Former Makueni Governor Professor Kivutha Kibwana has landed a new job after retiring from politics.
Kivutha in a statement on September 26 said that he is delighted to join Daystar University as a lecturer where he will start working at the beginning of January 2025.
“I thank God for the opportunity to serve at the Daystar University Law School as Professor after a previous 25-year stint at UoN. Another New Beginning. I look forward to engagement in the Master of Laws Programme from January 2025. Where the youth are, I pray I always be there,” the statement read.
Professor Kibwana retired from politics after coming in second in the Makueni County Senatorial race in 2022.
Kivutha’s political journey
Kibwana who was running on a Muungano party ticket garnered 59,034 votes in the 2022 general elections lost to Dan Maanzo of Wiper Democratic Party.
Before opting to run for the Makueni senatorial race, Kivutha had served as Makueni Governor for two terms where he governed the county for 10 years.
During his first term as a governor, Kibwana faced several political onslaughts including an impeachment attempt by Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) following a series of disagreements between him, the County Executive and the assembly.
Kivutha at the time was the only governor from a different party in a region perceived to be Kalonzo Musyoka’s political backyard.
Professor Kibwana quits Wiper Party
In the 2017 general elections, Kivutha Kibwana and his Muungano party joined Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party which saw him secure a second term.
Kivutha served as the Wiper Party chairman but later renounced his position in 2019 citing frustrations from the Wiper party leader.
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Kibwana claimed that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka was using a section of his county legislators to frustrate his development agenda.
Kivutha Kibwana joined politics in 2002 when he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Makueni Constituency.
Kibwana also held several ministerial positions during Kibaki’s tenure.
Political reforms
Kibwana has also played a vital role when it comes to political reforms in the country.
Kibwana was part of the National Convention Executive Council (NCEC), which played a crucial role in advocating for multi-party democracy in Kenya during the 1990s.
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He was also instrumental in the push for the 2010 constitution which introduced significant changes in the country.
He has also been a human rights champion throughout his career
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