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Member of Parliament, Manyatta
Born
1988(38 yrs)
County
Embu
Constituency
Manyatta
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Gitonga Mukunji is the Member of Parliament for Manyatta Constituency, elected in 2022 after defeating long-serving legislator John Muchiri, in what was widely viewed as a generational and political upset. A youthful entrepreneur, Mukunji’s victory reflected shifting voter sentiment in Embu County toward younger, business-minded leadership focused on opportunity creation, service delivery, and economic empowerment. In Parliament, Mukunji has positioned himself as an energetic legislator aligned with the Kenya Kwanza agenda. He is a vocal member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and currently serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, placing him at the center of national policy discussions on manufacturing, MSMEs, cooperatives, and enterprise development.
MP for Manyatta (2022-Present)
Successful entrepreneur in the import/export sector
Vice-Chair, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee
Generational politics: His win displaced an established political figure, attracting intense scrutiny.
High expectations from youth voters: Pressure to rapidly deliver development results.
Party alignment debates: Strong identification with UDA places him at the center of national political contestation.
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