Eric Muriithi Muga

Eric Mūrììthi Muga
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
Assumed office
08 August, 2024
Nominated byWilliam Ruto
Preceded byAlice Wahome
Personal details
Born
Alma materUniversity of Nairobi

Eric Mūrììthi (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 studied at Lenana School from 2006 to 2009.[5] He later on enrolled to the University of Nairobi for his undergraduate studies.[6] 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.[7] Upon approval by Parliament, Eric was sworn in as Cabinet Secretary on August 8, 2024.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Kenya's youngest CS nominee Eric Muuga is worth Ksh.31M, and does not own a car". Citizen Digital. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. ^ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Who is Eric Muriithi Muuga, Ruto's youngest CS nominee". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  3. ^ "Eric Muriithi Mugaa". Daily Nation. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  4. ^ "It's God - Family of youngest nominated CS Eric Mugaa speaks". The Star. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  5. ^ a b "Eric Mugaa a step away from joining list of Kenya's youngest ministers". Daily Nation. 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  6. ^ "Eric Mugaa: Net Worth, Educational Background, Career". 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  7. ^ Baraza, Lawrence (2024-08-02). "Water CS Erick Muriithi Declares Ksh.31 Million Net Worth". Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  8. ^ "Fresh start as Ruto's new Cabinet sworn in". The Star. Retrieved 2025-07-29.