Robert Gichimu Githinji is a Kenyan lawyer and politician who has served in the

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since 2017, representing the Gichugu Constituency.

Career

Githinji attended the

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from 1995 until 1999, graduating with a

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degree. In 2000, he received a Diploma in Law from the

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. In 2001, Githinji was admitted to the Kenyan Bar, and he began his law practice as an

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of the

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. In the

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, Githinji ran for the

, contesting the Gichugu Constituency in

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as a member of the Grand National Union of Kenya. However, Githinji was defeated by Ejidius Njogu Barua of

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, receiving 20,192 votes compared to Barua's 24,839. In the

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, Githinji joined the newly-formed

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and ran again for the same constituency. Though he faced two opponents, Githinji was easily elected, receiving 68,521 votes out of a total of 74,255 votes cast. During this term, Githinji served on the Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and the Committee on Selection. Githinji successfully ran for re-election in the

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as a member of the United Democratic Alliance, defeating nine opponents and receiving 33,889 votes.

References

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