Faith Wanjiku Muhia: From Nyandarua Woman Rep to Kipipiri MP

Faith Wanjiku Muhia is a Kenyan politician whose career has taken her from the corporate world to elective politics, the East African Legislative Assembly and back to Kenya's National Assembly as the Member of Parliament for Kipipiri Constituency.

Early Life and Education

Faith Wanjiku Muhia was born and raised in Kipipiri, Nyandarua County. She attended Kamahia Primary School before proceeding to Nakuru High School.

She later pursued studies in business and management. Muhia holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kenya Methodist University and an MBA from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom.

She also undertook a leadership programme at Harvard Kennedy School in the United States.

Career Before Politics

Before joining elective politics, Muhia built a career in human resources, administration and banking.

Between 1998 and 2003, she worked as the Human Resource and Administration Manager at Florensis BV.

She later joined Equity Bank Limited, where she served as Regional Customer Service Manager from 2006 to 2012.

Becoming Nyandarua's First Woman Representative

Muhia entered elective politics during the 2013 General Election, when she contested for the Nyandarua County Woman Representative position on a TNA Party ticket.

She won the election with 158,486 votes, representing 66.7 percent of the votes cast, becoming the first Woman Representative for Nyandarua County.

Her Time at the East African Legislative Assembly

In December 2017, the Jubilee Party nominated Muhia to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

She secured her position after receiving 180 votes and went on to serve at the regional assembly until 2022.

Return to National Politics

On August 9, 2022, Muhia was elected Member of Parliament for Kipipiri Constituency on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.

In the contest, she defeated the incumbent MP Amos Kimunya, who had contested the seat on a Jubilee Party ticket.

Her Record on the Finance Bill 2024

During consideration of the Finance Bill 2024, Muhia voted Yes at the Second Reading on June 20, 2024.

She also voted Yes on June 25, 2024, during consideration of the Committee of the Whole House report on the Bill.

Parliamentary records also show that she had proposed amendments to clauses 23 and 25 of the Finance Bill.

Her Vote on the Gachagua Impeachment Motion

On October 8, 2024, the National Assembly considered the impeachment motion against then-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Muhia voted No, opposing the impeachment motion. Parliamentary voting records and published voting lists identify her among the MPs who voted against the motion.

Legislative Work

Muhia's legislative record includes the Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Bill, 2013 and the Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

She also jointly sponsored the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2025 together with Hon. Caroli Omondi.

From Business to Public Leadership

Faith Wanjiku Muhia's career has crossed several areas of public and professional life. She began in human resources and banking before entering Kenyan politics, becoming Nyandarua's first Woman Representative in 2013.

Her time at the East African Legislative Assembly gave her experience in regional politics before she returned to national politics and won the Kipipiri parliamentary seat in 2022.

Today, Muhia continues to serve as the Member of Parliament for Kipipiri Constituency, with her parliamentary work covering legislation and issues affecting her constituents and the wider country.