Governor Kang'ata PA sworn in as a nominated MCA

Nominated MCA Peter Mbogo shortly after he was sworn in in the Murang'a county assembly on July 29, 2025/ALICE WAITHERA

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s personal assistant has been sworn in as a nominated MCA in the county assembly.

Peter Mbogo, who has been serving in the position since 2022, has been nominated to replace Mark Wainaina, who died in November last year.

Wainaina passed away after being hospitalised with severe pulmonary disease and previously served in the ICT and Elections Department of UDA.

Mbogo was sworn in on Monday by Speaker Johnson Mukuha, who praised him for his ‘unwavering commitment to public service, integrity and leadership’.

Mukuha said Mbogo is a renowned figure in political spheres, having successfully coordinated Jubilee and UDA party activities within Murang’a and across the country in 2017 and 2022 respectively.

“This is a clear reflection of his dedication to public service and trust,” the speaker said as he welcomed him into the assembly.

Leader of Majority Francis Kibe who is also Ithiru MCA also hailed Mbogo for the appointment, describing him as a servant leader, dedicated to the welfare of the general public.

“I invite you to the vibrant debates in this assembly. You now have a leverage to defend mwananchi. We are happy that we have another representative from Kandara,” he said.

Kibe hailed him as a team player, expressing confidence that he will contribute to many debates in the assembly.

Peter Mbogo being sworn in as a nominated MCA in Murang'a County Assembly on July 30, 2025/ALICE WAITHERA

Deputy governor Stephen Munania said Wainaina’s death left a gap in the assembly and that Mbogo’s nomination would ensure residents are well represented.

 “We are happy that the nomination has gone to somebody who is well supported by residents and embraced by the MCAs,” Munania said.

 Anthony Njenga, a party member, said Mbogo’s patience had borne fruits and that he had stayed loyal to the party since 2022.

 Mbogo lauded residents and both levels of government for expressing their confidence in him through the nomination.

 “I have not left. I have just exited the executive and joined the legislature. I will continue following the manifesto of the party and ensure Murang’a people benefit from the government,” he said.

 Before joining the county assembly, Mbogo served as Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome’s personal assistant when she served as Kandara MP.

 Following his exit, Governor Kang’ata has appointed Nicholas Ngandu as his personal assistant.

 The 27-year-old previously served as Kang’ata’s driver and has a degree in Business Information Technology.

 “He’s currently doing a Master's degree in Cybersecurity. He has good interpersonal skills and is self-motivated. His help during Murang'a Investment Conference where he worked long hours exemplified this,” Kang’ata said.