JOSEPH MBURU KAHANGARA
| NAME | JOSEPH MBURU KAHANGARA |
| AGE | UNKNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Joseph Mburu Kahangara is a Kenyan politician and the serving Member of Parliament for Lari Constituency.
First elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), his sharp rise in politics combines robust academic qualifications with extensive leadership in both business and public service.
Educational Background
Joseph Mburu completed his secondary education at Queen of Apostles Seminary, earning his Form IV certification followed by A-Level credentials in 1985.
Pursuing an accountancy path, he undertook CPA Level 1 studies at Kimathi Institute and progressed to CPA Level 2 through private instruction via KASNEB between 1990 and 1994.
He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Landmark Bible Seminary from 2013 to 2015 and further enhanced his business acumen with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kenya Methodist University beginning in 2015.
Career
Professional career
Joseph Mburu Kahangara began his career in accounting and served as an accountant with Kenol-Kobil from 1990 to 1994.
He then transitioned to managerial roles, joining Caltex Mathioya from 1994 to 1996, followed by Universal Petrol Stations from 1999 to 2005.
In 2006, he rose up the ranks of Las Vegas Petroleum as Managing Director, continuing in that role to the present.
Political career
Joseph Mburu joined politics in 2013, when he contested for the seat of Member of Parliament for Lari Constituency, and continues to serve in the same role, securing re-election in 2022 under UDA.
During his earlier Parliamentary tenure (2013–2017), he contributed to key committees, including the Administration and National Security Committee and the Regional Integration Committee.
As of his current term, he has not yet been assigned to any parliamentary committees.
Net worth
Joseph Mburu’s net worth has not been disclosed publicly.
As an MP, he earns a gross salary of Ksh 739,600 as a Member of Parliament. This includes:
- Basic Salary: Ksh 443,760
- House Allowance: Ksh 150,000
- Salary Market Adjustment: Ksh 145,840
Joseph Mburu also receives:
- Sitting Allowance: Ksh 7,500 per parliamentary sitting, up to a maximum of Ksh 120,000 monthly
- Mileage Allowance: Ksh 116.63 per kilometre (capped at Ksh 353,778 monthly)
- Car Maintenance Allowance: Ksh 356,525 monthly
- Airtime Allowance: Ksh 15,000 monthly
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