagua's camp, to vie with ticket - Tuko News ↗
24 Jul 2026DCP it is: Irungu Kang'ata confirms move to Gachagua's camp, to vie with ticket Tuko News
Irungu Kang'ata's Driver Shot During Linda Mwananchi Rally The Kenya Times
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