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'''Dr James Karanja Nyoro'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hivisasa.com/posts/who-is-james-nyoro|title=Dr. James Karanja Nyoro History|last=|first=|date=|work=HIVI SASA|access-date=|url-status=live}}</ref> is an agricultural expert and economist trained at the University of Nairobi and London Wayne College. He is the current governor of [[Kiambu County]] <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001358677/james-nyoro-sworn-in-as-kiambu-s-third-governor|title=James Nyoro sworn in as Kiambu’s third governor|last=|first=|date=|work=Standard Digital|access-date=|url-status=live}}</ref>after impeachment of |
'''Dr James Karanja Nyoro'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hivisasa.com/posts/who-is-james-nyoro|title=Dr. James Karanja Nyoro History|last=|first=|date=|work=HIVI SASA|access-date=|url-status=live}}</ref> is an agricultural expert and economist trained at the University of Nairobi and London Wayne College. He is the current governor of [[Kiambu County]] <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001358677/james-nyoro-sworn-in-as-kiambu-s-third-governor|title=James Nyoro sworn in as Kiambu’s third governor|last=|first=|date=|work=Standard Digital|access-date=|url-status=live}}</ref>after impeachment of [[Ferdinand Waititu]] A.K.A Baba Yao. He worked as Managing Director at the [[Rockefeller Foundation]] before venturing into politics. In 2013, Nyoro ventured into politics, unsuccessfully, contesting for the Kiambu governor seat. He lost the seat to former Kiambu governor [[William Gitau|William Kabogo]]. In 2016, Nyoro was appointed as an advisor to the government on matters Agriculture and Policy. He was attached to the Deputy President office. In the run up to the 2017 polls, Nyoro declared interest to unseat former governor [[William Gitau|Kabogo]]. He, however, dropped his bid in support of Governor Ferdinand Waititu<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/Who-is-James-Nyoro-Kiambu-Waititu-Governor-impeachment/1064-5437456-d9e4jyz/index.html|title=The fearless ambition of James Nyoro|last=|first=|date=|work=Daily Nation|access-date=|url-status=live}}</ref> after an agreement under the United for Kiambu Alliance. |
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Revision as of 14:15, 31 January 2020
James Karanja Nyoro | |
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| Governor of Kiambu County, Kenya | |
| In office 19 Dec 2019 – 2022 | |
| Governor Kiambu County | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | Jubilee Party of Kenya |
Dr James Karanja Nyoro[1] is an agricultural expert and economist trained at the University of Nairobi and London Wayne College. He is the current governor of Kiambu County [2]after impeachment of Ferdinand Waititu A.K.A Baba Yao. He worked as Managing Director at the Rockefeller Foundation before venturing into politics. In 2013, Nyoro ventured into politics, unsuccessfully, contesting for the Kiambu governor seat. He lost the seat to former Kiambu governor William Kabogo. In 2016, Nyoro was appointed as an advisor to the government on matters Agriculture and Policy. He was attached to the Deputy President office. In the run up to the 2017 polls, Nyoro declared interest to unseat former governor Kabogo. He, however, dropped his bid in support of Governor Ferdinand Waititu[3] after an agreement under the United for Kiambu Alliance.
References
- ^ "Dr. James Karanja Nyoro History". HIVI SASA.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "James Nyoro sworn in as Kiambu's third governor". Standard Digital.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The fearless ambition of James Nyoro". Daily Nation.
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