Cecily Mutitu Mbarire

Cecily Mutitu Mbarire EGH A.K.A Karinda (born 26 December 1972) is a Kenyan politician who has been serving as the governor of Embu County since August 25, 2022. She is the chairperson of Kenya`s ruling party, United Democratic Alliance, and the patron of The Kenya Scouts Association (Embu County).

Early life and education
Mbarire was educated at Muragari Primary School and Sacred Heart Kyeni Girls.

Political career
Mbarire has had an extensive career in politics spanning over 20 years, she rose to the limelight having been nominated MP in the year 2002–2007. In her political career, she represented Runyenjes Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya from 2007 to 2013. Her advocacy for special interest groups culminated in her nomination to Parliament from 2017 to 2022. In the 11th Parliament, she served as vice chairperson in the Public Accounts Committee. She held membership positions in various Parliamentary committees, such as Committee on Energy, Communication and Information, Committee on Transport, and Public Works and Housing. In the 12th Parliament, she served in the Committee on Energy, Committee on Appointments and Committee on Procedure and House Rules. Cecily Mbarire also served as Chairperson of KEWOPA. In her push for equality and vouching for women to take up leadership positions, She advocates for women to pursue competitive elective seats with male politicians, and not to seek 'gender sympathy' in attaining Positions.

On 23 May 2024, Mbarire was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of President William Ruto at the White House.

Personal life
Mbarire`s quote and motto is “I am a born champion of serving humanity. I do it as though I am doing it for God." She is married and has kids.