[2] Muriithi is an economist and financial markets expert with over 24 years’ experience in leadership and management in Kenya, South Africa, Canada and Australia.
He was primarily involved in the design and implementation of these programs and contributed substantively to the development of financial markets that provide required services to many nations.
Muriithi served as a Member of Parliament representing Laikipia west and assistant minister for industrialization between 2007 and 2013, in the government of Mwai Kibaki.
He was also involved in the development of policy and law related to finance and economics such as legislation governing establishment of credit bureau, interest rates, taxation and other fiscal measures.
Upon his election as Governor of Laikipia in 2017, Muriithi embarked on reforms of the county public service to make it professional and globally competitive.