Chris Murungaru
- January 10, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chris Murungaru |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 19, 1954(1954-08-19) |
| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Chris Murungaru Biography
| Name | Chris Murungaru |
| Birthday | Aug 19 |
| Birth Year | 1954 |
| Place Of Birth | Kenya |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Chris Murungaru is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 19, 1954 in Kenya, Kenya.
On November 23, 2005, President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya dissolved his cabinet following a humiliating defeat on a referendum on the proposed constitution of Kenya. The president and his key allies, including Murungaru were campaigning for a Yes vote on the constitution, which they lost, forcing the president to reconstitute his cabinet.
When the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) Government took power from Kenya African National Union (KANU) in 2003, Dr Murungaru was named Minister of Internal Security. He was later transferred to the Ministry of Transport in a cabinet reshuffle, following revelations of the Anglo Leasing Scandal. When President Mwai Kibaki reconstituted the cabinet following a humiliating defeat in the November 21, 2005 constitutional Referendum, he was dropped from the cabinet. He was a close ally of Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki.
Chris Murungaru Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Chris Murungaru is one of the richest Politician from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Murungaru 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Dr Christopher Ndarathi “Chris” Murungaru (born August 19, 1954, Nyeri, Kenya) is a Kenyan politician, a former Member of Parliament for Kieni Constituency in Nyeri District and a former Minister of Transport.
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On January 22, 2006, John Githongo named Murungaru as one of three top politicians (along with Kiraitu Murungi, former Justice Minister and present Energy Minister, and Finance Minister David Mwiraria) as being involved in a financial scam involving up to $600M On February 1, 2006, Finance Minister David Mwiraria announced that he was stepping down as a minister and a member of cabinet to pave way for investigation. The news were received with joy by many Kenyans, though some saw him as a scapegoat who has been sacrificed to protect a president whose support has been waning.
Facts & Trivia
Auguste Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Chris Murungaru celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.
Top Facts about Chris Murungaru
- Chris Murungaru is a Kenyan politician and businessman.
- He served as the Member of Parliament for Imenti Central constituency.
- Murungaru was a cabinet minister in President Kibaki’s government.
- He was implicated in corruption scandals during his tenure.
- In 2006, he was barred from entering the United States due to corruption allegations.
- Murungaru has been accused of involvement in illegal logging activities.
- He is known for his close ties to former President Daniel arap Moi.
- Murungaru has been linked to land grabbing controversies in Kenya.
- He has faced criticism for his extravagant lifestyle and wealth accumulation.
- Despite the controversies, he remains a prominent figure in Kenyan politics and business circles.