Felicity Biriri

Felicity Nkirote Biriri is a prominent Kenyan politician, governance expert, and entrepreneur who is currently campaigning as a Meru County Woman Representative aspirant for the upcoming 2027 elections. Public Service & CareerWarehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC): She was appointed by President William Ruto as the chairperson of the WRSC in June 2023. However, her appointment was officially revoked by the president in February 2026 following political alignment controversies. Institutional Governance: She has served on various state corporation boards and higher education university councils and driven social development policies. Private Sector: She has been actively involved with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to promote public-private partnerships. Political Ambitions & Alignment 2027 Woman Representative Bid: Running under her signature slogans #UwezoNaUsawa and #BiririCares, she has positioned herself as a development-oriented leader focused on expanding access to national funds (like NGAAF and the Uwezo Fund), youth empowerment, and girl-child education. Shifting Dynamics: Historically a close political ally and protégé of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, her recent political movements have signaled a shift towards independent positioning and strategic alignments within local Meru politics.