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Member of Parliament, Runyenjes
Born
1985(41 yrs)
County
Embu
Constituency
Runyenjes
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Eric Muchangi Njiru, popularly known as “Karemba,” is the Member of Parliament for Runyenjes Constituency in Embu County, serving his second term in the National Assembly of Kenya. He was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, solidifying his political foothold in the Eastern region. Known locally simply as Karemba, he is one of the most visible UDA legislators from Embu, regularly participating in debates on national policy and development priorities. Renowned for his grassroots connection and focus on education, Karemba has built a reputation on effective management of Runyenjes’ education bursary programmes, often highlighted for achieving high — reportedly near 100 % transition rates from primary to secondary and from secondary to tertiary levels in his constituency. This emphasis on educational support is central to his constituency development brand and local popularity.
Two-term MP for Runyenjes (2017–present): Successfully elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, maintaining consistent constituent support.
Recognised education-bursary oversight: Known for exemplary bursary management with high student transition rates, a key measure of social impact in the constituency.
Chairperson of Labour & Social Affairs Committee: Leads a major parliamentary committee (Labour & Social Affairs), guiding oversight and legislation on employment and social welfare issues.
Education funding pressures: While praised for bursary outcomes, some community voices debate equitability and transparency in bursary allocations — a common concern in highly competitive constituency support systems. (General observation based on public discourse patterns; not tied to a specific prosecution.)
No major legal or corruption allegations: As of current credible information, there are no widely reported graft cases or criminal charges against him.
Performance debates: Like many MPs, constituents periodically contest the pace of infrastructure delivery and constituency project roll-out timelines, reflecting normal democratic accountability dynamics. (Typical legislative scrutiny; no specific case cited.)
News articles featuring Eric Muchangi
First Akorino MP in Kenya: Made history as the first MP from the Akorino community elected to Kenya’s National Assembly, a notable milestone in national politics.
Navigating UDA politics: As a vocal UDA member from Embu, he operates in a region with competitive party dynamics, requiring balancing national party stances with local expectations.
