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Governor of Kilifi County
Born
1966(60 yrs)
County
Kilifi
Constituency
Kilifi
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Gideon Maitha Mung'aro was born on 18th Sepember 1966 in Kilifi County. He attended Malindi Highschholl and went on to enroll in the Gresta University in Thik where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Management and sharpened his skills byg studying County Governance in the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. His political career began in 1998 when he was elected mayor of Malindi where he was noted for his focus on urban development and environmental conservation. Mung'aro was a Member of Parliament of Kilfi in the 2007 and then of Kilifi North between 2013 and 2017. During this period he was also Chief Whip for the CORD coalition and Chairman of the African Union Parliamentary Group. Mung'aro ran forf Governor in 2017 but lost to his predecessor Amason Kingi After his unsuccesful run for governor President Uhuru Kenyattas adminstration appointed him Chief Adminstrative Secretary of the Ministry of Lands which during his time oversaw distribution of over 39000 title deeds. He was later appointed as the Chief Adminstrative Secretary of the Ministry of Devolution. In 2022 Mung'aro once again ran for governor and won on an ODM ticket promising transforfmative agenda focused on infrastructure, healthcare, education and water supply which he has indeed delivered in the three years he has beingv in power having established the Afya Maishani Programme aimed at provind healthcare to Kilifi County residents. He has also transformed he education landscape in various ways one of them being the construction of modern Early Childhood Development Education.Mung'aro coninues to serve the county of Kilifi with great promise and hopes for a re-election
1.Established Afya Maishani Programme
2.Transforming educational landscape in Kilifi
3.Initiated projects to address water shortages
Corruption and Nepotism Allegations: His administration has been accused of widespread corruption, with specific claims emerging in the health sector. Reports suggest that a pharmacy allegedly owned by a relative was awarded questionable supply deals with local hospitals. There are also allegations that the county's Chief Medical Officer appointed family members to top roles, leading to the mismanagement of funds and lack of essential medical supplies.
Financial Mismanagement: Mung'aro has faced criticism over the county's financial state, including massive debt and unpaid dues to local businesses. Critics argue that his administration failed to plan and prioritize, leading to stalled projects and a general lack of development.
Intimidation and Lack of Accountability: The Governor's allies have been accused of using intimidation and threats against whistleblowers and political opponents. He has also been criticized for allegedly shielding "rogue leaders" and sidelining independent-minded Members of County Assembly (MCAs) who refuse to align with his administration.
Poor Service Delivery: Residents and critics have pointed to the deterioration of essential services, such as health and water, and the failure of education sponsorship programs under his leadership. The administration has been labeled as the "worst" many citizens have witnessed due to these failures.
