Speaker Wetang’ula leads tributes to late Ol Kalou MP Kiaraho

In his message, Wetang’ula described the late MP as a dedicated legislator who served Parliament with diligence and commitment throughout his three terms in office.

Kiaraho, who was first elected in the 2013 General Elections, was serving in key parliamentary committees at the time of his death.

“Until his untimely demise, the late Kiaraho served the National Assembly with diligence and commitment as a Member of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure and the Procedure and House Rules Committee,” Wetang’ula said.

Kiaraho had been unwell for some time and had sought medical treatment both locally and abroad before his passing.

He added that Parliament would work closely with the family to ensure a dignified farewell for the veteran legislator.

“I have appointed Members to the Funeral Preparation Committee to liaise with the family and coordinate a befitting send-off for the Late Kiaraho,” Wetang’ula said, naming Kinangop MP Kwenya Thuku as the chair of the committee, assisted by Nyandarua Woman Representative Faith Gitau.

The late MP, born on October 2, 1963, was a trained architect and a graduate of the University of Nairobi, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.

Before entering politics, he built a successful professional career and served as Principal Architect at Archgrid Systems, where he contributed to major infrastructure and built environment projects.

Kiaraho first entered elective politics ahead of the 2013 General Election, winning the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat on a The National Alliance (TNA) ticket under the Jubilee coalition wave that swept across central Kenya.

His entry into Parliament marked the beginning of a decade-long legislative career anchored largely on infrastructure development and committee work.

During his first term in the 11th Parliament (2013–2017), he served on the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works, and Housing, where he played a role in overseeing national road projects, housing programmes, and public infrastructure development.

He also served on the Procedure and House Rules Committee, which is tasked with overseeing parliamentary procedures and the interpretation of Standing Orders.

Kiaraho successfully defended his seat in the 2017 General Election during the era when Jubilee had been formalised as a single political party following the merger of its coalition partners.

He continued to focus on infrastructure-related legislative work while maintaining a relatively low national political profile.

In the 2022 General Election, he secured a third consecutive term amid stiff competition, this time facing candidate from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).