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Joseph Gachoki Gitari

National Assembly

Joseph Gachoki Gitari

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

Policy focus

  • Statements40%
  • Questions & Answers30%
  • Parliamentary Procedures13%
  • Agriculture & Food Security6%
  • Legislation & Bills6%
  • Motions5%

Background

Career & Experience

Coalition Member at Jubilee Alliance (Started: 13th February 2013); Member at The National Alliance; Founder at Geo acre (Ongoing); Secondary at School Studentof Kamuiru Boys High School (Ongoing)

Current Positions

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

Performance Scorecard

19.3 / 100 overall performance score
Top 81% of the National Assembly Ranked 290 of 357
  • Contributions 51 ↓ below avg 2.6/100
    House average: 87.5
  • Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.6
  • Committees 2 ↓ below avg 40.0/100
    House average: 2.2
  • Initiative 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.9
  • Division participation 5 ↓ below avg 50.0/100
    House average: 6.7
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Committee Membership

Parliamentary Activity

Joseph Gachoki Gitari has made 33 speeches last year and a total of 57 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Statements 28th April 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the status of localisation of administrative units in Kirinyaga...

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The matter before our Committee is complex. There are some authorities we want to invite so that they can shed some light. If we are given an extension of 30 days from 26th April 2026, we shall conclude our consideration...
Questions & Answers 28th April 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the status of localisation of administrative units in Kirinyaga...

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The matter before our Committee is complex. There are some authorities we want to invite so that they can shed some light. If we are given an extension of 30 days from 26th April 2026, we shall conclude our consideration...
Statements 14th April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the alleged unlawful detention of Mr Charles Muthii...
Questions & Answers 14th April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the alleged unlawful detention of Mr Charles Muthii...
Parliamentary Procedures 4th December 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Diaspora and Migrant Workers Committee on the repatriation of Ms Lilian Njeri Njoki from Oman. On...
Committee Reports 4th December 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Diaspora and Migrant Workers Committee on the repatriation of Ms Lilian Njeri Njoki from Oman. On...
Statements 19th November 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to Request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the reported enlisting by coercion of two Kenyan Citizens...
Questions & Answers 19th November 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to Request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the reported enlisting by coercion of two Kenyan Citizens...
Plenary Contribution 1st October 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this chance. I want to join you in welcoming these students. I welcome students specifically from Kamuiru Primary School, where I studied, and Gathuthuma Junior School, which is a few metres away from Kamuiru Junior School. I...
Parliamentary Procedures 24th September 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
motion_debate SPECIAL MOTIONS

Hon. Joseph Gitari (Kirinyaga Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Thank you also for remembering that we were with you that long ago. I appreciate and welcome the students of Kamuiru Secondary School. I am an alumnus of Kamuiru Secondary School. They came here today to see what we...
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Bills Sponsored

Joseph Gachoki Gitari has not sponsored any Bill.

Voting Record

4Ayes
1Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
5Divisions attended

Voting History: 5

Date
Vote
Decision
February 20, 2024
The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023
Yes
June 20, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band
No
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
Absent
October 8, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Absent
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

Motions

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Petitions

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Questions

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Statements

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Papers Laid

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