Kipchumba Murkomen Net Worth 2025
Everything you need to know about Transport CS Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen: his wealth, career & more.
Quick Bio
| Full Name | Kipchumba Aaron Murkomen |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 12 January 1979 |
| Age (2025) | 46 years |
| Place of Birth | Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Education | LL.B, LL.M (University of Pretoria), PhD Law (University of Pretoria) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician, Cabinet Secretary for Roads & Transport |
| Net-Worth (2025) | KES 1.5 billion ≈ $11.5 million USD |
| Spouse | Gladys Wanjiru Murkomen |
| Children | 3 |
Career Highlights & Earnings
- 2005–2013: Lecturer & Senior Lecturer, Moi University School of Law.
- 2013–2022: Senator for Elgeyo-Marakwet County; served as Majority Leader (2017–2020).
- 2022–date: Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport & Public Works.
- Legal Practice: Founder, Murkomen & Co. Advocates; retains retainers from counties and private equity firms.
- Business Ventures: Majority shareholder in Rutile Energy (fuel distribution), real-estate projects in Eldoret & Nairobi CBD, and a 2,000-acre wheat & barley farm in Keiyo.
- Assets: Mansion in Karen, apartments in Riverside & Eldoret town, villas in Malindi, and a fleet of premium vehicles including a 2024 Mercedes-Maybach S680.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Kipchumba Murkomen worth in 2025?
His net-worth is estimated at KES 1.5 billion (≈ USD 11.5 million) from salary, legal practice, farming, fuel distribution and real-estate projects.
What is his monthly salary as Cabinet Secretary?
Under SRC 2025 rates, he earns roughly KES 1.4 million gross per month plus responsibility and house allowances.
Does he still practise law?
He is on sabbatical from Murkomen & Co. and earns consultancy fees without active litigation.
Is he Kenya’s richest Cabinet Secretary?
No. While he tops the transport sector, CSs such as Musalia Mudavadi (Prime Cabinet Secretary) and Aden Duale (Defence) have higher declared assets.
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