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
3rd(2nd elected) Governor of Nyeri County
In office
11 August 2017 – 7 November 2017
DeputyMutahi Kahiga
Preceded byWamathai Samuel Githaiga
Succeeded byMutahi Kahiga
Personal details
Born(1966-07-29)29 July 1966
Died7 November 2017(2017-11-07) (aged 51)
Thika, Kiambu County

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
  1. Wahome Gakuru biography. "The life of Wahome Gakuru". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. Wahome Gakuru, WAMBUGU. "Kenya: Nyeri governor dies in a tragic accident". Kionjo. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  3. "Dr. Wahome Gakuru Biography, Career, Family and Death". Softkenya.com. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  4. "Prelim investigations show tyre burst to blame for Gakuru death » Capital News". Capital News. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.


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