Mutahi Kagwe profile

Biography

Name:              Mutahi Kagwe

DOB:                1958, Kenya

Status:             Married

Education

Mr Kagwe holds both a Bachelor and master’s degrees. He attended Kihate Primary School (1965- 1971), Kagumo High School- both O levels and A levels (1972- 1977), Nairobi University (1978- 1981), United States International University- USIU (1988- 1992).

Professional career

As Cabinet Minister he spearheaded the construction of the transformational East African Marine System (T.E.A.M.S) – The first Fibre Optic Project for Eastern Africa.

It was during his term as Cabinet Minister that Kenya launched ‘Mpesa,’ the world’s first ever money transfer system. As Senator, his credits include the championing of “The Best Classroom,” an Early Childhood Education program that aspires to promote the quality provision of ECDE nationwide.

He has recently sponsored the Cyber Security and Protection Bill currently in the Senate of Kenya.

Political career

He is affiliated to Jubilee party led by President Uhuru Kenyatta.