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Mejjadonk Benjamin Gathiru

National Assembly

Mejjadonk Benjamin Gathiru

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

Policy focus

  • Statements45%
  • Questions & Answers42%
  • Parliamentary Procedures6%
  • Governance & Democracy3%
  • Motions3%

Current Positions

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

Performance Scorecard

26.0 / 100 overall performance score
Top 49% of the National Assembly Ranked 173 of 348
  • Contributions 17 ↓ below avg 0.9/100
    House average: 84.2
  • Bills 1 ↑ above avg 1.3/100
    House average: 0.6
  • Committees 1 ↓ below avg 20.0/100
    House average: 2.3
  • Initiative 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100
    House average: 0.9
  • Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100
    House average: 6.8
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Committee Membership

Parliamentary Activity

Mejjadonk Benjamin Gathiru has made 3 speeches last year and a total of 22 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Questions & Answers 15th April 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion ORDINARY QUESTION

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I sincerely thank the Members for the very rich, thoughtful and constructive debate that the Bill has generated. What we have witnessed in this House is not just a debate on the Bill. It is a...
Statements 11th March 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Universities (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 79 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. Before addressing the specific provisions of the Bill, it is important to appreciate the mischief that the legislation...
Questions & Answers 11th March 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Universities (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 79 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. Before addressing the specific provisions of the Bill, it is important to appreciate the mischief that the legislation...
Statements 14th August 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the ownership of land parcel LR No. Nairobi block 156/548, in Embakasi Central Constituency....
Questions & Answers 14th August 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the ownership of land parcel LR No. Nairobi block 156/548, in Embakasi Central Constituency....
Statements 13th August 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR SELECT STATE CORPORATIONS

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I rise pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the status of conversion of Esvack Community School in Embakasi Central Constituency to a public...
Statements 28th February 2024
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. As I reply, I would like to thank every Member who has risen in support of this Bill, and for their kind words. While supporting the Bill, Members have pointed out so many gaps within our Public Service Commission...

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Before I reply, I wish to donate three minutes to Hon. Kiragu, Member for Limuru, and two minutes to Hon. Omboko Milemba. I will then use the remaining minutes.

Questions & Answers 28th February 2024
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. As I reply, I would like to thank every Member who has risen in support of this Bill, and for their kind words. While supporting the Bill, Members have pointed out so many gaps within our Public Service Commission...

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Before I reply, I wish to donate three minutes to Hon. Kiragu, Member for Limuru, and two minutes to Hon. Omboko Milemba. I will then use the remaining minutes.

Statements 22nd February 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I wish to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Social Protection regarding the lack of transparency and equity in the recruitment of National Youth Service (NYS) volunteers....
Parliamentary Procedures 21st February 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTION

Hon. Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central, UDA) My official name is Mejjadonk Benjamin Gathiru. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Public Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.6 of 2023) , be now read a Second Time. Before setting out the specific provisions of this...
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Bills Sponsored

Mejjadonk Benjamin Gathiru has sponsored 1 bill.

THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND ASSET DISPOSAL (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2022

2022
Status: Third reading moved [AI-verified 2026-06-21 · chunks: 570960 · conf 0.90]
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2023-02/THE%20PUBLIC%20PROCUREMENT%20AND%20ASSET%20DISPOSAL%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C%202022.pdf

Voting Record

5Ayes
4Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
9Divisions attended

Voting History: 9

Date
Vote
Decision
February 20, 2024
The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023
Yes
June 20, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band
No
June 14, 2023
The Finance Bill, 2023
Yes
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
No
June 22, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading
Yes
May 2, 2024
CS Linturi Impeachment Motion
No
October 8, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Absent
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
No

Motions

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