Alfred Mutua was famous even before his election as the Machakos governor in 2013.
The Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader had established his roots in the country and abroad before he finally opted to dive in political waters.
Prior to his election on a Wiper party ticket in 2013, Mutua served in these top positions:
1. Government's spokesperson
He was appointed by former president Mwai Kibaki as the government's spokesperson and Public Communications Secretary in June 2004.
Governor Mutua played a key role in creating government communication strategies especially on poverty eradication and the fight against HIV/Aids.
2. Assistant professor
Before he was appointed as the government's spokesperson, Mutua served as an assistant professor at the College of Communication and Media Sciences, Zayed University in Dubai.
3. Director/producer
Governor Mutua also served as the director and producer of the famous TV comedy show ‘Cobra squad’.
He also played an acting role in the TV comedy series.
Mutua, a communications specialist attributes his political success to former president Mwai Kibaki.
He has been quoted saying Kibaki is his political mentor.
The Machakos governor has declared an interest in the 2022 presidential race.
Governor Mutua says he has the qualities to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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