Rahab Mukami Wachira (born c. 1974) is a Kenyan politician who currently serves as the Woman Representative for Nyeri County in the National Assembly of Kenya. She was first elected to Parliament in 2017 and re-elected in 2022 on the ticket of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a party affiliated with the Kenya Kwanza coalition. [1]
Mukami holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Management from St. Paul’s University (2013–2021). She also earned a Diploma in Business Administration from Zetech College (2007–2008) and completed a certificate program in Emerging Economies at Harvard Business School in 2020. [2]
Before entering politics, Mukami served as the Director at Ramaca Investment Limited, where she worked from 2004 to 2016. [3]
Mukami was elected Women Representative for Nyeri County in the 2017 general election and retained her seat in 2022 with 87.98% of the vote, making her one of the most popularly elected women leaders in the country. [4]
As a Member of Parliament, Mukami has focused on grassroots development under the banner of “Mukami Maendeleo Mashinani”. Her key areas of focus include:
Mukami has advocated for issue-based politics and condemned incitement and divisive rhetoric. She encourages youth and fellow politicians to prioritize development and unity. [6]
In 2023, she garnered national attention for supporting the education of Grace Nyakinyua Njeri, a student who had gone viral on social media after an appeal for school fees. [7]
Mukami resides in Nyeri County and continues to support community-based initiatives benefiting marginalized populations. [3]