Eric Wamumbi
Eric Wamumbi is the Member of Parliament for Mathira, notable for his efforts in local governance and development initiatives. He has been actively mobilizing support for President Ruto's planned visit to the Mt Kenya region, asserting that it would serve as a significant opportunity for the President to reaffirm his commitment to the people of the area.
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Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has strongly denied any involvement in the attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a church service in Othaya.
Mathira MP Wamumbi responds to allegations in Othaya church attack
Kenya· 2026-01-27
Eric Wamumbi, the Mathira MP, intervened to force Justin Muturi to leave a polling area.
Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-27
MP Eric Wamumbi was present at the event.
18,000 NYS recruits graduate as Ruto pledges to increase number to 100,000Kenya· 2025-08-28
MP Eric Wamumbi attended the event to back the government's initiatives.
Ruto allies defend empowerment programmes, hit out at GachaguaKenya· 2025-07-26
Homes and businesses of elected leaders, including MPs Eric Wamumbi, were attacked during the protests.
Ruto vows police protection as criticisms mount over deadly protests, attacks on officersKenya· 2025-06-28
Eric Wamumbi is the Mathira MP who was identified as a target during the protests.
Murkomen commends police, orders them to shoot when attackedKenya· 2025-06-27
Earlier, the protesters tried to raid the home of Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi’s home at Kamunyaka village but they were repulsed.
Protesters make daring raids on police stations as officers injuredKenya· 2025-06-26
Eric Wamumbi is the Mathira MP whose home was targeted by goons during the unrest.
June 25 protests in numbersKenya· 2025-06-26
MP Eric Wamumbi was among those accompanying President Ruto.
Ruto: I will not stop giving money to churchesKenya· 2025-04-18
Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, who succeeded Gachagua as MP for Mathira, has been rooting for Ruto’s government saying it is development-oriented.
Ruto starts make-or-break tour of Gachagua backyardKenya· 2025-03-31
MP Eric Wamumbi maintains that the tour starts on March 31 and that it would be a turning point for Mt Kenya region politics.
Why President Ruto is blowing hot and cold over Mt Kenya tourKenya· 2025-03-25
