Member of Parliament, Githunguri Constituency [Kenya]
Hon. Dr. Gathoni Wamuchomba is a vibrant intelligent legislator in her second term as a member of parliament. She has served in the parliamentary leadership in both the 12th and 13th parliament leading caucuses such as KEWOPA, and Coffee caucus and served in the leadership of various committees such as chairperson CIOC (13th Parliament) and transport committee of the 12th parliament as vice chairperson. A scholar in PhD studies at the University of Nairobi’s School of Social Studies, she holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Transformational leadership from Patriah University Canada. She also holds a Master’s in Communication Journalism and a Bachelor’s in Education arts (Commerce and Geography) from UON.
Dr. Wamuchomba’s legislative process has produced critical policies and bills that define true representation. Particularly, she has played a critical role in presenting motions that promote and advocate for equality in school uniforms and dignity in childbirth in Kenya. She is a certified environmental and social impact auditor, certified public relations practitioner, media owner and a successful commercial farmer. Passionate about family life, she is a wife and a mother to many as her voters fondly refer to her as ‘Maathee’ meaning mother.
Dr. Gathoni has been at the forefront of the line of family defense in particular. She has spearheaded campaigns against drugs and alcohol addiction, domestic violence and child abuse for over 15 years. This has seen her acknowledged and awarded accolades by the Head of State and BBC Africa for exemplary performance. Dr. Gathoni has made history by being the first female Member of parliament to represent Githunguri Constituency as well as the first ever MP to vacate a County Woman MP Seat to a single constituency and win without petitions.
She has also broken the record for being the MP who gathered the highest EVER recorded number of votes in 2017 (922,829). Being the 3rd most elected person in Kenya after the presidential candidates. This clearly showed the value and impact of the community work she had done for over 15 years while on radio as a presenter.
Truly Hon. Dr. Gathoni Wamuchomba HSC is a remarkable Member of Parliament, a true daughter of Kenya. A true daughter of Githunguri.