Biography
Anne Waiguru
Kirinyaga Governor since 2017. Former Devolution CS.
Anne Waiguru is the Governor of Kirinyaga, now in her second term. An economist and former Devolution CS, Waiguru has chaired the Council of Governors. Born on 16 April 1971. Age 55.
- Full name
- Anne Mumbi Waiguru
- Born
- 16 April 1971
- Party
- United Democratic Alliance (UDA)
Education
- Moi Forces AcademyA-levels (1989)
- Egerton UniversityBachelor's degree
- University of NairobiMaster's degree in Economics
Career
- Before 2013Transparency International, the Treasury (head of IFMIS), the World Bank and Citigroup
- 2013 to 2015Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Planning; resigned in November 2015 amid the National Youth Service scandal; she was not charged
- 2017Elected Governor of Kirinyaga (Jubilee); re-elected in 2022 (UDA)
- 2022Chairperson of the Council of Governors
Where Waiguru stands
Insufficient evidence. As a former CS and governor she is judged on actions, and needs a dedicated pass on her county record and the NYS matter.
Placed mainly from what Waiguru did, not what Waiguru said. See the full record, with every source.
Common questions
Who is Anne Waiguru?
Anne Waiguru is the Governor of Kirinyaga, now in her second term. An economist and former Devolution CS, Waiguru has chaired the Council of Governors. Kirinyaga Governor since 2017. Former Devolution CS.
How old is Anne Waiguru?
Born on 16 April 1971. Age 55.
What did Anne Waiguru study?
Bachelor's degree at Egerton University; Master's degree in Economics at University of Nairobi.
Which party is Anne Waiguru in?
United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
What does Anne Waiguru stand for?
Insufficient evidence. As a former CS and governor she is judged on actions, and needs a dedicated pass on her county record and the NYS matter.
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