Eric Muriithi Muga | |
|---|---|
| Water, Sanitation and Irrigation | |
| Assumed office 08 August, 2024 | |
| Nominated by | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Alice Wahome |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Athi,Igembe South Constituency Meru County |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi |
Eric Muriithi (born 14 July 1992) is the current Kenyan Cabinet Secretary in charge of the Ministry of Water,Sanitation,and Irrigation. [1] At 32 years old,Eric was appointed as the youngest member of President William Ruto's cabinet on July 19,2024. [2] [3] He hails from Athi,Igembe South,Meru County,and is a civil engineer by profession. [4]
Eric holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources from the University of Nairobi. Eric joined the list of young Kenyans serving in President Ruto's administration. [5]
On August 2,2024,he appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Appointments for vetting,where he declared his wealth at Ksh. 31 million. [6] Upon approval by Parliament,Eric was sworn in as Cabinet Secretary on August 8,2024. [7]