This archive report was first published on 14 January 2020.
On January 14, 2020, Peter Munya was appointed as the new cabinet secretary for agriculture, replacing Mwangi Kiunjuri.
What sets Munya apart from other politicians is his educational background. Unlike some who have been accused of cooking books and buying certificates, Munya is a law graduate from the University of Nairobi.
Below are some key facts about Peter Munya:
- He was the first Governor of Meru County and the second Chairman of the Council of Governors.
- He also served as the Member of Parliament for Tigania East Constituency.
- Before his appointment as CS, he was the Leader of the Party of National Unity (PNU).
Munya's educational journey is impressive. He sat for and passed his 'O' Levels at Chogoria Boys High School and proceeded to Meru School for his 'A' levels.
He then pursued higher education, earning a master's degree in International Law from the University of Brussels, Belgium, on a Belgian Embassy scholarship.
Later, he attended the University of Georgia, where he attained a second master's degree in Public International Law.
Before his appointment as CS, Munya worked as a Law lecturer at the Kenya School of Professional Studies (KSPS) and Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS).
