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.
Early life and education 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.
Career Before entering politics, Gakuya worked in both public and private sector institutions, including Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company and Makomboki Tea Factory.
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.
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.
He has since been re-elected in subsequent general elections.
Parliamentary roles In the National Assembly of Kenya, Gakuya has served on various committees, including those dealing with trade, health, and regional integration.
Constituency Embakasi North Constituency is one of the constituencies in Nairobi County. It includes areas such as Kariobangi North and Dandora.
Personal life Gakuya maintains a relatively private personal life. Publicly available information about his family and personal affairs is limited.
See also
Embakasi North Constituency National Assembly of Kenya
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