Alfred Mutua Biography
Alfred Mutua is a Kenyan politician and an Entrepreneur, currently serving as the Governor of Machakos County for the second term. He was born and brought up in Masii, Machakos County, Kenya as Alfred Nganga Mutua.
Mutua was the government spokesman before resigning to run for the office of County Governor. He was involved in a legal tussle over custody of their children with his estranged wife Josephine Thitu Maundu. He resigned in September 2012 to vie for the Machakos gubernatorial seat and won the election with 71% of the votes.
10 Quick Facts About Alfred Mutua
- Name: Alfred Nganga Mutua
- Age: 51 years old as of 2021
- Birthday: 22 August
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Height: Around 5 feet 6 inches
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Politician and an Entrepreneur
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $68 Million dollars
Alfred Mutua Age
Mutua is 51 years old as of 2021, he was born on 22 August 1970, in Masii, Machakos County, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on August 22nd every year.
Alfred Mutua Height
Mutua stands at a height of around 5 feet 6 inches.
Alfred Mutua Education
Mutua attended Dagoretti High School for Secondary school education where he attained his O’ levels. He graduated as an Undergraduate student at Whitworth College, U.S.A, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
He graduated from Eastern Washington University, U.S.A., with a Master of Science Degree in Communications. He also graduated from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, with a Doctorate in Communication and Media
Alfred Mutua Family
Mutua was born and raised by his parents in Masii, Machakos County, Kenya. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail, as no such information is publicly available.
Thus, the identity of Mutua’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Alfred Mutua Wife
Mutua was married to Josephine Thitu Maundu. The couple married had three children who are now residing in Australia. He then married Lilian Ng’ang’ a who is the Machakos County First Lady. He was born in a family of two a boy and a girl. Her sister’s name is Ann Mutua.
“I met with Lillian here (in Kenya). My poetry played a huge part in sweeping her off her feet; lazima ukuwe na lugha, otherwise, mambo ingekuwa ngumu! Nilikuwa pia chap chap; wajua ningezubaa, ningekuta mtu amepita naye (one must smooth-talk at one point; otherwise, things would have been difficult; and I am glad I approached her promptly). Kenyan men are good at slicing; you know what I am talking about,” he says amid laughter.
Alfred Mutua First Wife
Mutua was first married to Josephine Thitu Maundu. The couple married had three children who are now residing in Australia.
Alfred Mutua Salary
Details about Mutua’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Alfred Mutua Net Worth
Mutua has an estimated net worth of $68 Million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a politician. Through his various sources of income, Mutua has been able to accumulate good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Alfred Mutua Measurements and Facts
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Alfred Mutua Wiki
- Full Names: Alfred Mutua
- Popular As: Mutua
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Alfred Mutua Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 51 (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: 22 August 1970
- Place of Birth: Masii, Machakos County, Kenya
- Birthday: August 22
Alfred Mutua Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Lilian Ng’ang’ a
- Children: five
Tertiary / University
- Date: Not Avaialable
- Education Institution: Whitworth College, USA
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
- Date: Not Avaialable
- Education Institution: Eastern Washington University, USA
- Qualification: Master of Science Degree in Communications
- Date: Not Avaialable
- Education Institution: University of Western Sydney, Australia,
- Qualification: Doctorate in Communication and Media
Secondary Education
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: Dagoretti High School
- Qualification: O’ levels
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: Jamhuri High School
- Qualification: A levels
Primary Education
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: Toi Primary school n KIBERA
- Qualification: KCPE
Alfred Mutua Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Politician
Alfred Mutua Career
In 2002, when the Kibaki administration came to power under the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC), there were loads of hope and optimism from Kenyans. One of the biggest promises made to Kenyans was the Establishing of a Public Communications Department that would see the public access all Public Information held by the government as well as keep the masses informed on how the government was Fairing on its duties.
The new NARC government created the Office of Public Communications Secretary, popularly known as Government Spokesman, and appointed Dr. Alfred Mutua as its first holder. Much was expected of him due to his job experience and educational background.
He was charged with the duty of collecting information and analyzing events within the set-up of the government. Essentially, his work entailed communicating information to and from media, government ministries, state corporations, and the public on behalf of his employer, the State.
Prior to his appointment, Dr. Alfred Mutua served as an Assistant Professor in the College of Communication and Media Sciences, Zayed University in Dubai where he conducted extensive research on the use of “Media for Democracy and Development.”
Dr. Alfred Mutua Political Career
After close to nine years as the Government Spokesperson, Dr. Alfred Mutua resigned in September 2012 and joined the race for Machakos County Gubernatorial seat competing against a seasoned politician Wavinya Ndeti, who was then the Member of Parliament for Kathiani Constituency (now split to Mavoko and Kathiani).
He became the flag bearer of the Wiper Democratic Movement Party and eventually won the election with a landslide, 71% of the vote.
Dr. Alfred Mutua is the only governor who has hit the ground running in implementing the devolved Government system. He has set the pace on how county governments should be managed and run.
Through his focus and leadership, he was the first governor to constitute his county government, and barely two months after his election into office, he spearheaded the first-ever County Investment Forum that attracted investors from all corners of the world. The conference saw the signing of Memorandums of Understanding amounting to Ksh.56.3 billion.
Indeed, from being the FIRST Government Spokesman to the FIRST Governor of Machakos County he has been a trailblazer with enviable leadership skills.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alfred Mutua
Alfred Mutua is a Kenyan politician and an Entrepreneur, currently serving as the Governor of Machakos County. He was the government spokesman before resigning to run for the office of County Governor.
Mutua is a Kenyan national born on 22 August 1970, in Masii, Machakos County, Kenya.
Mutua stands at a height of around 5 feet 6 inches.
Mutua was married to Josephine Thitu Maundu. The couple married had three children who are now residing in Australia. He then married Lilian Ng’ang’ a who is the Machakos County First Lady. He was born in a family of two a boy and a girl. Her sister’s name is Ann Mutua.
Mutua’s net worth is estimated to be $68 Million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income.
Details about Mutua’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Governor Mutua is a resident of Machakos, Kenya, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Mutua is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of his being sick or having any health-related issues.
Mutua is still an active participant in the creative political industry, he is the governor of Machakos County.
Alfred Mutua Contacts
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Website
- Political Party: Maendeleo Chap Chap
- County: Machakos County