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Member of Parliament, Tetu
Born
1975(51 yrs)
County
Nyeri
Constituency
Tetu
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Geoffrey Wandeto Mwangi is the current Member of Parliament for Tetu Constituency in Nyeri County, having been elected in the 2022 general election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket. His election was notable because Tetu had previously earned a reputation as a constituency where no MP had ever been re-elected — a so-called “one-term jinx.” Wandeto’s ascendancy is seen by observers as part of a broader political shift in Nyeri County and the Central Kenya region towards UDA. Before joining elective politics, Wandeto had a substantial corporate and business background, including senior and executive management roles in both telecommunications and credit sectors. His professional profile in finance, systems development and innovation gives him distinct credentials among MPs from traditionally agrarian constituencies like Tetu.
Breaks the “one-term jinx” in Tetu: Wandeto’s 2022 win ended a long history of turnover in Tetu, offering the first chance for long-term representation and continuity in the constituency.
Part of UDA’s sweep in Nyeri (2022): His election contributed to a clean sweep of MP seats by UDA in Nyeri County in 2022, strengthening the party’s hold in the Central Kenya region.
Legacy of electoral volatility: Tetu has historically failed to re-elect MPs — a factor that puts pressure on Wandeto to deliver visible development quickly; constituents may judge him harshly if local expectations are unmet.
Transition from corporate to political arena: His shift from private-sector executive to public service may raise expectations for high standards of accountability and performance; delivery on his development promises will be closely watched by constituents and civic watchers.
Need to balance technical-managerial approach with grassroots politics: As a corporate-trained MP, he may be under pressure to connect with local rural realities; sustainability of his political success will depend on effective constituency engagement.
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Corporate and technical-finance background: Prior to politics, Wandeto served in senior executive roles — most notably as Head of Enterprise, Products & Innovation at Safaricom Limited (2005–2017), followed by serving as CEO of Bidii Credit Limited (2018–2022). This gives him uncommon expertise in corporate governance, IT systems, innovation and finance among MPs.
Platform for development and institutional oversight: His own profile states priorities including road upgrades, health and education infrastructure, constituency development fund oversight and institutional accountability — promising a technocratic approach to development in Tetu.
