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George Gitonga Murugara

National Assembly

George Gitonga Murugara

Constituency Tharaka
Party United Democratic Alliance
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements33%
  • Questions & Answers23%
  • Parliamentary Procedures15%
  • Committee Reports15%
  • Motions8%
  • Governance & Democracy5%

Background

Career & Experience

Member at the National Assembly of Parliament (Started: 31st August 2017); Member at Democratic Party of Kenya (Ongoing)

Current Positions

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

Performance Scorecard

49.5 / 100 overall performance score
Top 1% of the National Assembly Ranked 2 of 348
  • Contributions 556 ↑ above avg 29.7/100
    House average: 84.2
  • Bills 6 ↑ above avg 6.5/100
    House average: 0.7
  • Committees 43 ↑ above avg 91.5/100
    House average: 3.2
  • Initiative 45 ↑ above avg 39.5/100
    House average: 1.9
  • Division participation 8 ↑ above avg 80.0/100
    House average: 6.8
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Committee Membership

Committee reports 25

Reports produced by George Gitonga Murugara's committees.

Parliamentary Activity

George Gitonga Murugara has made 45 speeches this year and a total of 690 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Trade & Commerce 18th June 2026
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS IMPORTATION OF REFINED SUGAR INTO THE COUNTRY
5 speeches

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Today, we are debating the Bill. Yesterday, we were on the Estimates and Statements that were made and are to be repeated this morning. It is important that I also respond to them. One, we were given areas...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important that I remind the House that I am a seasoned lawyer in this country and everybody knows it. Nobody would ever point a finger at me. My friend, in this country, you do not elect...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I was called upon to substantiate what I said. I am also a student of history so I know what President Moi did when he was the Vice-President to Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. So, when I draw the comparison and analogy, I have...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In terms of climatic conditions, aridity, marginalisation, and everything else, Tharaka rivals Baringo. I recollect that about two years ago, when I saw this Equalisation Fund being allocated by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) , only three...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me give you the right scale… (Several Members stood up in their places) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. The Member has just taken the Floor. He has not even finished a sentence. Give him...
Statements 18th June 2026
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS IMPORTATION OF REFINED SUGAR INTO THE COUNTRY
5 speeches

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Today, we are debating the Bill. Yesterday, we were on the Estimates and Statements that were made and are to be repeated this morning. It is important that I also respond to them. One, we were given areas...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important that I remind the House that I am a seasoned lawyer in this country and everybody knows it. Nobody would ever point a finger at me. My friend, in this country, you do not elect...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I was called upon to substantiate what I said. I am also a student of history so I know what President Moi did when he was the Vice-President to Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. So, when I draw the comparison and analogy, I have...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In terms of climatic conditions, aridity, marginalisation, and everything else, Tharaka rivals Baringo. I recollect that about two years ago, when I saw this Equalisation Fund being allocated by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) , only three...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me give you the right scale… (Several Members stood up in their places) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. The Member has just taken the Floor. He has not even finished a sentence. Give him...
Parliamentary Procedures 17th June 2026
3 speeches in 1 contribution
motion_debate PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
3 speeches

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important for this House to debate such an important Bill because it touches on the safety of Kenyans in relation to the flora of this country. As we constantly defend animals and the fauna, we must...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Goeffrey Wandeto, just take your seat. The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is on a point of order. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. we must always get these notions, which are wrong, out of the way. First, we are doing exactly what we are empowered to do, which is to approve Supplementary Estimates brought before this House. The only requirement we...
Motions 17th June 2026
3 speeches in 1 contribution
motion_debate PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
3 speeches

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important for this House to debate such an important Bill because it touches on the safety of Kenyans in relation to the flora of this country. As we constantly defend animals and the fauna, we must...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Goeffrey Wandeto, just take your seat. The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is on a point of order. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. we must always get these notions, which are wrong, out of the way. First, we are doing exactly what we are empowered to do, which is to approve Supplementary Estimates brought before this House. The only requirement we...
Statements 10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Millie Odhiambo has given us a mouthful regarding what one should or should not say. She is right to say that just like every Member is right to express their views so long as we respect each...
Questions & Answers 10th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Millie Odhiambo has given us a mouthful regarding what one should or should not say. She is right to say that just like every Member is right to express their views so long as we respect each...
Plenary Contribution 9th June 2026
4 speeches in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR
4 speeches

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have not risen to reply. I am on a point of order to clarify some things regarding the Bill as its promoter. I must confess that the Mover of the Bill is the Leader of the Majority...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am on a point of order. You cannot raise a point of order on another point of order. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Murugara. What is your point of order? (Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Absolutely. Therefore, nothing bars me from making a clarification or giving of information on the Bill whenever it is necessary. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Members. The Chair is seized of the matter before the House and will give direction....

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Yes. Hon. Speaker Go ahead. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you. Hon. Speaker I thought you were the one who moved the Bill. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Unfortunately, I was out of the country. It was moved by the Deputy Leader of the...
Plenary Contribution 21st April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the death of Mr Shadrack Kienge Makembo. Mr Shadrack Kienge Makembo of ID No. 28xxxx55,...
Statements 16th April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much. I also support this Bill. It is absolutely timely. The Government is responding to what has just occurred, which is negatively affecting our people, and we are trying to cushion them from the very high cost of living. We know very...
Questions & Answers 16th April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much. I also support this Bill. It is absolutely timely. The Government is responding to what has just occurred, which is negatively affecting our people, and we are trying to cushion them from the very high cost of living. We know very...
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Bills Sponsored

George Gitonga Murugara has sponsored 6 bills.

THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL,2026

2026
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-04/THE%20CRIMINAL%20PROCEDURE%20CODE%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C2026%20%28Compressed%20Copy%29.pdf [sponsor extracted from bill full text (OCR): memorandum signed 'GEORGEGITONGAMURUGARA', no role line]

THE PENAL CODE(AMENDMENT) BILL,2026

2026
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-04/THE%20PENAL%20CODE%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C2026%20%28Compressed%20Copy%29.pdf [sponsor extracted from bill full text (OCR): memorandum signed 'GEORGEGITONGAMURUGARA', no role line]

THE ADVOCATES (AMENDMENT) BILL,2025

2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/THE%20ADVOCATES%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C2025.pdf

The Tribunals Bill

2025
Status: First Reading

The Tribunals Bill, 2025

2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-10/THE%20TRIBUNALS%20BILL%2C2025%20%282%29_0.pdf [sponsor extracted from bill full text (OCR): memorandum signed 'GEORGEGITONGAMURUGARA', no role line]

Voting Record

6Ayes
2Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
8Divisions attended

Voting History: 8

Date
Vote
Decision
February 20, 2024
The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023
Yes
June 20, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band
No
December 1, 2022
Extension Of Sitting Time Until Conclusion Of Business
Yes
July 1, 2025
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025
Yes
June 25, 2024
Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024
Yes
June 22, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading
Absent
May 2, 2024
CS Linturi Impeachment Motion
No
October 8, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Yes
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

Motions

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Statements

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Papers Laid

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