Key Facts About Anne Waiguru Amidst Allegations

Anne Waiguru, the Cabinet Secretary, has been facing accusations of misusing taxpayer funds. Here are 10 key facts about her:

1. Waiguru was born in Kirinyaga County, Gichugu sub-county in the early 1970s. She attended Precious Blood Riruta High School and later sat for her A-Level exams in 1989 at the Moi Forces Academy in Nairobi, where she studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
2. She pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Nairobi and later graduated with a Master's Degree in Economic Policy from the same university.
3. Waiguru is a mother of three teenage sons, whom she speaks highly of. Her marital status is not publicly known.
4. In 2011, she was nominated among the top 40 under 40 women, being the only nominee from the Public Service at that time.
5. Her hobbies include reading, traveling, and dancing.
6. Prior to her nomination as a Cabinet Secretary, Waiguru worked as the Director of Integrated Financial Management and Information System (IFMIS) and Head of Governance at the National Treasury.
7. She was awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior title by President Mwai Kibaki for her exemplary performance at IFMIS, where her team won three awards for good performance in the Public Service.
8. Waiguru describes herself as someone who does not tolerate mediocrity, especially in the workplace, which may lead people to perceive her as tough and arrogant.
9. She has previously worked with President Uhuru Kenyatta under different ministries.
10. Waiguru interned at Transparency International and also worked as a research assistant.