Anne Waiguru facts for kids
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Anne Mumbi Waiguru
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| Chairperson, Council of Governors (COG) Emeritus, 2022–October 2024(CoG) | |
| Second-term Governor of Kirinyaga County | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2017 |
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| Deputy | David Githanda |
| Cabinet Secretary for Devolution | |
| In office 15 May 2013 – 21 November 2015 |
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| President | William Ruto |
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| Born |
Anne Mumbi
16 April 1971 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | United Democratic Alliance (Kenya) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Egerton University University of Nairobi |
Anne Mumbi Waiguru (born 16 April 1971) is a well-known Kenyan politician. She is currently the Governor of Kirinyaga County in Kenya. She first took office on 22 August 2017.
Anne Waiguru made history in 2017. She was one of the first three women to be elected as governors in Kenya. This happened after Kenya introduced a new system of government in 2010. She was re-elected for her second five-year term on 9 August 2022.
Before becoming governor, she worked as the first Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. She was chosen for this role in 2013. She later stepped down from this position in 2015. She was later cleared of any wrongdoing by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
She helped create Huduma Centres. These are places where Kenyans can get government services easily. She also introduced a rule that helps young people, women, and people with disabilities. This rule ensures they get at least 30% of government supply contracts.
In the 2022 elections, seven women were elected as governors in Kenya. This was the highest number ever! Anne Waiguru was one of them. This shows more women are taking on leadership roles.
Anne Waiguru was also the first female vice-chair of the Council of Governors. This group brings together all county governors in Kenya. In September 2022, she became the first female chairperson of the Council of Governors. She was re-elected for a second term in 2023. Her goal is to make sure counties get the resources they need.
Learning and Growing
Anne Waiguru went to Nairobi River Primary School. She then attended Precious Blood Girls' Secondary School, Riruta. She finished her O-Level exams there in 1987. After that, she joined Moi Forces Academy, Nairobi for her A-Level exams in 1989. At Moi Forces Academy, she studied math, physics, and chemistry.
She earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture and home economics from Egerton University. She also has a master's degree in economics from the University of Nairobi. She is an expert in managing public money and improving government services.
Her Work Journey
Anne Waiguru started her career in public service. She helped improve government services. She also worked at the National Treasury. This is where the government manages its money. She was recognized as one of the "Top 40 under 40 women" in Kenya in 2011. She was the only one from public service.
She was also in charge of the Integrated Financial Management and Information System (IFMIS). This system helps manage government finances. She also worked as a senior manager at Citi-group for a short time. She was even an advisor to the President's office.
President Mwai Kibaki honored her with an award. It was called the Order Grand Warrior. This was for her excellent work in managing financial systems. Her team also won three awards for good public service.
In 2016, Anne Waiguru decided to enter politics. She wanted to become the Governor of Kirinyaga County.
Leading Kirinyaga County
In 2017, Anne Waiguru was elected Governor of Kirinyaga County. She was one of only three women governors at that time. She helped create a long-term plan for the county. It is called the Mountain Cities Blueprint. This plan guides the county's development for 15 years.
She has also improved healthcare and transport in the county. She is setting up an industrial park. This park will help process local farm products.
She started a program called Wezesha Kirinyaga. This program helps people earn more money. It focuses on poultry, dairy, avocados, and tomatoes. For example, many groups are supported to produce one million eggs a month. This helps families earn extra income.
Another project is an apparel factory. Women work there to make hospital linen and school uniforms.
In the 2022 general election, Anne Waiguru was re-elected. She won her second term as Kirinyaga county governor. She received 113,088 votes.
In 2023, Waiguru joined an international group called ORU Fogar. This group brings together regions from around the world. It works to promote balanced development.
