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Danson Mungatana

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Recorded incumbent · Tana River

At a glance

Recorded current position: Senator

Aspirant sought seat: Not listed on this office record (see interactive profile for any separate campaign)

County: Tana River · Constituency: Not recorded · Ward: Not recorded

Party: United Democratic Alliance (UDA)

Record updated: 2026-05-16 (record update, not independent verification).

Last verified: Not recorded.

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Biography

Danson Mungatana serves as Senator for Tana River County, elected in the August 2022 General Elections representing the UDA party. As a member of the Senate, the Senator participates in legislation affecting counties, oversees county government performance, and protects the interests and rights of counties and their governments. Senators debate and vote on bills concerning counties and participate in various Senate committees to enhance devolution and service delivery.

Education

2005 — PHD, Management and Leadership (2018–Date); 1990 — LLM (2006–University of Nairobi); 1987 — LLB (1993–University of Nairobi); 1984 — KACE (1989–Alliance High School); 1981 — KCE (1987–Alliance High School); qualification — 35points (1982–Arap Moi Primary)

Professional experience

Commissioner at COMESA Competition Commission (2018–Date); Chairman at Kenya Ports Authority (2013–2014); Sole Proprietor at Mungatana Co.Advocates (1996–Date)

Political experience

Garsen Constituency at Parliamentary Service Commission: MP (2002–2012); Assistant Minister at Government of Kenya (2002–2012)

Sources

https://parliament.go.ke/the-senate/sen-mungatana-danson-buya

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