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 Kahiga.[1] Gakuru studied economics at the University of Nairobi[2] He had two 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 51) Thika, Kiambu County |
Gakuru died at Thika level 5 hospital on 7 November 2017 after a 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.[5]
References
edit- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Prelim investigations show tyre burst to blame for Gakuru death » Capital News". Capital News. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ^ "Mutahi Kahiga sworn-in as Nyeri governor after prayers". The Star. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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