James Mwangi Gakuya
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James Mwangi Gakuya | |
|---|---|
 Hon. James Mwangi Gakuya | |
| Member of Parliament for Embakasi North | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 24, 1967 Kenya |
| Education | Kenya Methodist University |
| Occupation | Politician |
James Mwangi Gakuya (born 24 December 1967) is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Embakasi North Constituency in Nairobi County. He was first elected in the 2013 Kenyan general election and has been re-elected in subsequent elections.[1]
Gakuya attended Makomboki Primary School and later Shaurimoyo Secondary School. He subsequently studied at Kenya Methodist University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.[2]
Career
Before entering politics, Gakuya worked in both public and private sector institutions, including Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company and Makomboki Tea Factory.[2]
Political career
Local government
Gakuya began his political career in 2002 when he was elected as a councillor for Muthurwa Ward in the former Nairobi City Council. He served in that role until 2013.[1]
Member of Parliament
In 2013, Gakuya was elected as Member of Parliament for Embakasi North Constituency, a constituency created following the reorganisation of electoral boundaries.[3]
He has since been re-elected in subsequent general elections.[1]
Parliamentary roles
In the National Assembly of Kenya, Gakuya has served on various committees, including those dealing with trade, health, and regional integration.[1]
Constituency
Embakasi North Constituency is one of the constituencies in Nairobi County. It includes areas such as Kariobangi North and Dandora.[4]