Alfred Mutua Biography
Alfred Mutua (born Alfred Nganga Mutua) is a Kenyan politician and an Entrepreneur currently serving as the Governor of Machakos County. He was the government spokesman before resigning to run for the office of County Governor. He was involved in a legal tussle over custody of their children with his estranged wife Josephine Thitu Maundu. He resigned in September 2012 to vie for the Machakos gubernatorial seat and won the election with 71% of the votes.
How Old Is Alfred Mutua? Alfred Mutua Age
Mutua was born on 22nd August 1970, in Masii, Machakos County, Kenya. Mutua is therefore 50 years of age as of 2020. He celebrates his birthday on August 22nd every year.
Alfred Mutua Height and Weight
Mutua stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Alfred Mutua Education
Mutua attended Dagoretti High School for Secondary school education where he attained his O’ levels. He graduated as an Undergraduate student at Whitworth College, U.S.A, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He graduated from Eastern Washington University, U.S.A, with a Master of Science Degree in Communications. He also graduated from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, with a Doctorate in Communication and Media
Alfred Mutua Family
Mutua was born and raised by his parents in Masii, Machakos County, Kenya. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Mutua’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Is Alfred Mutua Married? | Alfred Mutua Wife
Speaking of his personal life, Mutua was married to Josephine Thitu Maundu and had three children who are now residing in Australia. He then married Lilian Ng’ang’ a who is the Machakos County First Lady. He was born in a family of two a boy and a girl. Her sister’s name is Ann Mutua.
“I met with Lillian here (in Kenya). My poetry played a huge part in sweeping her off her feet; lazima ukuwe na lugha, otherwise, mambo ingekuwa ngumu! Nilikuwa pia chap chap; wajua ningezubaa, ningekuta mtu amepita naye (one must smooth-talk at one point; otherwise, things would have been difficult; and I am glad I approached her promptly). Kenyan men are good at slicing; you know what I am talking about,” he says amid laughter.
Alfred Mutua Salary
Details about Mutua’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Alfred Mutua Net Worth
Mutua’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Mutua has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Alfred Mutua Measurements and Facts
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Alfred Mutua Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Alfred Mutua
- Popular As: Mutua
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Alfred Mutua Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 50 (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: 22nd August 1970
- Place of Birth: Masii, Machakos County, Kenya
- Birthday: August 22nd
Alfred Mutua Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Lilian Ng’ang’ a
- Children: 5
Alfred Mutua Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Politician
Alfred Mutua House and Cars
- Place of living: Machakos, KENYA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Alfred Mutua Professional Career
In 2002, when the Kibaki administration came to power under the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC), there were loads of hope and optimism from Kenyans. One of the biggest promises made to Kenyans was the Establishing of a Public Communications Department that would see the public access all Public Information held by the government as well as keep the masses informed on how the government was Fairing on its duties.
The new NARC government created the Office of Public Communications Secretary, popularly known as Government Spokesman, and appointed Dr. Alfred Mutua as its first holder. Much was expected of him due to his job experience and educational background.
He was charged with the duty of collecting information and analyzing events within the set-up of the government. Essentially, his work entailed communicating information to and from media, government ministries, state corporations, and the public on behalf of his employer, the State.
Prior to his appointment, Dr. Alfred Mutua served as an Assistant Professor in the College of Communication and Media Sciences, Zayed University in Dubai where he conducted extensive research on the use of “Media for Democracy and Development.”
Dr. Alfred Mutua Political Career
After close to nine years as the Government Spokesperson, Dr. Alfred Mutua resigned in September 2012 and joined the race for Machakos County Gubernatorial seat competing against a seasoned politician Wavinya Ndeti, who was then the Member of Parliament for Kathiani Constituency (now split to Mavoko and Kathiani).
He became the flag bearer of the Wiper Democratic Movement Party and eventually won the election with a landslide, 71% of the vote.
Dr. Alfred Mutua is the only governor who has hit the ground running in implementing the devolved Government system. He has set the pace on how county governments should be managed and run.
Through his focus and leadership, he was the first governor to constitute his county government, and barely two months after his election into office, he spearheaded the first-ever County Investment Forum that attracted investors from all corners of the world. The conference saw the signing of Memorandums of Understanding amounting to Ksh.56.3 billion.
Indeed, from being the FIRST Government Spokesman to the FIRST Governor of Machakos County he has been a trailblazer with enviable leadership skills.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alfred Mutua
Who is Alfred Mutua?
Alfred Mutua (born Alfred Nganga Mutua) is a Kenyan politician and an Entrepreneur currently serving as the Governor of Machakos County. He was the government spokesman before resigning to run for the office of County Governor. He was involved in a legal tussle over custody of their children with his estranged wife Josephine Thitu Maundu. He resigned in September 2012 to vie for the Machakos gubernatorial seat and won the election with 71% of the votes.
How old is Alfred Mutua?
Mutua is an American national born on 22nd August 1970, in Masii, Machakos County, Kenya.
How tall is Alfred Mutua?
Mutua stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Alfred Mutua married?
Yes, she is married to Lilian Ng’ang’ a and together they have two children. Previously, Mutua was married to Josephine Thitu Maundu and had three children who are now residing in Australia.
How much is Alfred Mutua Worth?
Mutua’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Mutua has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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How much does Alfred Mutua make?
Details about Mutua’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Mutua live?
She is a resident of Machakos, KENYA, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Mutua dead or alive?
Mutua is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Mutua Now?
Mutua is pursuing her career in Politics. She is working as the governor of Machakos County.
Alfred Mutua Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website
- Political Party: Maendeleo Chap Chap
- County: Machakos County.
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9 things that you probably did not know about Dr. Alfred Mutua.
1; Dr.Alfred Mutua was raised in Kibera, Nairobi
The firstborn in a family of two (one boy, one girl), Alfred Mutua, like most people, was born to a humble family.
“I have a sister called Ann. I was born in Machakos, but I grew up in the Makina area, Kibera slums in Nairobi; my parents were poor civil servants,” began the governor.
He attended Guadalupe Catholic Church Nursery school and later Toi Primary School in Kibera before his family shifted residence to Riruta.
“I grew up with many dreams; my late grandfather always told me that I should not worry about where I am but instead I should be concerned with where I am going. If you are born poor, your parents are, but you are not. You can work hard so that you help your parents move from where they are,” he said in a rather philosophical tone.
He thus embarked on the journey to kick out poverty from his lineage by befriending books.
2; Dr. Alfred Mutua is an alumnus of Dagoretti, Jamhuri High schools
“When I finished my primary education, I was admitted to Dagoretti High School. While at the institution, I became very active in public speaking and drama; I did well in competitions.”
“I later attended Jamhuri High School for forms five and six. While in Jamhuri, I became the president of the senior debating society; I acted, wrote scripts and traveled a lot since I never missed rugby or football games.
“I was part of the cheering squad, my small-bodied physique couldn’t allow me to play ether sport,” joked the governor.
3; Dr. Alfred Mutua dropped out of school at some point
His quest to lead a life of propriety saw him teach Sunday school at a tender age.
“I started teaching Sunday school when I was young at Riruta Baptist Church; when I was in form five, a group of missionaries from the United States came to Jamhuri High School, and they were impressed by my teachings and I knew God has plans for me.”
“I had dropped out of school in form two because of lack of school fees,” he added.
It’s not the missionaries who came to his rescue at that time but they would come in handy a bit later.
“A mzee of the kanisa (church elder) called Mr. Hezron Waithaka actually paid my school fees up to form six. Otherwise, I would have been a school dropout,” said Mr. Mutua.
The missionaries would later pick up from the point where Mr. Waithaka left off.
“The missionaries later wrote to me and asked if I could send them my certificates; which I did. They said: “Good, we were so impressed with your work at the church and we got you a scholarship to come and study in the US. Mark, you I hadn’t completed my form six education yet,” narrated Dr. Mutua.
But it wasn’t a walk in the park to raise air ticket, he says: “I only secured a visa, but had no airfare. A Harambee was organized to raise the money; but you know the Harambee of poor people is only attended by poor people so the fundraising realized only Ksh12, 000, the ticket was Ksh25, 000.”
“Trying to raise an additional Ksh12, 000 was impossible!” recalled the governor.
Who then came to his rescue?
“One of my family friends called Mr Kavoo Kathuku who worked in a travel agency told me he would talk to some of his clients who had miles which I could use; he did that, and I got the air ticket.”
“I left Kenya on August 11, 1991; carrying my clothes in a suitcase; at times you have to take a leap of faith. When people talk about being hustlers, we know what it is to be poor,” stated Dr Mutua.
4; Dr. Alfred Mutua studied communication and film production in college
Dr. Alfred Mutua obtained his BA in Journalism from Whitworth College in the United States and his MSc in Communication from Eastern Washington University.
He later received his doctorate in communication and media from the University of Western Sydney in Australia.
“When I was in the US studying, I was so passionate about Kenya; I wanted to study and come back; I did a lot of extra digital courses around 1993/1994 – Photoshop, Desktop Publishing, Dos Programming; and other things that people were not doing.
“I figured out not many people knew about them in Kenya and I wanted to come and teach my people.”
“In 1995 I came back for my internship and Mr. Tom Mshindi gave me an opportunity to write for Daily Nation. After the attachment, I flew back to the US to further my studies.
5; Dr. Alfred Mutua was a lecturer at Daystar University
“When I returned to Kenya, I got a job as a lecturer at Daystar University in 1997; I was only 27. I taught media, communication and film making.
“I also did writing for the Daily Nation. I made more money than people who were full-time employees.
“I was writing features for Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday papers. Working hard, fast and doing things has always been in my system. Hii mambo ya kukaa kunywa pombe na kupiga stories (this issue of grabbing a beer bottle with friends, while storytelling)… they could be good; but only after you have hustled,” said Dr Mutua.
6; Dr. Alfred Mutua has achieved milestones in the media industry
Governor Mutua’s ingenuity isn’t a recent development; he has since childhood worked hard.
“While I was in the US I was making documentaries; publishing and working for TV stations. I worked for all the main channels; I was published in the Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times…, he said, adding: “I also made a documentary called An African in America in 1996. I did a good job in Film Making. I was also one of the top public speakers in the US.”
“While doing my doctorate in Australia, I became a foreign correspondent; I wrote the column Msafiri. I was being paid to do interviews of prominent people around the world. I got arrested in many countries as a journalist; I had the first TV interview with Joseph Kabila; three months after his father got killed in his palace in Kinshasa,” he recounts.
“It was during the time that I worked as a foreign correspondent, having my documentaries published on the BBC; that I was discovered and offered an assistant professor job in Dubai.”
7; Dr. Alfred Mutua was headhunted for Government Spokesperson’s job
The governor’s unrivaled brilliance captured former president Mwai Kibaki’s eye, consequently offering him the position of Kenya’s first official government spokesperson.
“While I was in Dubai, the government of President Mwai Kibaki took notice of me. The then Minister of Tourism and Communication Raphael Tuju asked me to send my resume, which I did.
I was later interviewed and evaluated by Cabinet, and that’s how I got the job,” he narrated.
8; Dr. Alfred Mutua once was a mjengo worker
Dr. Mutua strongly believes that poverty in most instances is the self-inflicted situation. When he was younger he engaged in mjengo (construction) work to raise money to fill financial gaps where necessary.
“As I waited to go to form five, my first job was mjengo work. I know how to do koroga; najua kujenga (I can do construction work). I couldn’t sit at home because we were staying in a wooden house and my parents were poor.
I used to build walls and fences in Kawangware. My specialty was kukoroga kokoto na kuskuma wheelbarrow (I was good in mixing gravel, and pushing the wheelbarrow). I used to wake up in the morning, go to Kawangware and wait to be assigned some tasks. Hakuna kukaa nyumbani unangoja kuhurumiwa, fanya kazi (you shouldn’t idle at home while waiting for sympathy; get something to do)! He firmly says.
9; Dr. Alfred Mutua loves Hip hop
Dr. Alfred Mutua agrees with Friedrich Nietzsche that “without music, life would be a mistake.”
“I love hip hop and old skool. I listen to Drake, August Alsina, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne – he is a bit dirty, but I listen to him.
I also like RnB and Swahili music because I am very proficient in Swahili; I love Bongo – Ali Kiba, Diamond, Lady Jaydee; I listen to them a lot.”
He adds: “It would be wrong if I don’t mention Rhumba; Sauti Sol, Fally Ipupa is basically doing Afro-Rhumba.”
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