Leonard Wamuthende

Leonard Wamuthende

Mp Candidate

Sitting Candidate Term: 2022-2027
UDA MBEERE NORTH Constituency, Embu County
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Joined Nov 22, 2025

Biography

Leonard Muriuki Wamuthende, commonly known as Leo Wamuthende, is a Kenyan politician and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate for the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. He is backed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who has led major campaign efforts on his behalf. During his campaign, Wamuthende promised to champion continued development in the area, pledging to expand water and road infrastructure, increase access to bursaries, and establish an educational fund to support students.

Experience

Leo attended Siakago Primary School and later St. Paul’s Kevote High School.

His academic performance earned him support from organizations such as Plan International, which sponsored his education.

He earned a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Nairobi, graduating with First Class Honors.

He subsequently worked with several medical and pharmaceutical companies, gaining experience in health systems and pharmaceutical management.

Recent News

Ruto hails by-election winners, calls for national unity

By Okinda Benjamin • Nov 28, 2025

President William Samoei Ruto has congratulated David Ndakwa (Malava), Leonard Wamuthende (Mbeere North), Ahmed Hassan (Banisa), Vincent Chemitei (Baringo), Moses Omondi (Ugunja), Harrison Kombe (Magarini), and Boyd Were (Kasipul) on their by-election victories, calling their wins a reminder of the importance of national unity.

Leonard Wamuthende Confident of Victory Amid Rising Tensions in Local Elections

By Judy Kendi • Nov 27, 2025

Leonard Wamuthende has expressed confidence in his victory in the ongoing elections, asserting that opposition attempts to incite violence are futile as the votes are already decisive. Wamuthende emphasized that his role is simply to cast his vote and leave, signaling a calm yet determined approach amid a charged political environment.