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Muchangi Karemba

Constituency Runyenjes

Party United Democratic Alliance

2022 coalition Kenya Kwanza

Status Elected

Term Sep 2022 – Present

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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

Governance & Democracy41%
Trade & Commerce16%
Devolution11%
Energy & Water11%
Mining & Natural Resources11%
Public Service & Civil Servants11%

Overview Topics 6 Contributions Voting Record Bills 0 Committees Motions 19 Petitions 4 Questions 1 Statements 14 Papers Laid 39 Declarations & Gazette

Biography

Eric Muchangi Njiru Karemba (born 24 October 1984) is a Kenyan politician and a businessman, and currently the Member of Parliament (MNA) for Runyenjes Constituency, serving a second term and also the Chairman of the Labour and Social Affairs committee. Runyenjes is in Embu County in Eastern part of Kenya. Karemba belongs to the United Democratic Alliance party under the Kenya Kwanza alliance led by the current and the fifth president of Kenya Dr William Ruto. He is a graduate of Kenyatta university with a Bachelors of Education and was a student leader at the same university. Karemba made history by becoming the first Akorino MP in the history of Kenya. Karemba currently serves as the Chairman of the Labor and Social Affairs Committee of the National Assembly.

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from 8 Sep 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

24.5 / 100 overall performance score

Top 16% of the National Assembly Ranked 56 of 348

Contributions 195 ↑ above avg 8.9/100

House average: 106.9
Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100

House average: 0.8
Committees 4 ↑ above avg 8.5/100

House average: 3.2
Initiative 76 ↑ above avg 3.5/100

House average: 27.6
Division participation 8 ↑ above avg 80.0/100

House average: 6.7

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Committee Membership

The Chair of the Public Petitions committee.
A member of the Liaison committee.
A member of the Selection committee.

Topics this member is active on

Policy areas this member has been most active on — across bills, motions, questions, statements, papers and Hansard contributions.

Agriculture & Food Security 3 3 statement
Committee Reports 2 2 paper_laid
Healthcare & Public Health 2 2 statement
Teachers & Education Workforce 1 1 petition
Public Service & Civil Servants 1 1 paper_laid
Anti-Corruption 1 1 hansard_contribution

Parliamentary Activity

Muchangi Karemba has made 22 speeches this year and a total of 229 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 22 Apr 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Asante. Ningependa kujua kutoka kwa Waziri wa Elimu, ni mpaka lini wanafunzi ambao ni wakorino wataendelea kuzuiliwa kuingia shule walizohitimu kwa sababu wamevalia vilemba kwenye vichwa vyao? Nauliza kwa sababu mara nyingi, wanafunzi wanapoingia shule za upili, unapata kuna wanafanzi ambao, kwa sababu ni wakorino,...

Plenary Contribution 9 Apr 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Member for Runyenjes, are you on a point of order? Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise under Standing Order No.95. Now that Hon. Members seem...

Plenary Contribution 1 Apr 2026

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTION

2 speeches

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 14 of 2025 regarding the proposal to amend the Consumer Protection Act to provide for the...

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Yes. Hon. Speaker On all of them or on one? Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) On one.

Devolution 1 Apr 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of—

Plenary Contribution 11 Mar 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. From the outset, I support this Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill. The TSC has a duty and responsibility to ensure that teachers are motivated. This Bill seeks to introduce rules that will properly define the roles of teachers serving in...

Plenary Contribution 5 Mar 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Thursday, 5th March, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Actually, I was rising in protest as I imagined you were trying to belittle my Committee or the abilities of the Hon. Chairman and the Hon. Members. Hon. Speaker Not by any means. You know that I have the highest regard...

Plenary Contribution 26 Feb 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for allowing me the opportunity to support the Report by this Committee. It is a good Report. My attention is drawn to two areas in the recommendations. One is the issue of the National Treasury and Economic Planning scaling up...

Plenary Contribution 25 Feb 2026

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Allow me to, once again, thank this Committee for a job well done. At the same time, allow me to thank the leadership of this House, led by the Hon. Speaker Wetang’ula, for the wisdom in having this Decentralised Funds Accounts...

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow me to thank the Chairman of the Committee, as I support this Report. The Committee has done a fantastic job. It is important to note that, in its oversight function as a Committee, the Committee ensured that the funds...

Plenary Contribution 24 Feb 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Allow me to thank the Members of this House for the overwhelming support they gave to this Motion and Petition. We support the adoption of the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on Petition No. 76 of 2023 by Robert Njunukha...

Plenary Contribution 18 Feb 2026

3 speeches in 2 contributions

Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notices of the following Motions: ADOPTION OF REPORT ON GAZETTEMENT OF CHEPALUNGU AS A HARDSHIP AREA ADOPTION OF REPORT ON GAZETTEMENT OF RACHUONYO NORTH AS A HARDSHIP AREA ADOPTION OF REPORT ON GAZETTEMENT OF NYATIKE WEST AND NYATIKE NORTH...

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. If I am allowed, I wish to donate a minute to my Vice-Chair, then I will conclude. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Fair enough. Who is your Vice-Chair? Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Hon. Janet Sitienei.

Hon. Muchangi Karemba (Runyenjes, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow me to thank Members who have contributed to this very important Motion. I am also shocked by the level of misinformation, distortion, propaganda and fake news that spreads very fast in this country. To reemphasise the issue that is...

Bills Sponsored

Muchangi Karemba has not sponsored any Bill.

Voting Record

5Ayes

3Noes

0Abstain / Spoilt

1Absent

8Divisions attended

All Ayes 5 Noes 3 Abstain 0 Absent 1

Voting History: 9

Date

Vote

Decision

20 Feb 2024

The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023

Yes

20 Jun 2023

Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band

1 Dec 2022

Extension Of Sitting Time Until Conclusion Of Business

Yes

1 Jul 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025

Yes

25 Jun 2024

Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024

Yes

22 Jun 2023

Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading

Absent

2 May 2024

CS Linturi Impeachment Motion

8 Oct 2024

Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment

20 Jun 2024

Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)

Yes

Motions

This House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 14 of 2025 regarding the proposal to amend the Consumer Protection Act to provide for the In… 1 Apr 2026 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Reports of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 57 of 2023 regarding gazettement of Nyatike West, Nyatike North and Nyatike South… 18 Feb 2026 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Reports of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 07 of 2023 regarding gazettement of Rachuonyo North Sub-County as hardship area, laid on… 18 Feb 2026 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Reports of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 71 of 2023 regarding gazettement of Chepalungu Sub-County as a hardship area, laid on the… 18 Feb 2026 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Reports of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 70 of 2023 regarding hardship allowance and affirmative action for teachers in Chonyi… 18 Feb 2026 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of a Public Petition No. 15 of 2024 regarding gazettement of Mwala and Kalama sub-counties of Machakos County as… 12 Feb 2026 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of a Public Petition No. 41 of 2023 regarding Regulation of Tiktok in Kenya, laid on the Table of the House on… 12 Feb 2026 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of a Public Petition No. 69 of 2023 regarding delay in resettlement of squatters in Koibem village, Nandi County… 12 Feb 2026 Moved Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on Bills sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority… 11 Feb 2026 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of a Public Petition No. 15 of 2024 regarding gazettement of Mwala and Kalama sub-counties of Machakos County as… 19 Nov 2025 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of a Public Petition No. 76 of 2023 regarding discrimination on career progression guidelines for special needs… 19 Nov 2025 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of Public Petition No. 69 of 2023 regarding delay in resettlement of squatters in Koibem village, Nandi County… 11 Nov 2025 Moved Source ↗
This House adopts the Second Report of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, on the Status of Implementation of the… 24 Jun 2025 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
Taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Labour in its Report on the vetting of nominees for appointment as Chairperson and as Members of the Salaries and Remuneration… 26 Nov 2024 Passed/Adopted Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Labour on the Budget Implementation Monitoring for the Financial Year 2022/2023, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 21st… 21 Feb 2024 Moved Source ↗

Petitions

Regulation of TikTok in Kenya 17 Feb 2026 Reported on Source ↗
Discrimination by TSC on career progression for special needs education teachers 17 Feb 2026 Reported on Source ↗
Pollution of River Athi and its environmental and socio-economic impact 17 Feb 2026 Reported on Source ↗
Delay in resettlement of squatters in Koibem Village, Nandi County 11 Nov 2025 Reported on Source ↗

Questions

Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) state the immediate and long-term measures the Ministry is taking to curb the frequent accidents caused by miraa transport vehicles along the Nairobi- Meru Highway? (ii) outline the actions being taken to ensure that the miraa transport sector complies with the Traffic Act (Cap 403) and prioritises road safety and human life, in line with Article 26 of the Constitution? (iii) highlight on any policy or legislative interventions proposed by the Ministry to regulat to Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport 17 Apr 2025 Pending Source ↗

Statements

Delayed payments to dairy farmers by New KCC in Runyenjes request 4 Nov 2025
Tea Bill: Direct sales, timely payment, tax exemption for value addition Member's Statement 4 Nov 2025
the delayed payment of farmers in Runyenjes' Constituency by the New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (New KCC) request 4 Nov 2025
non-payment of 67 beneficiaries under the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme (OPCTP) in Runyenjes Constituency request 12 Aug 2025
the challenges faced by teachers and police officers in accessing medical services arising from their medical cover request 23 Apr 2025
Frequent road accidents caused by miraa transporters along Nairobi-Meru Highway request 15 Apr 2025
Frequent accidents caused by Miraa (khat) transporters along Nairobi-Meru highway. request 15 Apr 2025
the high cost of farm feeds request 11 Mar 2025
Declining milk yields in Runyenjes, Embu County request 11 Mar 2025
the employment terms of nurses under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme request 19 Feb 2025
Absorption of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Contract Staff request 19 Feb 2025
the high cost of farm feeds request 5 Dec 2024
Payment to coffee and dairy farmers by Cooperatives in Embu County request 29 Feb 2024
the delay in remunerating dairy and coffee farmers in Embu County request 29 Feb 2024

Papers Laid

Reports of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of 1 Apr 2026
Reports of the Public Petitions Committee on its consideration of 19 Nov 2025
National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project Credit Numbers 7355-KE and 7356-KE and Grant Number TFC 1509 KE – National Social Security Fund 13 Nov 2025
Global Fund HIV/AIDS Project Grant Number KEN-H-TNT-2065 – National Syndemic Diseases Control Council 13 Nov 2025
Embakasi East 13 Nov 2025
Africa Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Use of Insects as Food and Feeds Project (IDA PROJECT No.5798-KE) – Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology 13 Nov 2025
Increased Enjoyment of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms by all in Kenya Project Grant/Credit Number: KEN 2062, KEN19-0011 – Kenya National Commission on Human Rights 13 Nov 2025
Malindi Integrated Social Health Development Programme Phase II (MISHDP-II)-Project Grant /Credit Number F.ROT /AID 18/005/00 – Coast Development Authority 13 Nov 2025
Awendo 13 Nov 2025
Dadaab 13 Nov 2025
National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Project (Credit Number:7355-KE Grant Number E210-KE) – State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development 13 Nov 2025
Kinango 13 Nov 2025
Kitutu Chache South 13 Nov 2025
Makadara 13 Nov 2025
Rongo 13 Nov 2025

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