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Member of Parliament, Njoro
Born
1978(48 yrs)
Region
Nakuru
Constituency
Njoro
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Charity Kathambi Chepkwony (born 1978) is a Kenyan politician and the Member of Parliament for Njoro Constituency in Nakuru County, currently serving her second term. First elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, she is one of the prominent women legislators from the Rift Valley and a visible ally of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). She has built a reputation as a development-focused MP, particularly on feeder roads, school infrastructure and bursaries, frequently highlighting CDF-funded projects and community programmes across Njoro. Born and raised in Kangeta village, Meru County, Kathambi’s journey runs from rural Meru to the front benches of Parliament. Before politics she worked in sales, banking and corporate governance, including a stint as a board member of the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) under the Ministry of Education. She has served on several parliamentary committees over her two terms; current and recent records show membership in the Roads and Transport–related committees and other departmental/select committees, while some contemporary profiles also note a past role linked to the Kenya Ports Authority—a claim that appears in secondary profiles but is not yet clearly traceable in Gazette text, so it should be treated cautiously.
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Two-term MP for Njoro (2017–present): First elected in 2017 and successfully defended her seat in 2022, making her one of the more enduring female constituency MPs from Nakuru County.
Recognised development record in roads and schools: Widely credited—both in local media and community forums—with spearheading roadway grading, tarmacking, bridges and extensive school upgrades (classrooms, laboratories, dormitories) across Njoro.
Performance debates and social-media criticism: Some local activists and Facebook commentators have questioned her legislative output—claiming limited motions or national-level bills—using this to argue she should not secure a third term, underscoring a contested narrative around her performance.
Intra-constituency political rivalry: She has faced periodic clashes and public spats with rival politicians and former MPs in Njoro, including reported near-confrontations at public events, reflecting intense local competition
Scrutiny over appointment perceptions: As with many MPs who serve on state corporation boards, questions occasionally arise in public discourse about the balance between political patronage and technocratic merit in such appointments (KLB and reported port-sector roles), though no formal wrongdoing has been established.
National honours and peace recognition: Awarded a National Trophy in 2015 in the Total Eco Challenge for rural conservation and environment, and in 2021 recognised by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) as a Peace Champion and placed on its “wall of fame.”
Women’s leadership and caucus roles: Has held positions such as Deputy Secretary of KEWOPA (Kenya Women Parliamentary Association) and Chairperson of the Pan African Parliamentarians Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Tax (PANARREC) Caucus, amplifying her influence beyond her constituency.
Heightened expectations on infrastructure delivery: Because her political brand is strongly tied to roads and school development, any stalled projects or unmet pledges attract sharp criticism online and in local forums, giving her a smaller margin for error than MPs with less explicit development branding.
