Wahome Gakuru
Patrick Wahome Gakuru (29 July 1966 – 7 November 2017) was a Kenyan politician who served as the third governor of Nyeri County having been elected in August 2017 on a Jubilee party ticket alongside deputy governor, Mutahi Kahigi.[1] Nderitu studied economics at the University of Nairobi[2] He had 2 Masters and a PhD from Arizona State University, USA, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Willamette University, USA majoring in strategy, MBA from the University of Nairobi, Kenya majoring in Marketing and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from University of Nairobi.[3]
Wahome Gakuru | |
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3rd(2nd elected) Governor of Nyeri County | |
In office 11 August 2017 – 7 November 2017 | |
Deputy | Mutahi Kahiga |
Preceded by | Wamathai Samuel Githaiga |
Succeeded by | Mutahi Kahiga |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 July 1966 |
Died | 7 November 2017 51) Thika, Kiambu County | (aged
Gakuru died at Thika level 5 hospital 7 November 2017 after a grisly road accident at Kabati near Kenol along the Thika- Murang'a road. The cause of the accident was attributed to a burst tire.[4]
As per law, Gakuru was succeeded by his deputy, Mutahi Kahiga who took oath of office on 13 November 2017.
References
- Wahome Gakuru biography. "The life of Wahome Gakuru". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- Wahome Gakuru, WAMBUGU. "Kenya: Nyeri governor dies in a tragic accident". Kionjo. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- "Dr. Wahome Gakuru Biography, Career, Family and Death". Softkenya.com. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- "Prelim investigations show tyre burst to blame for Gakuru death » Capital News". Capital News. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.