Dr. Mwiria has held several positions in Kenyan government, and in higher education. In 2013 he served as the Assistant Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology; from 2008 – 2013 he was a member of parliament representing Tiggnia West. Prior to his public service engagements, he held positions of Senior Research Fellow at the University of Witwatersrand, SA, and Research Fellow at Kenyatta University.

Education:
Stanford University Ph.D, 1984
University of Chicago MA, 1979
University of Nairobi BA, 1978