Irungu Kang’ata Net Worth 2025
Everything you need to know about Murang’a Governor Dr. Francis Irungu Kang’ata: his wealth, career & more.
Quick Bio
| Full Name | Francis Irungu Kang’ata |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1980 |
| Age (2025) | 45 years |
| Place of Birth | Murang’a town, Murang’a County, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Education | LLB (UoN), LLM (UoN), PhD Law (UoN), Dip Law (KSL) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Lecturer, Politician, Governor Murang’a County |
| Net-Worth (2025) | KES 130 million ≈ USD 1 million |
| Spouse | Private |
| Children | 4 |
Career Highlights & Earnings
- 2002–2007: Elected Councillor for Central Ward, Murang’a Municipal Council (age 22) and chaired the Town Planning Committee, recovering Mumbi Stadium from grabbers.
- 2009: Worked briefly as State Counsel in the Attorney-General’s chambers before founding Irungu Kang’ata & Co. Advocates, now located at Flamingo Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
- 2013–2017: MP Kiharu Constituency (TNA → Jubilee); awarded Chief of the Burning Spear for legislative and philanthropic work; invested over KES 42 million of CDF in domestic water projects.
- 2017–2022: Senator Murang’a County; Senate Majority Chief Whip 2020-2021; sponsored the Ward Development Fund Bill and championed the Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill to protect unemployed HELB debtors.
- 2022–date: Governor Murang’a County (UDA); chairs Council of Governors Trade & Investment committee; oversees KES 15 billion annual county budget.
- Assets: Law-firm equity, rental apartments in Murang’a & Nairobi, tea plots, transport & fuel-distribution interests, and official fleet vehicles including a 2024 Land-Cruiser 300.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Irungu Kang’ata worth in 2025?
His net-worth is estimated at KES 130 million (≈ USD 1 million) from legal practice, agribusiness, real-estate, transport and county salary.
What is his monthly salary as Governor?
Under SRC 2025 rates, he earns KES 990,000 gross per month (basic KES 574,200 + house KES 200,000 + market adjustment KES 196,000) plus airtime, medical, travel and pension benefits.
Does he still practise law?
He remains an Advocate of the High Court and earns retainers, but is on indefinite leave to focus on county leadership and part-time lecturing at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Is he among the richest governors?
No. His declared assets place him in the lower-mid tier nationally, though he is one of Kenya’s most educated county chiefs.
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