Mutahi Kahiga Net Worth 2025
Everything you need to know about Nyeri Governor Hon. Edward Mutahi Kahiga: his wealth, career & more.
Quick Bio
| Full Name | Edward Mutahi Kahiga |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1961 |
| Age (2025) | 64 years |
| Place of Birth | Nyeri County, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Education | BEd (Kenyatta Univ.), MEd Leadership (Kenyatta Univ.), PhD Leadership & Education Mgt (Kenya Methodist Univ. 2024) |
| Occupation | Teacher, Trade-Unionist, Politician, Governor Nyeri County |
| Net-Worth (2025) | KES 842 million ≈ USD 6.5 million |
| Spouse | Private |
| Children | 4 |
Career Highlights & Earnings
- 1982–2014: Teaching career spanning 32 years; rose to principal, served as Executive Secretary Mount Kenya Branch of KNUT.
- 2017: Elected Deputy Governor Nyeri on Jubilee ticket alongside Dr. Wahome Gakuru.
- 13 Nov 2017: Sworn in as 4th Governor after Gakuru’s tragic death; subsequently re-elected 2022 under UDA.
- 2024: Conferred PhD in Leadership & Education Management from Kenya Methodist University.
- Assets: Prime residential plots in Nyeri town, rental apartments in Karatina & Nairobi, shares in tea factories, transport & fuel-distribution interests, and official fleet vehicles including a 2024 Land-Cruiser 300.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Mutahi Kahiga worth in 2025?
His net-worth is estimated at KES 842 million (≈ USD 6.5 million) from real-estate, transport, fuel supply, tea-sector shares and county salary.
What is his monthly salary as Governor?
Under SRC 2025 rates, he earns roughly KES 990,000 gross per month plus house, market-adjustment and travel allowances.
Does he still teach?
He retains membership with KNUT and earns occasional board retainers, but focuses on county leadership.
Is he among the richest governors?
His declared assets place him in the upper-mid tier nationally, though he is one of Kenya’s wealthiest county chiefs.
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