JOSEPH WAINAINA IRAYA
| NAME | JOSEPH WAINAINA IRAYA |
| AGE | UNKNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Joseph Wainaina Iraya is a Kenyan politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Kieni Constituency, elected under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.
Educational background
Details about Joseph Wainaina Iraya’s formal education, such as his schools, colleges, or degrees, are not prominently available in the public domain.
In recognition of his contributions to inter-community peace, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Northwestern Christian University during a ceremony at Eldoret National Polytechnic on December 16, 2023.
Career
Joseph Wainaina Iraya’s professional trajectory is marked by his rise from modest beginnings to influential leadership, having once worked as a taxi driver.
In recognition of his impact in fostering reconciliation, particularly following the 2007–08 post-election violence in Uasin Gishu, he was nominated to serve as a Member of Parliament under UDA, positioning him to carry his message of peace into the halls of government.
Notably, he was among the MPs who initially supported the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua but later withdrew his support after consultations with constituents.
Within Parliament, he contributes to the work of both the Environment and Cohesion Committees, furthering his drive to support sustainable development and social harmony.
Net worth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, he earns a gross salary of Ksh739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
This includes a Basic Salary of Ksh443,760, House Allowance of Ksh150,000, and Salary Market Adjustment of Ksh145,840.
Joseph Wainaina also earns Ksh7,500 per sitting, up to a maximum of Ksh120,000 monthly.
Additionally, she is entitled to a Mileage Allowance of Ksh116.63 per kilometre, capped at Ksh353,778 monthly, a Car Maintenance Allowance of Ksh356,525 monthly, and an Airtime Allowance of Ksh15,000 monthly.
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