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Zachariah Kìnùthia (born 10 July 1988), popularly known as Zack Kìnùthia,[1] was the Chief Administrative Secretary,[2] Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage between January 2020 and February 2022 when he resigned.[3][4] He is also a former chairman of Student Organization of Nairobi University (SONU).
Zack Kìnùthia | |
|---|---|
| Kìnùthia | |
| Born | 10 July 1988 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science |
| Occupation | Former Chief Administrative Secretary |
| Title | Hon. |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editZack Kìnùthia, the son of Lucy Mugure,[5] was born in Marumī village, Kigumo Ward, Gatitu Constituency, Murang’a County. He hails from the Kikuyu tribe, a Bantu ethnic group. He attended Kigumo Primary School in his home County and later joined Gaichanjiru High School in Murang’a County.
In 2010, after accomplishing his secondary education, he joined the University of Nairobi, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science.[6] While at the University of Nairobi, he ventured into student politics and was elected as the SONU chairman.[7] He also served as a Christian Union leader. Zack Kìnùthia is currently pursuing a degree in Law at the same University.[8]
Leadership
editWhile at UoN, Zack Kìnùthia successfully vied for the chairmanship of the student leadership position for the year 2013–2014,[9] joining previous luminaries like Kabando wa Kabando, Wafula Buke, Mwandawiro Mgangha and Eric Janganya. During his student days, he was also an active member of the Christian Union. He later became the congregation's leader.[10]
Career
editIn 2014, after graduating from the University with his bachelor's degree, Zack Kìnùthia worked as a research assistant at a community project supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS in Kenya, an initiative of the University of Nairobi, known as Central Kenya Response - Integration, Strengthening and Sustainability plus Project (CRISSP).[11]
In 2013, Zack Kìnùthia joined the presidential campaign in support of the Presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta and later involved himself in the formation of Jubilee Party as well as President Uhuru's re-election youth campaign.[12]
Zack Kìnùthia was appointed as the Chief Administrative Secretary for Education on January 15, 2020, by President Uhuru Kenyatta alongside Mumina Bonaya. He was sworn in on January 17 of the same year at State House and took the oath of office in the presence of Education Cabinet Secretary, Prof. George Magoha, his present boss.[13] The former UoN VC, Prof. George Magoha describes the CAS as "one of few ethical leaders in the society who is incorruptible".[14]
The CAS commitments include vocational education expansion, the roll-out of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the 100% transition from primary to secondary school.
Zack is the first appointee and second to hold the position after Prof. Collete A. Suda, Ph.D. He is among the youngest leaders to hold a top government position.[15]
Previously, he has been part of the committee of organizers of the National Prayer Breakfast Meeting in the country and has traveled to the United States for experiential learning courtesy of the US Prayer Breakfast scholarship.[16]
Zack was later moved to the Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage.[17] In February 2022, he resigned as the CAS Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage, to contest for the Kigumo parliamentary seat under the Party of National Unity (Kenya).[3][4] He lost the race to Joseph Munyoro of UDA who garnered 27,213 votes; Kìnùthia himself scored 10,543 votes.[18]
References
edit- ^ pm, Samuel Mbataru on 14 January 2020-3:22 (14 January 2020). "The Rise and Rise of Zack Kinuthia". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Chief Administrative Secretaries". www.education.go.ke. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ a b "Sports CAS Kinuthia, Kachapin resign". Nation. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ a b "Sports Chief Administrative Secretaries resign to venture into politics | MozzartSportKe". www.mozzartsport.co.ke. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ pm, Samuel Mbataru on 15 January 2020-4:57 (15 January 2020). "Zack Kinuthia's Mother Reveals Son's Troubled Past After Uhuru Appointment". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Meet Nadia and Zach: Kenya's youngest CASs". Citizentv.co.ke. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ Hub, Africa News. "INTERVIEW: Zack Kinuthia; Chairman SONU on understanding the student mentality". www.africanewshub.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ "Hon. Zack Kinuthia | Global Peace Foundation". www.globalpeace.org. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ "Mr. Zack Kinuthia, Chairman, SONU for the year 2013/2014 addresses first-year students". University of Nairobi.
- ^ "'Born-again' SONU chairman vows to clean up UoN's image - The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ "UoN CRISS+ Project supporting fight against HIV | COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES". chs.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ "Zack Kinuthia speaks on behalf of the Youth at the BBI rally in Meru". Nation. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ "Zach Kinuthia, Nadia Abdallah, Peter Odoyo among 10 new CASs sworn in". Citizentv.co.ke. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ David (2020-01-19). "Uhuru Appointee Rushes to Cut Hair After Securing Govt Job". Kenya Gist. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ am, Denis Mwangi on 7 October 2020-11:59 (7 October 2020). "I Learnt of My CAS Appointment on Radio - Zack Kinuthia Recalls [VIDEO]". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Uhuru, Raila to attend US National Prayer Breakfast Meeting". The Star. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ^ Okoth, Brian (17 February 2021). "PS Belio Kipsang, CAS Zack Kinuthia among those moved in reshuffle as David Osiany makes entry: full list".
- ^ Waithera, Alice. "I'll bridge rich-poor gap — Kigumo MP-elect". The Star. Retrieved 2023-01-18.