Eric Muriithi Muga
Erick Muriithi Mugaa | |
|---|---|
| Water, Sanitation and Irrigation | |
| Assumed office 08 August, 2024 | |
| Nominated by | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Alice Wahome |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Athi, Igembe South Constituency Meru County |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi |
Eric Muriithi (born 14 July 1992) is the current Kenyan Cabinet Secretary in charge of the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation.[1] At 32 years old, Eric was appointed as the youngest member of President William Ruto's cabinet on July 19, 2024.[2] He hails from Athi, Igembe South, Meru County, and is a civil engineer by profession.[3]
Eric holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources from the University of Nairobi. Eric joined the list of young Kenyans serving in President Ruto's administration.[4]
On August 2, 2024, he appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments for vetting, where he declared his wealth at Ksh. 31 million.[5] Upon approval by Parliament, Eric was sworn in as Cabinet Secretary on August 8, 2024.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kenya's youngest CS nominee Eric Muuga is worth Ksh.31M, and does not own a car". Citizen Digital. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Who is Eric Muriithi Muuga, Ruto's youngest CS nominee". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "It's God - Family of youngest nominated CS Eric Mugaa speaks". The Star. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Eric Mugaa a step away from joining list of Kenya's youngest ministers". Daily Nation. 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ Baraza, Lawrence (2024-08-02). "Water CS Erick Muriithi Declares Ksh.31 Million Net Worth". Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Fresh start as Ruto's new Cabinet sworn in". The Star. Retrieved 2025-07-29.