Mwangi wa Iria

Francis Mwangi wa Iria
Governor of Murang'a County[1]
Assumed office
4 March 2017
Deputy James Maina
Personal details
Nationality Kenyan
Political party Jubilee Party of Kenya
Spouse(s) Jane Waigwe
Children 3
Alma mater Moi University

Francis Mwangi wa Iria is the 1st and current Governor of Murang'a County in Kenya, in office since 4 March 2013. His famous campaign slogan is "Hapa kazi tu" (translated from the native kikuyu language, nu wira tu). He won the 2013 Kenyan gubernatorial elections under The National Alliance ticket.The politician has been caught in numerous scandals ranging from assault to corruption.

Education

Wa Iria attended Kiboi primary School and later Wethaga Boys High School. He is also an almni of Moi University and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in the United Kingdom(UK).

Career

Before joining politics, Wa Iria was the Managing Director of New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC). He has also served as National Sales manager of Kenya Breweries Ltd, Managing Director of Ngano Feeds Ltd, CEO of Freshco Seeds and General Manager of the Commercial Division of Industrial Promotion Services that brings together more than 30 companies owned by the Aga Khan Development Network.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "List of elected Governors in August 8th Election" (PDF). Capital FM Kenya. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Francis Mwangi wa Iria Profile". Retrieved 13 August 2018.


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