Kiraitu Murungi appointed to the Law Commission days after losing Meru governor's seat

Former Meru County Governor Kiraitu Murungi has been appointed to the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) a day after he lost his seat at the August 9^th General Election.

According to the KLRC announcement on Monday, Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the ceremony where Kiraitu and other members took the oath of office.

“The Chairperson and Members of the @klrcKEtook Oath of Office today with The Chief Justice, Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome, Presiding over their swearing-in,” KLRC stated.

“H.E Kiraitu Murungi and Ms Dorcas Agik Odiwour who were previously appointed to be members of the Commission also took their Oath of Office.”

Other nominees appointed alongside Kiraitu are Ms Rose Janet Ayugi, Ms Linda Musilivi Murila, Duncan Okello and Prof. Paul Musili Wambua.

Kiraitu Murungi lost his Governor seat to independent candidate Kawira Mwangaza who amassed 209,148 votes in the polls against Kiraitu’s 110,814 votes to dethrone the one-time governor.

KLRC's mandate is to review all the laws of Kenya to ensure that it is modernized, relevant and harmonized in accordance with the law.