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Hon. Kiraitu Murungi EGH | |
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| Chairman of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Njeri Wambui |
| Governor of Meru County | |
| In office 22 August 2017 – 25 August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Munya |
| Succeeded by | Kawira Mwangaza |
| Member of the Kenyan Senate | |
| In office 28 March 2013 – 8 August 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Julius Muthamia |
| Succeeded by | Mithika Linturi |
| Constituency | Meru County |
| Minister of Energy | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| President | Mwai Kibaki |
| Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs | |
| In office 2003–2005 | |
| President | Mwai Kibaki |
| Member of Parliament for South Imenti | |
| In office 1992–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1952 Kionyo Village, Kenya Colony |
| Political party | Jubilee Party |
| Spouse | Priscilla Murungi |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Nairobi |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi (LLB), (LLM) Harvard Law School Kenya School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | www |
Kiraitu Murungi (born 1 January 1952) is a Kenyan politician, lawyer, and civil rights advocate. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya. He has previously held roles including Governor of Meru County, Senator for Meru, and a long-serving Member of Parliament for South Imenti Constituency. Over his extensive political career, he has also served as a Cabinet Minister and been instrumental in advocating for social justice and democratic reforms in Kenya.